FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION SET TO SHIP ON APRIL 19, 2011
Ultimate Compilation of the Popular FINAL FANTASY IV and THE AFTER YEARS
Available in One Package in Celebration of Its 20th Anniversary
LOS ANGELES (February 1, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY® IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION will be available for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system on April 19, 2011.
After 20 years, FINAL FANTASY IV and its acclaimed sequel, THE AFTER YEARS®, are now combined into one package as the ultimate role-playing game experience. A cast of unforgettable characters fight through one of the grandest stories ever told with stunning new graphics, a re-arranged, award-winning soundtrack, and bonus game features that provide the absolute FINAL FANTASY IV experience.
Features
* Complete package of one of the greatest RPGs of all time: First packaged release of THE AFTER YEARS
* An epic tale spanning nations, worlds and generations: Brand-new stories to further expand the revolutionary story line of FINAL FANTASY IV
* All-new cast of friends, family and foes: Fall in love with Cecil, Rosa, Kain, Rydia and Edge again while getting to know Ceodore and a whole new cast of characters
* Vibrant visuals and unforgettable melodies: Includes all-new 2-D graphics designed for the PSP® system's 16:9 format. Also includes a new arrangement of one of the most acclaimed video game soundtracks of all time!
"In honor of the 20th Anniversary since the initial launch, we are releasing FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION this April, 2011. We hope fans will enjoy and celebrate not only the original and complete game experience but the addition of new and never-before-seen levels," said Ami Blaire, vice president of marketing, Square Enix, Inc.
About FINAL FANTASY IV
Since its initial release in 1991 on the SNES, FINAL FANTASY IV has been popular across several platforms, and this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. With its high-quality graphics and scenarios, and the introduction of the active time battle system, FINAL FANTASY IV redefined role-playing video games and shaped FINAL FANTASY titles to come.
About THE AFTER YEARS
THE AFTER YEARS is a true sequel set more than a decade after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. The story revolves around Cecil and Rosa's son, Ceodore, as he ventures out to unravel the mysterious events surrounding the Blue Planet. In addition to the new characters, characters from the original title, such as Cecil, Rosa and Kain will be reunited. Players can enjoy the FINAL FANTASY IV experience with enhanced battles and the brand-new Band system feature.
FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION will be available for the PSP® system at retailers beginning April 19, 2011 for an MSRP of $29.99. FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at
www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
For more information about FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, please visit the official website:
http://na.square-enix.com/ff4complete/
I like me the new graphics engine for DS and the new stuff they added there. But if that new stuff will be in this, grrr.
