After years of speculation and a whole lot of patience from fans, Final Fantasy Tactics has finally been given a new life on modern consoles through the release of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. This updated version of the popular strategy RPG comes with vast improvements to visuals, some gameplay refinements, and even full voice acting.

Whether you’re a returning player or a newbie looking to try a beloved classic for the first time, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is the perfect entry point. But if you fall into the camp of new players, you may be unfamiliar with how long a journey you’re undertaking when setting off into this fantasy world.

Here’s how long it takes to beat Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.

How long does it take to beat Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles?

An average playthrough of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles will take around 35-40 hours. Using this remaster’s fast-forward feature can certainly shave off some hours by quickly moving along the otherwise slow gameplay, if speed is more your style. It doesn’t matter if you like to kick back and enjoy the slower pace or want to get through fights more quickly, though, there’s a lot of game packed into this one.

As a matter of fact, completionists can more than double their playtime, especially if they’re going for all of the game’s trophies or achievements. There’s a ton of optional content, including secret battles and plenty of errands that must be completed, which can take many hours to work through. If you’re up to the task, you’ll more than get your money’s worth here.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.