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Final Fantasy Tactics remake confirmed to be rebuilt

Square Enix has announced the remake of Final Fantasy Tactics is entirely new due to lost code.

July 23, 2025 at 09:58 AM

The Final Fantasy Tactics remake is a full rebuild ‘because the original code was overwritten’

The remake of Final Fantasy Tactics has started anew after the original code was lost.

Final Fantasy Tactics remake rebuilt from scratch due to lost code

Square Enix has revealed that the classic game Final Fantasy Tactics is being entirely rebuilt as its original code has been lost. The remake, titled Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, is directed by Kazutoyo Maehiro, who worked on the original. Maehiro explained that the practice of overwriting development materials during that era was common and has led to this situation. The new version, set for release on September 30, will include both a classic recreation and an enhanced modern version.

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Original code was lost due to past development practices

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Square Enix chose to rebuild the game from scratch

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The remake aims to satisfy both nostalgic and new audiences

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles releases on September 30

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Kazutoyo Maehiro emphasizes modern playability standards

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The game retains the political themes from the original release

"This was simply the norm at the time."

Maehiro reflects on past development practices that led to the loss of code.

"We did have the option to implement using an emulator."

Maehiro discusses the choices made for the remake's development.

"The political message is still relevant 30 years later."

A script writer comments on the enduring themes of the original game.

"The best way to ensure the game met modern playability standards is to rebuild it."

Maehiro explains the rationale for the complete remake.

This rebuild sheds light on the challenges of digital preservation in gaming. As developers frequently overwrote code, many classic titles now lack their original sources, forcing today's creators to either recreate from scratch or risk losing the essence of the originals. The decision to build from the ground up reflects a commitment to modern game quality while staying faithful to the original design. This dual approach of offering classic and enhanced versions could satisfy both nostalgic fans and new players.