Official Korean Support Coming June 17
Square Enix has confirmed a free update for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on June 17, 2026, adding official text support for Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
The update applies to the Enhanced Edition of the game. A Korean physical retail release is also launching the same day, handled by Bandai Namco Entertainment Korea.
This is a significant moment for East Asian fans of the series who have waited nearly 30 years for official localization in their language.
🎬 Official Trailer
Update Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Korean Retail Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment Korea |
| Update Date | June 17, 2026 |
| Update Type | Free for all Enhanced Edition owners |
| New Languages | Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese |
| Scope | Enhanced Edition only (not Classic Edition) |
| Physical Release | Korean retail launch on same date |
About the Game
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is Square Enix's enhanced remake of the legendary 1997 tactical RPG. It launched globally on September 30, 2025, across PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and other platforms.
The game won Best Sim/Strategy at The Game Awards 2025, validating the remake's critical standing among strategy fans.
Two Editions
- ▶Enhanced Edition: Fully voiced dialogue, improved 3D graphics, refined gameplay, new Squire difficulty setting for newcomers
- ▶Classic Edition: Original 1997 PS1 visuals and music, paired with the well-regarded War of the Lions translation
The Korean/Chinese update applies only to the Enhanced Edition.
Critical Reception
| Source | Score | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| IGN | 9 / 10 | "Amazing" |
| GameSpot | 9 / 10 | "Superb" |
| PC Gamer | 91 / 100 | "Everything I had hoped for" |
| Steam (English, All-time) | 91% Positive | 3,973 reviews |
| Steam (Recent) | 88% Positive | 109 reviews |
What Changed vs. the Original
| Feature | FFT Original (1997) | The Ivalice Chronicles |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | PS1 2D sprites | 3D remaster (Enhanced) |
| Voice Acting | None | Fully voiced |
| Languages | English / Japanese | EN, JP, KO, ZH-S, ZH-T* |
| Accessibility | None | Squire difficulty added |
| Core Story | Same | Same |
| Multiplayer | None | None |
*Korean and Chinese: available June 17, 2026
📸 Screenshots
Patch Notes Overview
The June 17 update is primarily a localization patch. No major gameplay changes are included alongside the language additions. Square Enix has confirmed:
- ▶Full text localization across all in-game systems: story dialogue, item descriptions, job/ability names, UI text, quest text, and event dialogue
- ▶The Classic Edition remains English and Japanese only
- ▶Existing save files are fully compatible with the updated version
How to Apply the Update (PC Steam)
After the June 17 patch drops:
- 1Steam auto-update will download the language files automatically if auto-update is enabled
- 2Right-click the game in your Steam library → Properties → Language
- 3Select Korean (or Simplified/Traditional Chinese) from the dropdown
- 4Steam downloads the additional language files
- 5Launch the game and verify: main menu Options → Language → set Text Language to your preference
- 6At the Edition select screen, choose Enhanced — the Korean text applies only here
Editions & Pricing
| Edition | Platforms | Price (Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | PC, PS5, Switch 2, Switch, XSX | €49.99 / $49.99 |
| Deluxe Edition | PC, PS5, Switch 2, Switch, XSX | €59.99 / $64.99 |
| Deluxe + Soundtrack Bundle | PC | ~€80 (2% bundle discount) |
Deluxe Edition bonus content:
- ▶Akademy Blade weapon (Speed boost)
- ▶Akademy Beret headgear (Charm immunity)
- ▶Akademy Tunic armor (Grants Shell)
- ▶Ring of Aptitude accessory (JP bonus)
- ▶Phoenix Down ×10
- ▶Black and Red color variants for Ramza
Community Context
The Korean gaming community has responded to this announcement with significant enthusiasm. Final Fantasy Tactics has maintained a devoted following in Korea since its original 1997 release, where fans played the game in Japanese or relied on unofficial fan translations for nearly three decades.
The official localization removes the barrier for a new generation of Korean players while giving veterans a polished, officially translated version of the game they know.
Square Enix's commitment to adding Korean support — even in a 2025 title updating into 2026 — reflects growing publisher awareness of East Asian markets beyond Japan.
Notable Context: Sales Milestone
The Ivalice Chronicles surpassed 1 million units shipped — a milestone Square Enix has confirmed, which likely contributed to the decision to fund additional localization work for Korean and Chinese territories.
GamePeak Verdict
For players who have been waiting to experience Final Fantasy Tactics in their native language, June 17 is the date to mark. The Enhanced Edition is already the highest-rated version of one of tactical RPG history's most influential games, and the Korean update makes it fully accessible without translation friction for the first time.
Already own the game on Steam? The update is free — no action needed beyond letting Steam patch.
New to FFT? June 17 is the ideal entry point — buy Enhanced Edition and play with Korean text from day one.
| Who | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Korean-speaking fans | Buy or update June 17 |
| Strategy RPG newcomers | Squire difficulty makes this the most accessible version ever |
| Veterans of War of the Lions (PSP) | Enhanced Edition is worth revisiting |
| Classic purists | Classic Edition still available, but no Korean text |