Final Fantasy IV: The After Years is a fascinating sequel that serves as both a nostalgic trip and a structural evolution of the original. Spanning ten distinct 'tales,' the game allows you to see the world of the Blue Planet through the eyes of both classic heroes like Cecil and Kain, and a new generation led by Prince Ceodore. The episodic format is perfect for mobile play, letting you tackle individual character arcs at your own pace.
The 3D remake brings a level of visual charm and cinematic flair that the original 2D sprites couldn't quite convey, especially during the new 'Band' attacks. These combo moves require specific party compositions and add a layer of strategy to the iconic Active Time Battle system. The Lunar Phase mechanic is the real standout, however, forcing you to plan your dungeon crawls around the moon's cycle to maximize your physical or magical potency. It’s a must-play for FFIV fans.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.8Sun Mar 02 2025
Support for game pads.
FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS is available on iPhone, iPad!
With a full 3-D remake, FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS can now be played as never before. Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds many years after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Classic characters make their return alongside several new heroes, such as Ceodore, son of Cecil and Rosa.
- Ten Playable Tales
Begin your journey with "Ceodore's Tale." Complete it to unlock the tales of six additional characters, which can be played in any order, and then return to the core story with "Kain's Tale," "The Lunarian's Tale," and "The Crystals." A total of ten tales in all, and all contained in FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
- Active Time Battle
Take control of exhilarating combat made possible by the non-stop action in Square Enix's iconic battle system.
- Lunar Phases
Feel the moon's presence in combat, as its waxing and waning influences the potency of attacks and abilities of all combatants. Lunar phases cycle naturally with the passage of in-game time, or when resting at an inn, tent, or cottage.
- Band Abilities
Combine the strength of your party members to awesome effect with Band abilities that can be unlocked through in-game events or by leveling your characters' Affinity.
- Minimap
Keep an eye on your current location and nearby surroundings, or tap for quick access to the world map.
- Game Center Support
Step up to meet all-new challenges offered by dozens of achievements.
- Widescreen Support
Enjoy fullscreen display on iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c.
STORY
Seventeen years have passed since the war's end, and the son born to King Cecil and Queen Rosa of Baron has grown into a young man. Prince Ceodore has enlisted in the airship fleet known as the Red Wings, eager to meet the expectations demanded of his blood and station. Yet once more another moon has appeared in the sky, and with it vast hordes of monsters intent on destruction. The brief peace enjoyed by the Blue Planet now stands threatened under the shadow of impending catastrophe.
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS is available on iPhone, iPad!
With a full 3-D remake, FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS can now be played as never before. Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds many years after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Classic characters make their return alongside several new heroes, such as Ceodore, son of Cecil and Rosa.
- Ten Playable Tales
Begin your journey with "Ceodore's Tale." Complete it to unlock the tales of six additional characters, which can be played in any order, and then return to the core story with "Kain's Tale," "The Lunarian's Tale," and "The Crystals." A total of ten tales in all, and all contained in FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
- Active Time Battle
Take control of exhilarating combat made possible by the non-stop action in Square Enix's iconic battle system.
- Lunar Phases
Feel the moon's presence in combat, as its waxing and waning influences the potency of attacks and abilities of all combatants. Lunar phases cycle naturally with the passage of in-game time, or when resting at an inn, tent, or cottage.
- Band Abilities
Combine the strength of your party members to awesome effect with Band abilities that can be unlocked through in-game events or by leveling your characters' Affinity.
- Minimap
Keep an eye on your current location and nearby surroundings, or tap for quick access to the world map.
- Game Center Support
Step up to meet all-new challenges offered by dozens of achievements.
- Widescreen Support
Enjoy fullscreen display on iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c.
STORY
Seventeen years have passed since the war's end, and the son born to King Cecil and Queen Rosa of Baron has grown into a young man. Prince Ceodore has enlisted in the airship fleet known as the Red Wings, eager to meet the expectations demanded of his blood and station. Yet once more another moon has appeared in the sky, and with it vast hordes of monsters intent on destruction. The brief peace enjoyed by the Blue Planet now stands threatened under the shadow of impending catastrophe.


















Set seventeen years after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV, 'The After Years' follows Prince Ceodore and a cast of returning legends as a second moon threatens the world. This full 3D remake features ten playable tales that can be explored in various orders. Master the iconic Active Time Battle system, now enhanced with 'Band' combo abilities and a 'Lunar Phase' system where the moon's cycle directly impacts your combat strength.
Ten playable episodic tales
Full 3D remake of characters and environments
Band System for powerful multi-character combos
Lunar Phase mechanic affecting battle potency
Active Time Battle (ATB) combat
Start with Ceodore’s Tale. Once completed, you can play the stories of six other characters in any order before proceeding to the final climatic chapters.
Every single Final Fantasy game, mainline or spin-off, ranked by you - Update: 2nd April 2024 is the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy VI...
Nintendo Life - Fri Jul 11 2025
Set roughly 17 years after the final events of Final Fantasy IV, The After Years jumps much further ahead in the timeline than most fanatics would have...
IGN - Sat Sep 11 2010
SQUARE ENIX today announced that its classic role-playing game (RPG) FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS is now available on STEAM for $15.99.
Square Enix press site - Thu Aug 11 2016
It's a classic JRPG formula and, while this game is relatively short compared to today's RPGs (taking anywhere from 20 – 50 hours depending on how willing you...
Hey Poor Player - Wed Jan 11 2023
Final Fantasy IV holds a special place in my heart, as it was my first RPG experience. Before Final Fantasy IV on the SNES,...
VentureBeat - Sat Sep 11 2010
Square Enix Director Naoki Hamaguchi said Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is currently where the first one was as they moved to Rebirth.
Wccftech - Sun May 11 2025
The premise is a relatively tried and true combination of evil returning from its' long slumber and a large number of smaller, more interesting plots.
RPGamer - Sun Oct 11 2020
With the Pixel Remaster project, Final Fantasy IV shines brightly on modern consoles. Without a Pixel Remaster version of the sequel,...
RPG Site - Sun Aug 11 2024
Final Fantasy IV game designer and scenario writer Takashi Tokita wants to create a pixel remaster or 3D remake of FFIV The After Years.
Siliconera - Wed Jan 11 2023
Square Enix has announced they'll be releaseing Final Fantasy IV: The After Years on Steam next month with both trading card and...
Shacknews - Mon Jul 11 2016
The moon's phase changes when you rest at an inn or with time. A Full Moon might boost Black Magic but weaken physical attacks—adjust your strategy accordingly.
While it is a direct sequel, the individual tales provide enough context for new players, though returning fans will get more out of the cameos.