The latest issue of Japanese magazine Dangeki contains some new information about Final Fantasy XIII-2 issued by the producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Motomu Toriyama of Square Enix. First, it tells the story of the game will be darker than that seen in Final Fantasy XIII. The story will tell of a portal to a new world called Bunibelle and will see between the characters of the story hinges divinity Etro. We will live events that occurred immediately after those experienced in FF XIII, then the title is to be considered a true sequel.

Kitase and Toriyama also claimed to have received criticism from fans for FF XIII as always about the characters, the story and the interface of the game will be also improved the combat system. It could be also introduced Easy mode.

Waiting for more info, please note that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released in Japan this year when it should arrive in the next winter in America and Europe.