Final Fantasy XIII FAQ

[Kitmitsu]

I've decided to post a few frequently asked questions here for people who haven't heard much about FFXIII. They are based on what Square-Enix has told us so far. I get alot of emails from people asking these questions so I hope they're useful.
If you have any more suggestions please post and I'll add them :) Remember they have to be frequently asked questions.


What is the difference between Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy Versus XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII?
Each of the games are in seperate worlds and time periods. The only thing relating the games is the Crystal mythology in them.
Will this game be released on PS2?
This game is a next-gen exclusive. Development of FFXIII began on the PS2 but it was cancelled and moved to the PS3.

When will any of the FNC games be released?
There is no official release date for any of the games. Nomura has simply stated that FFXIII will not be out in 2007. Square-Enix is notorious for spending a long time developing games so get ready for a long wait.

When will the Jump Festa 06 trailers be released?
Square-Enix hasn't given a date for the trailers to be released to the public. The Versus E3 trailer was released 6 months after it was shown in the closed mega theatre so if that is anything to go by it could possibly be released in May/June this year.

Will there be any other games in the Fabula Nova Crystallis compilation?
So far only 3 have been announced which are FFXIII, Versus and Agito. A diagram was leaked from Square-Enix containing the 3 announced games and spaces for another 3. These games are yet to be confirmed. Also the trademark for FINAL FANTASY HAERESIS XIII was filed by Square during May last year which could possibly be one of the 3 games.

Is Final Fantasy XIII being developed on the White Engine or the Unreal 3 Engine?
Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII are both being developed on the White Engine and neither are being moved over or changed to the Unreal Engine. Square-Enix have only licensed it. Mention of a drop, switch or anything related to Unreal 3 Engine and Final Fantasy has not been mentioned and any rumors of a change are founded on a mistake in an interview with the Square-Enix president Yoichi Wada.

[Fenristh]

Good FAQ. :P Also, PLEASE mention that the white engine hasnt been dropped it FFXIII is on the White Engine and NOT the Unreal 3 Engine.

Annoys me when people think that cos no one ever said it. :nag:

Is Final Fantasy XIII on the White Engine or the Unreal 3 Engine?

Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII are both on the White Engine and neither are being moved over or changed to the Unreal Engine, Square-Enix have only licensed it. Mention of a drop, switch or anything related to Unreal 3 Engine and Final Fantasy has not been mentioned.

[Kitmitsu]

I forgot about that! That's the whole reason I started this FAQ and it's the only point I left out :P Thanks, I've added it to the FAQ and slightly extended it just incase people wonder where the rumor started.

[Xion]

you should also post an explenation of what Fabula Nove Crystalis is (a compilation) as some people seem to mistake it for a another game

[dhawals2006@yahoo.ca]

-does ff13, versus and agito have different storylines?
-which one is better?
-where can i get more info. about the difference between these games?

[Whiplash]

1. Yes they have completely different stories
2. They're not out yet so we don't know and even then it's a matter of opinion but unless you're in Japan you're unlikely to be able to play Agito
3. You can look through www.finalfantasy-xiii.net (http://www.finalfantasy-xiii.net), through the updates forum or in the forum for the game you wish to find stuff about.

[dhawals2006@yahoo.ca]

Thnx for replying...one thing...once the games r out, which one will u prefer to buy? and why? well, i asked many ppl and they say......"ff 13"

[Naunen]

Thnx for replying...one thing...once the games r out, which one will u prefer to buy? and why? well, i asked many ppl and they say......"ff 13"

----There's a thread (http://finalfantasyversusxiii.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1636) about this already so... any more questions that don't require opinions or preferences? And about Agito.... http://finalfantasyversusxiii.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2789 <---It's pretty much from the CLOUD visual arts book and it's only a summary of a translation my aunt did.

[Hatimat]

Welll I already watched al of the vids and screenshots and backgrounds and etc. but its still not clera for me. The FFXIII and the FF Versus XIII will be two different games?? So i need to buy two games or there will be some kind of a pack for it?:blink:
Thats my only problem(it looks like im a bit rtd coz i am:lol:>_<) Thx in advance.

[Fenristh]

Yes. Yes you are a "rtd". Scroll up and read, how difficult is it? It's the first FAQ in the first post for god sake.

[Thula]

Will there be any other games in the Fabula Nova Crystallis compilation?
So far only 3 have been announced which are FFXIII, Versus and Agito. A diagram was leaked from Square-Enix containing the 3 announced games and spaces for another 3. These games are yet to be confirmed. Also the trademark for FINAL FANTASY HAERESIS XIII was filed by Square during May last year which could possibly be one of the 3 games.
i've find the diagram, hope it can help ^^
http://i34.tinypic.com/2elccd1.jpg

[Strifer]

Thank you Kitmitsu. I found those questions and answers much useful. A lot of credits to you^^