Direct feed screenshots have surfaced following Jump’s report on the Dead Dunes – the desert locale in Lightning Returns.

The Dead Dunes is dotted with numerous ruins and Lightning can slide around to explore the landscape, arriving at the bottom of the dunes in a jiffy. There is good information to be found in the village that huddles around the oasis. It is a perfect base for exploring the deadly wilderness that surrounds it. Lightning can even recover stolen treasures – the likes of which seem to hide mysterious powers.

Lightning’s new abilities include “Lightspeed” (“Overclock” in the Japanese version) and recovery magic.

Lightspeed: This special ability consumes EP (Energy Points). When unleashed in battle, it slows the passage of time, rendering foes helpless before Lightning’s ferocious assault.

Abilities: Lightning now has the ability to cast recovery spells on herself. Because the spell consumes EP, it is best kept as a last resort, as it’s wiser to use her supply of potions first.