[20/01] Now You Can Legally Watch the Final Fantasy XIII-2 Trailer in HD

[Gingerbread Lesbian]

EDIT: Hit it up in English here - http://www.vg247.com/2011/01/20/final-fantasy-xiii-2-the-first-english-trailer-in-1080p-hd/

Here's what the Final Fantasy XIII-2 official site looks like today.

See that little button at the bottom that says "Trailer?" That's Japanese for "Trailer."

Click it, and you'll get to see the game's 1st Production Department Premier teaser trailer in full resolution. Square Enix has released 640x360 and 1280x720 versions.

Those who've not played FFXIII may want to skip to the 40 second mark, as the trailer's opening moments show some flashbacks from the original.

The big point of note in the short trailer clip is the mysterious male warrior who appears at the end, apparently in battle with Lightning. He's a new character for FFXIII-2, but Square Enix has not disclosed his identity.

More details should be coming soon, though. Famitsu.com confirms today that next week's issue of Weekly Famitsu will have a look at FFXIII-2 and a developer interview.

Source: Andriasang

 

[Channizard]

I was gonna try and do you one better and link the English voice over trailer but SE's already taken it down from Youtube.

 

[Martel]

FFXIII-2 trailer now in HD? Legally? Oh, how EXCITING!

Honestly, that guy doesn't look like Raines to me (he looks more like Vayne, actually...in Kaine's armour) but, either way, I expect him to have about as much of a character as every other FFXIII cast member: that is to say, absolutely none whatsoever.

 

[Rydrum2112]

If anyone knows the translation (or even a good guess) could they post it somewhere for us? I am sure all us "ethnocentric" americans would really appreciate it.


Agar- thanks for putting up the link to the english dubbed version. It doesn't really reveal anything. Its more of a teaser than a trailer.

 

[Gingerbread Lesbian]

I've edited in the link to the English trailer in the OP. Hopefully it won't be taken down unless SE write to VG247 personally asking for it to be removed.

 

[Linnaete]

After closer examination, I don't think he even remotely looks like Raines either. Besides, better it be a new character than bring back another member of the "old" cast.

And does it look like that SE are doing their own version of White Knight Chronicles now? Not that it's a bad thing of course. Having a clear contrast between the heavily sci-fi elements of the first game with...this has big storyline significance theme-wise I suppose, and more fantasy-like styles at least makes this seem more of a Final Fantasy game aesthetically.

I fucking love that logo though. It's the one thing about this announcement that I love. That pink works wonders.

 

[Totoro]

Interesting. I only found out about this a couple of days ago and if you can explore the world a little bit more I'd like that, and I like Lightning's new outfit too.

Although, what's with all the feather's? Very FF8, or perhaps Crisis Core as she seemed to have some sort of wing, or feather half of her skirt or something.

 

[Gaige]

The English voiceover trailer for quick access.

I do love that logo. It's really minimalist and simple, which makes it attractive to me right away. As well as that, I love the music from when Lightning forms that sword to the end of the trailer. It stood out to me as well.

I also can't help but get the feeling that Lindzei and Etra are responsible for the new powers of the new character and Lightning respectively. The whole dark against light thing kinda gives me this feeling they're going to have a bigger place in XIII-2's plot, instead of being tucked away in the Datalogs or via fleeting references.

I can't wait for this game.

 

[Ohri-Jin]

They already have an english trailer? Is it Lightning's offcial VA?
If it is they seem to really promote this to the fullest and very fast..This game might come winter in Europe as well, ya never know...nice findings Ryan.

 

[Eight]

Tbh, this really goes to show how much they've been keeping this game on the need to know. Mind, if they plan to get this done for the end of the year and make it an overall better game, they'd probably best be getting to work.

Mind, I'm not expecting a new trailer for a while, tbh.

 

[Rey]

First things first the logo is so frickin beautiful. I absolutely love it and I think it stands out much better than the XIII one. The english narration is her official Voice actor yes and I absolutely love her badass voice. So her life begins anew? Now I can see why she has armor. Since she lost her power the armor benefits more abilities I guess. Lightning is still kinda sexy to be honest.

 

[Squid]

that new guy is hideous... why are there no hot men in FF13/FF13-2?? I might like it more if there were!!

Still not loving that outfit.. even in high def D:

 

[mattbgamer]

I can honestly say I am suprised by this. After beating FFXIII I didn't think there was any more story to the game but I guess we will find out not only who this purple character is but why he is on the main game art too. I cant wait because I truly loved playing FFXIII.

 

[Tmoo]

lightning looks more feminine despite her armor change...or maybe because of it. either way, i approve! also lipstick.

why are there no hot men in FF13/FF13-2?? I might like it more if there were!!

what, Sazh isn't awesome enough for you? D:

 

[Rydrum2112]

Totoro- those feathers remind me more of Star Ocean than ff8.

Well if the game comes out in a year- we should start seeing some marketing & more background for it at the beginning of the fall.

 

[DarkShadow]

I think the english version will feature a more mythological side to the story.......Lightning does say something about carrying on Etro's legacy........As for the purple guy I'm kind of expecting him to be of Gran pulse origin just like Fang and Vannile.He might be an enemy to start off with but then turns good and be a playable character with abilities close to Fang.

P.S if your having trouble watching the trailer just go to the official site they have a video there.

The north american version is up: http://na.square-enix.com/ffxiii-2
The site contain anything than the video.