Square Enix unveils Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Square Enix has announced that Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, a new Final Fantasy adventure which will conclude the storyline of the popular character Lightning, is currently in development for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

In Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII players take control over the iconic heroin Lightning in a constantly moving, expansive environment, in which Lightning has only thirteen days and thirteen nights to help save a doomed world from complete destruction.

Players can customise Lightning with a large range of different outfits and weapons; that affect not only the way she looks, but also her actions and abilities. A new battle system will also give a level of direct control over the action unlike any Final Fantasy game before, while having iconic elements that are known and loved throughout the series.

“We are pleased to reveal that Lightning is returning as the playable character in this title, and are excited to see how fans react to the more direct battle system and expansive environment that can be explored at will” said Producer Yoshinori Kitase.

Motomu Toriyama, Director added; “Increased levels of player freedom, customisation and connectivity with the real world, will ensure that this concluding chapter will be an exhilarating finale to Lightning’s story.”

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is due for release in 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.