Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose Info

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Well just a little information, and I know i'm the only one around here that cares. I'm still posting it though. ;p

From IGN.com

May 21, 2003 - Monolith Software (not to be confused with Monolith Software -- it's a long story) has revealed first details on the successor to Xenosaga: Episode 1, a title that's being referred to as, appropriately enough, Xenosaga: Episode II.
Mostly, the company has revealed details on what fans can expect from the game's story. The main character is Shion with most of the cast from part one making a return. The story will now take center on the mysteries behind Jr. and Albedo, and Gaignun Kukai will also play a big role with the story. Also expected is the underlying subplot between Jr. and Momo. Of course, there will also be new mysteries surrounding the Zohars (big surprise there!).

Specific details on gameplay haven't been provided, but the various game systems that compose the game have apparently been greatly improved. The game will once again feature multiple main characters.

Changes are also coming to the production staff. While Tetsuya Takahashi will once again take charge of the game, direction and scenario writing will be handled by a younger crew.

Additionally, some good news for fans of the series, current plans call for Episodes 3 and 4 to also make their way to the small screen at some point in the future.

In other Xenosaga news, publisher Namco has announced plans to release the American version of the game to the Japanese market in October under the name Xenosaga Episode 1: Reloaded (yeah, we think it's cute too). This version will feature changes that were made to the US version. It's unknown at this time if it will include the US voice dub for the game, although this tends to be the case with re-releases from that other RPG maker, Square Enix.

Episode 2 is expected to be shown in greater detail at a Namco and Monolith sponsored Fan Event for the series being held in Tokyo on July 21. Expect lots more on this sequel not next month but the month after.