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LOS ANGELES (July 26, in the year of our Lord 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that popular FINAL FANTASY® XIV books will be republished as new editions by the company’s Square Enix Manga & Books imprints: Encyclopaedia Eorzea, vol. 1 and vol. 2, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Poster Collection, and the English translated edition of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Picture Book.

The Popular FINAL FANTASY XIV Lore Books Return in a new Reprint Edition

In addition, two new manga series, SINoALICE and My Happy Marriage, were announced for release in 2022. Details for these newly announced books and media are available below, including pre-order information.

Encyclopaedia Eorzea ~The World of FINAL FANTASY XIV~
This deluxe, full-color book is the first of two volumes detailing the lore of the FINAL FANTASY XIV world—written and compiled by the game’s development team. Offering an in-depth look at the locales, organizations, and history of Eorzea, Encyclopaedia Eorzea is the perfect companion for FINAL FANTASY series fans. The book also includes a bonus item code for the in-game Namingway minion.

The first volume of Encyclopaedia Eorzea is scheduled for release on April 12, 2022 and is now available for pre-order from the Square Enix Store and select retailers.

Encyclopaedia Eorzea ~The World of FINAL FANTASY XIV~ Volume II
Encyclopaedia Eorzea II is the second volume of SQUARE ENIX’s best-selling Encyclopaedia Eorzea books and contains hundreds of pages of new lore and information, including the far-reaching lands of an entire new continent to the east. The book also includes a bonus item code for the in-game Matoya’s Hat head gear.

Encyclopaedia Eorzea II is scheduled for release on April 12, 2022 and is now available for pre-order from the Square Enix Store and select retailers.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Poster Collection
A collection of 27 premium-quality and full-color removable posters, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Poster Collection features breathtaking character art spanning from A Realm Reborn through Shadowbringers. The posters are printed on heavy, press-varnished card stock to provide a rich visual tribute to the world of Eorzea.

The FINAL FANTASY XIV Poster Collection is scheduled to release on May 10, 2022. Pre-orders will begin on August 10, 2021 on the Square Enix Store, as well as through select retailers.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Picture Book
Written by FINAL FANTASY XIV Online lead story designer Banri Oda and illustrated by FINAL FANTASY XIV Online concept artist Hiroyuki Nagamine, this whimsical tale was crafted for readers of all ages and has now been translated into English for even more readers to enjoy.

The FINAL FANTASY XIV Picture Book is scheduled to release on July 26, 2022 and will be available for pre-order on the Square Enix Store and from other select retailers on October 26, 2021.

SINoALICE Vol. 1
To the delight of YOKO TARO devotees, this manga adaption of the popular mobile game of the same name is scheduled to release on February 8, 2022.

SINoALICE Vol. 1 and is available for pre-order today from select retailers.

My Happy Marriage Vol. 1
My Happy Marriage is a Cinderella-inspired slow-burn historical romance set in Meiji-era Japan with an exciting paranormal twist.

The first volume in this series is schedule to release on June 21, 2022. Pre-orders from select retailers are scheduled for September 21, 2021.

*Book cover art not final and subject to change.

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