* Every aspect of the graphics brings color to the world of Ivalice—blues and oranges reminiscent of the Mediterranean evoke a landscape alive with a mix of European and Arabian imagery.

* The story isn’t all that’s new... experience an evolved battle system with numerous features never before seen in the FINAL FANTASY series.

* ADB – Active Dimension Battle is a shift from ATB (Active Time Battle), lending more realism to the battle by allowing seamless switching between the field and the battle scene.

* Load times between field and battle scenes are eliminated, ensuring smoother gaming.

* Besides time elements, such as the attack timing, the player can fully utilize the field geography in terms of differences in ground level, intricate terrain, places with low visibility and the like.

* Enemy monsters can also take advantage of the varied tactics that ADB offers, possessing sophisticated AI to ambush parties, back up their comrades and restore health.

* Airships feature prominently in FINAL FANTASY XII. They come in all shapes and sizes and are used for everything from the trading of goods to the waging of war.

* The world of Ivalice is brought closer to life with in-game events and movie scenes presented in Dolby Pro Logic II.