Final Fantasy XIII-2 (PlayStation 3)

To do: Add more debug options and elaborate on them. Use this page as an example. [https://hiddenpalace.org/Final_Fantasy_XIII-2_(Nov_13,_2011_prototype) Nov 13, 2011 prototype]

Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the second game in the so-called Lightning Trilogy, though you spend the majority of the game playing as her sister and her new companion. Also, time-traveling!

Unused Audio#

To do: Add other files, including Serah's.

As with characters in Final Fantasy XIII, Serah and Noel have quotes for the start of battles, with two variants for normal and strong opponents. Like several other audio files, there are multiple quotes within each file and some are reused, depending on the location they're used in. There are also files that correspond to quotes for using Techniques in the previous game, a feature that is absent in Final Fantasy XIII-2.

Unused Pre-Rendered Cutscenes#

em_tevb_050_us.pam#

This unused pre rendered cutscene file is in the white_z0130u_img.ps3.bin file on the PlayStation 3 version and is supposed to be used in the Head's or Tail DLC. the cutscene is incomplete as it lacks facial animation for the characters, some missing lightning and has a place holder audio track with no effects, music and ambient sounds.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dFzlp2QIGQ_CkM4-ic_1aUDa70jFqH61/view?usp=sharing

Debug Menu#

Instructions#

• 1. In a decrypted EBOOT, apply the following modifications to enable a debug mode.

BLJM-60382

0001A9B4 li r3, 0x1 // Mode, set to any value from 0-5 (0 = M_DBG, 1 = M_REL, 2 = M_ALPHA, 3 = M_BETA, 4 = M_TGS, 5 = M_E3)
0000B2B4 in eboot, replace 38600001 with 38600000X

0001AA58 beq 0x0001AAE8 // NOP for debug boot menu (0x00000000)
0000B358 in eboot, replace 4182062E0 with 60000000

BLUS-30776

0001A384 li r3, 0x1 // Mode, set to any value from 0-5 (0 = M_DBG, 1 = M_REL, 2 = M_ALPHA, 3 = M_BETA, 4 = M_TGS, 5 = M_E3)
0000AC84 in eboot, change 38600001 to 3860000X

0001A428 beq 0x0001AAE8 // NOP for debug boot menu
0000AD28 in eboot, change 418206C0 to 60000000

• 2. Copy this debug font texture file into the following path:

white_data\sys\debug\DebugFontTextureDDS.bin

Do note that the texture file isn't fully complete and will display missing kanji every so often.

• This debug menu can also be accessed on the PC steam version of the game with an mod manager called Nova Chrysalia.

Controller 1#

The following menus can be accessed with Controller 1.

Boot Menu#

Field Test

This allows you to select any area to warp to.

Battle Test

This allows you to enter battles with specific settings.

Motion Test

This allows you to view any of the models in the game.

Controller 2#

The following menus can be accessed with Controller 2.

Known controls:

• Select enables a free camera mode.
• R1 for frame-by-frame movement.
• L1 + R1 for regular framerate.
• Square / Triangle for debug menu navigation.
• Start hides debug menu / debug information.

Menu 0#

Menu 2 (FieldAI)#

Menu 3 (Battle)#

Menu 4 (Sound)#

Regional Differences#

Various English UI elements and battle system terms in the Japanese version were changed in the English version. Interestingly, the term "Paradigm Shift" was used in the Japanese version of the game, as opposed to "Optima Change" in the Japanese version of Final Fantasy XIII.

• One of the songs in the game, "Unseen Intruder", which plays while exploring the Bresha Ruins, has its vocals removed in the international versions. Additional instrumentation is added in its place.
• The Japanese version has some exclusive DLC that is obtained from a code that is packaged with three pieces of media. They are as follows:
  • "Gift of the Songstress" - Included with the "Yakusoku no Basho" single. Adds the accessories Delicate Diva's Microphone, Delicate Diva's Headphones, Diva's Microphone and Diva's Headphones.
  • "Gospel of the Goddess" - Included with the mini-soundtrack. Adds the accessories Delicate Goddess's Bangle, Delicate Goddess's Earring, Goddess's Bangle and Goddess's Earring.
  • "Stiltzkin's Diary" - Included with Famitsu Weekly Issue #1203. Adds the accessories Stiltzkin's Diary and Durable Stiltzkin's Diary.

Version Differences#

PlayStation 3

• In the Japanese PS3 version, the game's main theme song, "New World", is performed by Mai Fukui and is titled "Yakusoku no Basho" (lit. "The Promised Place"). The instrumentation is also slightly arranged.
• Having save data from Final Fantasy XIII grants an XMB theme.

Xbox 360

• In the Japanese Xbox 360 version, the game's main theme song, "New World", is performed by Jake Zyrus (credited as Charice). This version of the song was also used in the international releases of both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.
• Having save data from Final Fantasy XIII grants a gamer pic.

Windows

• English or Japanese voice overs are selectable. When set to English, the music changes that were made in the localized console versions apply, while in Japanese, the original songs will play.
• The Eternal Crystal, a key item which is provided to the player when they have a save file from Final Fantasy XIII, is available by default.
• The DLC from the console versions is included, save for the Mass Effect and Assassin's Creed related DLC. Furthermore, the extra DLC chapters are only available after defeating the final boss, as opposed to after Chapter 2 in the console versions.

Revisional Differences#

Version 1.01

• Released December 15, 2011 for the Japanese version's launch.
• Added "Downloadable Content" menu to the title screen to access and purchase DLC.
• Added "Outfits" menu to the main menu to change outfits for Noel, Serah and Mog.

Version 1.02

• Released January 31, 2012, at the launch of the international versions.
• The Arbiter of Time now appears in -Coliseum ??? AF- and the Coliseum Challenge List. The introduction for Omega is also changed.
• In -Coliseum ??? AF-, a treasure sphere now appears that contains 5 monster materials. The Supply Sphere Access Code, obtained in New Bodhum 700 AF, is required to open it.
• The following items were added to Chocolina's Shop: Genji Shield with 6 adornments: Wizard's Hat, Blue Mage's Chapeau, Afro & Silver Chick, Silver Windup Key, Cute Heart and Unicorn Mart Logo.

Version 1.03

• Released February 3, 2012.
• Implemented support for Facebook to post story progress and party monsters to a user's wall.

Version 1.04

• Released February 21, 2012.
• Implemented support for "Sazh: Heads or Tails?" DLC episode.
• The following items were added to Chocolina's Shop: Genji Helm, Delicate Genji Helm, Delicate Genji Glove and Delicate Genji Shield with 6 adornments: Rangda Crest, Leyak Crest, Zwerg Ring, Chocobo Chick, Tonberry's Lantern and Blue Beacon.

Version 1.05

• Released March 27, 2012.
• Added 6 new adornments: Gold Windup Key, Blue Party Hat, Red Bow Tie, Yellow Ribbon, Silk Hat and Bushy Mustache.
• Implemented support for additional DLC.

Version 1.06

• Released May 15, 2012 and is the latest version to date.
• Implemented support for "Lightning's Story: Requiem of the Goddess" and "Snow: Perpetual Battlefield" DLC episodes.
• Added 7 new adornments: Pink Moogle Bobble, Yellow Bow Tie, Crystal Tear, Crystal Feather, Afro & Gold Chick, Dajh's Patch and Silver PSICOM Spaulders.
• Added 1 new accessory: Bloody Medallion.