Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy XIII Episode Zero

A fourth option appeared in the "Special" section of the Final Fantasy XIII official site today. Joining the likes of the Elixer beverage and the the Sayuri Sugiwara theme song tie-up is "Final Fantasy XIII Episode Zero: Promise."

Episode Zero: Promise is a web novelization consisting of a series of stories that lead up to the main FFXIII story, potentially adding further insight into the game. The stories are being penned by Jun Eishima, who's worked on a number of other Square Enix novelizations.

The first episode, titled "Encounter," will available online later this month.

Also new at the official site is an official look at recent Final Fantasy XIII Premiere Party.