Square Enix announces their lineup and events for E3 2018

With E3 now officially underway, Square Enix has announced their lineup of games and special events taking place at booth #1601 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Attendees will get a first look and even a chance to play some of Square Enix’s new upcoming titles; such as The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, Dragon Quest XI: The Echoes of an Elusive Age, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Just Cause 4 and long awaited Kingdom Hearts III. Final Fantasy XIV is also in attendance, and have recently announced a special upcoming crossover event with Capcom’s Monster Hunter: World.

“At this year’s E3 we are very excited to present a diverse and powerful lineup of games for 2018 and the near future,” said Yosuke Matsuda, president and representative director of Square Enix. “From renowned franchises and adventures to unique new experiences, our next chapter is about to begin.”

Square Enix is also hosting it’s live online broadcast “Square Enix Presents” directly from their booth. So fans from all over the world can also get a closer look at the upcoming titles showcased at E3, and will even have the chance to interact with creators throughout the streams. You can view the stream on their official Twitch channel and Youtube.

Below is the full official list of Square Enix Presents programming and times. (source)

Square Enix will also be hosting a series of panels at the E3 Coliseum, providing an in-depth look at the latest game developments and updates.

  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    • Wednesday, June 13 at 3:30 PM
    • “Join the creative team and cast behind Shadow of the Tomb Raider as they share new details about Lara Croft’s latest adventure.”
    • The development team in attendance: Jill Murray (Lead Writer), Darryl Purdy (Performance Director), and special guests Camilla Luddington (performance artist for Lara Croft) and Earl Baylon (performance artist for Jonah Maiava). The panel will be moderated by Meagan Marie (Senior Community and Social Media Manager).
  • The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
    • Wednesday, June 13 at 4:45 PM
    • “Join us for an in-depth discussion with the developers of The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, and get a closer look at this brand new narrative experience from the creators of the original Life is Strange, DONTNOD Entertainment.”
  • Just Cause 4
    • Thursday, June 14 at 4:00 PM
    • “Just Cause 4 takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Join the development team as they take a look back over the series and unveil exclusive new details on the most ambitious Just Cause experience to date.”

Attendees can also stop by booth #2313 in the South Hall to visit a pop up Square Enix shop, where select products will be available for purchase. Fans can also try their hand out in the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game Sealed Deck and Starter Deck Tournaments, which will offer both free-form play with a beginner’s tutorial alongside more advanced “Gunslinger” style matches.

For more information, you can check out their official E3 website.

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