Square Enix has officially announced a remarkable achievement for its acclaimed tactical RPG, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.
Since its launch in September, the title has surpassed one million units sold worldwide, counting both digital downloads and physical shipments.
This sales milestone reflects the franchise's enduring appeal and the successful return of a classic RPG to modern platforms, including both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Originally debuting on the PlayStation in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics has been praised as a hallmark in strategy role-playing.
The latest iteration, The Ivalice Chronicles, reintroduces players to the complex political intrigue of the medieval Kingdom of Ivalice, following the hidden legacy of Ramza Beoulve.
In celebration of the sales accomplishment, producer Kazutoyo Maehiro expressed the team’s gratitude and commitment to ongoing development, emphasizing that community support continues to inspire enhancements aimed at broader accessibility and enjoyment. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles stands out for its comprehensive updates and faithfulness to the original.
The game features a fully overhauled script brought to life with voiced characters, vivid new graphics, and upgraded mechanics that cater to both newcomers and loyal fans.
These enhancements include a refreshed user interface, auto-save functionality, a range of difficulty settings, and much-requested quality-of-life improvements, all of which refine the tactical, turn-based battles and expansive job system for which the series is renowned. Notably, both an enhanced and a classic version of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles are included.
Players seeking nostalgia can experience the 1997 classic complete with the celebrated War of the Lions translation, while those desiring modern storytelling and visuals can enjoy the overhauled edition with fully voiced performances.
The cast features a blend of franchise veterans and newcomers, such as Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), and cameos from Cody Christian and Briana White, known for their roles in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. Legendary contributors from the original team, including director Kazutoyo Maehiro, art director Hiroshi Minagawa, and scenario writer Yasumi Matsuno, have returned to ensure the faithful recreation and modernization of their celebrated work.
Accompanying the game’s immersive narrative is stunning new artwork by Akihiko Yoshida, highlighting the complex relationships of central characters Ramza, Delita, Ovelia, and Alma. Key gameplay pillars such as a robust, customizable job system featuring over 20 unique classes, and more than 300 character abilities, give players limitless party-building possibilities.
Tactical depth is further enhanced through improved battlefield features, fast-forward options, and comprehensive scouting tools, all designed to suit a variety of play styles on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles' milestone sales figure underlines Square Enix’s continued success in reviving classic properties for today’s audiences.
With robust community engagement, enhanced features, and reverence for its storied legacy, the game has reaffirmed its status among both genre veterans and a new generation of strategy RPG fans.
Since its launch in September, the title has surpassed one million units sold worldwide, counting both digital downloads and physical shipments.
This sales milestone reflects the franchise's enduring appeal and the successful return of a classic RPG to modern platforms, including both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Originally debuting on the PlayStation in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics has been praised as a hallmark in strategy role-playing.
The latest iteration, The Ivalice Chronicles, reintroduces players to the complex political intrigue of the medieval Kingdom of Ivalice, following the hidden legacy of Ramza Beoulve.
In celebration of the sales accomplishment, producer Kazutoyo Maehiro expressed the team’s gratitude and commitment to ongoing development, emphasizing that community support continues to inspire enhancements aimed at broader accessibility and enjoyment. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles stands out for its comprehensive updates and faithfulness to the original.
The game features a fully overhauled script brought to life with voiced characters, vivid new graphics, and upgraded mechanics that cater to both newcomers and loyal fans.
These enhancements include a refreshed user interface, auto-save functionality, a range of difficulty settings, and much-requested quality-of-life improvements, all of which refine the tactical, turn-based battles and expansive job system for which the series is renowned. Notably, both an enhanced and a classic version of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles are included.
Players seeking nostalgia can experience the 1997 classic complete with the celebrated War of the Lions translation, while those desiring modern storytelling and visuals can enjoy the overhauled edition with fully voiced performances.
The cast features a blend of franchise veterans and newcomers, such as Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), and cameos from Cody Christian and Briana White, known for their roles in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. Legendary contributors from the original team, including director Kazutoyo Maehiro, art director Hiroshi Minagawa, and scenario writer Yasumi Matsuno, have returned to ensure the faithful recreation and modernization of their celebrated work.
Accompanying the game’s immersive narrative is stunning new artwork by Akihiko Yoshida, highlighting the complex relationships of central characters Ramza, Delita, Ovelia, and Alma. Key gameplay pillars such as a robust, customizable job system featuring over 20 unique classes, and more than 300 character abilities, give players limitless party-building possibilities.
Tactical depth is further enhanced through improved battlefield features, fast-forward options, and comprehensive scouting tools, all designed to suit a variety of play styles on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles' milestone sales figure underlines Square Enix’s continued success in reviving classic properties for today’s audiences.
With robust community engagement, enhanced features, and reverence for its storied legacy, the game has reaffirmed its status among both genre veterans and a new generation of strategy RPG fans.
