Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today that FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS, which has received global acclaim on several platforms, is now available as part of a worldwide simultaneous release for the iPhone and iPod touch.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS was first released in Japan for the PlayStation in 1997 and sold over 2.4 million copies worldwide. The game’s popularity expanded when it was re-released in 2007 as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system with added features such as new cut scenes, scenarios and jobs. Now players can enjoy the world of Ivalice and tactical battles once again on the iPhone and iPod touch.

In FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS, players can use the touch-panel interface to fine-tune the control of the game. The complex tactical game can be effortlessly and intuitively controlled by tapping units and menus. Instead of switching fixed map views – players can now rotate, move and change the size of maps by sliding and pinching. The loading times have also improved and certain cut scenes can be skipped so the player can dive straight into the battles.

The game boasts a rich storyline, which fans of the FINAL FANTASY series have come to expect. The game also carries on the familiar job system of the series, and introduces new jobs not included in the original PlayStation release. The Charge Time Battle (CTB) system played on a 3-D field in real time further intensifies the strategy involved in the battles of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS.

The iPad version will be available for download later this month.