IGN translated an article discussing a financials meeting recently held by
Final Fantasy creator Square/Enix. According to company president Yoichi Wada,
don't expect FFXIII until next year. At least.
"'It will still take a bit more time. At the very least, [a release] this fiscal year is definitely out of the question.' Japanese is known for being a pretty vague language, but Wada's words were pretty clear. No FFXIII in Japan until some time after March 2008. Let's hope Square Enix starts the translation before development finishes up." The implication there, of course, is that if we follow the trend from FFXII the U.S. may not see the game until Winter 08, or even early 09.