Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart will provide the voiceover for TV commercials for the forthcoming epic Final Fantasy XII.

The latest title in one of Square Enix’s most beloved franchises will be released across all PAL territories exclusively on the PlayStation 2 on 23rd February, with TV commercials set to begin airing from 19th February.

David Dyett, European Marketing Director of Square Enix Ltd, comments, “When we first saw the incredible visuals for Final Fantasy XII, we knew we wanted an incredible voice that would match them. As our first and only choice, we’re thrilled that Patrick Stewart has provided the voiceover for the Final Fantasy XII television campaign.”

Since its debut in 1987, 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.

About 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.