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The release date for the next new Star Ocean game has been revealed by Square Enix. Japanese fans get Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope on February 19, 2009, and North American fans will be able to pick it up a few weeks later on March 3, 2009. This action is indicative of Square Enix’s desire for shorter time spans between release dates, with the ultimate goal being simultaneous releases for games.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the first game in the series to not be released on a Sony platform. Instead, Star Ocean 4 will be available on the Xbox 360. Square Enix is showing the game off at the Tokyo Game Show 2008 right now, at both the Square Enix and Microsoft booths.

This entry in the Star Ocean series acts as a prequel to the other games. It is set directly after World War III, and has players following humans traveling through space to find a new home and a fresh start for themselves. It will also include four member battle teams, the real-time battles the series is known for and the ability to explore multiple planets.

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