Tales of Xillia 2 dated and detailed for Japan

Namco Bandai revealed the release date for Tales of Xillia 2 via their live broadcast this morning in Japan. With that, they also outlined several promotional plans for the game that will be seen in the coming months.

Xillia 2 will launch on November 1st for ¥8,380. Those who pre-order the game will receive a bonus book that connects both Xillia and Xillia 2's stories, along with a bonus code that gives you a PS3 theme and a custom for Ludger that lets him dress as Emil from Tales of Symphonia.

A Famitsu DX pack will also be available and will include the game, a B2 tapestry from Ufotable, a set of six character clear files and two original artwork clear files, a Lulu stuffed animal, and a "Tales of Friends x Famitsu" original mug cup. Pre-orders will begin tomorrow.

A special edition DualShock 3 controller pack with the game will also be available for ¥12,980.

Many promotional plans for the game include coverage in Jump and Famitsu magazines. A new commecial, featuring original animation from the game, will debut on July 7 during Fuji TV’s Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!between 19:00 and 20:54. Tales Channel + members will have early access to the commercial on July 6.On August 18, Namco Bandai will host an event stage at the Kotobukiya Base in Akiba. From August 18 to August 26, at the same location, it will host a “Tales of Summer Festival”.

Producer Hideo Baba also confirmed that characters from the first game will be returning for the sequel, although he didn't say exactly who. According to a Jump leak earlier though, we now know that both Alvin and Leia will be making appearances in new outfits. He also said that the game is 65% complete and that development began during production of the first game. Xillia 2's main staff is pretty much the same as the first game's.

Famitsu also shared a few event scene clips, which can be seen below.