Ubisoft has announced the forthcoming epic Final Fantasy XII from Square Enix will be released on 23rd February.

The latest title in one of Square’s most beloved franchises will be released by Ubisoft in Australia & New Zealand territories exclusively on the PlayStation 2.

John Yamamoto, President and CEO of Square Enix Ltd, comments, “The PAL (region) launch of Final Fantasy XII is our biggest release since Square Enix started self publishing across Europe last year. The game has already received Edge magazine’s best game award for 2006, and with over four million copies already sold in other territories, we are looking forward to launching it to our fans in Europe and around the world.”

The Final Fantasy series has sold over 70 million units worldwide. With its cutting-edge visuals, unique worlds and intricate narrative, Final Fantasy has defined the role-playing genre and continues to be adored by fans around the globe.

Final Fantasy XII:

Enter an age where magic is commonplace and airships fill the skies, crowding out the heavens. A young orphan named Vaan dreams of escaping his life on the streets of Rabanastre and piloting an airship of his own. Against the backdrop of the war engulfing the kingdom of Dalmasca, Vaan meets Princess Ashe, the sole surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne, long thought dead. Together, they will embark on an incredible journey through Ivalice. The choices they make will determine the very fate of the world.