The "Special Edition" of The 2nd Runner was released in both Europe and Japan (as ANUBIS: Zone of the Enders Special Edition) after the US release of ZOE2.
This version of the game includes several minor game improvements and a few extras such as the "Beyond the Bounds" music video, expanded EXTRA MISSIONS, and new FMV sequences in the main story mode.
There has been no word on a release in North America, and there probably will not be, so ZOE fans in those territories wanting to play the Special Edition will want to consider importing. |
Listed below are extra features noticed in the Special Edition:
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New difficulties Super Hard (Japan version) and Extreme
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A new opening music video featuring the "Beyond the Bounds" theme "020203 mix" (Available in the File Archive!)
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A couple of new 3DCG cutscenes (such as enemy Orbital Frame NARITA and Leopardo groups making entrances)
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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
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Battle sequences inbetween certain parts of the game (escaping Deimos Station and the battle arena, before the Vic Viper boss battle, more rooms in the fortress of Inhert, descending Aumaan, etc.)
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Mechs in VS. mode now consume subenergy from the "Burst Gauge" when using special attacks such as Jehuty's homing lasers
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Graphical and framerate enhancements
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Added subweapon simulation and explanations in VR Training mode
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New boxart design (JPN and EU covers below, respectively)
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