

After each encounter, their performance across the installment is ranked and they are promoted to a new class accordingly. The game is divided into single-player missions, while the final part of each installment involve multiplayer sections where players take on bosses. The player can also develop bonds by playing minigames and conversing with the members of Class Zero from the previous game, excluding Machina Kunagiri and Rem Tokimiya. The player can interact with various NPC students and teachers.

The player is accompanied by a moogle and can ride chocobos later. Players begin by customizing their character, choosing their appearance and weapon before starting off as a Class Twelfth student in Akademeia.
