Square Enix announced that they shipped FINAL FANTASY VII - DIRGE of CERBERUS to the stores today.

FINAL FANTASY VII - DIRGE of CERBERUS is exclusively for PlayStation2 and comes fully loaded with all-new features and bonus content created exclusively for North American audiences.

“Creating the first action game in the beloved FINAL FANTASY series has been an exhilarating experience for us,” said Yoshinori Kitase, Producer, Square Enix Co., Ltd.

“Because the series, especially FINAL FANTASY VII, has enjoyed such a loyal following, we took special care with the direction for DIRGE of CERBERUS. In addition, we were sensitive to the difference between American and Japanese gamers, and made substantial changes to tailor the game to both regions. We hope the gamers will enjoy this new facet of the franchise and the continuation of the FINAL FANTASY VII legacy.”

Vincent Valentine returns in this adrenaline-fueled action game that propels players into the middle of an ongoing conflict that threatens all life on the planet.

Three years have passed since Meteor’s devastating attack on the planet. After piecing together their shattered lives, people are terrorized yet again by sudden attacks stemming from a mysterious military organization known as “Deepground.” Before Meteorfall, these soldiers formed one of Shinra’s most secret projects — but with the destruction of Midgar, the soldiers left below the town’s smoldering remains were forgotten. Vincent Valentine must now retaliate against this impending threat with his trusty Cerberus in hand.

With his trusty triple-barreled Cerberus in hand, Vincent will shoot, fight and rage his way through the ranks of a menacing uprising — one that must be stopped at all costs. Featuring fast-paced gameplay from renowned producer Yoshinori Kitase and character designs from Tetsuya Nomura, DIRGE of CERBERUS offers a non-stop ride through the exhilarating world of FINAL FANTASY VII.

For the North American release, Square Enix implemented new missions and a retooled camera system. Also, for the ones that love playing on their mobile phones, fans will have the opportunity to continue the adventure “on the go” with DIRGE of CERBERUS LOST EPISODE - FINAL FANTASY VII which will be released this summer.

DIRGE of CERBERUS is available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $49.99