Square Enix finally announced that it is bringing its Playstation 2 exclusive RPG Kingdom Hearts II to Europe in autumn 2006.
The world of Kingdom Hearts brings classic Disney characters and worlds together within a new story where you will meet and visit new characters and locations created by Square Enix. The remarkable and innovative result of the collaboration is an original adventure that has captured the attention of fans worldwide.
In Kingdom Hearts II, players will travel through the worlds of Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Mulan, Pirates of the Caribbean, Steamboat Willie and Tron as well as revisit worlds from the original, including Aladdin, Disney Castle, Hercules, The Little Mermaid, Winnie the Pooh and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The game features more than 100 Disney characters, including the new additions of Chicken Little, Stitch from Lilo and Stitch and one of Disney’s favourite villains, Pete.
Kingdom Hearts II also introduces new, original characters such as Roxas, members of Organization XIII and the Nobodies, all designed by Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura, director and character designer of the Kingdom Hearts series. Nomura is best known for his creations in the top selling titles Final Fantasy VII, VIII, X, X-2 and directing Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
“Kingdom Hearts II is an exciting adventure with strong characters in unique settings,†said Thierry Braille, vice president for Buena Vista Games Europe. “We are excited to bring a sequel with an interactive and entertaining experience to fans of all ages.â€