Luminous Arc 2 announced for DS with a release date on November 18, 2008

18 July 2008

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Posted by:Ferry

Atlus U.S.A. has announced Luminous Arc 2 for the Nintendo DS with a release daate on November 18th, 2008. This epic strategy RPG is loaded to the brim with content, including a wealth of new characters (and the return of a few favorites), beautiful hand drawn graphics, a stunning score from famed composer Yasunori Mitsuda‘s Procyon Studio (the game comes with a free soundtrack CD), local and online multiplayer support, multiple endings, a redesigned user interface, and other new features aimed at making the game more engaging, more challenging, more attractive, and more satisfying to play.

Watch the Luminous Arc 2 trailer:


About Luminous Arc 2: For most of the past four millennia, peace has reigned over the Kingdom of Carnava. “The Grand Kingdom” has flourished due to its close cooperation with the Witches of the Rev Magic Association and the ever-present usage of magic. Unfortunately, the era of peace has come to an end. Fatima, the Shadow Frost Witch, broke from the Magic Association and has taken over Granend, the Forbidden Land, with the use of magic. This infighting, dubbed the “Witch Conflict,” has pushed Carnava to the brink of chaos. When the young squire Roland gains magnificent powers due to a chance encounter, Sophia, the Queen of Carnava, calls upon him to bring about an end to the discord.

Key features are:
* 30 chapters, 30+ hours of gameplay — The newest installment of the Luminous Arc story features new and returning characters, gorgeous visuals, multiple endings, and even more challenging strategy gameplay.
* Brand new content and enhancements — Sporting a more refined interface, rebalanced strategy features, responsive touch controls, and many more improvements, Luminous Arc 2 provides a gaming experience that builds upon the success of the original in every way.
* “Engagement” system — Connect with your Witch allies by Engaging with them to boost Roland’s stats and give him access to powerful combat skills.
* Take the battle online — Pit your strategic mettle over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection against strategy fans all across North America.