If a save file from the first game is present, it also allows players to import their character from the prequel, including all of their money, equipment, and guild rankings. Like the first game, WKCII allows the player to create a custom avatar which will inhabit the world alongside the named characters. It was released in Europe on June 10th 2011, and September 13th 2011 in North America. A direct sequel to White Knight Chronicles, it was released in Japan on July 8th 2010.