Final Fantasy Type-0 takes place in the magical nation of Orience, where the world is divided into four nations, each aligned with one of the four elemental crystals. The story follows a group of students from the magical academy of Rubia, specifically Class Zero, who are tasked with completing a series of missions for the military in exchange for their freedom. The gameplay deviates from traditional Final Fantasy titles, focusing on action-RPG elements and real-time battles.