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Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII Launches Today
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 11, in
the year of our Lord 2014) — Square Enix Inc., the
publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in
the Americas, today announced that its action role-playing game
(RPG), LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII, is now available
in North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment
system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft,
and for digital download on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox 360
Games on Demand. New and old fans of the series can now
completely immerse themselves in this epic finale to Lightning’s
saga.
Featuring a brand-new story, world, characters and an enhanced
gameplay system, LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII allows
players direct control over iconic heroine in a constantly
moving, expansive environment, as she quests to save a doomed
world from complete destruction.
“We wanted to create a conclusive title with LIGHTNING RETURNS:
FINAL FANTASY XIII – one that not only ties up Lightning’s
storyline, but also provides players an extremely memorable and
aesthetically visual gameplay experience,” said Yoshinori
Kitase, producer. “We thank the community for their invaluable
feedback during development, and are excited for fans to dive
deep into this new FINAL FANTASY universe.”
Additional downloadable content (DLC), including a TOMB RAIDER
“Lara Croft” costume and Yuna’s “Sphere Hunter” costume from
FINAL FANTASY X-2 provide more ways for players to extend their
experience. Both DLC will be available for $3.99. Additionally,
original Japanese Voice-Overs are available from today until
February 25 as a free download. Following this two-week period,
the Japanese Voice-Over Pack will be available for $3.99.
LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII is now available for the
PlayStation®3 system and Xbox 360 systems, as well as a digital
download on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox 360 Games on
Demand, for $59.99. The collector’s edition will be available in
limited quantities for both platforms and will be sold
exclusively at the Square Enix Online Store for $89.99.
LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII is rated T (Teen).