The Lightning Returns trailer is here.

The first trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII has surfaced online. Although short, it contains both CG and real time segments as it reintroduces the main character Lightning, as well as a look at the new world of Novus Partus.

The video is entirely in English with narration provided by Hope Estheim, who has already been confirmed to be in the game as a sort of communicator to Lightning. Following a look at the city of Luxerion and the ways Lightning can traverse through them, is a glimpse at the game’s battle system. Unlike what was previously thought, LRFFXIII features a system that seems more inspired from the original FFXIII E3 2006 trailer rather than an action RPG. Mixed with elements from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, you’ll have to input various commands in order to strike enemies.