{"product_id":"tales-of-xillia-2-playstation-3","title":"Tales of Xillia 2 - PlayStation 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTales of Xillia 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct sequel to \u003cem\u003eTales of Xillia\u003c\/em\u003e, developed by Bandai Namco Studios and released for the PlayStation 3 in 2014. Set one year after the original, the story follows a new protagonist, \u003cstrong\u003eLudger Will Kresnik\u003c\/strong\u003e, a talented chef who becomes entangled with a young girl named Elle Marta and the mysterious Spirius Corporation. Technically, the game is notable for its use of a \u003cstrong\u003esilent protagonist\u003c\/strong\u003e; Ludger’s dialogue and personality are shaped entirely by player-selected choices that can influence character affinity and even dictate the game's multiple endings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gameplay evolves the series' combat with the \u003cstrong\u003eXDR-LMBS (Cross Double Raid Linear Motion Battle System)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allows Ludger to swap between three distinct weapon types on the fly: \u003cstrong\u003eDual Blades\u003c\/strong\u003e (speed), a \u003cstrong\u003eSledgehammer\u003c\/strong\u003e (power), and \u003cstrong\u003eDual Pistols\u003c\/strong\u003e (range). He also possesses the \u003cstrong\u003eChromatus\u003c\/strong\u003e, a transformative power that temporarily grants invulnerability and massive damage. A central, and often polarizing, technical mechanic is the \u003cstrong\u003eDebt System\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ludger begins the game with a 20 million Gald medical debt, and the game’s progression is gated by periodic mandatory payments enforced by a persistent debt collector named Nova. Progression has also been overhauled from the original's Lilium Orb to the \u003cstrong\u003eAllium Orb\u003c\/strong\u003e, which uses elemental ore collected in the world to unlock skills and artes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, \u003cem\u003eTales of Xillia 2\u003c\/em\u003e utilizes the same engine as its predecessor, targeting a native \u003cstrong\u003e720p resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e. Performance is split to maximize fluidity: exploration in the world runs at \u003cstrong\u003e30 frames per second\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the high-speed battle sequences target a consistent \u003cstrong\u003e60fps\u003c\/strong\u003e. The game features a cinematic opening by the animation studio \u003cstrong\u003eufotable\u003c\/strong\u003e and a soundtrack by Motoi Sakuraba. \u003cstrong\u003eNote for 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the PS3 original remains a classic, a \u003cem\u003eTales of Xillia Remastered\u003c\/em\u003e collection was released in late 2025 for modern consoles, offering up to 4K resolution and 60fps across the entire experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Game + Case","offer_id":52037114954021,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1588\/3557\/files\/810VClmhM6L.jpg?v=1772157435","url":"https:\/\/bitjumpgames.com\/products\/tales-of-xillia-2-playstation-3","provider":"Bitjump Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}