Square Enix Reveals Lineup for SDCC 2018
San Deigo Comic-Con 2018 is just a week away, and Square Enix is ready to share what they’ll have to show at the weekend-long event.
The most ambitious of their plans is an off-site event, where fans of Tomb Raider will be able to fully immersive themselves in Shadow of Tomb Raider‘s lush jungle. Attendees that stop by The Deck at Moonshine Flats between 1:00 – 10:00 pm PT on Thursday-Saturday, can experience exotic foods and exciting photo opportunities all themed around the upcoming release.
On Saturday at 12:30 – 1:30 pm in room 5AB, Square Enix is inviting fans to get a look into the creative minds of the developers and cast of Shadow of the Tomb Raider as they share new details regarding Croft’s latest adventure. Attending the panel will be Jill Murray (Lead Writer), Heath Smith (Lead Game Designer), and special guests Camilla Luddington (performance artist for Lara Croft) and Earl Baylon (performance artist for Jonah Maiava) all moderated my What’s Good Games‘ Andrea Rene.
For those planning to visit Square Enix on the convention floor at booth #3829, you’ll be able to get hands-on experience with unreleased games including DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, KINGDOM HEARTS III, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The full lineup and description of what Square Enix has to sho can be found below!
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, STEAM®
Developer: Square Enix®
ESRB: T (Teen)
Available: September 4, 2018
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama. While it is the eleventh mainline entry in the critically acclaimed series, DRAGON QUEST XI is a completely standalone experience that features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned strategic combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.
KINGDOM HEARTS III
Platform: Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: January 29, 2019
In the upcoming action RPG, KINGDOM HEARTS III, players can join forces with Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across worlds based on beloved films like Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc., and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Big Hero 6, Tangled, Frozen, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Attendees will be able to experience a boss battle against the Rock Titan from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules and uncover the Toy Box world from Toy Story alongside Woody and Buzz.
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
Platform: iOS®, Android® and STEAM
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: T (Teen)
Available: Now Available
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™ is an all-original FINAL FANTASY RPG game custom-tailored for mobile platforms, featuring in-depth character customization, ongoing live events, and HD graphics that push the boundaries of the mobile platform. The story centers around a man who wakes up in a world called Palamecia with no memories of his past, tasked with bringing hope to the world by unraveling a mysterious prophecy around the legendary warrior of light. Played by well over 10 million players worldwide, the game was created by an all-star development team including producer Yoshinori Kitase and writer Kazushige Nojima.
SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC
Developer: Eidos-Montréal™
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: September 14, 2018
Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider™, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS
Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: tri-Ace
ESRB: M (Mature)
Available: Now Available
A brand new journey in the popular sci-fi STAR OCEAN series, STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS™, the mobile action RPG, puts players in the captain’s chair as they lead a squad of heroes across the galaxy. With fast-paced real-time combat, gorgeous 3D graphics, and a brand new co-op multiplayer mode, players have the freedom to build endless strategic and iconic teams with returning all-star characters from the beloved series.
