Final Fantasy XII Timeline ( Real )

release
March 16, 2006

Release of Final Fantasy XII in Japan

Final Fantasy XII was released in Japan for the PlayStation 2 by Square Enix.

release
October 31, 2006

Release of Final Fantasy XII in North America and Europe

Final Fantasy XII was released in North America and Europe for the PlayStation 2, expanding the game's reach to a global audience.

announcement
December 22, 2016

Announcement of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, a high-definition remaster of the original game with improved graphics and gameplay enhancements.

release
July 11, 2017

Release of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age was released for PlayStation 4, featuring updated graphics, re-orchestrated music, and gameplay improvements.

release
February 1, 2018

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age released on PC

The Zodiac Age version of Final Fantasy XII was released on Steam for PC users.

release
April 30, 2019

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age released on Nintendo Switch

The Zodiac Age was made available on the Nintendo Switch, allowing portable gameplay for the first time.

release
April 7, 2020

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age released on Xbox One

The high-definition remaster was released on Xbox One consoles.

Final Fantasy XII Timeline ( Fictional )

political_event
12th year of the Archadian occupation

Archadian Empire Conquers Dalmasca

The Archadian Empire invades and conquers the kingdom of Dalmasca, initiating a period of occupation.

character_event
12th year of the Archadian occupation

Princess Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca Flees

Princess Ashe escapes the Archadian occupation and joins the resistance movement against the Empire.

character_event
Year 0, Month 1

Vaan Leaves Rabanastre

Vaan, an orphaned street urchin, leaves the city of Rabanastre seeking a life of freedom and adventure.

character_event
Year 0, Month 1

Balthier Rescues Vaan from Brigands

The sky pirate Balthier rescues Vaan from an ambush, marking the beginning of their partnership.

military_event
Year 0, Month 4

Liberation of Dalmasca Begins

Resistance forces rally together to begin fighting against Archadian occupation and reclaim Dalmasca's freedom.

political_event
Year 0, Month 5

Holly Empire Declares War on Archadia

The Holy Empire of Archadia intensifies its campaign by declaring war against neighbouring states.

battle_event
Year 0, Month 6, Day 15

Final Battle Against Vayne Solidor

The coalition of heroes confronts Vayne Solidor, the ambitious Archadian prince seeking imperial domination.

political_event
Year 0, Month 7

Dalmasca Regains Independence

Following the defeat of Archadian forces, Dalmasca is restored as an independent kingdom with Ashe as queen.