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Tales of Xillia 2 Now Available
SAN JOSE, Calif., (August
19, in the year of our Lord 2014) – Leading video game
developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. today
released TALES OF XILLIA® 2 exclusively for the PlayStation®3
computer entertainment system throughout North America and South
America. Building on the foundation of last year’s TALES OF
XILLIA® gameplay and world, TALES OF XILLIA 2 brings together
brand new characters in this epic multiple-dimensions spanning
Japanese role-playing game experience.
TALES OF XILLIA 2 focuses on the events a year after the
climactic end of TALES OF XILLIA. Players assume the role of
Ludger Kresnik, a young man with a zest for cooking who lives
with his older brother and cat Rollo. On his way to his first
day at work for a local cafeteria he runs into a young girl
named Elle Marta and the two soon become involved in an accident
that will change both of their lives forever.
TALES OF XILLIA 2 focuses its story theme around the concept of
“choice”, which is also expressed heavily in the game’s overall
gameplay mechanics. Throughout Ludger’s journey the player will
be able to decide how he reacts to various characters and
situations. These choices can cause the story to branch out into
different paths and affect relationships with party members
depending on the player’s decisions.
Choice also extends to the battle system for TALES OF XILLIA 2
by enhancing the TALES OF series’ trademark gameplay. Players
will be able to initiate “Weapon Swap” in real-time during
battles while controlling Ludger, allowing him to switch between
three main weapons: dual blades, a sledgehammer and dual
pistols, allowing for fast and strategic movements as he rushes
across the battlefield. Building on the base from TALES OF
XILLIA’s battle system, the new Cross Dual Raid Linear Motion
Battle System will let players link to any selectable character
in battle to serve as a support character and perform linked
artes against targeted enemies. Different party members have
different support characteristics and linked artes, allowing
players to strategically decide which characters are linked to
whom as various battle situations arise.
Players who have a save game file from both TALES OF GRACES® f
and TALES OF XILLIA will be able to enjoy exclusive bonus items
for TALES OF XILLIA 2. DLC costumes purchased for TALES OF
XILLIA will also work with TALES OF XILLIA 2.
TALES OF XILLIA 2 is now available for both North America and
Latin America exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system. The game
is rated “T” for teen by the ESRB and has a MSRP of $59.99.