LOS ANGELES (June 16, 2015) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today revealed its E3 2015 lineup. Working on beloved franchises with talented internal and external developers, Square Enix continues to introduce the industry to exciting and innovative games at E3, such as Just Cause® 3, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®, games from the FINAL FANTASY® franchise, and Hitman® –– among others.
“This year’s E3 lineup continues to show the passion and dedication of Square Enix’s talented international development teams,” said Yosuke Matsuda, president and representative director of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. “The powerful and diverse line up of games we are showcasing not only demonstrates our devotion to iconic franchises, but also our commitment in creating games for all types of audiences across different platforms.”
For a first-hand look at upcoming Square Enix games, please visit booth #2001 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
For the audience not attending the show, Square Enix will host a live online broadcast – “Square Enix Presents” – directly from its booth. Fans will get an exclusive look at titles in the E3 lineup and a chance to interact with creators throughout the show.
HD Consoles
LIFE IS STRANGE
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
Developer: DONTNOD
ESRB: M for Mature
Available: Episodes 1-3 (Now), Episodes 4-5 (Summer)
Developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, the Paris-based studio that released its debut gameREMEMBER ME in 2013, LIFE IS STRANGE takes place in the fictional town of Arcadia Bay, Oregon, where senior Max Caulfield returns after a five-year absence. Reunited with her former friend Chloe, the pair begins to uncover the uncomfortable truth behind the disappearance of fellow student Rachael Amber.
FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Heavensward™
Platform: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC, Mac OS
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: T for Teen
Available: June 23
Heavensward is the highly-anticipated first expansion for the popular online title FINAL FANTASY XIV®that charts a new course for players with an increased level cap and brand new adventures. The expansion features an all-new storyline surrounding the Holy See of Ishgard and the thousand-year Dragonsong War, a brand-new playable race named the “Au Ra,” new jobs, and more. The expansion also continues cross-platform gameplay between the Windows PC, Mac OS and PlayStation®3 and Playstation®4 systems.
NOSGOTH®
Platform: Steam/Windows PC
Developer: Psyonix
Available: In Open Beta
Developed by Psyonix, Nosgoth is a fast paced competitive team-based multiplayer game pitting a variety of brutal humans and vampires in a fight for survival. The two races have very different play styles: Humans have an arsenal of devastating raged weaponry and lethal devices while Vampires specialize in visceral close-up melee attacks augmented by their inhuman abilities. Nosgoth is set in the dark fantasy world of the Legacy of Kain® series and is currently in Closed Beta.
TRIAD WARS™
Platform: Windows PC
Developer: United Front Games
Available: In Closed Beta
Set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong and Sleeping Dogs® universe, Triad Wars is an online open-world action adventure PC game where you experience high-octane violence and non-stop martial arts action as the #1 badass in a hard-hitting Hong Kong Cinema-styled world of crime. Forge your personal empire in the dark heart of Hong Kong and manipulate the Triad underworld as the ultimate criminal mastermind. Succeed through strategy via extortion, hacking & money laundering or muscle your way to the top with the lethal combination of guns, knives, & fists. Own the streets before they own you. Register now for the Closed Beta at www.triadwars.com
DRAGON QUEST HEROES®: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below™
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: Omega Force
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: October 13
DRAGON QUEST®, one of the most iconic RPG series from Japan, will arrive as a full-scale action RPG. Players must rise up against insurmountable odds, challenging swarms of enemies and conquering gigantic monsters. DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below comes to the PlayStation®4 system in beautiful high-definition graphics, filled with characters and monsters designed by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama. Both Yuji Horii, director and creator of DRAGON QUEST, and Koichi Sugiyama, the composer closely tied to the series since its first installment and creator of countless memorable musical masterpieces, are closely involved in bringing this title to life.
RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER™
Platform: Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Crystal Dynamics (a Square Enix studio)
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: November 10
In the critically acclaimed Tomb Raider®, Lara Croft survived a harrowing experience only to be discredited as part of a cover up. Now, after uncovering an ancient mystery, Lara must explore the most treacherous and remote regions of Siberia to find the secret of immortality before a ruthless organization known as Trinity. Lara must use her wits and survival skills, form new alliances, and ultimately embrace her destiny as the Tomb Raider. Experience high-octane action moments, conquer beautifully hostile environments, engage in brutal guerilla combat, and explore awe-inspiring deadly tombs in the evolution of survival action. In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara becomes more than a survivor as she embarks on her first great Tomb Raiding expedition.
JUST CAUSE 3
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC
Developer: Avalanche Studios
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: December 1
The Mediterranean republic of Medici is suffering under the brutal control of General Di Ravello, a dictator with an insatiable appetite for power. Enter Rico Rodriguez, a man on a mission to destroy the General’s hold on power by any means necessary. With over 400 square miles of complete freedom from sky to seabed and a huge arsenal of weaponry, gadgets and vehicles, prepare to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways you can imagine.
HITMAN
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC
Developer: Io Interactive (a Square Enix studio)
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: December 8
HITMAN will see players perform contract hits on powerful, high-profile targets in exotic locations around the world, from the highly fashionable Paris and sunny coast of Italy to the dust and hustle of the markets in Marrakesh in this creative stealth action game. Gameplay focuses on taking out targets in huge and intricate sandbox levels with complete freedom of approach. Where to go, when to strike and who to kill – it is all up to you. And for the first time HITMAN will lead with a digital release inviting players into a world of assassination.
DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC
Developer: Eidos-Montréal (a Square Enix studio)
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: Early 2016
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, builds on the franchise’s trademark choice and consequence, action RPG based gameplay, to create both a memorable and highly immersive experience. Players will once again take on the role of Adam Jensen, now an experienced covert agent, and will gain access to his new arsenal of customizable state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations. With time working against him, Adam must choose the right approach, along with whom to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.
STAR OCEAN®: Integrity and Faithlessness™
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: tri-Ace
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: 2016
The latest chapter of the highly anticipated sci-fi role-playing game (RPG) series will be arriving in 2016. Developed by tri-Ace, the celebrated studio behind the STAR OCEAN series, and with character design by akiman (Akira Yasuda), the game is an epic adventure that introduces seamless transitions between gameplay and dynamic cut scenes, creating a new level of depth of immersive storytelling in video games.
WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Playstation®Vita handheld entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: 2016
WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY combines classic RPG gameplay mechanics with a fresh and imaginative toy-like visuals. As a brand-new title in the FINAL FANTASY franchise, this game can be enjoyed by both fans and newcomers to the series. Players will lead a pair of twins through varied FINAL FANTASY worlds and encounter the adorably familiar monsters therein. Capture and raise such familiar beasts as cactuar, tonberry, and behemoth to discover alternate forms and learn new abilities.
KINGDOM HEARTS III
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: TBD
Revealing the growing world of KINGDOM HEARTS, SQUARE ENIX released a new gameplay trailer for E3. Fans of the highly-anticipated title from the celebrated series from Disney Interactive and SQUARE ENIX will see Sora and his trusted friends, Donald Duck and Goofy, adventure through the world based on the hit animated feature film, Tangled. The trailer also gives new hints to the storyline and showcases gorgeous visuals, and new gameplay elements.
NieR® New Project (temporary name)
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: PlatinumGames Inc.
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: TBD
NieR New Project is a new third-person action role-playing game (RPG) and follow-up to the 2010 cult hit NieR. Offering a fresh blend of action and RPG gameplay styles, NieR New Project is currently being developed in collaboration with PlatinumGames Inc. The game’s all-star development team consists of producer Yosuke Saito (DRAGON QUEST X/NieR), director YOKO TARO (Drakengard®/NieR),character designer Akihiko Yoshida from CyDesignation, Inc. (FINAL FANTASY XIV / BRAVELY DEFAULT®), game designer Takahisa Taura from PlatinumGames Inc. (Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance), and composer Keiichi Okabe from MONACA, Inc. (TEKKEN / Drakengard / NieR).
PROJECT SETSUNA (temporary name)
Platform: TBD
Developer: Tokyo RPG Factory
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: 2016
Project SETSUNA is a completely new RPG series developed by Tokyo RPG Factory, a newly established studio specializing in Japanese RPGs. The first tile from the studio is aiming for a global release for consoles in 2016.
FINAL FANTASY VII Remake (Final Name Pending)
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: TBD
Production has begun on the full remake of FINAL FANTASY VII, a title that first released in 1997 and universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. Leading the development will be key members from the original project, including producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Tetsuya Nomura and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. The announcement trailer has been released and more updates on this project will be revealed at a later time.
Mobile
LARA CROFT®: RELIC RUN™
Platform: iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8
Developer: Simutronics
Age Rating: 9+
Available: Now
Square Enix and Simutronics, working in partnership with Crystal Dynamics, have joined together to create the ultimate infinite runner experience for all mobile gaming fans. When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive through challenging environments such as jungle temples and sand swept desert ruins. Use parkour moves to switch seamlessly between fast paced vehicles, intuitive combat and epic boss fights, including the iconic T-Rex, to collect clues and uncover ancient relics.
HITMAN: SNIPER®
Platform: iOS and Android
Developer: Square Enix Montréal (a Square Enix studio)
Age Rating: 17+
Available: Now
Hitman: Sniper is a creative, leaderboard-driven sandbox experience that allows players to take on the role of Agent 47® in a fixed position shooting game set in beautiful Montenegro. Scope in on your marks using skill, subtlety, subterfuge and the environment to complete your contracts and become the ultimate sniper.
FINAL FANTASY PORTAL APP
Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Summer 2015
A comprehensive source for all the latest news on games, publications, music, goods, and events related to FINAL FANTASY. By logging in with a SQUARE ENIX ID, players can accumulate points to exchange for items. The popular Triple Triad card game from FINAL FANTASY VIII also makes its mobile debut.
KINGDOM HEARTS: UNCHAINED χ
Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: TBD
Based on the Japan-exclusive PC browser game of the same name, KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ(read as Unchained “Key”), allows players to create their own keyblade wielder who harnesses his or her own keyblade to combat enemies across the beloved worlds of Disney. In the game, players will uncover story elements from the earliest parts of the series’ history, as well as the highly-anticipated, upcomingKINGDOM HEARTS III title.
LARA CROFT GO
Platform: iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8
Developer: Square Enix Montréal (a Square Enix studio)
Age Rating: TBD
Available: TBD
Lara Croft GO is a turn-based puzzle game set in a stunning, beautifully animated world. Embark on an adventure to uncover the mysteries of the Queen of Venom: explore mystical locations, solve ancient enigmas and face treacherous challenges in this never seen before take on the nostalgic Lara Croft universe.
Related: E3 2015 Square Enix Press Briefing
Source: Press Release
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