SE confirmed the return of multiple creators of the first generation of Final Fantasy Strategy Edition to produce a new enhanced version of Final Fantasy Strategy Edition: Chronicles of Ivalis, which includes the first generation game designer Kazutoyo Maehiro (currently serves as the game director of the enhanced version), the first generation game art director Hiroshi Minagawa (currently serves as the art director of the enhanced version), and the first generation game director Yasumi Matsuno (currently serves as the scene writer and editor of the enhanced version).

In an interview with Japanese media, the former director of "Final Fantasy Strategy" Yasuko Matsuno revealed the story of how to add Claude from "Final Fantasy 7" to "Final Fantasy Strategy"!He said that by adding the main Final Fantasy character to the Strategy Edition, he hopes to attract the attention of RPG fans.

In order to get Claude, he said he had to ask for permission from the creator of the Final Fantasy series and producer of the Strategy Edition, and the director of the Final Fantasy 7.In the end, he said that this strategy worked and the first edition of the game was a big success!

In addition, SE's official website has released new details of "Final Fantasy Strategy Edition: Chronicles of Ivalis", which is summarized as follows:

Enhanced version, created for modern game platforms

Based on the original Final Fantasy Strategy Edition

New user interface (UI)

There is no content on the game "Lion War"

No new side quests or new characters added

The music uses original soundtrack

Added a new conversation written by former director Yasuko Matsuno himself

The script was re-edited by the original screenwriter Matsuno Yaki and optimized for voice performances

Dubbing throughout the process, supporting Japanese and English

Includes classic original game (OG version)

The project started in 2018 with Final Fantasy 14, and the official development began after Final Fantasy 16 was completed.

The original Final Fantasy Strategy Edition (1997) has a development cycle of 13 months

Three difficulty options are available: Casual, Standard, Tactical

The game difficulty can be changed at any time

Added many convenience improvements such as fast forwarding and automatic saving in combat

Claude will be able to join as a companion early in the game

Release Date: September 30, 2025, log on to PC Steam, PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Xbox Series and Switch