Unveiling the Launch Trailer for Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Publisher Square Enix and developer Gemdrops have recently unveiled the launch trailer for the highly anticipated action RPG remake, Star Ocean: The Second Story R. This exciting trailer provides a glimpse into the thrilling gameplay and captivating storyline that players can expect to experience. In addition to the trailer, some intriguing details about the game’s party, known as the Ten Wise Men, Assault Actions, and New Game+ have been revealed.

Characters to Encounter

Let’s delve into the characters that players will encounter throughout their journey. One of these characters is Bowman Jeane, a knowledgeable scientist and expert pharmacist from Linga. He utilizes his extensive knowledge and skills in martial arts, Qigong, and medical concoctions to support his comrades in combat. Leon D.S. Gehste, a young genius researcher specializing in symbology weapons, also joins the party. His mastery of symbology allows him to cast powerful dark, water, and void magic to aid his allies from the rear.

Another remarkable character is Opera Vectra, a visitor from space who is on a quest to find her lover. Hailing from the noble Vectra family of the manmade planet Tetragenesis, Opera wields a symbology-powered gun called the Kaleidoscope and possesses exceptional skills in machine tech. Ernest Raviede, a renowned archaeologist and adventurer from Tetragenesis, and Noel Chandler, a zoologist and skilled symbologist, also join the party with their unique abilities and expertise.

Chisato Madison, an enthusiastic news reporter, follows Claude’s party throughout their adventures, hoping to report on their endeavors as well as the reappearance of the Ten Wise Men in the world of Nede. She is well-versed in Jingu martial arts for self-defense. Welch Vineyard, a mysterious genius inventor encountered by Claude’s party in Expel, possesses unique and unexpected attacks. Little is known about her background and motives, but it seems she has a fascination with love affairs.

The Ten Wise Men

Moving on, the Ten Wise Men, a group with godlike powers, serve as formidable adversaries to Claude and his companions. These ten living weapons, created using Nedian symbol science, are plotting the destruction of the galaxy. Encased in a special barrier, they are impervious to normal attacks and possess individual characteristics that enhance their skills and powers. Gabriel, the most powerful of the Wise Men, struggles with instability due to implanted thought routines. Lucifer acts as an observer and is skilled in combat and intelligence-gathering. Michael wields incredible firepower, while Haniel prevents uprisings among the populace through his intelligence-gathering abilities. Metatron specializes in base defense, Zaphkiel excels in close-range combat, Jophiel is a master of long-range battles, Zadkiel blends in with the general public as a data gatherer, Camael uses mind-control techniques in his duties, and Raphael analyzes data collected by other units.

Assault Actions and New Game+

Introducing a new feature in the game, players will have access to Assault Actions, which involves the appearances of past heroes from the Star Ocean series. By defeating these heroes, players can acquire their powers. To summon each character, players must obtain special in-game items called “Jewels.” These Jewels can be acquired through various means, so thorough exploration is encouraged.

Additionally, Star Ocean: The Second Story R introduces the New Game+ feature, allowing players to embark on a new game while carrying over certain aspects from their previous playthrough. This feature makes it easier for players to uncover all the different endings the game has to offer. Items and character stats that carry over include player level, SP/BP, skill level, weapons, armor, accessories, and various items. However, some aspects such as unlock status of fast travel points, private action progress, and certain story-related key items will be reset.

Release Date and Platforms

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is set to release on November 2 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam worldwide. Players can also experience a demo of the game, which allows for transferrable save data. Immerse yourself in this captivating RPG adventure and prepare to uncover the secrets of the galaxy. Watch the thrilling launch trailer below and get ready for an epic gaming experience.