Overview
- Square Enix released the remake on February 5 across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- The battle system adds speed toggles, auto-battle, pre‑emptive instant wins against weaker foes, and a revamped vocation setup with Moonlighting to equip two jobs plus a new Monster Master path and perk activations.
- Story progression is tightened with certain subplots cut or made optional and a new episode featuring an older Kiefer added to expand character arcs.
- Quality‑of‑life updates include an optional Restore HP after battle setting, zero‑MP Zoom fast travel from the start, frequent guidance markers, and automatic post‑battle revival, changes some critics say lower difficulty because many are not toggleable.
- Aggregate reception is strong, with an OpenCritic average in the mid‑80s and high recommendation rates, even as discussion continues over accessibility versus challenge.