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Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way

Posted Jan 18, 2011 at 2:22PM EST by Glenn M.

Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: final fantasy xiii-2, Square Enix

Now that the 1st Production Department conference has announced Final Fantasy XIII-2, Square Enix's Western arms have now come in to back them up. Their take? The direct sequel will be better than its predecessor in every way. That's very promising considering a lot of folks weren't so happy with Final Fantasy XIII. Maybe this trailer will give you some idea.

According to Square Enix Europe and USA, who have just sent out respective press releases, Final Fantasy XIII-2 will "exceed" Final Fantasy XIII in every aspect. The direct sequel will also sport an "evolved" battle system, but they didn't detail how they are to tweak the real-time turn-based hybrid.

The big story in the sequel is Lightning's rival, who squares off with her in the trailer above.

While Japan gets Final Fantasy XIII-2 within the year, Square Enix Europe and USA say that the game will be coming out in their regions "next winter," which would pretty much be a year from now.

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As much as I liked the first game, I have to agree that a sequal will probably be tons better. Having broken the ice in the relationship of SE devs and the modern console generation, gameplay design can take higher priority over graphics which by in large, already has a great head start considering all the graphical content already made. Hopefully FFXIII-2 development has a smoother road when it comes to development because as we know, the original game had many setbacks lending to a product that didn't feel like it was the best it could've been. I want my 7th ark.

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — Glenn M. 2011-01-18 15:49

despite its flaws, i enjoyed XIII. so if Square does deliver and make XIII-2 better in every aspect, i look forward to it.

# RE: RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — rayamandude 2011-01-18 16:04

Let's just hope we have towns in this one and a MUCH better storyline. Also the levels need to be a little wider. I honestly felt that the levels were narrower than train tracks.

# RE: RE: RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — Glenn M. 2011-01-18 16:31

sometimes i think they actually were

agreed, a bigger open world would be nice

+2 # RE: RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — Walo 2011-01-18 17:08

The title for this article was too short. It must read "FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way, not that it is hard to do anyway" lol.

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — PS360 Owner1 2011-01-18 18:04

I hope they'll give the option for the user on Xbox 360 to download the game on Xbox LIVE than inserting all discs needed (like a code that comes with a sealed game).

However, there are people that really like multi disc games, but it's not too many.

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — usjbroly 2011-01-18 18:23

Fast. Too fast

-1 # lame — Rez 2011-01-18 18:36

Ok i like movies but how is this suppose to convince people its better? Its just a nice movie.

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — vizard00 2011-01-18 18:37

Square need to keep original game play as a RPG game , hope a good FF this time . we love FF .

# Hahaha — NeoHumpty 2011-01-18 18:56

You're not fooling me into it this time, SE. I'll just wait for someone to make a real RPG.

+1 # ... — papajag 2011-01-18 19:17

If they have townz then I would actually get this game. If it's super linear then not.

I can't believe this was announced before Versus XIII. I really want to play Versus.

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — Shimazaki 2011-01-18 23:41

More twons please, and get less lazzy in this game

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — fate 2011-01-19 04:24

hope this one isn't as linear as the first one, I want FF back as it used to be where you run around in an opend world and can explore free and no more Cie'th stone missions, those was boring and pointless

# Somebody shoot him — John Jason 2011-01-19 05:05

Square Enix used to be the best RPG company out there, now they're letting their worst director take control of everything? He failed with X-2, the only thing good that came out of XIII was the story, why do they think XIII-2 will do any better? The company has lost its luster, primarily because of this fool and the team who worked on XIV. I'm more excited for Versus because that has the director of Kingdom Hearts.

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — N.R. 2011-01-19 06:29

FF XXX-2: Has accessible towns, more open areas, Battle system supports "trigger happy" input (like Yuna's guns in FF X-2),DLC, Full HD 1080dpi (like they did in Japan with the original), more movies (yes, I liked all the movies and want more), has better music, support 3D (one can dream right?) and connects the story directly to Versus, which will be released a month later for us to enjoy

If you return your copy of FF XIV you will get the game for free (please do it SE, I still haven't played my copy!)

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On PS3 it will be 3 Blu-rays. If you play it on Xbox be prepared for 360 DVDs

. BTW what happened to agito? is FF Type Zero actually Agito?

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — lalalala 2011-01-19 08:56

connects the story to Versus? no. they are not in the same world. More like different time and world. At least that's what they said a long time ago.

# RE: RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — NR 2011-01-19 10:15

Versus shares the same world as FF XIII, only the time-line is different. When I said it would connect to Versus I only meant it would set the backstory for it, not actually be a direct prequal to it.

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — heyzuescristo 2011-01-19 11:52

looks nice - the trailer. hopefully wont suck as much and ffxiii...

# RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — Darkphoenix07 2011-01-19 16:40

The only way it will exceed the first FFX111 is if they turn back to the old time Turn based combat system like FFX.

# RE: RE: Square Enix: FFXIII-2 will exceed the original in every way — rayamandude 2011-01-24 18:39

It's FFXIII (Final Fantasy XIII) not FF111. It's FFXIII (Final Fantasy XIII).

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