This week’s Jump magazine shifts focus to the other half of the Oerba pair – Oerba Yun Fang.

Just like Vanille, she has her own new render – although she’s pretty much unchanged from her FFXIII outing – and a couple new screenshots showcasing her upcoming fight alongside Lightning as one of the game’s quest party members. The magazine also touches on a few bits of new information for the character, specifically that she awoke from her crystal slumber as part of Cocoon’s support pillar a few years ago. Initially she was with Luxerion’s Salvation Council, but now she leads a band of thieves in the dry ruin-filled Dead Dunes.

Within the thieves’ stronghold, Lightning will meet up with Fang once again. She has something to ask of Lightning, having been separated from her family – Vanille – whom she believes is being used as a tool for the gods. The player will be able to search across the desert ruins for various relics as Fang and Lightning ultimately team up following their initial confrontation.

With just over a month to go, those interested in importing the game in time for its domestic launch on November 21st will be happy to know Play-Asia has opened pre-orderes for both the Japanese PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions – with the former being region free. Also available is the Lightning Returns Play Arts Kai, and Original Soundtrack – currently penned in for this November.