Image Epoch have been busy prepping up the sequel to last year's Luminous Arc 2 and are keen to show off some information about the game along with some screens and art. Luminous Arc 3: Eyes will be released in Japan in winter. So you can expect an international release some time next year.

Marvelous is starting to promote Luminous Arc 3: Eyes, the latest title in their strategy RPG series with subtle dating sim elements. Luminous Arc 3: Eyes is being made for the Nintendo DS and it supports Nintendo Wi-Fi, presumably for online play like the other two titles.

Looks like Refi plays an important role since he’s in a story sequence and a playable character in battle.

The last two screenshots are a rough comparison between Luminous Arc 3 (left) and Luminous Arc 2 (right). Notice that the bottom screen has a lot less going on and DP (drive points) is shown in a meter instead of crystals.

Luminous Arc 3 is slated to come out in Japan “this winter”. While a Western release has not been announced we’re expecting one from Atlus and/or Rising Star in 2010.

McClubbin via siliconera.com »