Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that the tower defence simulation game CRYSTAL DEFENDERS, will be available to download from the PlayStation Store across PAL territories from Thursday, 23rd July.

Featuring jobs and locations from FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift, CRYSTAL DEFENDERS requires players to strategically deploy units to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their party's crystals. New valuable allies, spectacular esper summons and unit enhancing Power Crystals will add extra tactical depth to this new and exciting instalment in the CRYSTAL DEFENDERS saga.

A worldwide ranking system allows players to upload their scores to leaderboards via the PlayStationï Network and see how they stack up against other players around the globe. These and other new features are sure to increase excitement and enhance replayability.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd comments, With the release of CRYSTAL DEFENDERS, Square Enix shows its commitment in providing high quality digital content for all platforms. Following on the success of previous CRYSTAL DEFENDERS titles, this version brings a new and stimulating tactical challenge that everyone can thoroughly enjoy.