06-19-2019, 09:51 AM
E3 2019: Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Comes to Xbox One This Year
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<p>At long last, we’re excited to celebrate with fans of <em>Final Fantasy VIII</em>! For the first time in its 20-year history, the beloved adventure of Squall Leonhart comes to Xbox One with a visual overhaul as <strong><em>Final Fantasy VIII Remastered</em></strong>.</p>
<p>A widely embraced franchise favorite, <em>Final Fantasy VIII</em> has always stood out for its realistic art style and authentic storytelling – fans have been clamoring for this title to receive the same remastered love and attention as its peers. We heard you!</p>
<p>The uniqueness of <em>Final Fantasy VIII</em>’s design, characters, and gameplay mechanics differentiate the game from its predecessors. For the first time in the franchise’s history, characters are modelled to be realistic and true-to-life, moving away from the established high fantasy feel in favor of a grounded, modern story.</p>
<p><em>Final Fantasy VIII</em> also introduced Guardian Forces, providing a new level of customization to battle strategy. Like our fans, we believe this title’s uniqueness is not to be overlooked, a testament to the series tradition of innovating with each new title. We wanted to give more players a chance to discover <em>Final Fantasy VIII </em>with a newly refreshed look!</p>
<p>For new fans, the story of <em>Final Fantasy VIII </em>casts unlikely heroes in a war to save the world. The setting: military nation Galbadia has declared war on the Dukedom of Dollet, left with no choice but to hire a mercenary force for their defense. Enter SeeD and its newest member: Squall Leonhart. Together with his friends, Squall joins Rinoa Heartilly, a member of the resistance, on a journey that holds the fate of their world in its balance.</p>
<p>In <em>Final Fantasy VIII Remastered</em>, we aimed to revitalize these beloved characters without compromising the feel of the original game. We hope players and fans alike will enjoy seeing them come to life like never before!</p>
<p>You can keep up with the latest on <strong><em>Final Fantasy VIII Remastered</em></strong> at <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/final-fantasy">Xbox.com</a> and <a href="http://www.ffviiiremastered.com">ffviiiremastered.com</a>.</p>
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<p>At long last, we’re excited to celebrate with fans of <em>Final Fantasy VIII</em>! For the first time in its 20-year history, the beloved adventure of Squall Leonhart comes to Xbox One with a visual overhaul as <strong><em>Final Fantasy VIII Remastered</em></strong>.</p>
<p>A widely embraced franchise favorite, <em>Final Fantasy VIII</em> has always stood out for its realistic art style and authentic storytelling – fans have been clamoring for this title to receive the same remastered love and attention as its peers. We heard you!</p>
<p>The uniqueness of <em>Final Fantasy VIII</em>’s design, characters, and gameplay mechanics differentiate the game from its predecessors. For the first time in the franchise’s history, characters are modelled to be realistic and true-to-life, moving away from the established high fantasy feel in favor of a grounded, modern story.</p>
<p><em>Final Fantasy VIII</em> also introduced Guardian Forces, providing a new level of customization to battle strategy. Like our fans, we believe this title’s uniqueness is not to be overlooked, a testament to the series tradition of innovating with each new title. We wanted to give more players a chance to discover <em>Final Fantasy VIII </em>with a newly refreshed look!</p>
<p>For new fans, the story of <em>Final Fantasy VIII </em>casts unlikely heroes in a war to save the world. The setting: military nation Galbadia has declared war on the Dukedom of Dollet, left with no choice but to hire a mercenary force for their defense. Enter SeeD and its newest member: Squall Leonhart. Together with his friends, Squall joins Rinoa Heartilly, a member of the resistance, on a journey that holds the fate of their world in its balance.</p>
<p>In <em>Final Fantasy VIII Remastered</em>, we aimed to revitalize these beloved characters without compromising the feel of the original game. We hope players and fans alike will enjoy seeing them come to life like never before!</p>
<p>You can keep up with the latest on <strong><em>Final Fantasy VIII Remastered</em></strong> at <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/final-fantasy">Xbox.com</a> and <a href="http://www.ffviiiremastered.com">ffviiiremastered.com</a>.</p>
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