Square-Enix Confirms Collectors Edition For Final Fantasy XIII

Oh, like you didn't see this coming.

Although we had all assumed Square-Enix would provide us with some sort of special edition for Final Fantasy XIII, no such item had been confirmed. But according to The Lost Gamer, Square-Enix has announced there will most certainly be a Collectors Edition and for now, we'll just assume that it'll come to both North American and European gamers in March. The following statement showed up in the latest edition of the Square-Enix Europe newsletter:

"If you thought your excitement for FINAL FANTASY XIII had reached fever pitch, brace yourself for the news of a forthcoming Limited Collector’s Edition version of next year’s most anticipated title. What’s in the box you ask? I’m afraid we’re keeping schtum for the time being, but rest assured that the extras will be well worth the wait."

I've never heard of "schtum" before but I think we all get the gist. So we have no idea what they're going to include in this special package but given the fact that publishers have gone crazy with these bundles lately, one can only imagine... Actually, that's a good question: what do you think they'll feature in the Collectors Edition of FFXIII? Or rather, what do you want them to include? For my part, I don't mind a few nifty collectibles here and there but really, I want more in the way of actual content. Cross your fingers and hope for tangible goodies.

Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIII

12/13/2009 9:27:45 PM Ben Dutka

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DaNgerSteVe
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 9:52:17 PM
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how about English subtitles in my Japanese game

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eLLeJuss
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:29:38 PM

Omg. it doesn't have english subtitles?

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dbyzforce
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:31:54 PM

Yes! Japanese language track with English subtitles and japanese soundtrack would do nicely! Only thing is that is probably wishful thinking...

Last edited by dbyzforce on 12/13/2009 11:32:59 PM

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eLLeJuss
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:09:22 AM

Yeah. Though the thing im worried about the most is the theme song for this game. I dont like Leona Lewis's "my hands" to be the theme! Why don't they just stay with the japanese soundtrack like every other final fantasy. Suteki Da ne was nice. And even though 1000 words was dubbed to english it was almost the same as the japanese version. Buth with FFXIII they completely changing it!! I like the song playing on the 5 minute trailer! can't they just stick with that for the us versions too!!!!

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dart_driver
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 9:53:57 PM
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FF7 Demo, Like god of war collection.

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Jawknee
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:06:23 PM
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This will be the first and most likely the only Collectors Edition I buy this gen.

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LimitedVertigo
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:07:40 PM

We think alike :)

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Jawknee
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:19:21 PM

Great minds often do.

;)

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Qubex
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:50:22 PM

Aww, I have a mind too :)

Q!

"i am home"

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Hezzron
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:09:58 PM

Get a room!

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:29:15 PM

and lock the door!

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 12/13/2009 11:29:25 PM

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:24:45 AM

I don't get it.

Oh!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:25:48 PM

Yep, only Collectors I plan to get.

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Riku994
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:10:46 PM
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"...brace yourself for the news of a forthcoming Limited Collector’s Edition version of next year’s most anticipated title."

They're wrong! It's God Of War 3! Spike said so! ...I'll stop.

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sabitrulz
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:14:00 PM
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juz gimme a cloud figurine n i'll be more than happy....sepiroth is not a bad option either...:P

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dart_driver
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:11:21 PM

word

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Oyashiro
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:20:07 PM
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If its anything like the Final Fantasy XII Collectors Edition, This won't be worth the extra money that they are going to charge for it.

Hopefully its not just a bunch of DLC.

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Victor321
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:43:13 PM
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Lightning Figurine. FF13 Soundtrack.

If one of those two, or something even better, is announced, then my life as a 16 year old will change forever.

Last edited by Victor321 on 12/13/2009 10:43:31 PM

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:44:43 PM

cherish these days young man, ya gotta cherish em before you become old and jaded like me.

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 12/13/2009 10:44:53 PM

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Qubex
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:51:06 PM

Haha, World!

Q!

"i am home"

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:44:23 PM
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Well I preordered the regular one and I'll stick with it. Mayyyyybe if it had stayed exclusive things would be different...but no rewards for takesies backsies on exclusivity. Unless somehow they manage to cram a FFXIII Versus demo in there.

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Victor321
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 3:42:55 PM

I would so love that ^__^!!!

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Kowhoho
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 10:57:47 PM
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I bet it will include a fully functional gunblade.

P.S. You can't buy it; contest winners only. ;)

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WolfCrimson
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:53:10 AM

Oh dear God that would be sooo aweesome!! Then I'd go and Renzokuken people I don't like :)

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Dancemachine55
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:00:11 PM
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If the game itself has a metal or special packaging along with an extra weapon, armour or buncha side missions, I'm sold.

I'm not really interested in figurines and such, don't serve much purpose unless you're a collector.

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WolfCrimson
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:53:50 AM

Isn't that why it's called a Collector's Edition?

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DIsmael85
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:16:50 PM
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Damn this is pretty cool, don't matter much at this point, cause by weeks end I will be playing this game anyway.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:30:25 PM

You speaka an reada da Japanesa?

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 12/13/2009 11:30:41 PM

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convergecrew
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 4:06:45 PM

Itsa Maario!

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eLLeJuss
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:25:27 PM
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thisssss issss what ive been waiting for!!!!!!! oooooommmmmmmmmmmfffffffffffggggggg!!!!!

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:32:36 PM

nah, schtum is SE speak for "we have no idea yet but we are hard at work trying to find a way to jack you."

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 11:57:24 PM

HA.

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Highlander
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 2:33:27 PM

'schtum' is a slang word in the UK, mostly England used to mean keeping quiet. As in "We're keeping schtum on that for now." It's sometimes spelled shtum, and is used both as a noun "keeping schtum" or as a verb (kind of) with a command like "Everyone SCHTUM!".

I have to admit I thought it was spelled shtum or shtoom in UK slang usage.

Keeping Mum is similar in meaning, but the two are not related - as far as I know, nor is one rhyming slang for the other.

A popular 'theory' is that schtum is a mispronunciation of stumm the German word for silent or (dumb - as in not able or willing to speak) and this somehow managed to become slang for keeping quiet in the UK. If that's the case then I would personally guess that it has something to do with WW1/WW2, either the POWs returning, or just the British troops in Germany probably picked up on the word and started using it themselves as a kind of army slang for keeping quiet. It's not a hop skip or a jump from that to it being commonly used throughout England.

Another possible, or likely explanation is that schtum is a yiddish work meaning being quiet. That would certainly fit with my impression that schtum was a slang expression that originated in East London, since there was a pretty well established Yiddsh community in East London.

Did I mention I'm from the UK?

Last edited by Highlander on 12/14/2009 2:41:35 PM

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:40:27 AM
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I really wish the site had a feature that showed who gave a thumps up/down. But alas my wishes fall on deaf ears or well blind eyes.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:58:14 AM

It might overcrowd the page and well, start massive rivalries.

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tes37
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 6:20:34 AM

Don't fret over it LV.
Some of your comments are insanely funny. I think we all have at least a couple people who will thumb us down regardless of what we say.

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 4:35:48 PM

tes you're such a sweetheart.

I'm just thinking if that feature was implemented we could catch some of these trolls.

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tes37
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 6:22:30 PM

A sweetheart? That's hilarious. I've never been called that by a guy before. When women call me that I kick it in to *ss kissing overdrive to try and get close to the candy store.

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Geobaldi
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 12:55:16 AM
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If looks anything like this then it'll be a purchase for me:

http://www.vgboxart.com/view/14714/final.fantasy.xiii.collectors.edition/?replies=21

Though my import version is about to be shipped. And with 1 million shipped to stores already with another 300k planned the next 3 days, it looks like Square-Enix has a success on their hands.

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just2skillf00l
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 1:08:12 AM
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Just heard the beginning of Leona Lewis's version. And I couldn't reach the end. WTF are they thinking? I just can't believe this! Kimi Ga Irukara's song is better by leagues. What does putting on make-up have anything to do with FF13 and the situation Leona, please tell me? I don't know what Irukara is saying but it sounds pretty authentic and fitting for the game. My purchase now rests solely on the fate of the implementation of Irukara's song. FF13 don't fail me now. LOL...naw I'm still gonna get it...but WTF?

Last edited by just2skillf00l on 12/14/2009 1:08:54 AM

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Geobaldi
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 1:13:29 AM

English translation:

You suddenly said, “You can cry if you want”
Somehow it made me happy, instead of tears I smiled
My words so clumsy, they hurt you
But I don’t want you to leave me, I want you to stay beside me always

Wishes and dreams I want to come true
The feelings I wish I could tell you
A miracle created from the things I’ve always believed
Is connected to the future
Always, always I want you to watch over me
Dear my friend

You said, on leaving “You’ll be able to do it”
The loneliness I felt was wiped clean with those words
I’m opening a new door, anyone would be frightened
All I had to do was remember you and the strength flowed through me

I won’t give up my feelings
If I can make voice to all these words
Then the future will open up wide
Because always, always you are in my heart
Dear my friend

~Interlude~

I vow that
No matter if I stop, or if I forget
I will keep moving forward
Light is shining down, when I look up at the sky
Until the day when I can see you again

I won’t give up my feelings
If I can make voice to all these words
Then the future will open up wide
Wishes, the dreams I want to come true
The feelings I wish I could tell you
A miracle created from the things I’ve always believed
Is connected to the future
Always, always I want you to watch over me
Dear my friend

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___________
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 1:17:34 AM
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again, announcements of announcements.
when will the torture end?

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just2skillf00l
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 1:22:17 AM
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Thanks Geobaldi, I had a feeling it was saying something like that. Something pertaining to the story.

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Geobaldi
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 1:29:35 AM

Hopefully it'll come with the US version in some way. It's way better then Leona Lewis' song.

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Qwarktast1c
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 2:05:22 AM

why the hell did they put leona lewis' music in the game anyway??? it would be much better with the original whatever it was.

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Geobaldi
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 2:43:39 AM

I don't know why she was considered. Could've just kept the original music. Guess she's trying to be like Cynthia Harrell since she sang in Castlevania:SOTN and Metal Gear Solid 3.

Last edited by Geobaldi on 12/14/2009 2:45:24 AM

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Ultimadream
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 3:37:59 AM
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Actually im a bit skeptical on a European release, i remember the USA got a collectors edition of Final Fantasy XII, which we never got over here

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Oyashiro
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 7:07:31 AM

Don't worry, You didn't miss much with it. It only had a dvd that had some trailers from XII and a horribly put together retrospective of the series. They send like a grand total of 1 minute on each game I believe. The tin case was okay though.

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Jawknee
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 8:50:15 AM

Amazon US.

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RustEDalex
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 5:10:37 AM
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to me this looks like a ps3 exclusive edition and if it is, then man is the ps3 slowly murdering the xbox360 with some of its limited or collectors edition that its getting.

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tes37
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 6:32:26 AM
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Depending on what's in it, I could possibly make my first ever CE purchase for a video game. I don't want any figurines though, unless they talk and give clues when you get stuck on something you can't work out.

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Ultimadream
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 6:56:21 AM

Yes i agree i couldnt care less for the toy. I only get Special Editions if they have either an Art Book or Making of Documentary.

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piratedrunk
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 11:18:43 AM
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I sincerely hope it isn't additional in game content. I'd prefer the whole game be intact in both versions even though I plan to get the collectors edition. A figurine, making of disc, sountrack, and tin case would be ideal

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Banky A
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 1:03:40 PM
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Well..
Duh.

Dayyyym, this just hit hit my eye like a big pizza pie!

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BigBoss4ever
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 12:57:24 AM
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i was just wondering this is about the time to reveal teh collector's edition and now here it comes, regardless, i will pre-order that. hopefully, it includes a nice tin box with better box art, an exclusive strategy book and concept art, a blue ray review of FF history and the FFv13 demo, and a sound track. that is what i want in the collectors

Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 12/15/2009 12:57:55 AM

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