Ivalice

Ivalice (イヴァリース, Ivarīsu) is a fictional world and setting primarily appearing in the Final Fantasy video game series developed and published by Square Enix (formerly Square). Originally created by designer Yasumi Matsuno for Final Fantasy Tactics (1997), Ivalice is a high fantasy world with a focus on political drama and the stories of everyday people caught up in events. The setting has been used in multiple Tactics sequels, and the mainline entry Final Fantasy XII (2006). As of 2025, Square Enix has no plans to set a new game within Ivalice. Matsuno created the world of Ivalice as place with rich and detailed history, and expanded it through multiple titles until he left Square Enix in 2005. The setting saw continued use through a collection dubbed the Ivalice Alliance. Due to its incorporation in Final Fantasy XII, it has been described by developers as becoming more Square Enix's setting than Matsuno's. The setting has been an influence on future Final Fantasy titles, and seen limited commentary on its themes and design compared to other entries within the franchise.