Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles Preview – What We Know So Far - video Dailymotion

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is officially coming September 30, 2025 — and fans have been waiting nearly two decades for this moment. In this preview, I break down everything we know so far about the upcoming tactical RPG from Square Enix.  ⚔️ What’s in this video:  Release date details  The return of Ivalice and the legendary job system  What’s confirmed and what’s still a mystery  How this new entry connects to Final Fantasy Tactics, War of the Lions, and Final Fantasy XII  Why this is such a huge moment for strategy RPG fans  📌 Note: The gameplay shown in this video is from Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions, the most recent FFT release before The Ivalice Chronicles. Square Enix has not yet released official gameplay footage.  💬 What are YOU hoping to see in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles? Let me know your thoughts in the comments — I’d love to hear your predictions.  If you enjoyed this preview, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss future updates as we get closer to launch.  #FinalFantasyTactics #TheIvaliceChronicles #FinalFantasy

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00:00Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel. Today we're covering one of the most exciting upcoming

00:05RPGs of 2025, Final Fantasy Tactics The Avalas Chronicles. This is a game fans have been waiting

00:12for literally decades, and Square Enix has finally answered the call. Before we dive in,

00:19a quick note. All the gameplay you're seeing here is from Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions.

00:24Since The Avalas Chronicles doesn't release until September 30th, 2025, we don't have actual gameplay

00:31footage yet, but this should give you a good visual baseline for what kind of tactical battles

00:36and job-based progression we can expect when the new game launches. Let's start with a bit of context.

00:44Final Fantasy Tactics originally released on the PlayStation in 1997, and it immediately carved

00:50out its own identity in the Final Fantasy universe. Unlike the mainline games, which focused on

00:56traditional turn-based RPG mechanics, Tactics went full-strategy RPG, grid-based maps, unit positioning,

01:04and a job system that allowed for an incredible amount of customization. It wasn't just the gameplay

01:10though. Final Fantasy Tactics also became famous for its complex, mature storyline, full political

01:16intrigue, portrayal, and morally gray choices. It's not an exaggeration to say it's one of the darkest

01:22and most layered stories Square has ever told in the Final Fantasy franchise.

01:28Fast forward a decade later in 2007, and we got Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions on PSP.

01:35That version added new cutscenes, new jobs, and cleaned up the translation, giving the game an even more

01:42timeless feel. Since then, fans have been asking, when do we get another full-scale tactics game?

01:48And for years, Square Enix stayed quiet, until now.

01:53First, it's set once again in Avalis, one of the most beloved worlds in Final Fantasy history.

02:00If you've played Final Fantasy XII, Tactics Advance, or even Vagrant Story, you've seen different corners

02:06of this world. What Square Enix is promising with the Avalis Chronicles is a game that pulls those

02:12threads together, uniting elements of the world's lore and history into a single narrative.

02:18Second, the job system is back. Square hasn't revealed the full roster of jobs yet, but it's

02:24safe to assume we'll see fan favorites like Knight, Black Mage, and Dragoon. What's exciting

02:30is the potential for brand new jobs designed specifically for this game. Will we see Modern

02:35Final Fantasy influences, like jobs inspired by XIV or XVI? That's something a lot of fans

02:42are hoping for.

02:43Third, they've confirmed that the core is still tactical grid-based combat. We don't

02:49know how far they're modernizing it, but Square Enix has suggested that this will be the most

02:54approachable tactics game yet, meaning they might be streamlining certain systems while

02:59still preserving the death hardcore fans want.

03:02Another important piece of the puzzle is the creative team. While Square hasn't laid out

03:08every single credit, they've confirmed that several veterans of the original Final Fantasy

03:12Tactics and Tactics Ogre projects are involved. That's a big deal.

03:18The original Final Fantasy Tactics was directed by Yatsumi Matsuno, who also worked on Vagrant

03:23Story and Final Fantasy XII. While Matsuno himself isn't confirmed to be directly leading this project,

03:30his influence is all over Evalus, and knowing that veterans from his past teams are contributing

03:35gives fans confidence.

03:37In terms of presentation, we're expecting updated visuals, most likely something in line with

03:43Tactics Ogre Reborn. That game was praised for keeping the classic sprite-based look, while

03:49giving its modern polish, higher resolution assets, and quality of life tweaks. If Square Enix applies the same

03:56philosophy here, we could be looking at the definitive modern version of the Final Fantasy Tactics

04:01experience.

04:03One of the most exciting parts about the Evalus Chronicles is the opportunity to tell a new story in a familiar world.

04:10Fans of Final Fantasy Tactics know the original game followed Ramza Belov and his struggle against

04:16corruption, betrayal, and war. It was heavy, emotional, and incredibly ambitious for its time.

04:22With the Evalus Chronicles, Square Enix hasn't revealed much about the main cast yet, but if history is any

04:29indicator, we'll see a mix of noble houses, mercenary bands, and religious factions all dying for power.

04:36Expect themes of loyalty, honor, betrayal, and survival, all staples of the Tactics formula.

04:43And since this is explicitly framed as a return to Evalus, don't be surprised if we see connections to the

04:50kingdoms and histories touched in Final Fantasy XII or Tactics Advance. This could be the game that ties

04:56together all those different timelines and settings into one good narrative.

05:00Of course, there's still a ton we don't know. How much of the combat system is being modernized?

05:06Would it include online or multiplayer features?

05:10How big will the cast of characters be compared to the older games?

05:14And importantly, how will the difficulty balance be handled?

05:18Fans of the original Final Fantasy Tactics will remember how brutally hard certain fights could be,

05:23and while that challenge was part of the appeal, it's sometimes bordered on unfair.

05:27If the Evalus Chronicles can strike the right balance, offering a challenge that's rewarding but not punishing,

05:33it could be the most accessible Tactics game yet.

05:36This game matters because strategy RPGs are having a moment.

05:41We've seen recent hits like Fire Emblem, Three Houses, Triangle Strategy, and Tactics Ogre Reborn.

05:47The genre is thriving again, and Square Enix bringing back one of the most legendary tactical RPG franchises of all time is a statement.

05:56It's not just about nostalgia, it's about introducing a whole new generation of players to Evalus,

06:02while giving longtime fans the return they've been waiting for.

06:05After Evalus Chronicles delivers, it could set the standard for strategy RPGs going forward.

06:12So that's where we stand with Final Fantasy Tactics The Evalus Chronicles.

06:17We know it's coming September 30th, 2025, we know it's set in Evalus,

06:22and we know the job system and tactical combat are back.

06:26What we don't know is just as exciting.

06:28The new story, the new characters, and how Square Enix plans to evolve the formula.

06:34Again, all the footage you've seen today has been from Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions,

06:40the most recent Tactics game until now.

06:42It's been nearly two decades since that release, which makes the new entry all the more special.

06:48I want to hear from you, what do you want most from the Evalus Chronicles?

06:53Do you want a faithful continuation of Final Fantasy Tactics classic style?

06:57Or are you hoping for bold new changes to the formula?

07:00Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

07:03If you enjoyed this preview, make sure to hit like, subscribe, and ring that bell so you don't miss future updates as we get closer to launch.

07:11Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you in the next video.

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