Square Enix officially announces the development of Final Fantasy XIII-2 as a sequel to Final Fantasy XIII.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is released in Japan, marking its official launch in the first market.
The game is released in North America and Europe, significantly expanding its player base.
Square Enix announces downloadable content plans for Final Fantasy XIII-2, including new episodes and costumes.
Cocoon, the floating world, begins to fall towards Gran Pulse after the events disrupted the fal'Cie's control.
Serah Farron meets Noel Kreiss, a warrior from the future, who warns her about the impending destruction and the need to save time itself.
Serah embarks on a journey through time and various paradoxes to find her sister Lightning and fix the fractured timeline.
Serah and Noel confront Caius Ballad, who is trying to end time itself to save Etro, the goddess of death.
After a series of battles and paradox corrections, Serah and Noel manage to restore the timeline and prevent the collapse of reality.
Lightning awakens from a coma and is rescued, leading to reunification with Serah.
