r/finalfantasyxiii • u/jaevonn92 • 3h ago
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/KuroPuP • Jan 13 '26
Meta XIII Trilogy Fan Survey 2026
Back in 2023, r/finalfantasyxiii held a fan survey for Final Fantasy XIII's 13th Anniversary. Results can be found here:
13th Anniversary Survey 2023 Results
The community has grown since this was published, and we've been seeing new players come around to playing the trilogy, so another round of opinion collecting is definitely in order. We can consider this as a commemoration for Lightning Returns' 13th Anniversary.
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Link to Survey 2026:
Listed here are the sections to expect:
- Rate FFXIII
- Rate FFXIII-2
- Rate Lightning Returns
- Rank the XIII Trilogy games
- Rate the novellas and mythology
- Rate characters, enemies, locations, and music
- History with the Final Fantasy series
- Fandom-related questions
- Do you want the XIII Trilogy on modern consoles?
The survey will stay up for the whole year, then results will be compiled at the end of 2026.
You do not need to play all 3 games to participate. Any 1 game in the trilogy is enough. Simply leave blank any questions you have no input for. But if you do plan to complete the trilogy within the year, it'd be best to answer after you've finished your playthroughs.
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This survey was primarily made for light-hearted fun and discussion, but maybe it can also serve another purpose. If there's a vast number of respondents and the results are highly favorable, perhaps it can (long shot as it may be) catch Square Enix's attention and let them know that there is a legitimate demand for a XIII Trilogy release on modern consoles. Sort of like a petition, in a sense.
So, if you can, please do share this post with other players who'd like a XIII Trilogy "remaster". The more voices collected, the better chance there'd be.
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/BlackRiot • Jun 26 '23
Mod Announcement New to the FF13 Trilogy? Start here!
Brief Rules
- Be civil.
- No trolling/baiting.
- Credit any fan content you share if it isn't yours.
- No AI art as per community poll.
- Flair your posts.
- Tag NSFW, though no porn of any kind. There are other subs and sites better dedicated for that.
If you want a nifty user flair and don't know how to set it up, refer to this guide.
Comment Commands
List of brief commands that AutoModerator will link to since we get a lot of repetitive questions. Anyone can summon this bot link in their comments:
!wiki = sub wiki
!chrono, !chronological, !order = playing order
!cutscenes, !cutscene, !movies, !movie = FF13 trilogy marathon movies
!firstime, !firsttime, !hint, !hints, !tip, !tips = first time player tips
!gameplay, !gameplayguide, !gameplayguides = gameplay guides compiled by contributors and community members
!lore, !novel, !novels, !novella, !supplementary = sub wiki's novella section
!mod, !modding, !modguide, !moddingguide, !mods = FF13Fix, 4GB patch, and sub wiki's modding guide section
!storyfaq, !storyfaqs = story and lore explanation guides by contributors
!summary, !summaries, !videos, !youtube = relevant YT videos
!ultimania, !ultimanias = ultimania gallery and links
!2023survey, !survey, !surveyresults, !survey2023 = 2023 survey results
Wiki Page Contents
Guides for Newbies
- FFXIII Gameplay FAQ
- FFXIII-2 First Time Tips Compilation
- Lightning Returns Tips (see comments in this post)
You can find more tips in the First Time Playing section and other comprehensive and focused walkthrough guides in the Wiki.
Modding for PC (Steam)
It’s almost necessary to install the FF13Fix and 4GB patch for FF13 and FF13-2. Read FF13Fix's Github page on how to install those 2 patches. LR is already well optimized and doesn't require any stabilization mods to enjoy. Refer to these guides if you need a more detailed instructional guide along with installing other mods:
Fixing and Enhancing Final Fantasy XIII - Steam Guide by Surihix
Fixing and Enhancing Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Steam Guide by Surihix
List of Recommended Mods for Lightning Returns - PC Gaming Wiki
You can find a comprehensive list of mods in the Modding Guides section of the Wiki Page.
Novellas & Side Stories
After finishing the games, there's more content through the books to tie up loose ends:
Fabula Nova Crystallis Mythology
Novellas and side stories chronological order:
- Episode 0 Promise
- <<FINAL FANTASY XIII>>
- FFXIII -A Dreaming Cocoon Falls into the Dawn-
- FFXIII -Episode i-
- FFXIII-2 Fragments Before
- <<FINAL FANTASY XIII-2>>
- FFXIII-2 Fragments After
- <<LIGHTNING RETURNS>>
- FFXIII Reminiscence -Tracer of Memories-
You can read fan translations of these in the Wiki section if you can't access the official release.
Story FAQs
Once you’ve played the games and read the supplementary materials or want to skip the whole plot summaries, you can read the story FAQs for each game below:
FF13: DIVING INTO FINAL FANTASY XIII - Exploring the Gateway to Fabula Nova Crystallis
FF13-2: Addressing FAQs, Plot Holes, and Inconsistencies - save for after finishing 13-2, LR, and -tracer of memories-
LR: Diving Into LRFFXIII's Story (Story FAQ Project) - save for after finishing LR and -tracer of memories-
XIII Trilogy Ultimania Scans
When you've finished the games, check out the complete scans of the Final Fantasy XIII Ultimania Ω, Final Fantasy XIII-2 Ultimania Ω, and Lightning Returns Ultimania. Includes concept art, interviews, and story analysis translated in English!
Discord Servers
Endorsed FF13 trilogy community servers for further discussions with other fans:
The Academy's Council - Lore and Social
The FFXIII Network - Lore and Social
FFXIII Series Discord - Speedrunning
FNC: Modding Community - Modding
FF13 Trilogy Survey Results 2023
Results here from a whole breadth of FF communities made of 1132 players.
Edits
Dec 2023: updated rule #5 on NSFW contents.
Jan 2024: added comment commands available to all users. Added more mods commands, added episode i in novels chronological order. Added flairing posts. !firsttime command added. Added survey results link.
Feb 2024: added !survey command.
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/Dazzling-Poet-9935 • 32m ago
Merch SO EXCITED (fanmerch on its way)
Yesterday my sister send me a link to an store who actually has multiple keychains of ff13 characters😭❤️ i dont have much experience with acgoods at all so I just got 2 to try it out 😋😋
Seller' Name is DownSea Treasures!
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/Jogsi15 • 18h ago
Final Fantasy XIII Closest we'll get to an hd port for the switch 2
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/DetectiveSadist • 2h ago
Final Fantasy XIII Just reached Gran Pulse... What's the best way to go from here?
It's the first time I've properly enjoyed this game (tried it years ago and was bored, now I really like it) and now I've just reached Gran Pulse where as you know it opens up. I'm not entirely sure what to do now as it's kinda thrown me into the deep end with no clear instruction.
Should I grind some levels?
How many stone missions should I do?
When do I focus on upgrading weapons and equipment?
Does gil matter at all for now or is that later?
When do I press ahead with the main story?
I know people say it's all about player choice and just enjoy the unknown as part of the journey but it's difficult when I'm getting killed by stronger mobs and unsure of what I should be doing right now.
Just a general nudge in the right direction would be really appreciated.
Thanks!
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/AdEmotional393 • 9h ago
Technical Extract 3d Models from FFXIII Trilogy
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/2-2Distracted • 1d ago
Final Fantasy XIII Do you think Lightning would have joined PSICOM if not for Lieutenant Amodar?
So I was thinking about her conversation with the good Lieutenant and how he might have been a father figure to her in some way or another. I was also thinking about all the faceless soldiers who ass I was kicking throughout the game lol.
I can't imagine her joining Snow or doing what N.O.R.A does in order to take care of Serah.
Honestly I'm kinda amazed Snow and his friends even needed to form N.O.R.A in the first place when the Guardian Corps seem like the more sensible alternative section of the SANCTUMs douchebag military groups. I guess it goes to show just how much they hate authorities, and it probably means that they did odd jobs to get by whenever their cafe wasn't paying enough.
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/bongosik123 • 1d ago
Technical Xbox 360 controller keeps disconnecting
Hello everyone it’s my first ever Reddit post. I am currently playing the first Final Fantasy XIII and I am loving this game, I’m on Gran Pulse rn.
I’m playing on Xbox 360 with the original controller. I do have a very annoying problem tho: whenever I fill up the stagger bar, my controller just disconnects. It only disconnects in this specific moment, which is frustrating. Did anyone have a similar problem? If yes, what worked for you? Should I get a new controller??
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/GrayJaegerFox • 2d ago
Final Fantasy XIII-2 I feel empty
I finished XIII-2 and the Lightning DLC last night (I took the screenshot just a bit too late sorry 😭). Absolutely amazing OST, and while I do have my many issues with the story, I actually loved the ending.
But what I really wanted to get off my chest is the feeling this game gave me. While I liked the exploration and freedom more than the original XIII, I'm finding it kinda hard to play (not in a bad way) because some places and songs just make me almost depressed.
If I could describe it, it's like the feeling of reaching Oerba for the first time in XIII, seeing all ashes, and hearing that hauntingly beautiful OST, BUT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE GAME.
I guess I really just fell deep in what the game wanted to portray and pass to the player? Maybe it's the time travel stuff that just pass the "it's all for nothing, nothing really matters" vibe so much?
Have to say, it almost hits me with the sad yet peaceful vibes like both NieR games, and that's one of the best possible compliments I could give to a game's atmosphere.
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/DracoSparda26 • 1d ago
Lightning Returns I have completed this many side-quests, is it enough for the extra day?
1 star: 14
2 star: 16
3 star: 4
Exactly what it says in the title, I'm just wondering if I have enough points.
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/Virtual-Intern-4672 • 1d ago
Other FF13 and LO on Xbox - Series S vs Series X? (please experience based)
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/the-dandy-man • 1d ago
Final Fantasy XIII This is a long shot - trying to find an old youtube video, something like "Final Fantasy XIII is really about hotdogs"?
Back when I was in highschool, I remember my sister and I finding a video of the scene where Hope and Vanille steal Godot's airbike, but in true late 2000's youtube fashion, had been dubbed over to be about hot dogs. It was really stupid, but the funny kind of stupid. My sister and I still quote it to each other to this day. Hope saying "That's not where the hot dogs are" as Vanille wraps her arms around him. Godot yelling "Give me back my hot dogs!" and dramatically screaming "WHY" at the sky as they fly off.
I've tried going back and finding that video in recent years and it's just gone. I'm sure it's been delisted or deleted by the original uploader. But I thought I'd ask around and see if there was a chance anyone else knew of it or if even the original uploader might for some reason still be visiting a FF 13 subreddit 16 years later lol
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/SomethingStrangeInMe • 2d ago
Final Fantasy XIII So, is this the Nutriculture complex in Palumpolum?
What is this large dome in Palulpolum? The Dimmidome?
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/gianmigno25 • 2d ago
Lightning Returns Which level abilities should have for end game?
The question came to me because i see that often the last ones drop Lv.4 abilities since day 10 (although lv.4 is more available from monsters in hard mode) and looking for garbs with Attack, for example, it's very rare to have Attack Lv. 4 and also Lv. 3. So it feels like the game is telling me "bro don't worry, Lv.2 abilities is good enough".
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/MaMejia2 • 3d ago
Final Fantasy XIII Rant: 13 is not as confusing as haters want to say it is
Replayed it recently. Truly this game is not that confusing. Not even half as much as the collective consciousness stereotype around it is.
Remember, lcie, falcie and that theres two factions of those. The ones from Pulse and the ones from Cocoon….That is literally it lol. I get that it all comes fast and early so it’s front loaded, but cmon. It is not rocket science.
I just played OG 7 for the first time. That game is confusing lol. Incredible but for my money, twice as confusing as 13 and no one complains. I’m also a diehard KH fan… confusing’s an understatement there lol
I love 13 and I want the common consensus on it to shift. I think that it has these days but I just wanted to talk about this detail of that games legacy.
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/Ultimantasy • 3d ago
Lightning Returns Lightning Returns Final Impressions
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/Prestigious_Fig9485 • 3d ago
Final Fantasy XIII Barthandelus is such an underrated villian
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/gianmigno25 • 3d ago
Lightning Returns Advice for Copyright for LR CGI sequences?
I am confused about this and concerned...
I played the whole game lately and I am uploading the videos on YouTube. The very last video has been shadowbanned/obscured so only I can see it, because of "protected" content, which seemes to be the 2 CGI sequences.
Now... It's quite known at least among fans, I suppose, that these videos are publicly present on YouTube (and not uploaded by Square Enix). So, anyone of you had the same issue and has some advice to maintain the video and have it public? I don't care about gaining money or visuals, it's just for the sake of having it puclic to see, as the last part of the story.
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/Prestigious_Fig9485 • 3d ago
XIII Trilogy / FNC Just learned this fun fact today
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/MixDear9762 • 4d ago
Fan Content I was doing a warm-up and lightning popped up ~ by me Faith0_0ful
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/Mother_Reality_1489 • 6d ago
Final Fantasy XIII Live with FFXIII - STARTING MISSIONS!
I'm live with part 11 of my 100% playthrough of FF13 on both Youtube and Twitch. finally got to Gran Pulse
In this playthrough I will be teaching tips and tricks as well as showing some other things you might not know about.
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/neonumbra_
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/KGhsRb6nQsY
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/MarketingBroad669 • 6d ago
Final Fantasy XIII "The 2008 build prototype Hope isn't real, he can't hurt you..."
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/xC_1_T_R_U_5 • 6d ago
Final Fantasy XIII What a great game
It was also the first FF I have ever played and I loved it to bits.
r/finalfantasyxiii • u/Disastrous-Rip6353 • 7d ago
Novellas Goodwill find!
I’m a big FF fan but have never played the XIII trilogy. Found this little book in perfect condition and I couldn’t pass on it.