Two worlds. One fateful encounter.
Introducing a modern 2.5D remake of one of our most beloved titles -
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Landing on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam on November 2, 2023.
STAR OCEAN First Departure R, the very first entry in the
#StarOcean
series - setting course for PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Keep communication channels open for further updates.
Venture into a universe that blends both fantasy and sci-fi in
#StarOcean
The Divine Force, the latest title in the Star Ocean series! 🌌
Star Ocean The Divine Force lands on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Steam in 2022.
A free demo of
#StarOcean
The Second Story R is available now for you to download and play on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam!
Experience the opening section of this adventure and carry your save over to the full game when it launches November 2nd.
#SO2R
An epic tale of two heroes navigating the sea of stars!
#StarOcean
The Second Story R features a dual protagonist system that lets you experience the story as either Claude C. Kenny or Rena Lanford.
Find out more here:
Today's the day!
#StarOcean
The Second Story R launches today on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
Enjoy this incredible illustration by Character Designer, Yukihiro Kajimoto.
#SO2R
The fate of the universe awakens when our two heroes Raymond & Laeticia cross paths in
#StarOcean
The Divine Force.
Raymond, forced to abandon ship & head for the planet Aster IV, meets the crown princess Laeticia who asks Raymond to help save her kingdom from the Vey'l Empire.
Enjoy the brand-new animated opening movie for
#StarOcean
The Second Story R, featuring SUIREN's song stella!
#SO2R
launches November 2nd on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
Adventure across a breathtaking 2.5D world with stunning new visuals that combine beautiful 3D environments with nostalgic 2D pixel characters in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Launching November 2nd on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
#StarOcean
The Second Story R will include three options of voice acting to choose from:
🗨️ EN voice acting from the PSP version
🗨️ New JP voice recordings from the original PS1 cast
🗨️ JP voice acting from the PSP version
You can switch these any time throughout the game!
"I appreciate we’ve kept you waiting for a long time and I'm delighted we've announced
#StarOcean
The Divine Force!
We’re in the middle of development and working to make it a game you’ll all enjoy playing. Thank you for all the support!" - tri-Ace CEO, Yoshiharu Gotanda
Thank you for your continuous support on
#StarOcean
The Second Story R!
We’re preparing an update so that you can continuously enjoy your journey through the stars. Keep your eyes peeled for more information soon.
#SO2R
How do you improve on a classic RPG?
#StarOcean
The Second Story R's Development Producer and Director Yuichiro Kitao and Composer Motoi Sakuraba reveal how they approached this unique challenge.
#SO2R
To celebrate today's launch of
#StarOcean
The Divine Force we're giving away this amazing illustration by character designer akiman!
Follow
@StarOcean
&
@SquareEnix
and like & retweet this tweet for a chance to win.
Please see the full official rules at:
Cooperate with your allies to eradicate the enemy in one fell swoop!
#StarOcean
The Second Story R comes to Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam on November 2nd.
#SO2R
Start
#StarOcean
The Second Story R today with the free demo!
Continue your progress to the full game when it launches November 2nd on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PS4, and Steam.
#SO2R
Enjoy fast-paced combat with exhilarating renewed battle effects in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Strategically defeat foes with the Break and Assault Action mechanics to stun enemies and deal major damage!
Unleash the power of protagonists from across the
#StarOcean
series with the new Assault Action feature in Star Ocean The Second Story R.
Use Jewels to summon these heroes to your side. You can acquire Jewels in many ways - they're hidden treasures waiting to be found! 💎
#SO2R
25 years later, Arlia and the Sacred Forest are looking prettier than ever in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
#SO2R
Try the free demo now and explore this beautiful village yourself!
Claude C. Kenny, second lieutenant in the Pangalactic Federation is one of two protagonists you can choose from in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
By nature, he's a serious-minded, caring person whose sense of justice makes it impossible to ignore anyone in trouble.
Born with unique healing powers, Rena Lanford is one of the two protagonists that you can choose from in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
After she discovers that she was adopted by her mother, Rena is left thinking about where she truly comes from and why she has these powers.
We're delighted to have announced
#StarOcean
The Divine Force earlier today, and now we'd like to share the brand-new 25th anniversary logo!
Starting with the original Star Ocean in 1996, here's to 25 years (and counting) of Star Ocean, only possible thanks to you - our fans 💙
Leading up to the launch of
#StarOcean
The Second Story R we'll be showing off a variety of skills and techniques you'll be able to do in combat from the game!
#SO2R
Keep your eyes peeled 👀
27 years ago today, the
#StarOcean
series took flight with the launch of its first game! 🚀
Thank you for joining us on unforgettable adventures across the stars ever since. ✨
#StarOcean
The Second Story R is now available on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4, and Steam. 🚀
To celebrate the launch, Yuichiro Kitao, the Development Producer and Director of the game, has a message for all of you! 🎉
#SO2R
A patch for
#StarOcean
The Divine Force is now available, including changes to party equipment, adjustment for Nina’s healing AI, D.U.M.A. scanning while moving, optimization adjustments and more. Full details here:
Celine Jules, a gifted symbologist from Marze!
Interested in training and money, she regularly goes treasure hunting as a hobby in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
2023 saw many exceptional re-releases, but one RPG stood above the rest. With excellent visual upgrades, QoL enhancements, & battle system improvements, our winner for Best Re-release of 2023 is Star Ocean The Second Story R.
Full 2023 awards and winners:
Becoming a fishing master in rivers, oceans, wells, or even outer space in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R! 🎣
Trade in your fish for rewards, travel in search of the legendary "giants", and complete your Fish Encyclopedia! 📖🐋
#SO2R
Only 1 more day to go! Until then, enjoy this stunning piece by Character Designer of
#StarOcean
The Second Story R, Yukihiro Kajimoto.
Who's excited to play tomorrow?
#SO2R
#OnThisDay
nineteen years ago
#StarOcean
: Till the End of Time, the third mainline title in the series first launched in Japan! 🎉
Share with us your favourite moments as you travelled across stars and space. 🌌
Launching today! The groundbreaking first entry in the
#StarOcean
series triumphantly returns! Reunite with beloved allies and friends, hone a vast array of weapons and skills, and change the future for a sea of stars.
PS4:
Switch:
Only one week left to go! 🚀🌌
Watch the
#StarOcean
The Second Story R launch trailer now.
Start the demo and continue playing the full game when it launches November 2nd on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
#SO2R
Pre-order
#StarOcean
The Second Story R to receive exclusive bonus content when the game launches on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam on November 2, 2023.
On this day 4 years ago the first entry in the
#StarOcean
series made its triumphant return on PS4 and Switch! 🌌
Share with us your favourite moments from Star Ocean First Departure R!
It's been 25 years since
#StarOcean
The Second Story was released. Time flies when you're exploring the stars! 🚀🌠
Celebrate with us and let us know what makes this game so special to you, ahead of the upcoming release of Star Ocean The Second Story R.
Grab those headphones, sit back, and relax with some of the beautifully rearranged tracks from
#StarOcean
The Second Story R by the original composer, Motoi Sakuraba! 🎧 🎶
#SO2R
Stream the soundtrack now:
We planned to share more
#StarOcean
The Divine Force information in Spring 2022.
We apologise for keeping you waiting and are making preparations for our next reveal in late June.
We’re pouring our heart and soul into these preparations so we can live up to your expectations!
Enjoy watching Yukihiro Kajimoto, the Key Visual Illustrator of
#StarOcean
The Second Story R, create this beautiful artwork of Rena Lanford from start to finish.
#SO2R
If you're in Tokyo, you'll be able to see this piece on display at the Square Enix Café from today!
Rena Lanford has the ability to use the symbolic arts and mysterious healing powers.
One day while exploring the forest, she was rescued by Claude from a monster attack and now thinks he is the hero of myth who bears a Sword of Light in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Claude C. Kenny, a young officer in the Pangalactic Federation who excels in both sword and hand-to-hand combat.
During his investigation on the Planet Milokeenia he discovers an unfamiliar mechanism that transports him to a faraway planet in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Battles in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R are more spectacular than ever with the new visuals!
Try the free demo now and continue playing the full game when it launches November 2nd on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
#SO2R
So many sights for you to see on November 2nd when
#StarOcean
The Second Story R launches on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
Try the free demo now!
#SO2R
🍱
@OkamotoKitchen
have created a limited edition
#StarOcean
Galaxy Bento celebrating the recent launch of Star Ocean The Second Story R!
This is available for a limited time, so if you're in LA, be sure to check their schedule to see where they'll be next!
Dias Flac is an Arlian swordsman who's known Rena since childhood in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Even though he's known across Expel as an accomplished sword master, he continues on a never-ending quest to get stronger.
Here's a look at the first eight minutes of
#StarOcean
The Divine Force from Raymond's perspective. One of the two protagonists you can choose from.
Star Ocean The Divine Force launches on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Steam on October 27, 2022.
#StarOcean
The Divine Force features the fastest and strongest action of any game in the series!
Encounter large numbers of enemies in high-speed combat, fighting with a plethora of different playable characters, each using different weapons and a variety of skills.
When it comes to inventive combat, Precis has it covered in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Her Robot Puncher and transformable robot Robbie make for an unstoppable combo! 🔧🤖
Traverse your way through stunning cities, dungeons and landscapes in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Launching November 2nd on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
#SO2R
We're bringing a fresh feel to familiar music!
The entire original soundtrack has been rearranged by original composer Motoi Sakuraba, with new and remixed tunes in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Fight alongside your allies to eradicate the enemy in one fell swoop in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
Try the free demo now and continue playing the full game when it launches tomorrow on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
#SO2R
Watch the first
#StarOcean
The Divine Force mission report, diving into the characters and battle system.
Enjoy this new intel on the latest adventure in the Star Ocean saga.
Saturday marked thirteen years since
#StarOcean
: The Last Hope first launched in Japan 🎉 🚀
The fourth mainline entry in the series takes place before the very first Star Ocean game.
Share with us some of your fondest memories as you explored the galaxy!
Precis F. Neumann is a young inventor from the academically driven town of Linga.
Influenced by her inventor father, she's taken an interest in machine technology in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R!
Dias Flac is a force to be reckoned with! ⚔️
Slash through enemies or unleash powerful special arts, his combat prowess is unmatched in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R.
#StarOcean
The Divine Force will have beautiful worlds and cities for you to explore.
Take a look at some of the stunning environments you'll come across on your galactic adventure.
Enjoy this beautiful video showcasing some of the environments and field areas from
#StarOcean
The Divine Force that will act as the stage for your adventure.
Star Ocean The Divine Force lands on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Steam in 2022.
Take a look at Claude's opening in this comparison video between the original and the remake!
#StarOcean
The Second Story R launches on November 2nd for Nintendo Switch, PS5/4, and Steam.
#SO2R
New features have been added in
#StarOcean
The Second Story R, allowing you to customise and choose how you wish to keep playing the game after completion!
#SO2R
4 more days to go! Another wonderful piece of artwork by Illustrator, Nekomura Otako.
Play the
#StarOcean
The Second Story R demo now and continue playing the full game when it launches on Nintendo Switch, PS5/4 and Steam.
#SO2R