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Press release:
LONDON (20th August 2019) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that fan favourite role-playing game, “FINAL FANTASY® VIII Remastered“, will make its debut on 3rd September 2019 digitally for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family of devices and STEAM.

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered celebrates its 20th anniversary by bringing the cherished RPG to modern platforms, featuring newly rendered visuals that breathe life into the game’s characters like never before.

Players step into the shoes of SeeD recruit Squall Leonhart and resistance fighter Rinoa Heartilly as they work together to save the world from the military nation of Galbadia.

The remastered version includes the following boosts to enhance the experience:

Battle Assist: The ability to always have maxed out HP and ATB, and trigger Limit Breaks at any time.
No Encounters: An enemy encounter option that allows players to enjoy the storyline uninterrupted. While enemy encounters are turned off, players can still enjoy the story’s event battles.
3x Speed Boost: Play through the game with three times the speed.
The STEAM® version will also receive additional functions, including All Items (possess all items except for a few certain items), All Abilities, GF Max Level, Max Gil, Max Magic, All Limit Breaks, and All Cards (possess max number of Triple Triad Cards except for Rare Cards).

To pre-order the game for the PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One family of devices and PC* (STEAM®), visit: http://www.ffviiiremastered.com.

* STEAM® pre-orders will be available from 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST today.

Those who pre-order for PlayStation®4 system will receive a commemorative PlayStation®4 system theme, while those who pre-purchase on STEAM® will receive exclusive wallpapers featuring Squall Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly.

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered will be available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM®) on 3rd September 2019. For more information, visit http://www.ffviiiremastered.com

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About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies.

Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®.

The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 144 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 74 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.