In a press release today, Square Enix announced the North American release date for their upcoming Wii action-adventure title Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers. The game will hit store shelves on December 26th.

Breaking away from the multiplayer RPG aspects of the previous Crystal Chronicles games, The Crystal Bearers is primarily a single-player experience, although a second person can jump in and aid Layle, the game's main character and a crystal bearer, an individual with the ability to manipulate crystals.

Exploration and interaction is a big part of The Crystal Bearers, as Layle with his crystal abilities is able to manipulate his surrounding environment. He can be Spider-man and grab ledges, shake money out of unsuspecting individuals, and battle by picking up and throwing objects.

The game's official site can be found here.

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY(R) CRYSTAL CHRONICLES(R): THE CRYSTAL BEARERS(R) for Wii(TM) will be available at North American retailers on December 26, 2009.

This latest installment in the franchise offers a fresh take on the beloved CRYSTAL CHRONICLES universe, launching the series into the action-adventure genre and onto the Wii system. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS combines the storytelling depth, immersive event scenes and graphical quality of the FINAL FANTASY franchise with motion-driven gameplay and the ability to freely explore the game world.

Enter a world where realistic gameplay and fantastical art direction combine for a truly unique experience on Wii. Accessible for gamers of all ages and levels of expertise, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS invites players to embark on an unforgettable adventure this holiday season.

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