October 2021

Here you can find news items that were posted on Hell and Heaven Net in the past.

Square Enix

Star Ocean: The Divine Force announced

Posted by Zidane007nl on 27 October 2021, 23:49 - 0 comments

During Sony's State of Play Square Enix has revealed a new game in the Star Ocean series: Star Ocean: The Divine Force. The game will be developed by tri-Ace and will be released in 2022 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X and PC.

Meet Raymond as he crashes onto an unfamiliar planet from his spaceship and is immediately attacked by some unfriendly local wildlife. Coming to his rescue is Laeticia, the crown princess of the Kingdom of Aucerius.

Together, those two protagonists will challenge the fate of the Kingdom and their choices will have repercussions all over the galaxies...

Below you can watch the debut trailer of the game showing story and gameplay elements.

Update: Square Enix has released more information about the game. The article has been updated.

Square Enix

Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster arrives 10 November

Posted by Zidane007nl on 27 October 2021, 23:31 - 0 comments

Square Enix has announced that the pixel remaster version of Final Fantasy V will be released on 10 November 2021 on Steam, Android and iOS devices.

This version will feature the following improvements compared to the original version:

  • Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic Final Fantasy character designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator.
  • Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful Final Fantasy style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.
  • Improved gameplay, including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more!
  • Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player.

Steam users can now pre-order the game with 20% off and during that time you'll receive three specially rearranged music tracks and two limited wallpapers. You can also get the bundle which contains all 6 games with the bonus items. Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI will be added when they're available.

Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts coming to Nintendo Switch via Cloud

Posted by Zidane007nl on 5 October 2021, 23:38 - 0 comments

In the lead up to the 20th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series in 2022 Square Enix has announced that 10 Kingdom Hearts titles will make their debut on the Nintendo Switch. They will be released as three standalone cloud releases: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX Cloud Version, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Cloud Version and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind (DLC) Cloud Version.

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX Cloud Version

  • Kingdom Hearts FINAL MIX
  • Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
  • Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (HD Remastered cinematics)
  • Kingdom Hearts II FINAL MIX
  • Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX
  • Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (HD Remastered cinematics)

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Cloud Version

  • Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD
  • Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep –A fragmentary passage–
  • Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover (movie)

Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind (DLC) Cloud Version

Kingdom Hearts coming to Nintendo Switch via Cloud

You can also purchase all games in an ‘all-in-one’ cloud version collection: Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece for Cloud.

Below you can watch the Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary trailer.

Square Enix

Dragon Quest X Offline Japan release date

Posted by Zidane007nl on 3 October 2021, 22:24 - 0 comments

Earlier this year during the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary livestream Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest X Offline, an offline version of Dragon Quest X Online. During the Tokyo Game Show 2021 special about Dragon Quest X Offline, Square Enix has announced the release date.

Dragon Quest X Offline will be released on 22 February 2022 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Still there are no plans to release the game outside of Japan.

Below you can watch the release date announcement trailer.

Square Enix

Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier trailer and planned release next month

Posted by Zidane007nl on 3 October 2021, 16:29 - 0 comments

During the Square Enix Presents Tokyo Game Show 2021 livestream Square Enix has revealed a new trailer for the battle royal game Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier. In the trailer the story of the game is explained and gameplay is shown of the different classes that are playable.

The game takes place 30 years before the events of Final Fantasy VII, before SOLDIER is active. Shinra is developing Project 0, the most elite fighting force ever known. After countless casaulties the first SOLDIERs have emerged.

Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier planned release

Earlier today the Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier TGS 2021 special livestream was streamed. During the livestream Square Enix has announced that they plan to release the game in November 2021 with pre-registration starting this month. Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier will be available for Android and Apple iOS devices for free with in-app purchases.

You can watch the Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier TGS 2021 trailer below.

Square Enix

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin release date and new demo

Posted by Zidane007nl on 3 October 2021, 15:26 - 0 comments

During the Square Enix Presents Tokyo Game Show 2021 livestream Square Enix has announced that Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin will be released on 18 March 2022 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. This action RPG is currently in developed in collaboration with Team Ninja, creators of Ninja Gaiden and Nioh.

Join Jack and his allies as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine and step into a world of dark fantasy and exhilarating battles to discover if they are truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold.

During the livestream Square Enix also announced the release of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version 2, an expansion of the first trial that was released in June. Players can explore an additional stage of the game, the Refrin Wetlands, alongside a new ally, experience new playstyles in battle with the addition of multiple new jobs, and fight against an array of new enemies. This will also be the first opportunity for players to sample the game’s multiplayer function.

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin screenshot Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin screenshot Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin screenshot

The trial version will be available untill 11 October 2021. Like with the first trial version, you can provide feedback to the development team by filling in the survey.

You can now pre-order the game at the official website. You can watch the release date announcement trailer on YouTube (since the video has an age restriction).

Square Enix

Dungeon Encounters announced, set for release on 14 October

Posted by Zidane007nl on 2 October 2021, 18:34 - 0 comments

Square Enix has announced a brand new IP during Square Enix Presents Tokyo Game Show 2021 called Dungeon Encounters, a single-player dungeon explorarion RPG.

An otherworldly labyrinth has suddenly appeared on the outskirts of a quiet town. Make clever use of your abilities to chart the depths, overcome obstacles and defeat your foes in thrilling battles! During your expeditions, you'll discover rare and powerful items, meet lost adventurers who might just become new allies, and come face-to-face with deadly monsters. Do you have what it takes to overcome the numerous trials that await you and discover the dungeon's secrets?

The game is directed by Hiroyuki Ito, the creator of the Active Time Battle system in the Final Fantasy series. The producer is Hiroaki Kato (Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age). The characters are designed by Ryoma Ito and the soundtrack by Final Fantasy veteran Nobuo Uematsu.

Dungeon Encounters will be released digitally on 14 October 2021 on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam. The official website can be found here and below you can view the announcement trailer.