Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster pushed back to March 2014

Updated Mon, Nov 18, 2013, 4:15 AM·4 min read

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster won't reach North America and Europe until March 2014, and that date is for the PS3 version only. As it stands, the PS3 HD compilation of the two RPGs hits North America on March 18, 2014, and then Europe three days later on March 21.

We've reached out to Square Enix about the Vita version, which like the PS3 version was originally due in the west later this year. Square Enix's website for the game still lists it for Vita, but today's announcements specify the PS3 version only. Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is due on both PS3 and Vita in Japan next month, on December 26.

Update: We've received a press release from Square Enix Europe, and it notes: "Full details of the PlayStation Vita version and release timing will be revealed at a future date."

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FINAL FANTASY X|X-2 HD REMASTER
RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

LONDON (18 November, 2013) – Square Enix Ltd., publishers of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and PAL territories, announced today that FINAL FANTASY® X|X-2 HD Remaster will be released 21st March 2014, for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Two of the most acclaimed FINAL FANTASY adventures of all time are back. Return to the world of Spira, the sport of Blitzball and fall in love with a cast of fan favourite characters including Tidus and Yuna, looking better than you've ever seen them before. The creators' original vision is stunningly realised with today's technology to deliver the definitive versions of these classic RPGs.

PlayStation 3 owners can get both games in one single-disc bundle. Choose from the standard edition or a special Limited Edition version, which includes an exclusive to Europe and PAL territories 48-page art book showcasing an elegant collection of concept art from the games, along with commentary from the original FINAL FANTASY X and FINAL FANTASY X-2 development teams, and a special message from Producer Yoshinori Kitase. Additionally, the PlayStation 3 release will also be available as a digital download via PlayStation®Network.

Full details of the PlayStation®Vita version and release timing will be revealed at a future date.

Features
• Two Classic RPG's now in HD – Experience two of the most successful entries in the legendary RPG series, now looking even better than you remembered them.
• International Editions of Both Games – The International version of FINAL FANTASY X-2 makes its way outside Japan for the first time ever, with a host of additional content not included in the original!
• Updated Soundtrack – Over 60 tracks from the original FINAL FANTASY X soundtrack are rearranged or remastered in HD audio!
• Full Trophy Support – Full PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita Trophy support is included, for each title.
• Cross-Save Support – Continue playing the same game across each of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions, by saving your data to the PlayStation Network (this feature requires both versions of the game).

Product Information
PlayStation 3 boxed versions:
• Standard Edition
o Featuring both FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster
o Release Date: 21st March 2014
• Limited Edition
o Featuring both FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster
o Includes limited edition artwork book containing an elegant collection of concept art from the original FINAL FANTASY X and FINAL FANTASY X-2 development teams. The version of the artwork book to be issued via the European/PAL version of the PlayStation 3 Limited Edition, will be 48 pages in length.
o Release Date: 21st March 2014
PlayStation 3 digital download version:
• Featuring both FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster
• Release Date: 21st March 2014

Related Links
Official Homepage: http://www.finalfantasyXHD.com
Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyX
Official SQUARE ENIX YouTube® Page: www.youtube.com/user/UKSquareEnix
Follow FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster on Twitter®: @SQUARE_ENIX_EU
SQUARE ENIX EUROPE Blog: http://eu.square-enix.com/en/blog

About FINAL FANTASY
Since the release of FINAL FANTASY in 1987, this unique RPG series continues to showcase the spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds and rich stories leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from users around the world. Titles of the series have so far achieved a cumulative shipment of over 100 million units worldwide.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, 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. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 62 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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