Because of all the rumors of release dates appearing on the Internet, Square Enix’s official website issued a statement reminding consumers that any “confirmed release dates” reported by sources other than Square Enix are “erroneous and should be disregarded”. During Microsoft’s media briefing at the 2008 E3, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIII would be released first in Japan on PlayStation 3 in 2009, then released in North America and Europe on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
