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Star Ocean The Second Story R – Release Date, Gameplay, & More!

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Star Ocean is a long-standing video game series with many entries over the years, the latest of which is Star Ocean The Second Story R. Announced at the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, here's all the helpful information you need to know about it!

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What is the release date of Star Ocean The Second Story R?

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Announced during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, fans are eager to know if Star Ocean The Second Story R will release somewhat soon after the announcement. Thankfully, they don't have to wait too long to play the game, as it launches November 2, 2023.

What platforms will Star Ocean The Second Story R be on?

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Star Ocean The Second Story R will be available for players on Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and PC (via Steam). Physical copies of the game are available for the PlayStation and Nintendo versions of the game; Steam will only offer digital copies of Star Ocean The Second Story R.

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What is Star Ocean The Second Story R about?

The trailer for Star Ocean The Second Story R shows off a 2.5D real-time combat RPG with an updated design throughout for the remake. Characters are pixelized against a backdrop of a modern-looking world. On the RPG gameplay side, players can expect Art, Cooking, Metal Crafting, and more to be featured.

The story follows Claude, an officer for the Federation helping Rena attempt to save her own kind on this planet new to Claude. Players can act as either Rena or Claude, and the choice will affect the information you receive about the story, as well as which party members you can recruit. Several different endings are possible for players to explore.

Want to read more about games announced during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct? If so, check out Super Mario Bros Wonder – Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer, & More! on Pro Game Guides.


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Bethany has been a writer at Pro Game Guides for over two years, but she has been into both gaming and writing for countless years. When not writing helpful guides for fellow gamers, she can be found playing on her PC or Switch, writing short stories, and watching horror movies.