Reaffirming that which we already knew, Square Enix has once again confirmed that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases of the high-anticipated Final Fantasy XIII will launch simultaneously on both formats early next year. No exact date has yet been given, though with the Xbox 360 conversion reportedly more than seventy percent complete – which, Square Enix had previously stated only entered development in May of this year – if Square Enix are truly laying their cards on the table, the signs are good that the latest iteration in the much loved series will arrive without further delay.

            The Japanese PlayStation 3 exclusive release is due to arrive this Winter, with the North American and European releases following in Spring next year. Yoshinori Kitase, producer of Final Fantasy XIII, has reportedly sat down with VG247 to shed a little more light on the subject.

            “For Europe and North America, the PS3 and 360 versions are going to be released simultaneously,” he stated, further commenting; “We don’t have the actual month down yet, but in Japan it’s scheduled for a winter release, and in Europe and North American territories it’s spring 2010.”

            Though this reiteration may just be seen as flogging a dead horse to keep the headlines firmly engrossed with Final Fantasy XIII by the more cynical, those Xbox 360 gamers waiting with baited breath will undoubtedly be reassured by the discussion. As ever, Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest on the Final Fantasy franchise.

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