Final Fantasy, one of the most popular and beloved video game franchises of all time, is celebrating Taylor Swift, one of the most popular and beloved music artists of all time, andher new album, in a very fitting way.The Life of a Showgirlwas unveiled on August 11 for a release this October.Showgirlwill be Swift’s 12th studio album, andFFhas decided to spotlight their franchise showgirl from one of the series' most underrated entries.
In social media posts by the officialFinal Fantasyaccounts, the serieshighlightsFinal Fantasy 10-2, Yuna, and Lenne. The post has the caption:“The Life of a Showgirl"and an image from the game of Yuna’s Songstress dressphere attire, which was originally worn by Lenne.
Final Fantasy X-2 Celebrates Taylor Swift’s New Album
The Songstress Sphere Hunter
Swift’ssurprising album announcement, coming off the heels of theErastour, had fans rejoicing around the world. The album will actually not focus on the star-studded life of being in the spotlight, and instead focus on songs about the off-stage lives of artists who spend so much time performing for others, which is alsoa topic explored inFinal Fantasy 10-2with Yuna.
BeforeFF10-2, Yuna was a summoner seeking to defeat the virtually unstoppable creature known as Sin. She prayed for others and was well-respected, but deep down, she had doubts about slaying Sin and giving her life for the people of Spira. InFF10-2, Yuna puts onmultiple concerts to bring people together, something Swift knows a lot about.
Why Final Fantasy X-2 Is An Underrated Masterpiece
Freedom, Character Customization, & Intense Battles
FF 10-2remains one of themost controversial games in the series. Many fans did not like the abrupt tonal shift of the preceding game’s melancholy mood and mature topics to a happier, go-lucky sphere-hunting adventure. However, it remainsone of the most underrated gamesin the series for its outstanding combat, character customization, and chapter-based progression freedom.
The game’s unique take on theclassicFFjob systemsaw players use and level whatever dresspheres they wanted. The game’s Active Time Battle system rewarded proper timing and quick strategic decisions. Combined with a less linear design overall,10-2stands as a greatFinal Fantasygame, and it’s the perfect game to celebrate Taylor Swift’s new album with.
