Final Fantasy VIII, a role-playing video game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix), was first released in Japan for the PlayStation console.
The game was released in North America, allowing a wider audience in the Western market to experience the new installment of the Final Fantasy series.
Final Fantasy VIII was released in the PAL regions (Europe and Australia), completing its global launch.
The remastered version of Final Fantasy VIII was released for multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.