Speaking in a preview session this afternoon, producer Yoshinori Kitase has revealed that there will be no cross-over between XIII and Final Fantasy XIV: Online in terms of characters and plot.

That said, the new game, confirmed by as a exclusive release for 2010 this morning, will use much of the same technology as XIII. The strengths of the game engine were apparent in the trailer we were shown; a shock announcement given that XIII still remains nearly a year off in Western regions.

Kitase-san revealed that XIV is being developed by an entirely separate team, and wouldn't be drawn on revealing any more details.

The executive also added that it is unlikely we will see a of the game released outside of Japan. More in our full preview from E3.

By Luke Guttridge