The Ivalice Chronicles Introduces Redo Moves, Flee Battles, Fast-Forward, and Three Difficulty Modes
- ⚡Xe⚡
- Sep 24
- 2 min read
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles focuses on quality-of-life improvements, flexible difficulty options, and modernized gameplay systems to enhance accessibility and strategic clarity.
The controls have been updated for modern standards, with the right analog stick controlling the camera and the left analog stick moving characters. Visuals have been enhanced while preserving the original pixel art and environmental style. Backgrounds and animations, including rivers and flames, were adjusted by hand to maintain the classic aesthetic while improving clarity.
The user interface has been overhauled to present critical battle information. Players can see damage estimates, hit percentages, KO chances, and formation details directly on screen, allowing more informed decisions and reducing trial-and-error during strategic planning.
Three difficulty levels are now available:
Squire (Casual): Reduced enemy strength and damage, designed for newcomers or players who prefer a less punishing experience.
Knight (Normal): A refined version of the original PS1 difficulty, slightly easier to accommodate modern standards.
Tactician (Hard): Closely mirrors the original PS1 game’s challenge, intended for experienced players seeking a full tactical experience.
Several quality-of-life enhancements make gameplay smoother and more flexible: players can flee random encounters to avoid unnecessary battles, or initiate fights at will for leveling purposes. If a movement in battle is misplaced, it can now be redone, preventing accidental KOs or tactical mistakes. Fast-forwarding combat allows players to skip repetitive encounters, and auto-save has been added to the Classic mode to prevent progress loss.
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About FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
Since its original release in 1997, the award-winning FINAL FANTASY TACTICS has sold millions of copies worldwide and is a legendary title in the tactical RPG genre. Faithfully brought to modern platforms by a team composed of both original development members who worked on the original game along with new faces, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles recreates the 1997 release for old and new fans alike, releasing on all major platforms on September 30, 2025.
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