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KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS TO LAUNCH IN NORTH AMERICA ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Unravel the Secrets of KINGDOM HEARTS and Explore the Disney Worlds with Friends for the First Time through Multiplayer Mode

LOS ANGELES (June 2, 2009) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, and Disney Interactive Studios announced today that KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days will launch in North America on September 29, 2009.

The best-selling action RPG franchise makes its memorable debut on Nintendo DS™ by adding a brand new multiplayer mode. Jump into the action alone or with friends and experience the thrilling gameplay the series is known for.

KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days revolves around Roxas, the “other” hero from KINGDOM HEARTS II. Players follow Roxas through his days among Organization XIII’s ranks, unraveling the events that took place during the year that Sora was asleep, and ultimately revealing one of the KINGDOM HEARTS saga’s most shocking secrets. Players and their friends will join Roxas, his friend Axel and the mysterious fourteenth member of Organization XIII on a journey across charming, vibrant worlds full of Square Enix’s and Disney’s beloved characters.

Additionally, KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days uses the local wireless capabilities of Nintendo DS to introduce the series’ first ever multiplayer mode, in which players can take control of their favorite Organization XIII members and tackle a variety of missions on their own terms.

With more than 12 million copies shipped worldwide, the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise is one of the most cherished RPGs in video game history.
Featuring characters created by renowned character designer Tetsuya Nomura, KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days offers a magical, immersive world that will engage players with its gripping storyline and dynamic gameplay.