Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age cover
Critic score19 critics
First release
Jul 11, 2017
Publisher
Square Enix
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Sandbox, Action, Fantasy

"FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features: – The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference – Trial Mode – Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles – Speed Mode – Latest-generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition. – True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production. – Modern advancements including PlayStation4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times – An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games"

Also known as FFXII_TZA.exe, Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, FFXII: The Zodiac Age, FF12: The Zodiac Age

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
"Enter an era of war within the world of Ivalice. The small kingdom of Dalmasca, conquered by the Archadian Empire, is left in ruin and uncertainty. Princess Ashe, the one and only heir to the throne, devotes herself to the resistance to liberate her country. Vaan, a young man who lost his family in the war, dreams of flying freely in the skies. In a fight for freedom and fallen royalty, join these unlikely allies and their companions as they embark on a heroic adventure to free their homeland."Read more

"Enter an era of war within the world of Ivalice. The small kingdom of Dalmasca, conquered by the Archadian Empire, is left in ruin and uncertainty. Princess Ashe, the one and only heir to the throne, devotes herself to the resistance to liberate her country. Vaan, a young man who lost his family in the war, dreams of flying freely in the skies. In a fight for freedom and fallen royalty, join these unlikely allies and their companions as they embark on a heroic adventure to free their homeland."

Release dates
PlayStation 4
Jul 11, 2017
PlayStation 4
Jul 13, 2017
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 01, 2018
All 7 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 02, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Apr 25, 2019
Xbox One
Apr 30, 2019
Nintendo Switch
Apr 30, 2019
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
40h
Main + Extras
65h
Completionist
100h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
pirates, magic, real-time battles, party-based, platform exclusive
… All 11, pax west 2016, real-time combat, pausable real time combat, androgyny, pickpocketing anatomy, fast forward

At a Glance

Critic Score
88
Main Story (IGDB)
40h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
65h
Completionist (IGDB)
100h

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 8,771 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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