Square-Enix revealed a new RPG for Xbox 360 and PS3, titled The Last Remnant during its Square Enix Party 2007. The completely new title uses Epic Games´ Unreal Engine 3 to enable better efficiency in multi-platform development.
The press release states:
- STORY
Long ago, the world was filled with Remnants mysterious artifacts from an ancient civilization. But as time passed, the powers of the Remnants began to shift the world´s balance. As the rift widened between those who ruled and those who were ruled over, a new era dawned: one of countless frays brought upon the world by those enslaved by their own lust for power.
A thousand years later, the journey of one young man begins…
FEATURES
Imagine a vast, war-torn battlefield, scarred by years of conflict. Countless enemies surround the player, who is backed up by his own army. Threatened by numerous foes and saved in the nick of time by allies, players will feel the true tension of a soldier on the battlefield. In THE LAST REMNANT, as many as seventy units will duke it out at once in fierce yet beautiful battles. Backed by the visual power of next-gen hardware, the unique play style and battle system will challenge and invigorate players like never before.
No release date for The Last Remnant was revealed, however the game is scheduled to launch simultaneously in Japan and North America, with the European release following.