STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2

Today, SQUARE ENIX announced and launched the critically acclaimed STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R for Nintendo Switch^™ 2, bringing the 2.5D remake of the highly regarded second installment of the STAR OCEAN series to new players with graphical enhancements and quality-of-life updates. Today’s launch joins previous releases for Nintendo Switch^™, PlayStation^®5 and PlayStation^®4 consoles, and digitally on PC via Steam^®.

To view the STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R | Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2 trailer, click here: https://youtu.be/8GZUo2iibTk

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R revitalizes the renowned 1998 RPG with a stunning 2.5D style that combines beautiful 3D graphics with nostalgic 2D pixel characters. Switch between the original and a new, rearranged soundtrack and enjoy Japanese and English text and voice language support, with voiceovers performed by members of the original cast. The Japanese voiceover can even be switched between the newly recorded original cast or the cast from STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution (PlayStation^®Portable version). Numerous quality-of-life improvements modernize the adventure, such as fast travel and improved presentation of Skills, Specialties and Item Creation.

In STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R, Claude, a Federation officer, is searching for a way home after being transported to an underdeveloped planet. A chance encounter with a girl named Rena draws them together into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold. Choose to begin the game with either Claude or Rena, with their perspectives and potential allies changing depending on the choice. Experience fast-paced, real-time combat, a deep skill system and Private Actions, which will allow players to grow relationships with their party members and unlock multiple different endings.

In addition, for a limited time, STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R and other franchise favorites are on sale on select platforms:

STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE – 60% OFF
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION – 60% OFF
STAR OCEAN – THE LAST HOPE – 4K & Full HD Remaster – 70% OFF
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R – 50% OF

On July 28, STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R and STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE will be released on the GOG store for the very first time. And from July 28 to Aug. 9, the games will be offered at a discounted price:

STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R – 50% OFF
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE – 60% OFF
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION – 60% OFF
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE DIGITAL DELUXE UPGRADE – 60% OFF

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is now available for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC. For more information, visit https://starocean2r.square-enix-games.com/en-us/.