Released on November 18, 2003, FINAL FANTASY X-2 is the sequel to FINAL FANTASY X, one of the best selling PlayStation 2 titles with a total of 6.6 million units shipped worldwide. In Japan, FINAL FANTASY X-2 was released in March 2003 and has shipped over two million units to date. The life-to-date units shipped for both FINAL FANTASY X and FINAL FANTASY X-2 combined reached an astounding 10 million units worldwide.
“Hitting this milestone reinforces the high review scores and widespread recognition FINAL FANTASY X-2 has received for its storyline, gameplay and graphics,” said Jun Iwasaki, president and CEO, Square Enix U.S.A. “It also shows that fans of FINAL FANTASY X were waiting to continue the journey in this sequel. We are pleased with the wonderful response that FINAL FANTASY X-2 has received from the public and at retail.”
FINAL FANTASY X-2 has an ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) rating of “T” for Teen and is available at a suggested retail price of $49.99 (USD).
About FINAL FANTASY X-2
FINAL FANTASY X-2 is the first sequel in the long respected series. While keeping the series’ traditions, the sequel stays fresh with several new elements. Among them, the reintroduction of the ATB (active time battle) system accelerates the pace and excitement of battles. FINAL FANTASY X-2 is also the first mission-based FINAL FANTASY, allowing for non-linear gameplay and features new and unique job classes, which provide diverse looks for the leading female characters and an enhanced character development system. The first female-led FINAL FANTASY hails the return of a free-spirited Yuna, her enthusiastic cousin Rikku and introduces Paine, their sarcastic, hardnosed friend. The game is filled with light-hearted and melancholy moments, fueled by a tragic story of unrequited love and ominous secrets that threaten the peace of their world, Spira.
Taking place two years after Yuna’s fateful journey to defeat Sin in FINAL FANTASY X, the once chaotic world of Spira has gone through a massive transformation, entering a period of “Eternal Calm.” Despite the Calm, Yuna’s heart is empty and longs for her lost love. When she obtains a mystical sphere that contains imagery of what might be the Blitzball player she thought was gone forever, Yuna is driven to seek the truth behind what she has seen.
Throughout the land of Spira, players will find “spheres” which contain visual recordings of historical events. The trio of “sphere hunters” - Yuna, Rikku and Paine - is out to search and collect the spheres. “Dress spheres” are also collected, opening up different types of jobs ranging from Warrior, White Mage, Alchemist to Trainer and many more, all of which can be changed in the heat of battle. In addition, dynamic movements have been incorporated into gameplay resulting in a deeper immersion of the game. Additional information on FINAL FANTASY X-2 can be found at http://www.square-enix-usa.com/games/FFX-2/.
About Square Enix Co. Ltd. and Square Enix U.S.A., Inc.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes entertainment contents including interactive entertainment software and publications in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan’s best-selling franchises - FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 48 million units worldwide and DRAGON QUEST (DRAGON WARRIOR® in North America) which has sold over 31 million units worldwide - under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
Square Enix U.S.A. Inc., located in Los Angeles, Calif., handles operations in North America including localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix U.S.A. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/.
