Square Enix announced today that Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is now available at North American retailers. Developed exclusively for the PSP, this latest installment reveals the origins of the franchise and is an essential experience for new players jumping into the series for the first time as well as returning players uncovering the secrets of the iconic franchise.
A unique gaming experience that unfolds through the perspectives of three different main characters, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep allows players to explore the worlds of their favorite Disney stories. With settings new to the series, such as Sleeping Beauty’s Enchanted Dominion, the Dwarf Woodlands from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Deep Space from Lilo & Stitch, this prequel takes players through a magical journey of courage and friendship, all with an enhanced, action-packed battle system.
The game features the voice talents of an incredible cast of actors including Jason Dohring, Mark Hamill, Willa Holland, Jesse McCartney, Haley Joel Osment, Leonard Nimoy and James Woods.
Four exciting multiplayer modes: Experience the excitement and fun with your friends with four brand-new multiplayer modes: Versus Mode, Arena Mode, Command Board and Rumble Racing.
New game features: The North American release will include a number of new features, including an extra boss, additional multiplayer options and Crown Stickers: a reward system where players earn prizes by collecting and placing stickers into an album
A Kingdom Hearts PSP
Also available today is the limited edition Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep PSP system Entertainment Pack from Square Enix and Sony exclusively at GameStop stores nationwide. This bundle includes a “Mystic Silver” PSP-3000 system, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep on UMD, a 50-song voucher for Sony MusicPass and a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo.
The Story
Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds’ safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters.
Three youths -“ Terra, Ventus and Aqua -“ have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery.
But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own -“ just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing.
Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.
Rating, Price and Availability
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) and is available for the PSP system at North American retailers nationwide for the suggested retail price of $39.99.
