Fans of Final Fantasy Tactics have something to look forward to: Square Enix is releasing The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics later this year. Although a new game isn’t immediately on the horizon, this art book will include previously unpublished character designs and archived concept art.
Originally released in Japan in June 1997 for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy Tactics came to Western audiences in January 1998. The game is set in the world of Ivalice and centers on a political conflict called the War of the Lions, which pits former allies Ramza Beoulve and Delita Heiral against each other. In 2009, a remastered version titled The War of the Lions was released on the PSP. More recently, in 2025, Square Enix launched Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for modern consoles, where it won Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards.
The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics Arrives This November
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Fans of the art style in Final Fantasy Tactics will soon be able to purchase a special collectible art book. The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics will be available starting Tuesday, November 10th, at the Square Enix Store, Amazon, and other bookstores. The hardcover edition will cost $27.99, and a digital ebook will be available for $14.99. The 128-page, full-color book features artwork from the original Final Fantasy Tactics, as well as The War of the Lions and The Ivalice Chronicles. The cover will showcase characters like Ramza and Ovelia, along with some of the game’s Jobs, though Square Enix notes that the final cover art is still subject to change.
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A new art book, The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics, is coming soon! It will showcase character designs, early sketches, map layouts, and even packaging artwork from the original game and its updated versions. The book features work from artists like Akihiko Yoshida and Hiroshi Minagawa, who later contributed to Final Fantasy 12 and Final Fantasy 14. You can pre-order the hardcover edition now from the Square Enix Store, but quantities are limited. Square Enix will announce any changes to the release date if needed.
The Legacy of Final Fantasy Tactics Lives On
While games like Final Fantasy 7 have been more popular, the story of Final Fantasy Tactics remains beloved by fans. The game spawned several sequels in the 2000s, including Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, each with its own story. The world of Ivalice, first introduced in Final Fantasy Tactics, also appeared in Final Fantasy 12. More recently, Final Fantasy 14 has included references to FF Tactics, most notably with the ‘Return to Ivalice’ raid series in the Stormblood expansion, which featured enemies from both Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy 12. Interestingly, the team at Creative Studio 3, who primarily develop Final Fantasy 14, also previously worked on Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.
Even now, years after its release, Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Tactics continues to influence new strategy games. The upcoming book, The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics, launching this November, promises to reveal behind-the-scenes details and stories about the game’s creation.
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