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             In addition to a plethora of clues from within
            Square signifying a sequel to Chrono Trigger, new information
            strongly suggests the company is further capitalizing on its
            RPG hits with preliminary work on a sequel to another blockbuster
            -- Xenogears.  
 
            When asked about the possible development of a sequel to the
            PlayStation RPG, one of Xenogears' original character designers
            declined to answer, explaining that "it's very confidential."
            A separate inquiry regarding a sequel was made on another occasion
            on the designer's personal message board. The designer replied
            with a simple statement: "As to Xenogears 2, it's yet confidential.
            :-)"  
            Perhaps most importantly, a trusted source also reported getting
            a few quick glances of preliminary work on Xenogears 2 during
            a recent visit to Square's Los Angeles studio. Fans of the original
            RPG certainly realize the plausibility of another title -- countless
            plot twists and background stories leave room for prequels and
            spinoffs alike. And thanks to decent sales both in Japan and
            North America, another title under the Xenogears brand-name seems
            a likely scenario.  
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