Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster 'The Ivalice Chronicles' to Feature "Enhanced Script" and Dual Versions
Square Enix has announced that the upcoming remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics, titled The Ivalice Chronicles, will include a modified script aimed at enhancing the game’s story and character development. The announcement, covered in a Niche Gamer article on June 18, 2025, comes ahead of the game’s planned release on September 30, 2025, across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Enhanced Script and Story Adjustments
The remaster will feature a significantly expanded script compared to the original PlayStation version. According to the game's director, the update aims to deepen both narrative and character development, addressing limitations from the original release. Additional character conversations and story events have been added, creating a richer and more immersive experience. As noted in IGN's June 4, 2025, coverage, these updates are designed to utilize modern storytelling techniques while preserving the essence of the original game.
Dual Versions and Technical Upgrades
The Ivalice Chronicles includes two distinct versions of the game:
A classic mode, featuring the War of the Lions translation.
An enhanced mode, which introduces full voice acting, a revamped interface, smoother visuals, and extensive additions to the storyline.
This dual-version format allows players to toggle between nostalgia and modernization, catering to returning fans and new players alike.
Development and Reception
The remaster was first unveiled during the Sony State of Play on June 4, 2025, drawing immediate attention for its modernized features. As reported by Niche Gamer and Wccftech, the game’s director confirmed the script’s expansion, signaling a commitment to depth and emotional resonance. Reactions from fans, highlighted in IGN India’s June 25, 2025, article, have been largely positive, with many praising the inclusion of voice acting and the careful balance of old and new.
What to Expect
Players can anticipate a faithful yet refreshed experience that preserves the strategic depth and tactical gameplay of Final Fantasy Tactics. Set in the war-torn world of Ivalice, the game features turn-based battles on grid-based maps where unit placement, job classes, and terrain all influence the outcome. Players build a party of characters and assign them unique jobs—from Knights and Archers to Mages and Ninjas—each with specialized abilities and progression paths.
The remaster enhances this formula with visual upgrades, quality-of-life improvements, and new cutscenes.
Sources:
Niche Gamer, "Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Will Use Modified Script for Its Remaster," June 18, 2025
IGN, "Final Fantasy Tactics' Long-Rumored Remake is Real After All, Includes Voice Acting and Classic Original Version," June 4, 2025
IGN India, "Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - Official Announce Trailer," June 25, 2025
Wccftech, "Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Scenario Script Is Significantly Bigger Than the Original, Director Confirms," June 18, 2025
News compiled and edited by Derek Gibbs and Steven Bubbles on June 25, 2025.