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  • GAMES
  • June 11, 2019

FINAL FANTASY Takes Center Stage at SQUARE ENIX E3 Live!

During its live E3 event earlier today, SQUARE ENIX® showcased new reveals and information for various games in the FINAL FANTASY® series. Alongside the reveal of FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered, and a host of new information for FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, arriving on March 3, 2020, SQUARE ENIX also provided updates on other releases including:

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition

The classic co-op action RPG FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES® has been completely remastered, now with online multiplayer mode so that you and up to three friends can adventure together! Playing with friends or solo, explore a stunning fantasy world and make new memories with fantastic characters with fun action-RPG gameplay.

SQUARE ENIX also announced that in addition to its release for the Nintendo Switch™ system and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition will also arrive on smartphones this winter. To watch the new trailer now, visit: https://youtu.be/Cxct3RLT0Sg.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

SQUARE ENIX also debuted the launch trailer for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online's upcoming Shadowbringers™ expansion pack, set to release on July 2. The trailer offers a glimpse into the adventures that await the Warrior of Darkness as he explores the unfamiliar lands of the First.

The FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers launch trailer is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CxHSSRjFH14

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida also announced that the title has reached the highest number of active subscribers in its history. This news coincides with the recent announcement of the game surpassing 16 million total registered users.*1

Attendees at E3 can be among the first to experience Shadowbringers hands-on with a new battle challenge against the ruler of the pixies, Titania. All jobs will be available for play, including the new gunbreaker and dancer jobs.

Additional information on the expansion will be revealed after E3 on Friday, June 14, 2019 during the 52nd Letter from the Producer LIVE stream. The stream will be viewable on the FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel beginning at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET: https://www.twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv

FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS

SQUARE ENIX also announced the Global version of a new mobile strategy RPG, WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS®, for mobile devices. Born from the FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS universe, players will navigate a variety of battlefields, strategize their attack against enemy forces and even summon powerful Espers to turn the tide of battle. View the announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/M0LCdIi51Gs.

Hit mobile game FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS will be celebrating its third anniversary with a livestream event in Los Angeles on June 29. The stream can be viewed on the FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS YouTube channel beginning at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET. Surpassing 39 million downloads worldwide, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS continues to break new ground with another collaboration with music icon, Katy Perry, beginning on June 12. View the new Katy Perry collaboration trailer here: https://youtu.be/Cr8XXHajkQ0.

FINAL FANTASY Arrives on Music Streaming Platforms

SQUARE ENIX announced the arrival of its music catalogue, beginning with music from the FINAL FANTASY series, on music streaming services.

FINAL FANTASY series original soundtracks and arrangement compilations are available now on major music streaming platforms including Apple® Musics, Spotify® and Amazon® Music Unlimited*. To watch the announcement trailer now, visit: https://youtu.be/0EB2znoDclI.

The official SQUARE ENIX music Discord server is also now open for fans around the world at: https://discord.gg/sqexmusic.

*1 Active subscribers includes all active subscriptions in North America, Europe, and Japan, and does not include free trial accounts or users who are on their 30-day free play period.

*2 Streaming service and music availability may vary by region. Streaming services require an internet connection and may require payment of subscription or other fees. Please see the streaming services for additional terms and conditions