Square Enix's new RPG, The Last Remnant, may only just be hitting consoles but we this morning learn that the game is already in for the - with a release in spring 2009 on the cards.

We hear talk of Squenix revising the battle system - presumably because of the nuances of the platform - while this date apparently covers PAL regions, like the and Europe.

"The Last Remnant represents a significant step in bringing our titles to a global audience and to all fans regardless of the platforms that they own. Following the release, we hope to reach a new audience with the Games for Windows version of The Last Remnant and I hope that fans enjoy this exciting new adventure," enthuses John Yamamoto, big boss-man.

More on this soon.

By Luke Guttridge