SQUARE ENIX, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today that the collector’s edition of LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII will be available at launch (February 11th, 2014) to buyers exclusively through the Square Enix Online Store.
Enclosed in premium packaging featuring brand-new artwork, the collector’s edition includes a silver embossed pocket watch and a downloadable content (DLC) code of Aerith Gainsborough’s “Midgar’s Flower Girl” outfit, based on the original FINAL FANTASY VII heroine. Art enthusiasts and fans alike will be sure to enjoy an 80-page hardcover artbook with never-before-seen illustrations. Other items include:
- Character Designer Tetsuya Nomura’s original artwork, including his early sketches of the characters
- Foreword by FINAL FANTASY XIII Series Art Director Isamu Kamikokuryo
- An introspective look at the worlds and architecture of the Nova Chrysalia world
- A FINAL FANTASY nostalgia section that showcases crossover costumes and series’ fan favorites moogles and chocobos
- A new video showcasing the contents of the collector’s edition can be viewed on YouTube or downloaded from the press site.
LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII will be available for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and for digital download on the PlayStationNetwork for $59.99 suggested retail price on February 11, 2014. The collector’s edition will be available in limited quantities for both platforms and will be sold exclusively at the Square Enix Online Store for $89.99.
