Square Enix Reveal Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Boxart And Pre-Order Bonuses

Square Enix have revealed the Boxart for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. they also revealed some pre-order bonuses. no specific retailers have been announced but there are two packs. first up is the Samurai Set.

Currently, i know Amazon UK has Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and this Pre-Order Bonus. the Lightning Samurai Set consists of 3 different Samurai costumes, each with their own unique abilities and look.

the other pre-order bonus is a steel case edition of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII that features Cloud Strife's Costume, Buster Sword, Cloud's Victory Pose and Final Fantasy VII Fanfare Music. you can see this pre-order bonus in action in this new Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII trailer.



Square Enix have also released new screenshots for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII that feature Hope and the Cloud Strife DLC. these screenshots reveal a new location, The Ark. Hope seems to run this building and it seems to act somewhat like a hub where you can re-stock before heading back.

Screenshots

Press Release

LONDON (2nd July, 2013) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and across PAL territories, today announced the key pre-order incentives and European version packart for LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII, due to release on 14th February 2014 for the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Two key pre-order incentives are planned to be offered, while supplies last. Please check availability with preferred retailer partners.

PRE-ORDER BONUS PACK:
Limited edition Steelbook including downloadable content token - giving access to the iconic gear of Cloud Strife from FINAL FANTASY VII, including the legendary Buster Sword and Soldier’s Band! Cloud's famous victory pose and fanfare have also been faithfully recreated!
The downloadable content will be available to use for those who receive the Pre-Order Bonus Pack, on launch of the LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII game. Specific abilities that come with the Cloud outfit and weapon will be announced at a later time.

LIGHTNING SAMURAI SET:
Themed around the renowned samurai warriors, each garb in this three-set collection offers unique looks and abilities. Includes “Shogun”, “Sohei Savior” and “Flower of Battle” items. Defeat your enemies with the honour of the samurai!

Related Links
Official Homepage:    www.LightningReturns.com
Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIII
Official UK SQUARE ENIX YouTube® Page:http://www.youtube.com/UKSquareEnix
Official Twitter®: @OfficialFFXIII

LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, for digital download on the PlayStation®Network, and on the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, from 14th February, 2014.

About the FINAL FANTASY XIII Project
The FINAL FANTASY XIII project began in March 2010 with the release of FINAL FANTASY XIII and continued with its sequel, FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, released in February 2012. The series has been widely successful, shipping over 9.8 million units worldwide.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS and TAITO branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 62 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/.

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