LIGHTNING RETURNS NEWS! Noel's reasoning for fighting Light, and Snow's predicament. Also, Vanille has a new design and YEUL AND CAIUS RETURN!

[Reyn 1,755]

Info from novacrystallis.com

 

NOTE: The last pages , 109-111 are yet to be translated. When they are i will edit this post. I will post the scans for the untranslated pages aswell.

 

Lightning Returns takes around 20-30 hours to complete, costumes carry over to New Game+

 

 

From left to right , Lumina, Fang, Vanille, Noel, Yeul, Lightning, Caius, Snow, Serah, Mog, Hope and Sazh.

 

 

Average play time for Lightning Returns is confirmed to clock around 20-30 hours – however, should players wish to see everything in the game without skipping a single event scene, then the final total should fall somewhere around 50. Upon finishing the game, a New Game+ option is unlocked where players can venture through the game once again with several difficulty options. Lightning’s costumes and skill sets along with abilities and level progress will carry over as well.

 

This week’s Famitsu will contain a wealth of information about the upcoming Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, including the reappearance of both Caius Ballad and Paddra Nsu-Yeul! Lightning is shown fighting both Noel and Snow, as well as providing peaks at the slum section of Luxerion and several new garb. Vanille appears to be sporting a somewhat altered outfit with a veil.

 

Here are the updates on what this issue talks about and the scans:

 

 

 

 

 

• PAGE 104
  After the fusion of Valhalla and the visible realm, Noel was stricken down with the overwhelming grief and regret of not being able to save anything he cared for. However, he pursued to find a way to save the dying world. Along his journey, Noel discovered a new Oracle Drive that promised a happy future – one that Noel wished to obtain in the previous game – if a certain “objective” was accomplished. Noel’s current motives are now fueled by this prophecy and he is wrapped in a paradoxical fate.
• PAGE 105
  In Luxerion, Noel strives to maintain order and peace. But he is ultimately feared by the citizens, earning him the title “Shadow Hunter”. His residence is located within a dark, criminally active part of the city. In his nearly empty room, where disturbing writings in blood can be seen on the walls, Noel shelters the new Oracle Drive. Noel no longer believes Lightning to be human.
• PAGE 106
  Because he is quick and uses a devastating combination of attacks, Lightning must be especially careful during her battles with Noel.As mentioned in many reports before, Luxerion is plagued with daily murders. During her investigations, Lightning comes across a suspicious group of white-cloaks known as the “Followers of the Goddess”. Unfortunately for her, this group does not appear to welcome the Savior.
  
  A series of notes are left behind by what seems to be the mastermind of the murders. They strangely leave suggestions to the battles between Lightning and Noel.

 

• PAGE 107
  After losing Serah once again, Snow has plunged into the depths of despair. Snow is the only remaining l’Cie in the world, but he is running out of time. Along with the powers of Chaos, Snow is gradually gaining the reckless power of a Cie’th and he will not hesitate to use them against Lightning. During battle, blocking is absolutely essential to preserve health.

  Unlike the Salvation Council, the Followers of the Goddess hold little power over the dying world. However, they make up for their small size by spreading out all over the continent. The Followers of the Goddess can be found in every location. The majority of survivors on Nova Chrysalia have shifted their faith to Bhunivelze. They wish to be saved in the new world he has prepared. However, some people continue to follow Etro, the Goddess of Death, and they wish to die like a “normal” human being.

 

 

• PAGE 108
  Caius and Yeul will be returning and both are strongly connected to the Chaos spreading throughout the world. The ruins of Etro’s Shrine and Academia are located in the Wildlands. As Lightning further explores the shrine she once guarded, she will come to learn of the mysteries hidden within its walls. The significance of Caius and Yeul to the world will also be revealed.
• PAGE 109
  Yeul is no longer bound to her sad cycle of early death and rebirth. She approaches Lightning with a request to “save” Caius.

 

 

YET TO BE TRANSLATED.

 

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WOW. Snow in that battle LOOKS SO MUCH MORE LIKE A CIETH. Damn. I like the cover poster though.

 

So now we officially know why Noel wants to kill Lightning, because of the oracle drive. What a plot twist.

 

And CAIUS RETURNS!!! And so does Yeul, cool. I hope we get to fight Caius.

 

Its a 50 hour RPG, probably longer, Im so glad about this.

 

[Ultimus Grid 546]

50 hours if someone plans to explore everything?  Seems like I'll take that long with it.

 

I could've guessed Snow would eventually turn into a Cieth again.  Guess he will be a tough fight.

 

I'm a little sore about fighting Noel since I loved his gameplay and backstory, but wouldn't mind fighting Caius again since he got what he wanted.

Edited September 12, 2013 by Ultimus Grid

[Reyn 1,755]

50 hours if someone plans to explore everything?  Seems like I'll take that long with it.

 

I could've guessed Snow would eventually turn into a Cieth again.  Guess he will be a tough fight.

 

I'm a little sore about fighting Noel since I loved his gameplay and backstory, but wouldn't mind fighting Caius again since he got what he wanted.

Yeah, i dont wanna fight Noel. He's my fav FF 13 character, but i dont mind fighting Snow and I WANNA FIGHT CAIUS.

[Ultimus Grid 546]

Yeah, i dont wanna fight Noel. He's my fav FF 13 character, but i dont mind fighting Snow and I WANNA FIGHT CAIUS.

It would be something if beating him leads to getting his sword and outfit as a costume.

[Isaix 924]

Finally,caius is comfirm,that's great news and 30 hours is long enough and I like to take my time in RPGs so it will probably that me more then that to beat the game

[tlozbj 74]

3 things really have me interested right now.

 

1. Which Yeul is this one? The Chaos Yeul? Noel's Yeul? The Yeul Caius was speaking to at the end of FFXIII-2? I really wonder which Yeul is the one who wants Caius to be saved.

 

2. Serah and Lumina appearing at the same time makes me wonder if they really will be different entities and Serah is not connected to Lumina in some way, or SE is just hiding this.

 

3. Vanille's priestess/shrine maiden-like design. I am really wondering why is Vanille is dress, like that, the only thing that comes to mind is that she is the priestess/shrine maiden of one of the two religious factions of Novus Partus, or something related to her position as one of the 2 components of Ragnarok, since the "Fighting Fate" lyrics, mentions the hastening of the return of the Divine and for Ragnarok to delive the Divine.

 

“Ragnarok. Come Day of Wrath, O Pulse l'Cie. Embrace thy fate, thine home to burn. That fallen souls might bear our plea. To hasten the Divine's return. O piteous wanderer, Ragnarok. Make of this day a brave epoch. Deliver the Divine, Ragnarok.”

[Taeyeon 1,137]

I came here to read the info that you posted, but then I saw, Serah on the poster for Lightning Returns and I was just fanboying a bit.

[Dio Brando 5,810]

YESS YESS YESS ALL OF MY YESSES

 

Caius is back,now I'm fully excited.I just hope he'll be the final boss

[Rob 5,571]

Lumina and Serah on the same art. What could this mean?

[Dio Brando 5,810]

Lumina and Serah on the same art. What could this mean?

I think Lumina is Serah after she became a Seeress,yeah they're in the same art but that doesn't mean they'll appear in the same cutscenes