NAMCO BANDAI Games America announced today that Xenosaga EPISODE III: Also sprach Zarathustra, the final chapter in its popular RPG series for the PlayStation 2 has shipped, hitting retailers nationwide today. Fans of the series will be happy to see that Shion and the crew are back in this final and exciting chapter of the Xenosaga trilogy as they uncover the future of mankind in a journey to unveil the Gnosis phenomenon and save the galaxy.

The story of Xenosaga III starts a year after Xenosaga II ended. Shion has resigned from Vector Industries after learning that the company is deeply connected to the Gnosis phenomenon. She instead joins forces with Scientia, an underground organization working to unveil Vector's secrets.

Xenosaga III's final chapter promises more than three hours of movies, an updated battle system and an improved customization feature with more in-depth character specialization and diversification. This RPG will also include a database feature, the "Xeno Bible" and a mini-game with more than 50 levels that will challenge both you and your friends. Look for it in stores beginning today. Find out more by checking out www.namcobandaigames.com .