01-02-12: Square Enix Ltd., has announced the release of Final Fantasy XIII-2 for Friday 3rd February 2012.
Square Enix has also announced that extra downloadable content is planned. This will include Coliseum Battles against friends and foes from previous Final Fantasy games. If the player defeats them, they can then recruit them to their party. The first Coliseum battle, 'Lightning & Amodar' will be available for Xbox 360 on 7th February via Xbox LIVE Marketplace and on 8th February for PlayStation 3.
There will also be the chance to discover secrets through varying story episodes. The details for this will be available in the near future.
Here are the official key features:
A New Tale Awaits
FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 will reveal further events from the amazing mythology as presented in the original FINAL FANTASY XIII. The story is written in a way that can still be enjoyed without knowledge of the previous title.
Larger, More Interactive Environments
Places with multiple pathways to explore, and many secrets to find, offer players the chance to shape the adventure their way.
Time Travel - A New Dimension of Exploration
The situation, scenery, flora, fauna and weather conditions all change, depending on when you visit locations. Untangling the threads of time is essential in witnessing the full story.
Enhanced Battle System
New elements such as visually dynamic Cinematic Action sequences, and an innovative battle clock that will reward or punish players, creates further variety and choice for the player.
Master of Monsters
A wide variety of over 150 different monsters inhabiting the game world can be recruited into the player's party and battle strategy, with each creature having unique and devastating special abilities.