Final Fantasy XIII-2 Collector�s Edition Available January 31

Square Enix today announced a collector’s edition for FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is developed for thePlayStation3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and will be available in North America on January 31, 2012.

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 isthe sequel to FINAL FANTASY XIII, which has shipped 6.2 million units worldwidesince its release in North America in March 2010. The sequel has evolved beyond its predecessor, with an extraordinary level design encouraging exploration, an enhanced battle system allowing players to command monsters and a variety of options that support multiple playthroughs.

The FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 collector’s edition will be available in limited quantities at GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy for $79.99. Enclosed in premium packaging featuring artwork by Yoshitaka Amano, the collector’s edition boasts an impressive 4-disc official soundtrack and a collection of concept artwork. The full-color concept art collection contains material from the making of FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, with a variety of never-before-seen illustrations, environments and more.

Additional exclusive incentives are available for users who preorder the standard or Collector’s Editions for FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 at the following retail outlets:

GameStop

Receive an exclusive in-game item by preordering at GameStop e/retailers

Alternate costume for Serah, visible throughout the game

Amazon

Exclusive Omega Boss Battle

Unique coliseum battle against boss enemy “Omega,” who joins the player’s party afterward

Best Buy

Collectible Hardcover Book

FINAL FANTASY XIII –Episode i– novella, an original story that ties together the events of FINAL FANTASY XIII and FINAL FANTASY XIII-2

This collector’s edition is exclusive for North America and may not reflect editions available in other territories.

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 will be available at North American retailers on January 31, 2012. FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.