Lightning Returns – Final Fantasy XIII Demo Available
Lightning Returns to us on PS3 & Xbox 360 today with a playable demo in which we get to dance with Lightning’s three costumes, switching between them to create furious combo’s and crazy special effects. Upon finishing the demo however there is one bonus! By choosing to activate the Outerworld system in game after defeating the boss at the end of the demo, sharing your battle score with the only world, unlocks you the “Siegfried” outfit for Lightning to be used in the full game.
Here is the official press release for the demo’s Launch;
SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and PAL territories, announced today that a playable demo for LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII is now available for download on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft* and available from tomorrow for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
The demo to the exciting conclusion of the FINAL FANTASY XIII trilogy; puts players in control of Lightning as she traverses the chaos-infested Yusnaan palace of her old ally, Snow. Customise Lightning’s style in both appearance and abilities, with many weapons, outfits and roles based on different jobs from the FINAL FANTASY series. Jump between three different styles in each battle and master the completely overhauled battle system.
By playing the demo and activating the social-networking Outerworld service, players that submit their battle scores of the final fight against Zaltys can unlock the ‘Siegfried’ outfit in the full retail game. Outerworld allows you to swap comments, gift items and post pictures taken in the game via the dedicated online network and through social networking sites.
*Xbox 360 demo will be available on 21 January for Xbox Live Gold members and on 28 January for Xbox Live Silver members.
LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII is released in Europe and PAL territories on 14th February, 2014 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
As another bonus, American pre-orders’ for Lightning Returns – Final Fantasy XIII will net themselves the Yuna garb for free. As of yet this is not officially announced anywhere outside of North America, meaning the garb and the iconic staff that Yuna uses for summoning is only available straight away for the fortunate North America region, which is a nice little preparation for those looking forward to Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster released just over a month later.
