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Final Fantasy XII remaster now has a release date

By:Convolaria
Published: 15:23, 31 January 2017
Updated: 15:26, 31 January 2017
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

PlayStation 2 title Final Fantasy XII from 2006 getting a remastered version this summer

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is set to release on 11 July 2017 for PlayStation 4. The news was revealed during the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony event in Tokyo. 

The 2017 version will feature updated graphics, a remastered soundtrack, the addition of 7.1 surround sound, auto-saving, faster loading times, and a Trial Mode, along with the Zodiac Job System - previously available only in the original release in Japan.

Final Fantasy XII Final Fantasy XII

The game will be released for North America and Europe on the 11 July, and for Japan on the 13 July. 

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