Bandai of America announced at E3 that its upcoming PS2 RPG, .hack, is on track for release in North America this October. This comes as the first official confirmation of the game's release date, and it is sure to become even more specific as the game approaches its launch this fall. The game is expected to retail at a suggested price of $49.99.

.hack, the first in a four part series of games, takes a unique approach to its storyline. Players assume the role of a gamer who must save a popular massively multiplayer online RPG from destruction. Check out RPGamer's coverage for more.