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Square Enix Announces ‘The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics’ Book for November 2026 Release Amid Remaster Success
Square Enix has unveiled an English-language edition of “The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics,” a comprehensive hardcover art book celebrating the iconic tactical RPG, set for release on Nov. 10, 2026.
Priced at $27.99 for the physical edition and $14.99 digitally, the 128-page volume promises hundreds of full-color illustrations, including never-before-seen concept art, character designs, job class visuals, rough map sketches and packaging artwork from the original 1997 PlayStation game, its “War of the Lions” enhanced port and the recently launched “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles” remaster. Printed on archival-quality stock in an 8¼-by-11⅝-inch format, the book highlights contributions from legendary artists Hiroshi Minagawa and Akihiko Yoshida, whose intricate designs defined the Ivalice world’s medieval fantasy aesthetic.
The announcement, made Feb. 18 via Square Enix’s official Final Fantasy X and Manga & Books X accounts, has ignited excitement among fans still reveling in the remaster’s triumph. “Introducing The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics! This official art book is set to arrive later this year — preorder details coming soon,” the Final Fantasy account posted, garnering over 4,300 likes and 550 reposts within days.
Preorders are slated to launch imminently on the Square Enix Store, with availability at major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Bookshop.org, Crunchyroll Store, Indigo and Kinokuniya. The digital version will accompany the physical release, broadening access for global collectors.
This release arrives on the heels of “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles,” an expanded remaster that dropped Sept. 30, 2025, across PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. The title shattered expectations, surpassing 1 million units in global shipments and digital sales by Dec. 31, 2025 — just three months post-launch. Original director Yasumi Matsuno admitted he “underestimated” its popularity, having projected 800,000 to 1 million copies over three years. The remaster peaked at over 21,000 concurrent Steam players on launch day and earned widespread acclaim for refined visuals, an upgraded soundtrack and preserved deep strategy gameplay.
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Final Fantasy Tactics, first released in Japan on June 20, 1997, for PlayStation, revolutionized the tactical RPG genre with its grid-based combat, expansive job system and politically charged narrative centered on noble Ramza Beoulve’s fight against corruption in the kingdom of Ivalice. Despite modest initial sales, word-of-mouth propelled lifetime figures past 2.4 million, spawning ports like the Game Boy Advance’s “Tactics Advance” and PSP’s “War of the Lions” with added anime cutscenes and multiplayer.
Ivalice’s lore expanded through titles like “Final Fantasy XII” and “XII: Revenant Wings,” cementing its status in the franchise. References persist in “Final Fantasy XIV,” including an Ivalice raid series. The art book’s timing capitalizes on renewed interest, offering fans a deeper dive into the visual evolution across three decades.
Square Enix described the collection as bringing “memories of Ivalice vividly back to life,” featuring development artwork that showcases the meticulous craft behind the game’s 300+ jobs, from Knights and Monks to esoteric classes like Mime and Calculator. Japanese fans received an earlier edition in October 2025, praised in YouTube unboxings for its “beautiful” presentation, fueling anticipation for the localized version.
Social media buzz reflects the fervor. X user @SquareEnixBooks declared it the “official art book for one of the most acclaimed tactical RPGs of all time,” while fans shared preorder hype and cover art previews depicting ethereal characters amid lush, watercolor-style landscapes. One post quipped, “This artbook looks incredible! The attention to detail in Final Fantasy Tactics is exquisite.”
The book joins Square Enix’s robust Fall 2026 lineup, including “My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Official Anime Fanbook” ($24.99, November), “The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan’s Story” Vol. 1 ($12.99, October) and others, signaling a push into print media amid digital gaming dominance.
Merchandise momentum builds too: Final Fantasy Tactics miniature figures are slated for North America in June 2026 and Europe in August, alongside FORM-ISM figurines of hero Ramza. Analysts view these as low-risk extensions of the remaster’s IP revival, potentially paving the way for sequels or further Ivalice explorations — rumors once swirled of HD-2D remakes, though unconfirmed.
For collectors, the art book represents more than nostalgia; it’s a tangible bridge to Ivalice’s enduring legacy. As one Reddit thread noted post-Japanese release, its pages capture the “insane job system depth” visually, complementing gameplay’s strategic unforgivingness.
Square Enix has not detailed exclusive content for the English edition but confirmed global store distribution beyond its online shop. With the remaster’s sales milestone and fan campaigns for ports like a potential Switch successor, this release underscores Tactics’ timeless appeal in a genre crowded by modern titles like “Fire Emblem” and “Triangle Strategy.”
As preorders approach, enthusiasts are urged to monitor official channels. The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics not only honors a 29-year milestone but reaffirms Ivalice’s place in gaming history, one illustrated page at a time.
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United Airlines is shaking up its MileagePlus rewards program in a move that benefits credit card holders and leaves other travelers earning fewer miles.
The Chicago-based carrier announced Thursday that starting April 2, travelers with United’s co-branded credit or debit cards will earn significantly more miles when they book flights. Meanwhile, customers without a United card will have a lower accrual rate.
Under the new structure, cardholders can earn up to twice as many miles per dollar spent on United flights compared to non-cardholders.
For United’s most frequent flyers – like top-tier 1K members who also use a United Club card – rewards can go as high as 17 miles per dollar on eligible flights.
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A United Airlines commercial airliner takes off from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on Nov. 6, 2025. (Mike Blake/Reuters)
Meanwhile, general members without a United credit card will earn just 3 miles per dollar on most tickets.
United also said that customers without a card will no longer earn any miles when purchasing basic economy tickets.
“MileagePlus is designed to reward loyalty to United, and our best customers deserve the best benefits in the industry,” United Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella said in a statement.
Beyond earning more miles, cardholders will also receive other perks.
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A traveler speaks to an agent at the United Airlines desk at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on Nov. 25, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images)
Cardholders will receive at least a 10% discount when booking flights using miles, and Premier members with a United card will get at least 15% off award flights.
They will also gain expanded access to “Saver Award” seats, including spots in United’s Polaris business class.
The announcement quickly sparked debate online.
“Wow, that sounds like a big shift,” one user wrote on X. “Gotta wonder how many people will switch just for the miles boost.”
“Getting 10% back on flights is going to be so sick,” another added.
“For 90% of people that travel, airline miles and points are a scam,” a third user wrote.
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A United Airlines Boeing 777 lands at Newark Liberty International Airport on Jan. 29, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
The changes apply across United’s co-branded lineup, including the Explorer, Quest and Club cards.
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Loyalty programs have become major profit engines for airlines, generating billions of dollars annually through partnerships with banks that issue co-branded credit cards, according to Reuters.
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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos responds to criticisms over the streaming service’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos accused legendary director James Cameron of believing misinformation after Cameron criticized Netflix’s potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
“I’m particularly surprised and disappointed that James chose to be part of the Paramount disinformation campaign that’s been going on for months about this deal,” Sarandos said on “The Claman Countdown” Friday.
Netflix announced its proposed acquisition of WBD, including HBO and HBO Max, in December. Days later, Paramount Skydance submitted a counter-all-cash offer.
Recently, Netflix has received an outpouring of criticism from some members of the Hollywood elite and California leaders over its proposed purchase of the studios.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and legendary director James Cameron. (LEFT (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images), RIGHT (Araya Doheny/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation) / Getty Images)
Cameron raised concerns about the deal in a letter to Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights.
In the letter, the “Titanic” and “Avatar” director said Netflix’s business model is “directly at odds” with the theatrical film production business.
“Theaters will close. Fewer films will be made. Service providers such as VFX companies will go out of business. The job losses will spiral,” the letter reads in part.
Sarandos said he was “surprised” by Cameron’s criticism of Netflix’s proposed WBD acquisition.
“I met with James personally in late December and laid out for him our 45-day commitment to the theatrical exhibition of films and to the Warner Brothers slate,” the Netflix co-CEO said. “I have talked about that commitment in the press countless times. I swore under oath in front of the Senate subcommittee on antitrust that that’s what we were doing.”
Paramount is bidding against Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and its streaming service HBO Max. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images / Getty Images)
Cameron has vocalized his concern that Netflix was pledging a theatrical release window of 17 days, but the company has repeatedly affirmed it will be 45 days.
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“45 days of theatrical exclusivity – that has been clear from the beginning,” Sarandos said. “I have never even uttered the word 17-day window.”
The Hollywood director also said Netflix would reduce the number of films WBD releases to theaters each year, currently about 15, a claim Sarandos rebuked.
“We will keep the Warner Brothers film and television studio running largely as it is today,” he told FOX Business. “Movies going to the theaters for 45 days, a healthy, robust slate of films every year. That is gonna continue.”
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos insisted the streaming service would have better leadership over Warner Bros. Discovery, citing Paramount’s recent business struggles. ( Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Sarandos also took aim at Paramount over its rival deal to purchase WBD, claiming it will cut $6 billion from WBD.
“The Paramount deal that’s floating around there and all the misinformation swirling around it is guaranteeing to cut jobs,” he said. “They’re guaranteeing to continue to make gigantic cuts to the entertainment industry. And then the alternative, we’re growing, growing, and they are promising to cut, cut, cut.”
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Nissan is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles as part of two separate recalls related to engine and gear issues, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said.
The Japanese automaker is recalling 323,917 model year 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs due to possible bearing failure that could allow hot oil to be discharged and increase the risk of an engine fire and loss of drive power, the recall report said.
The affected vehicles are equipped with a three-cylinder, 1.5-liter (KR15DDT) variable compression (VC Turbo) engine, the NHTSA said.
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A model year 2025 Nissan Rogue drives along a dirt road. (Nissan Motor Co.)
Nissan dealers have been instructed by the agency to reprogram the engine control software, perform a diagnostic inspection and do a test drive, all at no cost to consumers.
The automaker is separately recalling 318,781 model year 2024-2025 Rogues over broken throttle body gears. The fractured gears could lead to a loss of drive power and prevent drivers from engaging gears on restart, increasing the risk of a crash, the report said.
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Interior of a 2025 Nissan Rogue SUV. (Nissan Motor Co.)
Nissan will begin notifying customers via mail in March 2026, the automaker told FOX Business.
In January, Nissan recalled more than 26,000 model year 2025 Sentra and Altima sedans, model year 2025-2026 Frontier pickup trucks and 2026 Kicks SUVs due to improperly welded door strikers that could increase the risk of injury or crash.
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A model year 2025 Nissan Rogue at a campground. (Nissan Motor Co.)
“As a result, the door striker wire loop may have insufficient strength and, in certain cases, could crack and separate from the plate.”
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The door striker is a key safety feature on a vehicle that keeps doors from opening in a crash.
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