Publisher Square Enix today let us know of a revised ship date for tri-Ace’s forthcoming Xbox 360 RPG Star Ocean: The Last Hope. Previously slated for a March 3 release, the much-anticipated title is now scheduled to hit retailers on February 24.

No reasoning behind the date switcheroo was provided, though it is hard to imagine anyone is concerned with why. Just be glad it’s coming out earlier now. We are.

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