Final Fantasy XIII has very in-depth story to it, but the only way you can know the entire story is by reading the prologue called Episode Zero: Promise which is available on Final Fantasy XIII’s official site.

For those of us that are maybe too busy to sit down and read, Square Enix has created a Drama CD of Episode Zero called ‘Final Fantasy XIII Episode Zero Promise Fabula Nova Dramatica Alpha’. This will include the game’s voice actors Maya Sakamoto, Daisuke Ono and the others from the original cast. If you have already read the Prologue, there is also a bonus exclusive story on the CD.

The CD will be on sale on September 15 for 3,000 Yen. You may want get your copy as fast as possible because the first pressing has some collectors value as it contains a script booklet and a sleeve case. A hardcover print version of Episode Zero will also be available. Maybe Square Enix will release other episodes this way instead of just posting them online?