Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles opening cinematic made a big impression at this year’s PAX West. Square Enix debuted the game’s opening cinematic, a powerful sequence that reintroduces fans to the story of Ramza and Delita. The footage earned thunderous applause from the packed panel audience, fueling even more hype for its September 30 release.
The Ivalice Chronicles Opening Cinematic
The reveal came during the “Making of Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles” panel. Hosted by voice actor Ben Starr, the event featured Director Kazutoyo Maehiro and Art Director Hiroshi Minagawa—both veterans of the original game. Together, they shared insights into the development process and showcased what’s new in this enhanced edition.
The panel highlighted several modern upgrades. These include fully voiced dialogue, a refined script, visual improvements, and long-requested quality-of-life features like an updated UI and auto-save.
A Fresh Perspective on Ivalice
One of the most exciting additions to the team is Co-Director Ayako Yokoyama. She brings a new creative vision to Ivalice, blending innovation with the legacy of the original. Square Enix has even launched a blog series called Next-Gen Visionaries, spotlighting Yokoyama’s role and approach. The second part of her interview drops on September 3.
Built for Newcomers and Veterans
With both classic and enhanced modes, The Ivalice Chronicles open cinematic shows why it caters to a wide audience. New players can jump into a modernized experience, while longtime fans can relive the tactical RPG that defined a genre. Whether you’re new to Ivalice or returning for nostalgia, there’s something here for you.
Launching September 30, 2025, on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Steam Deck, Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles is shaping up to be a definitive tactical RPG experience with something meaningful for every kind of player.
For now, check out what other games are dropping this month in our September 2025 Game Release Guide.
Watch the Opening Cinematic below:
