Square Enix registers "Final Fantasy 13 2" Domain Name

Domain name and copyright registry-spotting genius superannuation has spotted an interesting new domain name registration by the guys at Square Enix - finalfantasy13-2game.com.

The domain name Whois information can be viewed through this link, and shows that the domain registration was filed on Monday 11th January 2011. It's due to expire on the same day in 2013.

Tweeting, superannuation noted that the domain had been registered by "Corporation Service Company" - the same company that has registered domains for other Square Enix titles, including the official website for upcoming third person shooter MindJack, MindJackGame.com.

UFFSite has done a little extra investigation on top, and the same company has recently been used to register domains for Front Mission Evolved, Nier and Gun Loco, all major recent or upcoming Square Enix releases.

This makes it pretty damn likely that the registration is indeed from Square Enix - the question now is if the registration is just Square Enix merely domain-name squatting or if they're up to something more interesting - like putting out a full-blown sequel to Final Fantasy XIII.

If that's the case, it's likely that this newly registered domain i...

[SMOK3xFFx]

13-2 eh? I don't know what I think of this.

[WildArmed]

A chance to redeem FF13 in the eyes of many FF-fanatics?

To me FF13 was good, it was a fun experience.
Hardly the best FF out of the franchise, but it's definitely not the worst.

The game was beautiful, I wouldn't mind them re-using the textures and such to build a sequel to the game w/ the much demanded features (that were 'missing' from FF13 according to FF-fanatics WW)

@below

Lost Odyssey was a great game though. I think I missed your point >.<
I really liked LO, one of the better JRPG's I've played on my 360

[Mystogan]

Lost Odyssey Was way better then Final Fantasy 13 and thats saying a lot,FF13 was crap.

but im waiting to see what happens with Versus 13 if it come's for 360 that is.

[RedDead]

TO me it was the worst, howvever I agree, this is a chance to redeem it. It had good lore and potential. Still though, I just wished they would focus on the games everyone wants before jumpin into more projects.

[Mystogan]

Oh yeah the point is why would they make a sequel?

[blumatt]

All I can say is this had better be a separate game than Versus 13. I hope Versus 13 stays PS3 exclusive and they can make this FF13-2 a multiplat. I don't care as long as Versus 13 stays exclusive. I want to see a FF game using the PS3 fully;Versus should make for an amazing technical showpiece.

[deafwing]

better do it right is all I care; I'm on my last 2 straws with FF; this game and Versus ... well maybe dissidia 012 for psp; that game is f'ing dope!

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Dragon_Hiko]

The last, and only true sequel to any of the main final fantasy franchise was X-2. And if we go by Squares record these last 5 years...taking into account that even back then X-2 was a very large step DOWN in quality, story(especially story), characters, game play....everything; do we REALLY want them to make a true sequel to the worst final fantasy ever NOW? I mean...to me it sounds like their shooting themselves in the head. I will not touch this game with a 10 foot pole.

[TheDivine]

Agree that ff13 was a beautiful experience and i would love to see a sequal expand on it. They need to have npcs and towns and il be happy. I also agree that lost odyssey is better than ff13. Best jrpg this gen. It brought me back to old school jrpgs and the battle system is like ffx very strategic. I cant wait to see what they do.

[Redempteur]

I say yes to a sequel ..

My real problem is ff13 is that there is little to be know about the character themselves when know a tiny part of their past but little to be know about their personalities .. thisis a great chance to FINALLY explore the whole pulse and know the characters better.

YES as long as they noticed the feedback users sent with the first FF13

[HolyOrangeCows]

Less corridors and cutscenes, better combat.

Got it, Square? No? Didn't think you would.

[AAACE5]

@Mystogan... I can't believe so many people disagreed with you! SE is doing the same thing they did with FFXIII. They stopped any info from being leaked and next thing we knew, it was beind announced as a multiplat at E3!

One thing is suspicious though... at CES, MS said they still have games that haven't been announced yet, so you never know what's coming down the pipe!

Also, you asked, "Why would they make a sequel". My answer to that is, it sold pretty well despite the way some fans felt about it! A sequel could fix issues that people had with it and give them the opportunity to see if japanese gamers would buy the game on 360 if released at the same time as the Ps3 version.

Versus has been pushed back because of this probably. If this sells well, Versus XIII could go multiplat as well!

[evrfighter]

ya final fantasy is one major reason why I own a ps3 but I won't be buying another one anytime soon.

if ps3 owners were smart they'd skip versus but some pressure on SE.

[bakasora]

why cant we just have 7-2?
and yes ff13 is garbage.

[ExplosionSauce]

Is it gonna be good this time?

[FOXDIE]

skv007, is fun to you pushing X for 10 hours?

[WildArmed]

Your ignorance is amusing ^^
I could say that for other many games too,
but then I'd be only showing my ignorant side

[doa766]

this means no FF7 remake

[Eamon]

Unfortunately. I'd much rather have that than FF13-2.

[TreMillz]

for the 3rd straight final fantasy fail this generation...

[iamtehpwn]

13 Wasn't the greatest FF, This is a great chance to redeem it. Considering how far long the engine, many assets, story, and other things are a long...we can see this game in about <2 years.

I hope by the time this thing is released (If), we'll look back at the original 13 and say "XIII-2 was the real game, the original was just to fill us in on the back story."

[SuperLupe]

I am busy playing FF13 right now. I'm at the end of chapter 7 and 14 hours in, I have put it aside for the moment and havent decided yet if I'll play it again.

The main reason being the horribly boring story. I've been waiting 14 hours for it to pick up.

Those who have already finished it, does the story get better ? I mean I'm kind of half way through and the story still sucks...

edit: I've played and loved every FF since FF6 so I'm not a newcomer to FF games.

[iamtehpwn]

Yeah, toward the end the story gets really good. In fact, the last half of the game is very enjoyable. It's just that awkward piece of shit called the first 20 hours of the game... The Later half, once you get to Gran Pulse, can customize your party, and can develop your characters with any Job you want to...then the game is fun.

[SuperLupe]

Hmm so should just give it a second chance...oh well I'll take your advice and see if its worth it. If 25h in it still sucks I'm gonna give it up. Will be the first FF I play and dont finish.

[WildArmed]

I agree w/ iamtehpwn.
The game gets amazing past Gran Pulse.
I've spent a good 40hours+ in Gran Pulse and beyond so when I think of FF13, I get pleasant memories.
The first 20 hours were pretty bad.

As for the story, yes it picks up, but don't expect it to be anything as epic as FF6/FF3 (which imo was the best FF).

Hope ya enjoy it, btw..
unlike the previous FFs, the gameplay shines more than the story.
So enjoy the gameplay, it's unique and most likely you aren't going to see the same combat style ever again (as w/ all FF games, they usually try diff. combat styles each installment)

The first FF I didn't finish was FFX-2.
Then shortly followed by FF12.
The FF past 10 didn't really stick to me.
FF13 was a nice change in pace, but like I said in my top post, it's hardly the best of the bunch.

[NateCole]

The story for me is still lame right until the end. Spent 67Hrs playing it.

[Gothdom]

FF13 has the stupidest story ever made in a video game... even Bad Dudes' story was better.

The villain makes no sense and by the end. Vanille and Hope are still annoying in the last video. The ending is short and unsatisfying. I wish they would've failed and all died. Then maybe I would've cared for a 13-2, but after finishing this game, I say F.U. S.E!

[nsnsmj]

I just recently got FF13. It's not as bad as other people have made it out to be, but I will admit that is lacking in some areas compared to past FF's.

[SuperLupe]

Yeah I was expecting worse...I dont mind the linearity and I find the combat system to be entertaining. But I play FF's for the story and for the moment thats where it seriously falls short.

[FOXDIE]

Anyone wanna play a sequel to one of the shittiest games ever made? I think not!

[Warprincess116]

Yay. Sequel to the best FF game ever made.

[ScentlessApprentice7]

BTW, nice Vampires Suck avatar.

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

Reaction: http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[newhumanbreed]

Lol @ the avatar..

[Kamikaze135]

This is good news. I love FFXIII and hope the sequel expands upon the first game.

[TheHater]

Consider they cut enough content to make another game the length of FFXIII

http://www.andriasang.com/e...

[Deathstroke]

FF13 was garbage and if they're making a sequel to that then I'm sure the sequel will suck just as much. It won't be worth playing (even though their games aren't worth playing this gen to begin with).

[Apotheosize]

Whoa...shitstorm imminent

[AcesHigh291]

Let me sum up the masses "NOOOOOOOOOO"

That's also my vote.

[Eternus]

Here's a brilliant idea, put out Versus XIII instead. It's not like we have been waiting 5 years.

[AP]

Very cheap for them to make another XIII using the same engine, environments, enemies etc. Easy way to save money.

[Tru_Ray]

Yep. It is all about receiving a return on your investment. Let's hope that they have a more engrossing story this time around.

[blumatt]

Exactly, man. I want towns, airships, shops, world map, side missions, etc. etc. Like the old FF games used to have.

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

A little Off topic.

Square Enix will have a conference this January 18, is called 1st Production Department.

They will reveal more info about Final Fantasy Versus XIII and FF Agito XIII.

Also there will be live stream. I assume here in N4G people will submit the sites to see the Conference.

[kanetheking]

vs is made by a different team wont it be good why we wait to have another ff if you want.

[silkrevolver]

...I hope it’s real. XIII had a lot of potential, and it was squandered for many reasons. If they make a direct sequel, they could address all of those reasons. And the story doesn’t have to be terrible, in fact, XIII’s story was close to being good... they just told it in the most retarded, convoluted way possible.

[TheCagyDies]

I want moar Lighting and Sazh.

[jonboi24]

Seriously why go backwards when you should go forward Square-Enix. Seriously I think that FF13vs is the direction all numbered FF games should follow in the future. Unless Nomura is in some ways involved in this game, I will just ignore this game.

[Baba1906]

how do you know that, we havent seen much of versus. i think they have to find a new formula to win the rpg market over again. ff13 worked but it wasnt as interseting as i thought it would be. i did enjoy it though.

[Eazy-Eman]

How about instead of putting so much damn emphasis on XIII, Square should focus on making FFXV. Or better yet Kingdom Hearts 3

[Troll-without-Bridge]

I hope its true, i love the lore in FFXIII.

[AP]

They sure spent a long time on that lore, to be fair to them. We could certainly see more of it.

[TheColbertinator]

It better have some damn towns

[Godmars290]

Can Square do one thing - just ONE thing - that could possibly restore a glimmer of a spark of a glint of hope that they have any idea about what they're doing this gen?

[Ninver]

i think i'll pass. way better games coming out to care.

[R_aVe_N]

I think I will pass on this all together. Did not care at all for FFXIII in the slightest bit. I am still waiting for a game from them this gen that is actually good. Verses has a chance of that, but I would not bank on that just yet. Hell we can't even get a release date for it.

[Omega Zues]

....

I have nothing nice to say on this. So instead i'll keep quite and say nothing.

[Lamarthedancer]

Oh yeah lets make a sequel to a game which half the final fantasy fans like. I mean if we made FF15 instead and got versus finished then we could interest the ones who loved AND hated FF13, but no we don't care it's all dollar signs to us....

Honestly what the hell....So all the people who never finished FF13 because it was etheir crap or boring are going to be so confused with the story if they never finished it.

People saying they can redeem themselfs and you can see how could FF13 COULD of been.....look it's too late people will be confused with the sequels story since FF13 was compicated enough.

Square please just finish FF13 versus and make FF15 then everyone can enjoy the game and not just half the audience. ¬¬

[Kon]

fffffuuuuuuuuuuuu.

[Jls1]

just what I wanted but wheres ff13vs

[Coolmanrico]

I loved 13 and can't wait for 13-2.

[DigitalRaptor]

Oh please god no!

[Cloud_]

Maybe they are changing Versus to XIII-2. Didnt they change Agito's name too?.

[AP]

Doubtful. There's been a lot of well-grounded speculation that the FF13 team started working on a quick sequel using the same assets recently, though.

[ismejks]

i Wonder WHO and HOW the hell found that domain registration info..

[midgard227]

i luv ff13 even tho it wasnt best in the series. still a gr8 rpg this gen. just needs a better main villain lol. would love to see more of lightning :)

[Lionalliance]

I wouldn't call it great either.

[NateCole]

Oprhan a great villian?. lol!

[Troll-without-Bridge]

It was an epic boss, not necessarily a villain.

[shadowknight203]

If i had to guess, i would say this is a ruse by square. something the company hasnt had to do of late but lets be honest their crown for being the best in rpg's is obviously gone to many fans (not saying they still don't make good quality titles) and by them doing this trademark it will keep the expectations low for them since no one really begged for a ff13-2 and square im sure knows this. so by doing this it will obviously throw out the question perhaps the very thought of remaking ff7. and then when everyone at some big press conference doesn't in the slightest sane mind expect the announcement BOOM goes the bombshell...this is just my fantasy if I personally ran the company and how id want to announce the remake.

[Arknight]

Dude, that is way to wishful of thinking and you give SE wayyyy to much credit. This company couldn't make an intelligent decision if their company's solvency depended on it.

[Quietpower10]

So many questions...but hopefully most of them will be answered in January 18.

[Lionalliance]

Oh god no!!

[GigaGaia]

Shouldn't they concentrate on finishing the titles they are making now instead of rolling out new ones? No wonder Versus XIII is taking so long, they keep announcing more projects then their team can handle at the same time.

[Troll-without-Bridge]

different teams. The FFXIII team was working on the 3rd birthday mainly, now its done.

[BigDollarZoe954]

who knows maybe square will redeem there self with listening to the fans this time and put it into the so called rumor 13 2

[Sevir04]

Can we get some release info and platform exclusivity confirmation on Versus 13. I mean really can we just leave the world and cast and story of FF13 in the shit can where it belongs and just focus on the other game that has better potential be what everyone wants? can we Square, i mean really, Can we?

[-Gespenst-]

Awesome. Fuck the haters. I want more XIII.

[JonnyBigBoss]

After several disappointing Final Fantasy, does anyone think I'm crazy for saying that I think FF Versus XIII will be AWESOME?

[GeneGodHand]

Tetsuya Nomura doesn't know how to fail.

[Otheros00]

No, you are not crazy. They are handled by different directors and are different projects. So, they will have totally different story, battle system, etc.

[iMaim]

If it's gonna follow the tradition of FFX-2, that means they're gonna remove all the guys, sex-up the girls and absolutely destroy the already shitty storyline.

And it's gonna sell like hotcakes ... Hooray for SE.

[Redempteur]

Well i guess it was to be expected

FF4-FF7-FF10 all got their sequels

Ff13 being the first in the génération had a chance to do the same

[Otheros00]

FF8 and 9 didn't get their squeals.

[Redempteur]

because they weren't first in their génération of consoles . can't you think more before replying ?

[JohnnyAkiba]

FFX was magnificent game and they turn to the biggest garbage I ever played, and now a shitty game will turn to what?
This company will never learn.
SquareSoft RIP

[Otheros00]

Instead of finishing the games they have in development, they are added more!!!!!!
Instead of making FFXIII-2 they should focus on FFXV or other games instead.

[sashimi]

Well i learned my lesson with FF XIII, now i'll just pickup FF XIII-2 when it hits $20 which shouldn't be too long.

[sashimi]

Well i learned my lesson with FF XIII, now i'll just pickup FF XIII-2 when it hits $20 which shouldn't be too long. Treating it like the DLC it is instead of a Day one $60 FF buy it would've been.

[Ethereal]

They would have my money.

[palaeomerus]

Remember all that stuff they mentioned cutting from XIII that was supposedly enough to make a whole other game? Yeah? Well I guess the idea to release it as DLC fell through so now it IS a 2nd game. There ya go.

[EverydayGuy]

I'm probably gonna get it just to see more Lightning. XD If Hope dies then it will be a instant buy for me.

[laaakokaracha]

Bubbles for being funny

[laaakokaracha]

I hate sqaure ehhhhhnix

people shouldnt be so naive to think they will incorporate all the aspects that were missing before...

simply impossible to include towns, control over all characters, depth and 100 other things...

can anyone actually remember the story of FF13? it was so lame and unmemorable that most people forgot about it...

how sad for a game that was under development for 5 years.
I wont buy FF13-2

I am not even sure about FF13 Versus...

Im looking forward for Xenoblade and The Last Story

[FrigidDARKNESS]

I think we'll see Versus before this game. They haven't even started the developement process yet for this game. A registered doesn't mean that a game will be here within the next few years.

[AP]

I dunno. Versus is a whole new world; most of the assets for this could be in place already.

[rataranian]

...I bet they have "no plans to do a FF 13 sequel" tho. ;P

SE IS DEAD.

[PSWarlord]

Im properly one of the 1% of people that grinded though the first half of the game too the lower world (cant remember what its called) and started to really enjoy FF13. The battle system was great and the Cie stone mission and big bosses were brilliant, and the graphics were very well done. I have high expectations for FFvs13 and FF13-2!

But more importantly bring KH3 too the PS3 SquareEnix and will be a very happy man

[General Shrooms]

Lets just hope they don't use it.

[hintonmj]

As long as they make a real world to explore, especially with towns and dungeons that don't look like spaghetti, it will be a worthwhile venture. Have a more continuous, less dumbed-down, development system. Make every map more open with less thin paths. I'm guessing they used those so often because it didn't require them to draw surrounding areas in most cases, so they need to learn to streamline or draw faster.

[kagon01]

I'll buy it when it's below 20$. Cause i know its gonna be low standards like the previous one...

[Capt-FuzzyPants]

Lets see if they can make it work.

[zackacloud]

ahhh
Namoru took about it so he will do it

But how about Final Fantasy VII-2 at least not remake of VII ?

I don't want hear about 'CIE things again

[PS3Veteran86]

Sorry to say cause i am a huge FF fan but FF13 was sooooooo boring i fell asleep several times while playing i was hoping Versus would be redeem it but maybe they can get it right the 2nd time around cause 13 did have great characters but the story wasn't as great.