Set to release on November 2nd, Star Ocean The Second Story R is a full remake of the second title in the Star Ocean series, which originally launched on the PlayStation in 1998. A remastered version Second Evolution was developed by Tose for the PlayStation Portable in 2008. This version of the game features newly built 3D environments while retaining 2D sprites for characters and enemies.

You can select between Claude or Rena as your protagonist and recruit many other characters to your party. Side events can be initiated with these characters that will impact the game’s ending depending on your choices. The also game features a fully re-arranged soundtrack by the original composer Motoi Sakuraba.

A new feature called “Assault Action” will allow you to use reserve party members in battle, and even characters that cameo from other Star Ocean titles including Roddick (Star Ocean: The First Departure), Fayt (Star Ocean: Til the End of Time), Edge (Star Ocean: The Last Hope), Fidel (Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness) and Raymond and Laeticia (Star Ocean: The Divine Force).

Star Ocean The Second Story R will release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. A free demo is available now, which lets you play up to three hours of the game, and allows you to transfer your save data into the retail version. Pre-order gifts and early purchase gifts (purchase by November 16th) are also available.

Check out the launch trailer below: