14:30 (BST), 06/10/2008

– Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that the FINAL FANTASY® XI Players' Collection Tidal Talisman necklace is now available for pre-order.

The FINAL FANTASY XI Players' Collection is a new series of collectible accessories designed exclusively with fans of FINAL FANTASY XI in mind. Available for a limited time only, and produced in a made-to-order quantity only, the FINAL FANTASY XI Players' Collection will have you feeling the spirit of Vana'diel® wherever you go.

The Players' Collection launches with a special commemorative offer. To celebrate we will be giving away a special in-game item with every Tidal Talisman necklace purchased. Priced at £24 or €30 depending on country of purchase, the Tidal Talisman necklace will be available for pre-order until 09:00 (GMT) 17th October only.

For further details about the Tidal Talisman necklace or to place your order please visit: http://ff11pendant.square-enix-shop.com/eu/

Please note, the Tidal Talisman, is only available for delivery in the following PAL territories: United Kingdom, France and Germany.

FINAL FANTASY XI was originally released on May 2002. In October 2003 the title was released in North America and the European release followed in September 2004.

FINAL FANTASY XI is the first MMORPG capable of simultaneous multiplayer action across three different platforms, allowing players worldwide to combine forces on Windows, PlayStation®2 (North America and Japan only) and Xbox 360®.

FINAL FANTASY XI players from all over the world can unite in one gaming universe in a community of more than 500,000 players, and 1.7 million characters.

March 2007 saw the introduction of the French and German language versions of FINAL FANTASY XI creating an influx of new players. Those already playing will tell you this has added to a vibrant multi-cultural online community.

FINAL FANTASY XI is the first ever MMORPG for Microsoft's Xbox 360.

For more information about FINAL FANTASY XI, please visit www.playonline.com.

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises – FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 46 million units worldwide – under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Located in London, Square Enix Ltd. handles operations in Europe and other PAL territories including sales, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com

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