FFXIII Team Talks Missing Content, FFXIII-2 Possibility
For a while now, there have been rumors about extra/downloadable content missing from Final Fantasy XIII, and now we have a bit more information on the subject.
Thanks to a FFXIII Ultimania Omega interview with producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Motomu Toriyama (as reported by Andriasang), we now know what we've been missing. Well, at least it's one element we've been missing: the Seventh Ark. Originally, it was an area in FFXIII that featured quest-like play and free battles, but they couldn't quite reach the level of quality they desired and there was one other reason it didn't work...wait for it- "because of the great differences between the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 network systems."
You guys can do with that what you will. As for the lack of DLC, Kitase simply said that next time around, he'd "make preparations for online elements and DLC from the start." Yes, well, we don't need an online element but with the constant Westernizing going on, perhaps it's inevitable in the next FF. But the interesting news doesn't end there; those of you who remember FFX-2 may not be too shocked, either:
It seems Kitase "wants to do something that will allow players to further understand the FFXIII story by better passing along the Fabula Nova Crystalis mythology and showing things that won't even make it into Final Fantasy Agito XIII and Versus XIII." When asked if this could mean the existence of FFXIII-2, Kitase said he wasn't sure and that it would "depend in the end on fan reaction." Toriyama added- "I'd like to at some point make a story where Lightning ends up happy." For the record, the FFXIII team is currently working on its next game, and Toriyama said they want to "incorporate some of the things they were unable to do for FFXIII's download content."
There's a lot to think about here. At this point, we're just a little annoyed at the continuous stream of, "we had to make this sacrifice for this reason" in regards to multiplatform development, and as for FFXIII-2, sure. We'll go for that. We loved FFXIII, regardless of what the haters say. ...just make it an RPG, please.
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIII
Tags: ffxiii, final fantasy xiii, square-enix, ffxiii dlc, ffxiii sequel
10/4/2010 10:19:31 AM Ben Dutka
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Underdog15
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 10:52:23 AM
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WolfCrimson
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:31:57 PM
Underdog15
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:06:36 PM
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I'm not really surprised, but I didn't think they would do it, either... and I always kinda knew the PS3 version was gimped, but this is really the first time they've come out and said it... I kinda liked FFXIII, but it sucked as an FF entry...
I dunno... when I say I don't know how to react, I'm incredibly luke-warm. I'm both excited and frustrated. I'm torn.
maxpontiac
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 10:55:40 AM
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GuardianMode
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 11:13:03 AM
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daus26
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:08:03 PM
Also, in FFXIII, I was really disappointed how they went back to the old "separate" battle screens. I'd find an enemy close to a cliff, only to be battling somewhere nowhere near it. It's just a different experience for me. If they can incorporate FFXII style for when you encounter enemies, and perhaps a new battle system, I might be interested.
Arvis
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:57:22 PM
wolfsinner
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 3:13:39 PM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 3:15:51 PM
Arvis
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 4:31:19 PM
wolfsinner
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 5:26:15 PM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 7:13:40 PM
wolfsinner
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 10:22:17 AM
No problem. I can understand why people dislike XIII, but I find it pretty good as a game. Don't get me wrong though, FFXIII is my second least favorite Final Fantasy, being XII the first.
XII was great in so many aspects, but I just couldn't find myself liking the battle system, which made the experience less interesting.
@Arvis
Of course it is, but I was talking about XII and XIII. Was X mentioned in the conversation?
FFX is my favorite FF, and I'd love to see future FF games with a similar battle system. :)
Arvis
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 1:15:25 PM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 12:24:04 PM
aaronisbla
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:56:45 PM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 3:05:38 PM
Pandacastro
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 11:19:15 AM
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daus26
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:15:55 PM
Otherwise, I liked the story in FFXIII, and I don't know anything yet about FF Vs. XIII's story, so I can't decide which I'd rather have right now.
Underdog15
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 12:27:49 PM
Deathb4Dishonor
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 11:20:29 AM
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swapnilgyani
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 11:46:52 AM
coverton341
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 11:29:21 AM
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Wow, I did not see that one coming...</sarcasm>
I would really love to see what they could have done with the game but at this point I don't think I want to give them any more money for it.
At least they are being more honest about why the content was cut out now, but it seems a too little too late.
GuardianMode
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 11:40:49 AM
shadowscorpio
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 6:33:43 PM
spiderboi
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 2:43:02 AM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 12:18:48 PM
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Oh maybe, well get more diverse monsters instead of the same ones in every area only different colors. Maybe well get towns, NPC's and get to explore more than one section of the game.
/Bite me
This is pathetic. If I pick this up, bargain bin it will be. Not going to give Square money for a game that should have been apart of the original but wasn't because of the crappie console.
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maxpontiac
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 12:58:51 PM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:03:46 PM
daus26
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:26:47 PM
maxpontiac
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:44:14 PM
dante_zero
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 12:47:23 PM
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daus26
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 12:57:15 PM
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It mentions about them cutting some content from FXIII, and saying it was only taken out of context. Now I hear them saying they cut out which looks to be like a pretty major feature, because of the difference between the consoles.
While I give them some props to finally tell the truth behind it, I'm still a bit annoyed.
Lawless SXE
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:16:37 PM
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On the other hand, the idea of Final Fantasy requiring online elements (with the exception of the MMOs because they're designed that way) is abhorrent. If I'm paying for Final Fantasy, I expect it to be everything that there is. Square-Enix are one of very few companies that hasn't been trying to nickle and dime us, but DLC for FF would be just that.
Peace.
Lawless SXE
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:29:12 PM
Peace.
Lawless SXE
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 1:31:30 PM
daus26
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:34:28 PM
TheCrazyMerc
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:15:20 PM
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ZettaiSeigi
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:16:54 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:32:44 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 3:03:09 PM
FM23
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:33:05 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:42:00 PM
daus26
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:46:45 PM
Biggest thing about Final Fantasy has always been the story for me, and the value from the length of the main plot. FFXIII served those well for me, so I'm fine with. While the gameplay may be too quick for some, it does at least require some strategy like you say. I was surprised how things can dramatically be more efficient when I set up the correct Paradigms. I'm a fan of turn-based, but I don't mind the quick gameplay of FFXIII. That's my preference.
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 2:52:07 PM
no one said the game had to be turn based or open world in the manner RDR is. We expected a true Final Fantasy. We got a twitch fest aimed gamers with abysmal taste like yours instead. Given your previous posts and taste in games, its not surprising you loved it.
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BigBoss4ever
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 4:44:49 PM
while it is quite good that you appreciated the FF13 as is (as I did as well), however, i have to say that since you never played any FF before, you did not have sth to compare to see this is NOT a final fantasy game, nor does it have any classic FF elements like all its predecessors had (including FF12). As a FF brand (the greatest JRPG brand), the classic elements are sth long time loyal FF lovers expected to see under that name, when it failed to deliver and defies its history, these negative reactions are quite normal, and I believe these reaction and attitude is not sth you, as someone new to the FF series, could foresee or share with. but it is exactly these millions loyal FF lovers embraced the series this far, as World pointed out as well.
so in short, if FF keeps failing to deliver what made it great all along, the days for the death of the series are numbered.
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FM23
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 7:59:37 PM
FM23
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 10:23:17 PM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 10:46:02 PM
FM23
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 11:28:14 PM
pillz81
Thursday, October 07, 2010 @ 2:14:14 PM
BikerSaint
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 3:38:17 PM
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BigBoss4ever
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 4:28:49 PM
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1. the world is mostly "indoor factory/hanger/cavish environment", and lack of lavish and vibrant outdoor mountains, oceans, seaside, green plains, rocks, rivers, blue sky. Should it have had more of these said environment, it would have felt much more classic RPGish.
2. Too less customization in the battle, mostly AI controlled or semi-auto battle options. make it less classic RPGish as well.
Should they fix these problems and add a world map and some towns and make it less linearity, in the case of FF13-2, it could still be a great JRPG this gen. but this might be too much for the stupid Yoshi Wada to take.
Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 10/4/2010 4:32:09 PM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 4:42:48 PM
DemonNeno
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 4:44:37 PM
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DemonNeno
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 @ 4:51:51 PM
TEG3SH
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 5:14:21 PM
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As for a new one a really don't know how to react, I really prefer FFXIII combat system to what FFv13is rumored to be, I guess i'll have to w8 for agito
spiderboi
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 2:50:42 AM
..ok moment's gone. I don't envy you.
I'm your polar opposite--I absolutely couldn't wait until I had 13 on my hands, but then, after pouring what I estimate was 25-30 hours in (as per the people who played it recommended to appreciate the game), I ended up abhorring it. Some battle I just slept through pressing confirm confirm confirm. And for the tough battles sometimes its not really strategy but more on luck.. or yeah, a lot of luck!
TEG3SH
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 9:39:42 AM
As why I enjoyed it because it is the closest thing we will wver get this gen to turn-based so yeah it was good, will I repeat it nooooo, will I recommend it you can bet on it
KNG201
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 6:21:12 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 6:22:13 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 6:24:45 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 7:04:47 PM
KNG201
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 6:34:59 PM
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i will after i beat 7 again. as far as this ff13 thing goes they should never say ff13 again.
i lik rpg because it gives a good story and a sense of growth throughout your jorney. like going to a place you havent been just to run like hell because your not strong enough yet. I really miss turn-base & exploring the ff world....we need an exclusive ff period.
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 7:07:07 PM
Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 7:22:15 PM
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"i'll go with it as long as they just tell me how to play the game in the manual instead of making me play 20+ hours of what i would describe as the equivalent to opening up your first christmas present expecting it to be a glorious only to find a pair of wilkinson socks..."
Posted by: TallDarkRandom
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spiderboi
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 2:44:33 AM
Lotusflow3r
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 8:49:30 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 8:55:12 PM
Lotusflow3r
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 9:20:37 AM
TEG3SH
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 9:40:28 AM
DeathOfChaos
Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 9:53:55 PM
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___________
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 2:42:15 AM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 @ 2:54:25 PM
Temjin001
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 @ 8:44:50 PM
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So once again Xbox Live is doing less for gamers but asking for more. Please Sony make certain your PS4 kicks the snot out of XBox so MS is forced to have to offer their online services for free. Really, it'd be worth it for every gamer in the end.
Jawknee
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 @ 2:55:00 PM

Final Fantasy XIII









godsman
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Monday, October 04, 2010 @ 10:38:20 AM
hahahahahahahaha