Square Enix revealed Star Ocean: The Second Story R has three distinct voice acting options to choose from. The upcoming remake also includes new content and a number of new features.
In Star Ocean: The Second Story R, players will have access to English voice acting from Star Ocean: Second Evolution, the PlayStation Portable remaster. Star Ocean: The Second Story R also includes new Japanese voice recordings from the original cast of Star Ocean: The Second Story for PlayStation 1. Further, Japanese voice acting from Star Ocean: Second Evolution is included. Players may switch between these voice acting options at any time in Star Ocean: The Second Story R according to Square Enix.
At launch, the game will support Japanese and English text and voiceover language support. Subtitle support for French, Italian, German, and Spanish will be available in a free post-launch software update. Square Enix plans on sharing more information about this update at a later date.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming title, courtesy of Square Enix:
About Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Star Ocean: The Second Story R has been revitalized with a charming 2.5D aesthetic that combines beautiful 3D environments with nostalgic 2D pixel characters, offering players both a classic RPG and modern gameplay experience. Players can expect to find some of the original features that made the original release so memorable alongside brand-new gameplay features including fast-paced, real-time combat and battle mechanics to strategically defeat foes, customizable party progression with an array of skills, including Cooking, Art, Metalcraft, and more. Three new difficulty modes have also been introduced including “Earth” which provides a standard experience, “Galaxy” for those looking for a more satisfying challenge, and “Universe” for seasoned players looking to put their skills to the ultimate test.
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.
Lastly, Star Ocean: The Second Story R launches November 2 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
