Square Enix has announced that Star Ocean: The Last Hope for the Xbox 360 will be released across PAL territories this spring.

The game is a prequel to the popular role-playing series and the space opera’s debut on the Xbox 360. Set in the aftermath of World War III where humanity has been forced in the stars in search of a new home, the game promises exhilarating combat and CG movies by Visual Works.

Developed by tri-Ace, The Last Hope features four party members, team-orientated combat and the franchise’s popular real-time battle system.

The game will also feature French, German, Spanish and Italian subtitles and menu screens. Check out the latest batch of screens below to see how the game is shaping up.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “STAR OCEAN has already proved to be a popular series in Japan, we now hope that players around the world can discover why. STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope is a stunning new adventure in the series that is sure to delight both fans and newcomers alike.”