Summary
Series creator Yasumi Matsuno has shot down rumors of aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster. There were several rumblings from insiders regardingnews about aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremasterin early 2023. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier was the one to respond to a tweet seemingly confirming the existence, or at least the plan, to release an updated version of the much-beloved strategy and tactical RPG. Many fans took the rumors wholeheartedly, especially because Square Enix producer Ichiro Hazama also mentioned in an older interview that theFinal Fantasy Tacticsteam was busy working on some things.
Some fans have listed down several pros and cons ofwhy aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster should happen. While the comments are mostly fan feedback, the buzz the title continues to generate has many gamers talking. The most important reason players give is that the classic RPG is not readily available for modern consoles. The latest version was released back in 2007 for the PlayStation Portable. That one introduced new characters, multiplayer capability, full-motion videos, and a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, among many other things. Unlike many other entries in the franchise,FFTmight be one of the harder-to-find titles in the modern era of gaming.
In a tweet by series creator Yasumi Matsuno, he confirms that no plans for remasteringFinal Fantasy Tacticsare in place. He further states that requests like these should be addressed to SQEX since the company decides what titles to work on and release. This came from a response to a tweet that had suggested updating the progress system of the Ultima spell. His answer may disappoint many gamers who were closely following the rumor mill, although, some suggest that it could possibly be a case of misdirection. Some fans are still hopeful that Square Enix will unveil something at The Game Awards, but Matsuno’s tweet should be highly considered as a semi-official statement.
The closesttitle that resemblesFinal Fantasy Tacticsat the moment isTriangle Strategy. While many believe it isn’t as good as theFinal Fantasyentry, it’s a pretty good alternative for those itching for a premier tactical RPG experience in the same vein. Granted,Triangle Strategyis only available on Nintendo Switch and Windows, so those from the Microsoft and Sony side of things might have to look for other options.
Still, even with the confirmation that noFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster is currently being worked on, some fans have long wished for more entries in the series. Many gamers are hoping that Square Enix could at least discuss thepossibility of a newFinal Fantasy Tacticsentrythat could update and improve the system players loved, complete with a continuation of the story or at least an extension. This may be a way to appease those die-hards looking forward to a new game similar toFFTand set in the same world.
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.
