Quote:July 16, 2003 - Hey RPG fans, the next installment of one of IGN's favorite RPG series has just been unveiled to the Japanese public. Originally set to debut at next week's Monolith Software fan appreciation day, the folks over at Famitsu magazine managed to get a sneak peak at Xenosaga: Episode 2 ahead of time. And thanks to the dealings of some crafty Japanese kids who managed to get the issue early, we can bring you first pics of the game now!
As can be clearly discerned from the pics to the right, the look of Xenosaga has changed somewhat in the jump from Episode 1 to Episode 2. Characters have been made to look less anime-ish and more human. Character clothing has also changed somewhat, with the main character, Shion, no longer wearing glasses.

The magazine doesn't reveal too much about plot aside from what was already revealed in previous issues. Playing a big role this time around will be Jin, the older brother of Shion. As is to be expected, there will be new mecha and characters as well.

Want to get a sneak peak at Episode 2 prior to its release? Then you'll have to pick up a copy of Xenosaga: Episode 1 Reloaded, the Japanese re-release of the original that's based off the improved American version. The re-release arrives later this year to Japan.

Check back soon for lots more on the Xenosaga series.