Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII battle system trailer released

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 24, 2014

News: Square Enix releases a new trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII showing off the new battle system.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is set to be released in a few weeks. A few days ago Square Enix released a demo to give you a small glimpse of what is to come and now they have released a new trailer that focuses on the battle system. The trailer guides you through the new action-oriented battle system where strategy, customization and knowing when to guard or evade from enemies will be the key to survival.

The recently released demo puts players in control of Lightning as she traverses the chaos-infested Yusnaan palace of her old ally, Snow. Players will experience Lightning’s new customization options and master the game’s completely overhauled battle system. For those who activate the Outerworld services and submit their battle scores of the final fight against Zaltys, the ‘Siegfried’ outfit will be unlocked in the full retail game.

As a special bonus, players who download the demo off of PSN will automatically receive the Utsusemi Garb DLC, which includes the Heavenly Fan weapon and the Kaminari (meaning “Lightning” in Japanese) shield item. The DLC pack will download with the demo and will be unlocked in the full retail game on February 11. The DLC pack will also be available to purchase for other customers later this year.

Check out the new trailer below and then check out the demo to experience the battle system for yourself. Will you be picking up Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII when it launches on February 11? Tell us what you think below.