Final Fantasy Tactics Ivalice Chronicles Gets Official Korean & Chinese Support on June 17

29 Years Later — Final Fantasy Tactics Finally Gets Official Korean Text

When Final Fantasy Tactics launched in 1997, it never received an official Korean release. Nearly three decades later, that's finally changing.

Square Enix announced that FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles will receive a free update (Version 1.5.0) on June 17, 2026, adding official Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese text support to the Enhanced version of the game.

Alongside the digital update, a physical Korean edition package will be released on the same date.

Official Korean Language Update Promotional Video

Game Overview

What Is The Ivalice Chronicles?

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is a comprehensive remaster of the classic 1997 PS1 tactical RPG. It goes well beyond a simple resolution upscale, featuring:

• ▶Ground-up graphical overhaul of the original game
• ▶Fully voiced dialogue (Japanese and English)
• ▶Refined UI and modern quality-of-life improvements
• ▶New "Squire" difficulty setting for first-time players
• ▶The beloved War of the Lions translation restored in Classic mode

The game includes two distinct modes:

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⚠️ Important: Korean text support is only available in Enhanced mode. The Classic mode will not receive Korean text support.

Language Support After the June 17 Update

How to Enable Korean Language

On Steam:

1. 1Right-click the game in your Steam Library → select Properties
2. 2Click the Language tab
3. 3Select Korean (한국어) from the dropdown
4. 4Restart the game — Korean text will be active

On Console (PS5 / Switch 2 / Xbox Series X|S):

1. 1Launch the game and enter Options/Settings
2. 2Find the Language setting in the menu
3. 3Select Korean (this setting is separate from your console system language)
4. 4Restart the game to apply the change

Critical Reception — A Masterclass in Tactical RPGs

The Ivalice Chronicles has been praised by critics as a definitive remaster of one of the greatest strategy games ever made.

The game won Best Sim / Strategy at The Game Awards 2025 and has shipped over 1 million copies worldwide.

Story — The War of the Lions

Ivalice — a kingdom blessed by the gods. A year after its defeat in the Fifty Years' War, the king falls ill, leaving a two-year-old heir to the throne. Two rival dukes — Goltanna the Black Lion and Larg the White Lion — compete for the regency, drawing the kingdom toward civil war.

You play as Ramza Beoulve, third son of the prestigious House Beoulve and childhood friend of commoner Delita Heiral. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of political manipulation, class struggle, and hidden truths about the kingdom's history — a story widely regarded as one of the most mature narratives in JRPG history.

Pricing and Where to Buy

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💡 Good news for existing owners: If you already own the game, the Korean language update is completely free. You don't need to purchase anything new.

👉 Buy on Steam — $49.99

👉 PlayStation Store — PS5 Version

👉 Xbox / Microsoft Store Version

Physical Package Release

Alongside the digital update, a physical Korean package edition of the game will be released on June 17, 2026. Full pricing and retailer details for the physical package are expected to be announced through Square Enix Asia's official Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Why This Matters

For Korean-speaking fans of the Final Fantasy franchise, this update is particularly significant. While fan-made Korean patches have existed for various versions of Final Fantasy Tactics over the years, this marks the first time the game has ever received official Korean text support in any form since the original 1997 release.

The announcement was met with enthusiastic responses from Korean gaming communities, with players expressing long-awaited relief and excitement.

GamePeak sourced this article from Square Enix's official press announcement, Ruliweb, and GameChosun. Update date: June 11, 2026.