Official Korean Localization Arrives June 17 — As a Free Update
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles will receive official Korean text support via a free update on June 17, 2026. The same update also adds Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese text, completing Asian language coverage for the Enhanced version of the game.
A Korean physical package edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 will launch on the same date.
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Game Overview
| Detail | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles | |
| Developer / Publisher | Square Enix | |
| Genre | Tactical RPG (Simulation RPG) | |
| Release Date | September 30, 2025 | |
| Platforms | PC (Steam) / Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 / PS5 / Xbox Series X\ | S |
| Korean Text Update | June 17, 2026 (free) | |
| Standard Price | $49.99 | |
| Deluxe Edition | $59.99 | |
| Steam App ID | 1004640 | |
| Award | The Game Awards 2025 — Best Sim / Strategy |
Why This Matters
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is not a new IP entry. It is a full modernization of the 1997 original — one of the most revered tactical RPGs ever made — featuring:
- ▶Fully voiced dialogue in Japanese and English
- ▶Greatly enhanced graphics
- ▶Numerous gameplay improvements and quality-of-life updates
- ▶The full original story faithfully preserved
The game shipped over 1 million copies and took home the Best Sim / Strategy award at The Game Awards 2025, confirming both commercial and critical recognition. The long-awaited Korean text update removes the last major accessibility barrier for Korean-speaking players.
What's Changing on June 17
Language Support Breakdown
| Version | Voice | Text (After Update) |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced | Japanese / English | Japanese / English / German / French / Korean / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese |
| Classic | None | Japanese / English / German / French (no change) |
Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese text support applies to the Enhanced version only.
Update Contents
- ▶Korean text — full game localization
- ▶Simplified Chinese text — full game localization
- ▶Traditional Chinese text — full game localization
- ▶Bug fixes and stability improvements
Korean Physical Package
Alongside the digital update, Square Enix is releasing a Korean-language physical package edition on June 17 for:
| Platform | Edition |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Standard Edition / Collector's Edition |
| PlayStation 5 | Standard Edition / Collector's Edition |
The Collector's Edition includes premium goods. Both editions are available for pre-order through domestic Korean retailers ahead of the June 17 date.
Players who already own the Japanese or English digital version can access Korean text through the free update — no new purchase required.
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How to Apply the Update
Steam (PC)
- 1The update downloads automatically when available; verify via Library → game title → Properties → Updates
- 2Once updated, launch the game and navigate to Options → Language Settings
- 3Set Text Language to Korean
- 4Restart the game if prompted
PlayStation 5
- 1Select the game tile → Options → Check for Update
- 2After update installs, go to Options in-game → Language → Text Language → Korean
Nintendo Switch / Switch 2
- 1Highlight the game on the Home menu → press
+→ Software Update → Via the Internet - 2After updating, go to in-game Options → Language → Korean
Xbox Series X|S
- 1My Games & Apps → Manage → Updates
- 2In-game: Settings → Language → Text Language → Korean
Scoring Breakdown
| Aggregate | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic (PC) | TBA (post-launch reviews) |
| OpenCritic | 91 / 100 (Top Critic Average) |
| The Game Awards 2025 | Winner — Best Sim / Strategy |
| Units Shipped | 1 million+ |
Community Reaction
Korean gaming communities — including Ruliweb and GameChosun — responded with genuine enthusiasm. The reactions capture the mix of nostalgia and relief at finally having an official Korean version:
""I bought the Japanese physical edition and was considering selling it. Now that Korean is coming, I'm buying the Korean package too." — Ruliweb user
""I played this with strategy guides when I was a kid. Having it in Korean now is something else." — Ruliweb user
The response also reflects a broader pattern: many players had already imported the Japanese version or played in English, but will now double-dip on the Korean physical for collection value.
GamePeak Take
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is the rare remake that justifies revisiting a classic. The voice acting, visual improvements, and gameplay polish make it worth playing even for those who know the original well — and the Korean localization means new players no longer need to navigate dense tactical text in a second language.
If you own the game, the June 17 update is a straightforward win: same price, more language options. If you don't own it yet, this is an ideal entry point — particularly for players who bounced off the English text or didn't want to play without full comprehension of the complex story and job system descriptions.
Mark June 17 on your calendar.
Key Links
- ▶Steam Page: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
- ▶Korean Update Promo: Square Enix Asia YouTube
- ▶Developer / Publisher: Square Enix