Final Fantasy XIII-2 has received a perfect score from Famitsu (40/40), which is even higher than the original FFXIII (39/40). This is the third perfect score Famitsu has given a game in 2011. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword also received perfect scores.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released early next year in North America for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.