Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S. today released TALES OF XILLIA™ 2 exclusively for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system throughout Europe, Middle-East and Australasia. Empowering last years’ big J-RPG success TALES OF XILLIA ™, this ambitious sequel brings together a whole set of new characters, Artes and fighting mechanics to one of the most famous J-RPG licenses ever created!
A year after the astounding events of TALES OF XILLIA ™, we discover Ludger Kresnik, a young man with a zest for cooking who lives with his older brother and cat, Rollo. On his way to his first day at work for a local cafeteria he runs into a young girl named Elle Marta and the two soon become involved in an accident that will change both of their lives forever.
TALES OF XILLIA ™ 2, puts the “Choice” concept as a main theme through-out the storyline, but also in its gameplay mechanics. Ludger’s frightening odyssey will be bursting of dilemmas and tough choices that will forge his relationships and his way to the truth.
Choice also extends to the battle system for TALES OF XILLIA 2 by enhancing the TALES OF series’ trademark gameplay. Players will be able to initiate “Weapon Swap” in real-time during battles while controlling Ludger, allowing him to switch between three main weapons: dual blades, a sledgehammer and dual pistols, allowing for fast and strategic movements as he rushes across the battlefield. Along with this Weapon Swap, Ludger can use his “Chromatus” ability to transform into a powerful being and use breathtaking attacks to beat his opponents. However, should Ludger transform into such a Chromatus state? Discoveries throughout the story will soon unveil another decision to make… Building on the base from TALES OF XILLIA’ s battle system, the new Cross Dual Raid Linear Motion Battle System will let players link to any selectable character in battle to serve as a support character and perform Linked Artes against targeted enemies. Different party members have different support characteristics and Linked Artes, allowing players to strategically decide which characters are linked to whom as various battle situations arise.
“ With one of the longest and most emblematic J-RPGs license ever made, BANDAI NAMCO Games is happy to raise the bar year by year to top its fans’ expectations. TALES OF XILLIA™ success proved us right in our wish to expand our J-RPG portfolio onto EMEA markets. TALES OF XILLIA™2 goes deeper within the ‘Tales of’ DNA and enhances it in the best possible way. This license’s wonderful journey won’t stop here, as we are bringing to Europe, Middle-East and Australasia Tales of Hearts R on PlayStation®Vita and the highly awaited Tales of Zestiria™ to extend our fans adventures! More exciting news are coming, stay tuned!” Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of IP Strategy, Marketing & PR at BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe.
Fans who have a save game file from both TALES OF GRACES® f and TALES OF XILLIA will be able to enjoy exclusive bonus items for TALES OF XILLIA 2. To strengthen the bonds between the two games, some DLC costumes purchased for TALES OF XILLIA will even work with TALES OF XILLIA 2. On the top of this, BANDAI NAMCO Games has prepared for fans willing to set out on a custom journey a massive digital offer available from launch!
Tales of Xillia™ 2 is available to purchase now. The Day 1 Edition can be purchased from the following retailers:
ShopTo: http://bit.ly/1uuQzqg
GAME: http://bit.ly/1zZHrwR
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1q0Cw7U
TALES OF XILLIA 2 is now available for the EMEA territories exclusively for the PlayStation®3 system. For more information regarding TALES OF XILLIA 2 and the TALES OF franchise please visit the official Tales of TalesOfGame.com website, www.Facebook.com/Tales, www.twitter.com/TalesofU. For more information about BANDAI NAMCO Games full line-up, please visit: www.BandaiNamcoGames.com.