Final Fantasy Celebrates Its 20th With the Launch of Dissidia Final Fantasy

LOS ANGELES – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system is now available at retailers across North America.

The eagerly anticipated 3-D action game brings an all-star cast of memorable FINAL FANTASY characters together in a high-intensity battle environment. DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY, combining fighting game elements with RPG-based character development, offers a brand-new experience based on the franchise that has shipped over 85 million units worldwide.

Enjoy head-to-head combat with friends, abundant customization options and exclusive new features that maximize the action. The battle between good and evil begins today. What will you fight for?

STORY

Cosmos, the goddess of harmony. Chaos, the god of discord. Reigning from distant realms, the two gods had gathered warriors from all lands to lead them in savage war.

Cosmos and Chaos were of equal strength. It was believed the conflict would last forever. However, the balance is now broken.

Those who answered Chaos's call created an inexhaustible force. And under vicious attack without relent, the warriors fighting for Cosmos started to fall one by one. The conflict that has continued for eons is now about to end in Chaos's favor.

The world has been torn asunder, sinking into a vortex of disorder. As for the few surviving warriors, their fates are about to be determined.

FEATURES

• Legacy: Experience the world of FINAL FANTASY presented in an action-packed environment where players can glide through the air and dash along walls
• All-new battle system: Action-based battle system combines all-out brawling with RPG-style character development in an original system developed by the creators of the KINGDOM HEARTS series
• All-star cast of characters: Fan-favorite heroes and villains from the entire FINAL FANTASY series come together in one game for the first time in a remarkable new tale with fully voiced CG movies and real-time events
• Fantasy matches: Players can select their favorite FINAL FANTASY characters, be they aligned with Cosmos or Chaos, to set the stage for their personal ultimate matchup
• Familiar series features: Powerful EX Burst attacks bring back memorable battle features from past games such as Limit Break and Overdrive. In addition, longtime fans of the series will enjoy traditions such as summoning monsters or controlling their characters through the classic menu-based system
• Community: Enhance the experience by trading Friend Cards, creating items, sharing AI characters with other players and even engaging in virtual AI battles made possible by the PSP system's ad hoc mode
• Exclusive new features: Features available only in the North American version include an Arcade Mode for an authentic fighting-game experience, a rebalanced battle system, the addition of new voiced events to the story mode and much more

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises – FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 50 million units worldwide – under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

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