Highlights

  • Series creator Yasumi Matsuno denies rumors of a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster, disappointing fans who were hoping for an updated version of the beloved game.
  • While fans have expressed pros and cons, the main reason for wanting a remaster is the lack of availability on modern consoles. The last version was released in 2007 for the PlayStation Portable.
  • Triangle Strategy, although not as good as Final Fantasy Tactics according to many, is a decent alternative for those seeking a tactical RPG experience. However, it is currently only available on the Nintendo Switch and Windows.

Series creator Yasumi Matsuno has shot down rumors of a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster. There were several rumblings from insiders regarding news about a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster in 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 the Final Fantasy Tactics team was busy working on some things.

Some fans have listed down several pros and cons of why a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster 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, FFT might be one of the harder-to-find titles in the modern era of gaming.

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Over the past couple of months, a lot of leaks have pointed to the existence of a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster coming sometime in the future.

In a tweet by series creator Yasumi Matsuno, he confirms that no plans for remastering Final Fantasy Tactics are 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.

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The closest title that resembles Final Fantasy Tactics at the moment is Triangle Strategy. While many believe it isn't as good as the Final Fantasy entry, it's a pretty good alternative for those itching for a premier tactical RPG experience in the same vein. Granted, Triangle Strategy is 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 no Final Fantasy Tactics remaster 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 the possibility of a new Final Fantasy Tactics entry that 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 to FFT and set in the same world.