LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY XIII is the highly anticipated sequel to Final Fantasy XIII.

Join iconic heroine Lightning in her newest saga as she constantly moves to save an expansive world from ultimate destruction.

Continuing after the events of the previous story, Lightning is awakened from a five-century slumber with powers amplified over time and must face familiar friends and former allies.



Characteristics:

- With her new sense duty and unfathomable power, this brings conflict with those she interacts with.
- Paying close attention to fan input on the previous iteration of Final Fantasy XIII, director Motomu Toriyama promises a dynamic non-linear "world-driven" adventure with an emphasis on player freedom.
- A time-based game is also featured; this mechanic will also be an epic part of this upcoming masterpiece as players have to respect the time changes in the game world.
- Lightning will be the playable character - with a highly evolved range of techniques for combat and environmental exploration.
- Customize Lightning with a wide range of different outfits and weapons that affect not only how she looks, but also her actions and abilities.



- A new battle system offers a level of direct control over the action unlike any FINAL FANTASY game, while featuring iconic elements that are known and loved throughout the series.
- Stunning art direction depicts a doomed world full of choice and diversity.
- Vivid, expansive environments with a rising and setting sun provide unique experiences for each player.
- A world on the verge of total annihilation presents unique challenges; where certain areas, quests and people will only be available during selected periods.
- Stay connected to FINAL FANTASY and its characters with unique features that connect the in-game world to the real world.