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  • June 13, 2018

SQUARE ENIX Announces E3 2018 Lineup and Show Events

At this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), SQUARE ENIX® will treat fans to an impressive lineup of unforgettable games and events at booth #1601 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. First look titles include THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT™, return to your childhood with a touching and heart-warming narrative experience demo that features links and hints to LIFE IS STRANGE 2, DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™, an all-new legendary adventure from the timeless DRAGON QUEST series, FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online, the critically-acclaimed MMO with over ten million registered accounts worldwide, JUST CAUSE® 4, the pivotal new entry in the highly successful action-sandbox series, KINGDOM HEARTS III, the highly-anticipated title from the celebrated series from Disney and SQUARE ENIX, and SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER™, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Tomb Raider® series.

“At this year’s E3 we are very excited to present a diverse and powerful line up of games for 2018 and the near future,” said Yosuke Matsuda, president and representative director of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. “From renowned franchises and adventures to unique new experiences, our next chapter is about to begin.”

Square Enix will also host its perennial live online broadcast, “Square Enix Presents ,” directly from its booth. Fans from all over the world can get an in-depth look at titles showcased at the show and have a chance to interact with creators throughout the show.

Square Enix will also host a series of panels at the E3 Coliseum , providing fans with an in-depth look at the latest game developments and upcoming updates. The E3 Coliseum schedule at the Novo is:

SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER
Wednesday, June 13 at 3:30 PM
Join the creative team and cast behind Shadow of the Tomb Raider as they share new details about Lara Croft®’s latest adventure. Jill Murray (Lead Writer), Darryl Purdy (Performance Director), and special guests Camilla Luddington (performance artist for Lara Croft) and Earl Baylon (performance artist for Jonah Maiava) will be joining the panel moderated by Meagan Marie (Senior Community and Social Media Manager).

THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT
Wednesday, June 13 at 4:45 PM
Join us for an in-depth discussion with the developers of THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT, and get a closer look at this brand new narrative experience from the creators of the original LIFE IS STRANGE at DONTNOD Entertainment and Square Enix.

JUST CAUSE 4
Thursday, June 14 at 4:00 PM
Just Cause 4 takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Join the development team as they take a look back over the series and unveil exclusive new details on the most ambitious Just Cause experience to date.

Fans can also stop by booth #2313 in the South Hall to visit a pop up store, where select Square Enix Products will be available for purchase, or try their hand in the FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME Sealed Deck and Starter Deck Tournaments, which will offer both free-form play with a beginner’s tutorial, as well as more advanced “Gunslinger” style matches.

To see all of this year’s exciting news and announcements from the Square Enix E3 Digital Showcase, please visit: https://e3.square-enix-games.com/en-us/.

For more information please visit and follow the below channels for the latest updates.

Official Homepage: https://e3.square-enix-games.com/en-us/
Official Twitter: @SquareEnix
Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SquareEnix/
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SquareEnixPresents
Official Twitch Channel: http://www.twitch.tv/SquareEnix/
Official Mixer Channel: https://mixer.com/squareenix


FINAL FANTASY TITLE DETAILS (by alphabetical order):

FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Now
The FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game ("FFTCG") is the result of a close collaboration between Hobby Japan and Square Enix. Designed by former trading card game champion Taro Kageyama, the game has received high praise for its blend of strategy, luck and fast-paced gameplay, making it very versatile and appealing to all kinds of audiences.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Platform: Mac, PC, PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: T for Teen
Available: Now
With more than 10 million players globally, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online continues to deliver on the promise of bringing the best of the FINAL FANTASY experience to the online realm. Players can begin the adventure, fight their way and live their story in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. A free trial is available at http://www.ffxiv-freetrial.com. Fans can experience a small taste of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood® by challenging a powerful new primal threat on the show floor. Emerge victorious against your enemy and receive a t-shirt! Fans also have the opportunity to receive a themed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online bag (while supplies last).