Square Enix has set definite release dates for the long-awaited sequel to Final Fantasy X, and has also announced a new International version of the game which will be for sale only in Asia.

Final Fantasy X-2 is slated for release in North America in early December of this year, and a PAL release is expected to follow soon afterwards in the first quarter of next year. These release dates have been officially announced by Square Enix itself, as to clear confusion from conflicting retail shops which slated the game for different dates, some expecting the game as early as September or November.

An International version of the game has also been announced. The game will be released in Japan and Asian countries only, and will be akin to the North American version of the game, similar to Final Fantasy X: International. This International package, however, has quite a few extras that would make it worthwhile to the import gamer. Firstly, a special new game disk will be included with the package. Titled "Last Mission", it describes the seemingly ...