International Version
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The International Version is a recurring Japan-only edition of several games in the Final Fantasy series. These versions reflect the changes made in the international adaptations of the original versions of the games, including the new story elements and gameplay changes. More recent International versions included completely new features in the games with optional tweaks in gameplay, new Superbosses, and bonus dungeons; in addition, the audio is in English, with Japanese text and subtitles. They often come with extra information like design art, interviews with the creators, maps, and other features. Notably, as time goes on, the International versions continue to make increasingly more and more extreme changes to their gameplay. The games of the Kingdom Hearts series all have had International versions called Final Mix, with similar changes made, again combining English audio with Japanese subtitles.
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[edit] Appearances
[edit] Final Fantasy VII International
The International version of Final Fantasy VII is a direct port of the North American version, including all of its gameplay and storyline tweaks. It came with an extra fourth disc that included bonus background information about the game itself.
[edit] Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII- International
The International version of Dirge of Cerberus is a direct port of the North American and European versions, retaining all the gameplay changes that were made for international release.
[edit] Final Fantasy X: International
This edition of Final Fantasy X included new Sphere Grids, new bosses such as the Dark Aeons, and with a bonus disc filled with special features. The International version is the only version of Final Fantasy X that was released in Europe and for that reason was not tagged with the "International Edition" tag.
[edit] Final Fantasy X-2: International + Last Mission
The International version of Final Fantasy X-2 was never released outside of Japan, unlike its predecessor. Along with the tweaks in gameplay allowing for use of additional characters and modes, this version including an extra postscript to game called "Last Mission".
[edit] Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System
Massive changes to Final Fantasy XII were made to its International version, some so great that the gameplay is almost completely different. It includes the Zodiac Job System, a completely new variation on Final Fantasy XII's battle system. It also includes a special bonus gameplay mode called Trial Mode.
[edit] Dissidia Final Fantasy: Universal Tuning
Square Enix will release a direct port of the North American version of the game in Japan on November 1, 2009.[1] It will retain all of the modifications and additional content implemented in the North American version, including the new Arcade Mode and the battle rebalance.
