Tales of Xillia 2 trailer released, coming to PS3 exclusively in 2014

Written by Brandon Hofer on October 16, 2013

Tales of Xillia 2 News: Namco Bandai releases the first full length English trailer for Tales of Xillia 2, coming exclusively to PS3 in 2014.

Tales of Xillia 2 is coming exclusively to the PS3 in 2014. Namco Bandai has recently released the first full length English trailer to show off some of what you can expect in Tales of Xillia 2.

Tales Of Xillia 2 focuses on the events a year after the climactic end of Tales OF Xillia. Players assume the role of Ludger Kresnik, a young man with a zest of cooking who lives with his older brother and his cat, named 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 focuses its story theme around the concept of “choice”, which is also expressed heavily in the game’s overall gameplay mechanics. Throughout Ludger’s journey the player will be able to decide how he reacts to various characters and situations. These choices can cause the story to branch out into different paths depending on the player’s decisions.

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. 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.

Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think. Are you excited for Tales of Xillia 2?