STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Available Now

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SQUARE ENIX has released STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN, a new action RPG developed in collaboration with KOEI TECMO GAMES’ Team NINJA. The game offers players a fresh take on the classic FINAL FANTASY narrative. A free demo is available for download on various consoles, with saved progress transferable to the full game. Players will engage in challenging gameplay as they journey through a dark fantasy world. The game is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Positive

• The launch of STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN provides a new revenue stream for SQUARE ENIX.
• Free demo available encourages user engagement and may drive sales.
• Strong collaboration with KOEI TECMO GAMES enhances game credibility.

Negative

• No financial metrics provided to gauge initial sales performance.
• Potential competition from other major game releases could impact market share.

Free Demo for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Also Available for Download

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SQUARE ENIX® today announced that STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is now available. Developed in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, creators of the NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series, this new action RPG brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series that both existing fans and new players alike can enjoy.

Watch the new STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN launch video here: https://youtu.be/6QrnY8ew1qM

Players can also try out the free demo, available now on consoles. Save data from this demo will carry over to the full game, allowing players to seamlessly continue their full journey once purchasing the game.

In STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN, players can experience an alternate retelling of the classic FINAL FANTASY story, with a blend of challenging and strategic action-packed gameplay set in the world and lore of the beloved series. Players can join Jack and his allies, Ash, Jed, Neon and Sophia, as they throw open the gates of the Chaos Shrine and step into a world of dark fantasy and take on exhilarating battles to discover if they are truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold.

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. Players who purchase the Digital Deluxe or Digital Standard Editions of the game prior to April 19, 2022 can obtain the Rebellion weapon as an early purchase bonus. STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo

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ABOUT KOEI TECMO GAMES

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is a subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO GAMES consists of six development brands creating innovative and iconic game series extending across a wide range of genres: KOU SHIBUSAWA, ω-Force, Team NINJA, Gust, Ruby Party, and midas. Signature series include ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION, Winning Post, DYNASTY WARRIORS, SAMURAI WARRIORS, Toukiden, Nioh, NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE, Atelier Ryza, BLUE REFLECTION, Angelique, and La Corda d'Oro.

For more information: www.koeitecmo.co.jp/e/

ABOUT Team NINJA

Team NINJA is one of KOEI TECMO GAMES' six brands, with development teams specializing in creating hardcore action games. Their most famous series include: NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE and Nioh, and the team consistently develops new titles that receive praise from all around the world.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with 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 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

© 2022 KOEI TECMO GAMES/SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA
LOGO ILLUSTRATION: ©2021 YOSHITAKA AMANO

FINAL FANTASY, the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN logo, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. “PlayStation,” “PS4” and “PS5” are a registered trademark or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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Source: Square Enix, Inc.

FAQ

When did SQUARE ENIX release STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?

SQUARE ENIX released STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN on March 18, 2022.

What platforms is STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN available on?

The game is available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Is there a free demo available for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?

Yes, a free demo is available for download on consoles.

Will the demo save data transfer to the full version of STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?

Yes, saved data from the demo will carry over to the full game.

What is the early purchase bonus for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?

Early purchasers of the Digital Deluxe or Digital Standard Editions will receive the Rebellion weapon as a bonus.