Square Enix, Co., Ltd. has announced its first next generation multiplatform title, The Last Remnant.

The new game is planned for release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with a simultaneous release in Asia and North America ahead of other regions.

The Last Remnant is a "completely original" RPG title, taking advantage of the power of new-generation hardware to build a lush, real time fantasy world. Making use of the power of Epic Games' flexible middleware solution, Unreal Engine 3, Square Enix says it can now achieve simultaneous development on multiple platforms.

The game's battle system has been crafted to deliver a brand-new experience for gamers, as they control forces in massive battles between up to 70 different units at once.

Story:

Long ago, the world was filled with Remnants — mysterious artifacts from an ancient civilisation. 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.