Star Ocean: The Second Story R (PC/PS5/PS4/NSW) - November 2, 2023

[6souls]

Today SQUARE ENIX® announced the highly acclaimed second instalment in the STAR OCEAN series, STAR OCEAN® THE SECOND STORY™ is returning as STAR OCEAN® THE SECOND STORY R™. First released in Japan in 1998 on the PlayStation® console, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R will return as a 2.5D remake, launching on November 2, 2023. The RPG will be available for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) consoles, and digitally on PC via STEAM®. Pre-orders are available now.

In a new trailer unveiled today, SQUARE ENIX provided fans with a first look at STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R. The trailer showcases the game’s new, stunning visual direction, action-packed gameplay, battle sequences and all-new character illustrations by series veteran Yukihiro Kajimoto, as well as a beautifully rearranged soundtrack by original composer, Motoi Sakuraba.

The epic story begins with Claude, a Federation officer, who finds himself transported to an undeveloped planet. While searching for a way home, an encounter with a girl named Rena draws them into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold. Players will begin their adventure with either Claude or Rena, and depending on their choice, the perspectives and the allies' players recruit will change. Players will get to know party members through the unique ‘Private Actions System’, which will allow them to grow relationships and unlock a variety of different endings.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R will launch with Japanese and English text and voiceover language support, with voiceovers performed by members of the original cast. Subtitle support for French, Italian, German, and Spanish will also be available via a software update at launch.

Standard Physical Editions of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R are available to pre-order now for the Nintendo Switch, PS5 & PS4 consoles, as well as the Standard Digital Edition for PS5 & PS4 consoles, and PC via STEAM. Pre-orders for the Standard Digital Edition for Nintendo Switch will be available at a later date. Players who pre-order the physical or digital editions will receive the following digital content as a pre-order bonus:

• Pangalactic Federation Longsword
• Forest Knuckles
• Sunrise Ring
• Set of recovery items (Mixed Berries x20 + Resurrection Potion x20)

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R COLLECTOR'S EDITION is available as a special, limited quantity set made for both newcomers and fans of the cult classic.

SET CONTENTS*:
- STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R Standard Edition game
- Collector's Edition goods box

• STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK COLLECTOR'S EDITION
• STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R ART BOOK
• STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R Mini Acrylic Stand Collection Box

https://www.starocean2r.com/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2...ECOND_STORY_R/

[6souls]

They want $50 for this..

$200 for the collector's edition

[Julian]

CE looks like poop, easy pass.

$50 though!? Sweet! Can't fucking wait for this.

[Gredival]

I might have been in for the CE at like $80, but the convenience of having it on Steam easily trumps hoarding impulses at that price tag. Probably also going to be much cheaper on Steam by the time I get around to playing it.

[Tyrath]

Similar to Mario RPG, forever been on my to play list. I'm down. They both come out the same month too FFFF

[Karbuncle]

CE looks like poop, easy pass.

$50 though!? Sweet! Can't fucking wait for this.

Agreed. I kinda like they kept the sprites close to the original but beautified all the backgrounds... idk, feels more nostalgic that way with a touch of modern. Star Ocean 2 was easily one of my favorite RPGs growing up, and one of the first ones I ever beat.

[Zealot]

I do love CEs but I won't pay $200 for a Star Ocean game, especially not one I've beaten already.

[Zealot]

I hope they keep the reset trick where you can steal that mystery box and then save and keep resetting until you get a Marvel Sword out of it.

[Kaisha]

I hope they keep the final boss being a douche as to whether or not his little aura waves will murder your AI members or not. Fight quickly turns into a zerg-or-die situation.

[Zealot]

I always abused Ashton's strongest move because it stopped time when you used it, one of the only actual interrupts in the game.

[Kaisha]

Never came across him on my playthrough that I recall. Granted the game is damn long as it is that I didn't do both character paths either, although I figure at some point they converge enough to not make a real difference.

[Gredival]

Never came across him on my playthrough that I recall. Granted the game is damn long as it is that I didn't do both character paths either, although I figure at some point they converge enough to not make a real difference.

He was a split choice between a female that I don't remember the specific name of

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[Karbuncle]

If I remember Ashton correctly, you had to back-track at some point in the story to one of the first towns in order to encounter his story arc and recruit him, so he's easy to miss.

[6souls]

He's the first character you can recruit if you do a dungeon towards the beginning

[AoE]

Star Ocean 2 and FF8 was what really got me down the rabbit holes of JRPGs and I am thrilled that it's being remastered this way.

[Zealot]

He was a split choice between a female that I don't remember the specific name of

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Opera. I never got Opera (or by extension, Edward), Ashton was too good to miss.

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[Zealot]

If memory serves, the playable characters are;
Claude
Rena
Precis
Ashton
Opera
Edward
Dias
Leon
Chisato
Jean
Noel
And the Witch lady whose name I don't recall but she joins fairly early.

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[Kaisha]

I only remember Noel because he easily has the worst voice acting in the game. ENERGY ARROW.

[Gokulo]

If memory serves, the playable characters are;
Claude
Rena
Precis
Ashton
Opera
Edward
Dias
Leon
Chisato
Jean
Noel
And the Witch lady whose name I don't recall but she joins fairly early.

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Celine

[AoE]

I only remember Noel because he easily has the worst voice acting in the game. ENERGY ARROW.

My boy Eeyore. Was more like "Energy Arrow...."