Square Enix Adds Korean to FFT: The Ivalice Chronicles
Square Enix has officially announced that Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles will receive Korean language text support on June 17, 2026, delivered as a free update. Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese text support will also be added simultaneously.
The game launched September 30, 2025 across all major platforms without Korean support, frustrating fans in South Korea who had long awaited a proper localized version of the beloved 1997 classic. That gap is now being closed — and existing owners won't have to pay a cent extra.
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Korean Update Date | June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Delivery Method | Free patch — automatic for existing owners |
| Supported Version | Enhanced version only |
| Classic Version | No Korean (Japanese, English, German, French only) |
| Physical Korean Edition | Also releases June 17 |
| Steam App ID | 1004640 |
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
Korean text support applies only to the Enhanced version of the game. The Classic version will continue to support Japanese, English, German, and French only. Make sure you own or purchase the correct version before June 17.
About the Game — A Legend Returns After 28 Years
Final Fantasy Tactics originally launched for PlayStation in 1997 and is widely regarded as one of the finest tactical RPGs ever made. Its combination of a politically layered narrative, deep character-driven story, and intricate grid-based combat set a benchmark that the genre still references today.
The Ivalice Chronicles is far more than a simple port. Square Enix rebuilt the experience around modern standards while preserving everything that made the original special.
Enhanced vs Classic — What's Different
| Feature | Enhanced | Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Acting | Full English + Japanese VA | None (original) |
| Script | Updated translation + new dialogue | Original text only |
| Korean Text | ✅ Coming June 17 | ❌ Not supported |
| Resolution | Modern display support | Original aspect ratio |
| UI | Modernized menus and interface | Original interface |
Gameplay Reveal Trailer
Story — The Hidden History of Ivalice
Final Fantasy Tactics tells the story of Ramza Beoulve, a young knight of noble birth, and his childhood friend Delita, as they're swept into the chaos of a kingdom at war with itself. On the surface, it looks like a battle for succession. In truth, it's a web of noble intrigue, church conspiracy, and secret societies.
The game's central theme has always been about the people history forgets — the real heroes who shaped the world but were never written into the records. That idea lands just as powerfully in 2026 as it did in 1997.
""The true heroes of history go unrecorded. Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles reveals the truth." — Official description
Combat System — Grid Tactics at Its Deepest
| System | Description |
|---|---|
| Grid-Based Combat | Terrain elevation and positioning are decisive |
| Job System | Dozens of classes from Knight to Time Mage |
| Ability Mixing | Equip skills from secondary jobs onto your main |
| Guest Characters | Story-driven party members join and leave |
| Random Battles | Field encounters keep you leveled for story fights |
The depth of the Job System remains one of the most impressive ever designed for the genre. Combining abilities from different classes opens up strategies that players are still discovering today, nearly three decades after the original release.
Community Reaction
The Korean localization announcement has generated significant excitement across global FFT communities.
""I've been waiting years for an official Korean version. Already planning to buy the physical edition the day it drops." — Reddit r/FinalFantasy
""Square Enix handling Korean localization themselves, not as an afterthought but with a physical launch — this is the right way to do it." — Reddit r/JRPG
""The Ivalice Chronicles was already worth owning. Korean support makes it a complete recommendation for every Korean RPG fan who held off." — Steam Community
Platform and Pricing
| Platform | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam (PC) | $49.99 | |
| PlayStation 5 | $49.99 | |
| PlayStation 4 | $49.99 | |
| Xbox Series X\ | S | $49.99 |
| Nintendo Switch | $49.99 | |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | $49.99 |
If you already own Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles (Enhanced), the Korean text update is completely free and will apply automatically on June 17. No additional purchase required.
Language Support Summary (Enhanced Version — After June 17)
| Language | Text | Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ✅ | ✅ |
| English | ✅ | ✅ |
| German | ✅ | ❌ |
| French | ✅ | ❌ |
| Simplified Chinese | ✅ | ❌ |
| Traditional Chinese | ✅ | ❌ |
| Korean | ✅ (June 17) | ❌ |
Why This Matters
Final Fantasy Tactics has one of the most dedicated fan communities in gaming history — people who have replayed it dozens of times, who still debate optimal job combinations, and who hold its story in the same regard as the greatest narrative games ever made.
For Korean players, the June 17 update removes the last barrier between them and one of gaming's genuine masterworks. Whether you're a longtime fan finally getting the language support you deserved, or a newcomer drawn in by the announcement — Ivalice is waiting.
