The physical edition of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for Nintendo Switch will receive a complimentary visual and performance upgrade for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This upgrade, available for free download from the eShop, is set to launch on September 30, coinciding with the game`s release. This is particularly noteworthy as Square Enix has no plans to offer a separate physical edition specifically for the Switch 2. For owners of the physical Switch version, this means they won`t be compelled to buy a digital copy for the Switch 2 and can still benefit from enhanced graphics and improved frame rates. Furthermore, it provides Switch 2 users an opportunity to obtain the exclusive physical edition offered by Amazon.
Final Fantasy Tactics: Amazon Exclusive Edition
This special edition, available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, includes a unique double-sided poster. One side showcases intricate character art, while the other features a detailed job class flowchart. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is priced at $50, regardless of where the physical copy is purchased, making the Amazon edition an appealing choice while supplies last. Although the poster is packaged directly within the game box and is not technically a pre-order bonus, Amazon exclusive editions are known to sell out quickly, often before or soon after launch. Subsequent print runs from Amazon are unlikely to include the poster.
Additionally, a Collector`s Box, exclusive to the Square Enix Store and priced at $200, was made available but was rapidly sold out shortly after pre-orders opened in June.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Pre-order Bonuses
All pre-ordered copies of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, including the Amazon Exclusive Edition, come with several valuable in-game items and consumables:
- White Equipment for Ramza
- Spiked Boots (enhances Jump attribute)
- Mythril Knife (Weapon)
- 10x High Potion
- 10x Ether
While physical editions are available from various major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop, Amazon remains the sole vendor offering the additional poster bonus.
It`s important to note that physical versions of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles are limited to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch (both original and Switch 2 models). However, the game will also be available digitally on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4. This strategy of offering physical editions exclusively for Nintendo and PlayStation platforms has become a consistent trend for Square Enix in recent years.
Furthermore, a digital-only Deluxe Edition will be available, featuring the following exclusive in-game items:
- 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