Star Ocean to set sail early

Square Enix announced today that the release date for the Xbox 360-exclusive sci-fi role-playing game Star Ocean: The Last Hope has been moved up to February 24. Previously, the game was expected on store shelves on March 3.

The fourth proper installment in the Star Ocean franchise, The Last Hope is being developed by Tri-Ace and will be published by Square Enix. The game is set after World War III and follows humankind as it makes its way into outer space.

For more on Star Ocean: The Last Hope, check GameSpot's hands-on coverage from the 2008 Tokyo Game Show floor.