Final Fantasy XIII drops leveling and experience system

According to Japanese magazine Shounen Jump, Final Fantasy XIII will not have a leveling system and no experience points. Rather than the normal trademark EXP, players will earn Crystal Points which can be used to upgrade each fighter's individual skills. Apparently, all of the traditional Final Fantasy skills such as HP and what not will need to be upgraded using these points. The only exception being MP, which is completely absent from this entry in the series.

The skill board that the CP is used on (similar to Final Fantasy XII's license board) is created in such a way that you are encouraged to upgrade each character into a specific role such as White Mage and Warrior - or something similar.