The physical release of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for Nintendo Switch will include a complimentary visual and performance upgrade for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Set to launch on September 30, this `Switch 2 Upgrade Pack` is already available for free acquisition via the eShop. This is a significant move by Square Enix, as they do not plan a standalone physical release for the Switch 2. Without this free upgrade, players would be limited to either the digital version on Switch 2 or playing the original Switch edition without improved frame rates and graphical enhancements. Furthermore, Switch 2 owners would miss out on a unique physical edition bonus offered through Amazon.
Final Fantasy Tactics Amazon Exclusive Edition
The Amazon Exclusive Edition of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, available for both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, comes with a special double-sided poster. One side features character artwork, while the other displays the game`s job class flowchart. Priced at $50, this edition offers added value, making Amazon a favorable option for purchase while supplies last. Although the poster is included directly in the box rather than being a separate preorder incentive, these Amazon exclusive versions frequently sell out quickly, meaning later print runs might not contain this bonus.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Preorder Bonuses
All pre-ordered copies of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, including the Amazon Exclusive Edition, will grant players several in-game items and consumables. These include:
- White Equipment for Ramza
- Spiked Boots that increase Jump attribute
- Mythril Knife (Weapon)
- 10x High Potion
- 10x Ether
Beyond Amazon, the physical edition of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles can also be pre-ordered from other major retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop, though Amazon remains the sole provider of an additional bonus. Notably, while physical copies are limited to PS5 and Nintendo Switch, the game will also be available digitally on PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS4 – a release strategy Square Enix has frequently employed.
For dedicated fans, a Square Enix Store-exclusive Collector`s Box was offered for $200, or $250 bundled with the game, but it quickly sold out after pre-orders launched in June. This lavish set included:
- Special Art Box: Featuring intricate character art and a decorative depiction of Ivalice.
- Ramza Beoulve Figure (Akademy Version): A high-quality figure with vibrant colors and impressive detail.
- Mini Chocobo Plush Set: Adorable miniature plushies of the standard yellow, Black, and Red Chocobos, each with an elastic loop.
- Zodiac Stones Acrylic Magnet Set: All 12 Zodiac stones as acrylic magnets.
- Outlying Church Pop-Up Diorama: A faithful 3D recreation of the Outlying Church from the game.
- Art Prints: Three framable artworks printed on glossy polypropylene sheets, featuring Ramza, a world map of Ivalice, and the remaster`s key art.
The Collector`s Box itself was designed to be platform-agnostic, given that physical editions are not offered for Xbox, PS4, or PC.
Additionally, a digital-only Deluxe Edition of Final Fantasy Tactics will be available, offering exclusive in-game content. This includes:
- Akademy Blade (Weapon)
- Akademy Beret (Headwear)
- Akademy Tunic (Combat Garb)
- Ring of Aptitude (Accessory)
- Black Equipment for Ramza
- Red Equipment for Ramza
- 10x Phoenix Down