A demo for "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII" is available for download now.
Fans who cannot wait to get their hands on the upcoming "Final Fantasy" title can download the game through the PlayStation Store on the PSN. Those who download the demo will receive an exclusive DLC, according the Sony's official PlayStation blog.
"You're playing as Lightning, but you're now mysteriously tracking down her old friend Snow Villiers in the city of Yusnaan. As Lightning, it's going to be up to you to fight through the chaos to see what happened," Mat Kishimoto, Associate Product Manager for Square Enix, wrote in the blog.
One cool feature showcased on the demo is the introduction of social media in the "Final Fantasy" world through a system called "Outerworld."
"The demo shows off is called the 'Outerworld,' a way for other players to communicate their progress via social networks like Facebook and Twitter to post their battle scores," Kishimoto wrote. "While in the demo, this is all you can do with Outerworld. The full game offers much more Outerworld functionality, including buying and selling items your friends may have."
Gamers will, of course, be able to test out the new battle system, which uses customizable Schemas (default equipment) to create a more dynamic fighting techniques and strategies.
"Your [Schemas in the demo] are The Savior, Dark Muse, and Black Mage, but three battles into the demo you'll unlock some Final Fantasy series favorites - Dragoon, Red Mage, and Heart Stealer, which may remind you of a certain thei-treasure hunter," Kishimoto wrote.
Most important of all, the demo is available for free and since you'll be receiving exclusive DLC (pictured above), it's worth the download.
"Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII" will be available for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on Feb. 11. You can pre-order a copy of the game here.
