Dissidia Duodecim Prologus Final Fantasy

Dissidia 012 Prologus Final Fantasy is a demo of the upcoming game Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. It was released in Japan via the PlayStation Network on January 18, 2011 for &yen;300.

The demo features a single storyline with Lightning and the Warrior of Light as the main characters. It also contains an arcade mode with eight characters, one of which must be unlocked.

Buying Prologus is the only way to receive the assist character Aerith in the full release of Duodecim.

Prologus features its own set of Accomplishments, which give accessories as rewards, though these are only usable in the brief story mode.

A representative from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed that the "Prologue" chapter for Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy will be released in the West ahead of the release of the Final Fantasy fighter sequel in a post on the official PlayStation Blog.

Both the US and EU release will be on March 15th 2011

Those who play the Prologus chapter will carry their gained items and other bonuses over to the final game.

Story
The story mode opens on Order's Sanctuary, where Lightning narrates how she was called to fight for Cosmos, and explains that none of the Warriors of Cosmos have any memories, and cannot return to their own worlds until Chaos is defeated. Jecht and Kain Highwind approach Lightning and ask if she disagrees with something the Warrior of Light said earlier. Lightning says she is hesitant to work with a team. Kain agrees, as they have no grasp of the strength of their allies. Kain suggests Lightning and the Warrior of Light fight to see which is stronger, but Lightning rejects the idea. The Warrior of Light approaches them and warns them enemies are nearby, and he and Lightning run to engage them.

Finding Garland and The Emperor in the Chaos Shrine, Garland taunts the two for waiting for them to make the first move. The Warrior of Light prepares to engage him, but Lightning steps forward to fight Garland instead. In the battle, Garland uses The Emperor as an assist, while Lightning may use the Warrior of Light. The two Warriors of Cosmos prevail and Garland vanishes, mocking their strength. Lightning and the Warrior continue to the Sky Fortress Bahamut and encounter Kefka Palazzo and Ultimecia, who attack them. The heroes fight, and are victorious again, but Kefka escapes. At the Crystal Tower afterwards they find Sephiroth, who prepares to fight them when the Cloud of Darkness intervenes, offering Sephiroth her assistance in the fight. Though Sephiroth is defeated he mocks the two and tells them to take the fight seriously next time, and departs.

Now aboard the Prima Vista, Lightning and the Warrior find Cloud, who warns them to stay closer to Order's Sanctuary and protect Cosmos. Golbez appears behind him and asks if he is concerned for them, and Cloud orders him to mind his own business as the two prepare to battle. After the fight Cloud tells Lightning that the opponent they've faced didn't show their true power yet, and in the future to not underestimate them.

Lightning and the Warrior of Light stop some distance away from a mysterious tower, and the Warrior and Lightning thank each other for their help fighting the forces of Chaos. The Warrior orders Lightning to wait and meet with Jecht and Kain there while he seeks out the last few enemies, and while Lightning protests, she does obey his orders.

Jecht and Kain arrive, and Kain asks her what she thinks of the Warrior. Lightning says she thinks he acts heroic, but he has strength and acknowledges the fact he has become the psuedo-leader of the Warriors of Cosmos, leading her to doubt they'll get along. Kain says his intent was to see which of the two was stronger, so he could have faith in the power of his comrades, and when Jecht asks if he was disappointed, Kain answers if he had been he wouldn't have come.

The story mode ends with the three looking at the tower in the distance as Cid narrates, saying the cycle of war has begun to come undone, and a new option will soon make itself known to the world.

Arcade Mode
The Arcade Mode is the second mode of play in Dissidia 012 Prologus, and has two difficulties: a 5-battle run using a level 20 character, and a 30-battle run using a level 50 character. In the latter, opponents start at level 40 and gain a level each battle, up to a maximum of level 60 for the final battle.

Starting Characters
Warriors of Cosmos
 * Warrior of Light
 * Kain Highwind
 * Jecht
 * Lightning

Warriors of Chaos
 * Garland
 * Kefka Palazzo
 * Sephiroth

Unlockable Characters

 * Cloud Strife

Trivia

 * Gilgamesh and Prishe were confirmed as characters when hackers found images of their new Dissidia artwork embedded in the demo, as well as data on their attack lists, EX Modes and fighting styles. However, the characters themselves do not appear. Data for a new form of Chaos called "Desperado Chaos" was also found as well as two unknown characters, yet the latter two are most likely junk data.