Final Fantasy XII International – Zodiac Job System is an enhanced version of the original game for PlayStation 2, set in the war-torn world of Ivalice. Players follow Princess Ashe and adventurer Vaan as they form a resistance against the Archadian Empire. The Zodiac Job System introduces twelve job-based license board layouts, increasing gameplay depth. The release also features a widescreen mode and a bonus DVD.
The game takes place in the fictional location of Ivalice, where the empires of Archadia and Rozarria are waging an endless war. Dalmasca, a small kingdom, is caught between the warring nations. When Dalmasca becomes annexed by Archadia, its princess, Ashe, creates a resistance movement. During the struggle, she meets Vaan, a young adventurer who dreams of commanding an airship. They are quickly joined by a band of allies; together, they rally against the tyranny of the Archadian Empire.
In this new version of XII, there are 12 different layouts of the license board based on different jobs you can give the characters, opening up a whole new level of complexity to add to the epic show-stopper. Other goodies include a 16:9 view mode that enables widescreen viewing and a new bonus DVD.