Final Fantasy X and X-2 Bundle - Confirmed

[Night Fury]

It was only a few days ago that we brought you the news of rumours that were circulating concerning whether or not Final Fantasy X's HD remaster would also include the girl-power smash, Final Fantasy X-2... Well, I'm pretty pleased to announce that yes, it will be.

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So get your dresspheres at the ready, because pretty soon we'll be re-invited to Spira to defeat Sin once more - and this time in some delightfully gorgeous HD. I can only imagine how pretty the Macalania scenes are going to be. Of course, we'll be able to dance our way through Final Fantasy X-2 again too, I'm so excited! This news is making me go berserk over here. Just take a look at some of these gorgeous screenshots from the remaster...

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Wowzers, just look at the detail in those... erm, steps! Yes, that flight of staircase looks so jiggly, umm I mean, so staircasey!


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Tidus and the rest of the Guardians are about to send me over the edge with glee for this remaster!

With the remaster said to be hitting Europe later this year, fans of Final Fantasy X really don't have long to wait to play this game again. The European fans will also be pleased to hear that it's the International Version which is being released, which means that there is a truck load of extra content in Final Fantasy X-2 that was never released over here.

There's also a new option for the Sphere Grid in Final Fantasy X... in the remaster you can choose to play through on the Expert version - allowing players to all start on the centre of the grid. This version however has less nodes which means a decrease in the abilities... But, we like a challenge here at Eyes on Final Fantasy. Our trusty European Square Enix representative Ben Bateman has also hinted at a little surprise for Final Fantasy X-2...

"Final Fantasy X-2 is also getting the International treatment, high definition graphics and more content than I can list! But you’ll have to wait a little bit longer until we reveal the full list of enhancements and extra features."

Not long to wait for a trailer either... Expect another update on this RPG beauty on March 25th...

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[Jinx]

I'm currently doing a replay of FFX. And wow, those screenshots are goooorgeous. It's been a couple years since I played it last, so I was having a hard time comparing some of the previously released screenshots of the HD version to the old version. But now that I have the reference, I can really see the difference.

I very much want this version of the game. Not sure I'd play on Expert Mode, though! That sounds rough! But I guess if you've done everything else, it'd be a nice challenge. Having seven Kimahris, that is...

[Araciel]

But I already emulate it in HD...

[Mirage]

THe screenshots I saw on TMB more or less confirmed that the character models definitely have a higher poly count than the original PS2 game. Therefore, even if you emulate it in HD, the game might not look as nice as it will in this PS3 version.

[Araciel]

In that case I simply don't wanna pay again

[DMKA]

I'm so excited. I never dreamed we'd ever see FFX/FFX-2 International or KH Final Mix released here.

I'm also excited that they in fact appear to be using the higher poly count models throughout the game this time around:

[Jinx]

That picture is actually a little terrifying. ;-;

[Mirage]

How so?

[Jinx]

His head is deflated, and his eyes are soulless.

[Formalhaut]

I hope they make the annoying sigil mini-games easier..

[Skyblade]

Coming to Europe?

I live in the US. Will I finally be able to play these games? I still haven't heard of an official US release. Maybe I just missed it, but it's frustrating.

[DMKA]

Coming to Europe?

I live in the US. Will I finally be able to play these games? I still haven't heard of an official US release. Maybe I just missed it, but it's frustrating.

"Officially confirmed for North America, we’re happy to announce FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster set for 2013!" - Square Enix

Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster North American Website

[Mirage]

Even if it wasn't, almost all PS3 games are not region locked anyway.

[Rocket Edge]

This is awesome. I'm really excited. The graphics look better than I could have ever imagined. The last time I played this game was about 3 or more years ago and I've been putting it off ever since I heard the remake was coming so it'll make the release all the sweeter.

BTW, Is this available for purchase on PSN, or will it come in an actual game package, Or both?

[DMKA]

This is awesome. I'm really excited. The graphics look better than I could have ever imagined. The last time I played this game was about 3 or more years ago and I've been putting it off ever since I heard the remake was coming so it'll make the release all the sweeter.

BTW, Is this available for purchase on PSN, or will it come in an actual game package, Or both?

Well, it's already for sale on Amazon, so it's definitely being released on disc for the PS3 version. Dunno if it'll be digital as well or how they're going to handle the Vita versions.