Atlus announced early last week that Luminous Arc is receiving a successor on the DS later this year in the form of Luminous Arc 2. The game, like its predecessor, is a strategy RPG and includes a whole lineup of new characters as well as a few returning favorites.

Along with new characters the game will feature the same hand drawn graphics found in the original, as well as a compelling soundtrack from Yasunori Mitsuda (known for his work with the Chrono series) and his Procyon Studio. Online and local multiplayer support, multiple endings, and a redesigned user interface will also be featured in the upcoming sequel.

When the game releases on November 18, all copies will be bundled with the game's soundtrack CD and will feature a special oversized box, all for an MSRP of $39.99.

Atlus to Light Up November with Luminous Arc™2

IRVINE, Calif. - July 15, 2008

Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced Luminous Arc™2 for Nintendo DS™. This epic strategy RPG is loaded to the brim with content, including a wealth of new characters (and the return of a few favorites), beautiful hand drawn graphics, a stunning score from famed composer Yasunori Mitsuda‘s Procyon Studio, local and online multiplayer support, multiple endings, a redesigned user interface, and tons of other new features. More engaging, more challenging, more attractive, and more satisfying, Luminous Arc 2 is the definitive strategy RPG for Nintendo DS owners this holiday season.

Deluxe Release

Every copy of Luminous Arc 2 will be bundled with a soundtrack CD featuring selected music from the game in a special oversized box, a rarity for Nintendo DS titles.

Luminous Arc 2 is currently scheduled for release on November 18, 2008 with an MSRP of $39.99.