Square Enix and Disney officially announced that today on the 17th of March, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep will be released in PAL territories over summer 2010, and is exclusive to the PSP.

With Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Disney and original characters from the series unite once more in a brand new magical world, set to engage players with its gripping storyline and action-packed gameplay.

Turn back the pages of time in this prequel chapter of the Kingdom Hearts saga set 10 years before the events of the first game, exploring the origins of the series. Showcasing all-new characters and brand new Disney environments from the worlds of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. The game boasts exceptional graphics making it one of the most beautiful titles ever to be released for the PSP to date.

In addition to new characters and environments, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep features three new battle systems and four different multiplayer modes.

Kingdom Hearts fans who have finished the DS game Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, don't have too long to wait for the next instalment to finally reach our shores.