Square Enix has released Update 1.5.0 for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, bringing several new gameplay features and quality-of-life improvements. The headline addition is New Game+, allowing players to begin a fresh adventure while carrying over select progress from a completed save file.
The update also introduces a Zodiac Compatibility display, additional gameplay settings, and expanded language options. These additions give players more control over their experience while making important combat information easier to access.
Patch Notes
New Features
New Game+
- Added a new “New Game+” option to the main menu.
- Allows players to start a new playthrough using certain progress carried over from a completed save file.
Zodiac Compatibility Function
- Added a Zodiac Compatibility display to character status screens.
- Shows compatibility relationships between zodiac signs.
- Provides explanations for how compatibility affects:
- Damage dealt
- Recovery effects
- Accuracy
- Added the following compatibility categories:
- Good Compatibility (125% effectiveness)
- Bad Compatibility (75% effectiveness)
- Special Compatibility (150% effectiveness between compatible human units)
New Gameplay Options
Maintain Auto-proceed
- Added a setting that keeps dialogue auto-proceed enabled when transitioning between scenes.
Ability Incantations Guaranteed
- Added an option that ensures ability incantation dialogue always plays.
- Exceptions apply to specific characters, jobs, or abilities.
Ability Cursor Memory
- Added a setting that remembers the previous cursor position within the mid-battle Ability menu.
Language Options
- Added separate language selection options for:
- Enhanced Text Language
- Classic Text Language
- Voice Language
Supported Languages
- Japanese
- English
- German
- French
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Korean
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. Update 1.5.0 is available now.
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