I read somewhere that the reason the decided to make a sequel (a first for them) was because FFXI was taking so long to get out and they needed more time. I'm glad it took a while. Of all the Final Fantasy games in the series (sorry if this offends anyone) I think FFX is the best one to make a sequel for. I haven't played all of them (yet) but I think it has the most depressing ending. It needs a sequel.