Final Fantasy XIII is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Released in 2009, it is the thirteenth installment in the mainline Final Fantasy series. The game features a fast-paced combat system, a linear progression style, and a narrative focusing on a group of characters fighting against a corrupt government. It is renowned for its graphics, music, and story, contributing to the series' long-standing popularity.