Square Enix has released Update 1.5.0 for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, introducing several highly requested features and gameplay improvements. The headline addition is New Game Plus, allowing players to begin a fresh playthrough while carrying over key progression elements from a completed save.
The update also adds Zodiac Compatibility tracking, new gameplay settings, expanded language support, and multiple quality-of-life enhancements aimed at improving battle management, character progression visibility, and overall usability.
Patch Notes
New Features
New Game Plus
- Added New Game Plus.
- Start a new playthrough while carrying over:
- Unit levels
- Item data
- Additional completed save data progress
Zodiac Compatibility
- Added the Zodiac Compatibility function.
- View a unit’s zodiac sign and compatibility directly from the status screen.
Gameplay Adjustments
- Players can now check the status of units while selecting movement tiles or targeting abilities.
- Added a “Remove All Equipment” option to the Equipment & Abilities section of the unit status screen.
- Job unlock requirements are now displayed more clearly for locked jobs within the Job section of the unit status screen.
- Camera angle and zoom settings are now retained throughout the duration of a battle.
New Settings
Maintain Auto-proceed
- Added the “Maintain Auto-proceed” setting.
- Automatically preserves cutscene auto-proceed behavior.
Ability Incantations Guaranteed
- Added the “Ability Incantations Guaranteed” setting.
- Ensures dialogue associated with specific abilities always plays.
Ability Cursor Memory
- Added the “Ability Cursor Memory” setting.
- Retains cursor position within the Abilities menu during battles.
Language Support
- Added text support for:
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Korean
- Added language selection through the “Text Language (Enhanced)” option.
Audio Improvements
- Adjusted various sound effects.
Stability and Fixes
- Improved overall game stability.
- Made minor text revisions across all supported languages.
- Resolved various minor issues.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles launched on September 30, 2025, and is available on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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