ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The Unofficial Site // ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2nd Runner (ANUBIS)

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HIGH SPEED ROBOT ACTION

Released:
Feb 13, 2003 (Japan)
Mar 10, 2003 (America)
Sep 26, 2003 (Europe)

[Release Chart]

Platform:
PlayStation 2 (2003)
PlayStation 3 (2012)
Xbox 360 (2012)
PlayStation 4 (2018)
Steam/PC (2018)

Relations:
Zone of the Enders (prequel)
ZOE: 2167 Idolo (anime prequel)
ZOE: Dolores,i (anime side story)
ZOE3 (?)

Amazon (NA)
Amazon (UK)
Amazon (JP)
Amazon (JP M∀RS)
PlayStation Store
Google Shopping

eBay (NA)
eBay (UK)
GameStop
Play-Asia

Characters: Dingo Egret Ken Marinaris Nohman	Orbital Frames: Jehuty Ardjet Anubis Inhert Leopardo Raptor

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The 2nd Runner (ANUBIS) Special Edition was released in both Europe and Japan after the North American release of the vanilla version. Released on January 15, 2004, the Special Edition was the second iteration of ANUBIS for Japan (NA & JP got regular ZOE2, then Europe got ZOE2 Special Edition [since it did not get ZOE2], and then Japan got its own Special Edition in addition to the regular version). With this in mind, it becomes a little easier to see why KONAMI tends to push for simultaneous worldwide releases today. Front Cover \| Back Cover \| Limited Edition This version of the game includes several minor game improvements and a few extras such as the "Beyond the Bounds 020203 Remix" music video, expanded EXTRA MISSIONS, and new FMV sequences in the main story mode. There was never an original PlayStation 2 release of the Special Edition in North America, so ZOE fans outside of Europe and Japan had to import if they wanted to enjoy the bonus features it offered. The 2012 HD Edition of ZOE2 featured the Special Edition, making it the first time it was officially released in North America. However, the "Beyond the Bounds 020203 Remix" music video was removed from all three regions of the HD Edition, and the "Super Hard" difficulty remains exclusive to the Japanese HD Edition.
Listed below are extra features noticed in the Special Edition:
	New difficulties Super Hard (Japan version) and Extreme
	A new opening music video featuring the "Beyond the Bounds" theme "020203 mix" (available here)
	A couple of new 3DCG cutscenes (such as enemy Orbital Frame NARITA and Leopardo groups making entrances)
	In EXTRA MISSIONS, new modes allowing the player to re-visit certain battles occuring in the story mode (such as taking on the five BAHRAM ships or saving Ardjet) have been added
	Added battle sequences at certain parts of the game (one while escaping from Deimos Station featuring a battle arena, one before the Vic Viper boss battle, more rooms in the fortress of Inhert, descending Aumaan, etc.)
	Mechs in VS. mode now consume subenergy from the "Burst Gauge" when using special attacks such as Jehuty's homing lasers
	Graphical and framerate enhancements
	Added subweapon practice simulations and explanations in VR Training mode
	Would go on to serve as the base for the HD Edition and M∀RS re-releases.

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