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Square Enix Unveils E3 2015 Lineup
LOS ANGELES (June 16, in the year of our Lord 2015) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today revealed its E3 2015 family friendly lineup. Working on beloved franchises with talented internal and external developers, Square Enix continues to introduce the industry to exciting and innovative games at E3.
“This year’s E3 lineup continues to show the passion and dedication of Square Enix’s talented international development teams,” said Yosuke Matsuda, president and representative director of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. “The powerful and diverse line up of games we are showcasing not only demonstrates our devotion to iconic franchises, but also our commitment in creating games for all types of audiences across different platforms.”
HD Consoles
FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Heavensward™
Platform: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC, Mac OS
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: T for Teen
Available: June 23
Heavensward is the highly-anticipated first expansion for the popular online title FINAL FANTASY XIV® that charts a new course for players with an increased level cap and brand new adventures. The expansion features an all-new storyline surrounding the Holy See of Ishgard and the thousand-year Dragonsong War, a brand-new playable race named the “Au Ra,” new jobs, and more. The expansion also continues cross-platform gameplay between the Windows PC, Mac OS and PlayStation®3 and Playstation®4 systems.
DRAGON QUEST HEROES®: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below™
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: Omega Force
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: October 13
DRAGON QUEST®, one of the most iconic RPG series from Japan, will arrive as a full-scale action RPG. Players must rise up against insurmountable odds, challenging swarms of enemies and conquering gigantic monsters. DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below comes to the PlayStation®4 system in beautiful high-definition graphics, filled with characters and monsters designed by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama. Both Yuji Horii, director and creator of DRAGON QUEST, and Koichi Sugiyama, the composer closely tied to the series since its first installment and creator of countless memorable musical masterpieces, are closely involved in bringing this title to life.
STAR OCEAN®: Integrity and Faithlessness™
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: tri-Ace
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: 2016
The latest chapter of the highly anticipated sci-fi role-playing game (RPG) series will be arriving in 2016. Developed by tri-Ace, the celebrated studio behind the STAR OCEAN series, and with character design by akiman (Akira Yasuda), the game is an epic adventure that introduces seamless transitions between gameplay and dynamic cut scenes, creating a new level of depth of immersive storytelling in video games.
WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Playstation®Vita handheld entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: 2016
WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY combines classic RPG gameplay mechanics with a fresh and imaginative toy-like visuals. As a brand-new title in the FINAL FANTASY franchise, this game can be enjoyed by both fans and newcomers to the series. Players will lead a pair of twins through varied FINAL FANTASY worlds and encounter the adorably familiar monsters therein. Capture and raise such familiar beasts as cactuar, tonberry, and behemoth to discover alternate forms and learn new abilities.
KINGDOM HEARTS III
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: TBD
Revealing the growing world of KINGDOM HEARTS, SQUARE ENIX released a new gameplay trailer for E3. Fans of the highly-anticipated title from the celebrated series from Disney Interactive and SQUARE ENIX will see Sora and his trusted friends, Donald Duck and Goofy, adventure through the world based on the hit animated feature film, Tangled. The trailer also gives new hints to the storyline and showcases gorgeous visuals, and new gameplay elements.
FINAL FANTASY VII Remake (Final Name Pending)
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: TBD
Production has begun on the full remake of FINAL FANTASY VII, a title that first released in 1997 and universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. Leading the development will be key members from the original project, including producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Tetsuya Nomura and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. The announcement trailer has been released and more updates on this project will be revealed at a later time.
Mobile
LARA CROFT®: RELIC RUN™
Platform: iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8
Developer: Simutronics
Age Rating: 9+
Available: Now
Square Enix and Simutronics, working in partnership with Crystal Dynamics, have joined together to create the ultimate infinite runner experience for all mobile gaming fans. When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive through challenging environments such as jungle temples and sand swept desert ruins. Use parkour moves to switch seamlessly between fast paced vehicles, intuitive combat and epic boss fights, including the iconic T-Rex, to collect clues and uncover ancient relics.
FINAL FANTASY PORTAL APP
Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Summer 2015
A comprehensive source for all the latest news on games, publications, music, goods, and events related to FINAL FANTASY. By logging in with a SQUARE ENIX ID, players can accumulate points to exchange for items. The popular Triple Triad card game from FINAL FANTASY VIII also makes its mobile debut.
KINGDOM HEARTS: UNCHAINED χ
Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: TBD
Based on the Japan-exclusive PC browser game of the same name, KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ (read as Unchained “Key”), allows players to create their own keyblade wielder who harnesses his or her own keyblade to combat enemies across the beloved worlds of Disney. In the game, players will uncover story elements from the earliest parts of the series’ history, as well as the highly-anticipated, upcoming KINGDOM HEARTS III title.
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