Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles was officially unveiled during the June 4 PlayStation State of Play presentation, generating significant excitement among long-time fans and newcomers alike. Below is a summary of the key details and events leading up to the reveal.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Officially Announced

Mark your calendars—this remastered edition is set to launch on September 30, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation platforms. More details will follow as they become available, so stay tuned!

Build-Up and Rumors Before the Big Reveal

The announcement didn't come entirely out of the blue. There had been growing speculation in the months leading up to the event.

Back in April 2024, Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida hinted during an interview with The Gamer that it might be time for a return to the Tactics series. That suggestion alone was enough to get fans talking.

Then, in June 2024, well-known industry insider Jason Schreier added fuel to the fire when he commented in a Reddit thread that “The Final Fantasy Tactics remaster is real and happening.” He later followed up with cryptic posts on BlueSky on the day of the State of Play, where he subtly corrected a fan who mentioned a "remake" by replying with the word “remaster.”

Adding even more intrigue, original Final Fantasy Tactics director and writer Yasumi Matsuno briefly retweeted the official PlayStation Japan post announcing the upcoming State of Play before quickly deleting it. Though fleeting, the action was captured in screenshots by eagle-eyed fans, further building anticipation ahead of the official reveal.