Summary
The long-standing rumors about aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster have taken a significant turn after Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier revealed that the game is real and actively in development. This statement adds a layer of credibility to the ongoing speculation aboutFinal Fantasy’s return to its popular tactical role-playing game.
Final Fantasy Tacticsis atactical role-playing game originally released for the PlayStationin 1997. It follows the story of Ramza Beoulve and his companions as they navigate political intrigue, war, and hidden agendas. The game is celebrated for its deep, strategic gameplay, involving grid-based battles and a complex job system that allows for extensive character customization. Despite Square Enix having released many successful tactical RPGs, fans have been wishing for years that the company would develop a remaster ofFinal Fantasy Tactics. Recent updates might be good news for these fans.
Despite mixed signals from official sources, Jason Schreier’s confirmation suggests that a remaster of the tactical RPG is indeed underway. His remarks resonate with previous indications from Square Enix developers and the 2021 Nvidia leak, which listedFinal Fantasy Tacticsamong other potential projects. This leak has been a source of hope for fans, especially as several games from the list have since been confirmed. Notably, theFinal Fantasy 14director revealed thatSquare Enix is working on multiple unannounced games. Whether one of these is aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster is not yet clear.
However, official statements have been somewhat contradictory. The original game’s director, Yasumi Matsuno, recently stated thatthere are no current plans for aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster. He emphasized that any such decision would need to come from Square Enix itself, not from him.
It Seems to Be a Good Time for a Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster
Fan enthusiasm for aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster remains high, bolstered by Square Enix’s renewed interest in tactical RPGs, as evidenced by recent titles likeTriangle StrategyandTactics Ogre: Reborn. This resurgence in the genre suggests thata remaster ofFinal Fantasy Tacticscould fit well into Square Enix’s current lineup. The original game is considered a classic in the tactical RPG genre but hasn’t seen significant updates beyond a PSP remaster in 2007. This leaves a gap, especially for PC gamers who have never had a port, making it highly sought after for modern platforms.
The combination of credible leaks, developer hints, and a journalist’s confirmation suggests that aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster might soon become a reality. However, while Schreier’s confirmation is promising, fans should maintain caution until Square Enix makes an official announcement.
Final Fantasy Tactics
The styles of FINAL FANTASY and OGRE BATTLE converge inFINAL FANTASY TACTICS, a strategy RPG created by the minds behind those classic series. A tale of political intrigue and betrayal woven through a complex web of interpersonal relationships, this game requires you to follow a convoluted plot through several twisting chapters. You assume control a young noble named Ramza, a young lad embroiled in a political revolution that spirals into a supernatural threat endangering the entire world. The influence from the FINAL FANTASY games is seen in the monster designs, spells, weapons, and most notably the character classes. Known as jobs, these character types are taken directly from FINAL FANTASY V, and allow you to completely customize your characters' abilities. On the battlefield you will feel the gameplay ties to TACTICS OGRE, as you maneuver your allies around the grid-based map in turn-based strategic combat. The game also features an epic soundtrack from the composers of the OGRE BATTLE series, Masaharu Iwata and Hitoshi Sakimoto.
