Return to the War of the Lions: “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles” Official Gameplay Trailer

The “War of the Lions” is about to rage once more, but this time, it’s more beautiful and brutal than ever before. During the Xbox broadcast at Gamescom 2025, Square Enix dropped the highly anticipated official gameplay trailer for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, a definitive remaster of the genre-defining tactical RPG. The trailer, a stunning showcase of the game’s new features and revamped visuals, provides an extensive look at the enhanced version while also confirming a definitive release date of September 30, 2025. It’s a major moment for fans of the series and a clear statement that the game is being rebuilt from the ground up to appeal to a new generation of players while still honoring the legacy of the original.

The trailer opens with a glimpse of the game’s political intrigue, with fully voiced dialogue and a beautifully updated script that brings the characters and their motivations to life. The footage then transitions into a series of action-packed battles, showcasing the game’s core loop of strategic, turn-based combat on a grid-based battlefield. The visuals are a major highlight, with the classic sprites and 3D environments now rendered in stunning HD, a significant improvement that makes every battle feel more immersive. The new user interface (UI) is also on full display, with a clean and intuitive design that makes it easier for players to navigate the game’s complex menus and issue commands. This new UI, which has been completely overhauled, is a clear signal that the developers are focused on making the game as accessible as possible for newcomers to the genre.

A Definitive Version with New and Classic Features

The gameplay trailer confirms a variety of new features that are a major win for fans of the series. The most significant addition is the inclusion of two different versions of the game: “Enhanced” and “Classic.” The “Enhanced” version is a modern take on the game, with fully voiced dialogue, an updated UI, and new quality-of-life features such as a fast-forward option and an auto-save function. Meanwhile, the “Classic” version is a faithful recreation of the original game, complete with the original graphics and the “War of the Lions” translation. This is a brilliant move by the developers that gives players the freedom to choose their preferred playstyle. The trailer also teases new content, including additional conversations and quests written by the original writer, Yasumi Matsuno, a major bonus for fans who have been waiting for new content for years. The game will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and the newly released Nintendo Switch 2, a true multi-platform launch that will bring the game to a global audience.

Beyond the new features, the trailer also highlights the game’s deep and engaging job system, which has been a staple of the franchise since its inception. The footage shows players assigning different jobs to their units, from the versatile Squire and the powerful Black Mage to the acrobatic Dragoon and the powerful Samurai. The trailer teases the “hundreds of abilities” that players can unlock, creating a sense of endless customization and strategic depth. The game is a perfect blend of high-stakes combat and deep character progression, and the new trailer is a clear signal that the game is ready to live up to the high expectations of the community. For fans of tactical RPGs and the Final Fantasy universe, the wait is almost over, and the time to return to the world of Ivalice is now.