A new update for Star Ocean The Divine Force landed this week, and includes various quality of life upgrades as well as some tweaks and balances. Perhaps one of the more niggling annoyances was that your accessories would be unequipped by characters that leave the party. As a situation that happens frequently, having to re-equip accessories to your party and remembering your specific setups was a bit of a pain. Another big update is being able to use DUMA's scan action while moving. This feature is most commonly used to find treasure boxes hidden within the world, and having to stop for several seconds to initiate the scan felt a bit unintuitive. A rather infamous battle versus Sampati, the Holy Bird has been tweaked so that it's a bit less brutal, as it's also something of a tutorial for the Vatting system, which allows for super attacks against a target. You can check out the full list of updates below, and while you're here, read our review of the PlayStation 5 version of the game. Version 1.0.3 Update ■ Retention of equipment and accessories equipped by characters who leave the party　・It has been changed so that accessories which characters currently have equipped are not removed when

Star Ocean is a strange series with a strange history. 1995’s original Star Ocean did not reach the West for over a decade, but its 1998 sequel, Star Ocean: The Second Story, made it overseas just fine. People loved, and continue to love, that game. It felt like studio tri-Ace took the ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ approach to game design — here was a Japanese role-playing game with an outstanding degree of depth in its every core mechanic. It is a brilliant RPG, from its characters to its combat to its wealth of choices. The franchise has had a decidedly checkered reputation since. Many, including myself, mostly adore the third one. Its late-game plot twist, however, has seemingly left a not-inconsiderable subset of the fandom with narrative-related trust issues ever since. The fourth entry marries an excellent battle system to one of the most disastrous casts of characters to grace the gaming medium, and when the fifth arrived six years ago, it was so mediocre that I feared Star Ocean would be put on ice indefinitely. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, a sixth Star Ocean was announced — subtitled The Divine Force — with what appeared to be a

The opening for Star Ocean The Divine Force has been shared by Square Enix and features the song 'Pandora' by HYDE. The collaboration was announced last month, at which HYDE shared that “PANDORA has beautiful, melodious vocals that and an aggressive sound that combines movement and stillness. Just as the gods gifted Pandora to humanity, this song is a gift from HYDE to music lovers.” Set to release on October 27th, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Steam, a free demo is available now. While you're here, check out the fifth and final briefing on two new characters that will join your party - halberd-wielding navy captain Theo, and katana-wielding robot J.J. Check out the movie below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcdCI1dJQBg

The final Star Ocean The Divine Force mission report has been posted, and includes more information about the game's plot, new allies that you can control in combat, and characters you'll meet. We also get a look at how to handle boss fights, the Den'mohr Delve dungeon, and some final battle tips. Star Ocean The Divine Force will release on October 27th, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Steam. A free demo is available now. Check it out what's new down below. Elsewhere you can watch the Tokyo Game Show trailer and check out Marielle & Malkya character introductions. New Allies & Characters In the vast reaches of space, on the underdeveloped planet of Aster IV, the war between the Kingdom of Aucerius and the Vey'l Empire rages on. The incursions of the Empire are pushing the Kingdom to its very breaking point. Meanwhile, the intentions of the emperor remain shrouded in mystery. Yet amidst this torrid conflict with the empire, Laeticia reunites with her dear cousin, whom she regards as a brother. This conflict on a backwater planet soon festers into monumental chaos that will shake the entire galaxy to its core. As our heroes make their way through

The latest Star Ocean The Divine Force mission report has rolled in, and with it comes more information about additional playable characters you'll encounter in your adventure as well as an overview of additional gameplay systems like Private Actions, item creation, Es'owa minigame, and side quests. Star Ocean The Divine Force will release on October 27th, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Steam. A free demo is available now. Check it out what's new down below. Elsewhere you can watch the Tokyo Game Show trailer and check out Nina and Midas' character introductions. New Allies & Characters Marielle L. Kenny First officer of the Pangalactic Federation vessel, the Astoria; descendent of the heroic Kenny family; possesses an unparalleled sense of responsibility. VA — JPFarouz Ai VA — ENErika Mendez Design:akiman In the vast reaches of space... As battle consumes the Kingdom of Aucerius, Raymond and his companions encounter an unexpected individual. Marielle L. Kenny is the first officer on the Astoria, the federation ship that shot down the merchant vessel Ydas. Yet, for reasons unknown, she too makes her way to the planet of Aster IV. There, she happens upon Raymond and the others. As an elite federation soldier, Marielle excels in hand-to-hand combat and firearms.

Square Enix shared a new look at Star Ocean The Divine Force, headlining this week's Tokyo Game Show celebrations. The trailer introduces the game's theme song, "Pandora", created by HYDE, and offers up a look at some of the new characters including the gun-wielding Marielle L. Kenny and the mysterious samurai-like J.J. Also announced is a playable demo, which will be available for all console versions of the game starting September 20. The demo will include the introduction to Raymond's story and approximately two hours worth of playable content. Star Ocean The Divine Force will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on October 27. TGS 2022 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whBluyRjz8U Message from HYDE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCPMo0GXFxI

Star Ocean The Divine Force, the newest entry in the series, will feature dual protagonists Raymond and Laeticia. Choosing Raymond will follow a scenario that's more science fiction oriented while Laeticia will be more fantasy - and their perspectives will color the main narrative. Joining them are Albaird, an obstinate knight who serves Laeticia, Elena, Raymond's cool-under-fire first officer, Nina, an "Iatrimancer" trying to cure a deadly disease, and Midas, a brilliant "semiomancer" that lives as a hermit. In new video digests, Square Enix highlights a few scenes featuring Nina and Midas. Star Ocean The Divine Force releases October 27th on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, XSX, and PC. Nina Deforges "This character trailer focuses on Nina Deforges. Nina is one of the few people in Aucerius who can wield healing magic known as iatrimancy. She tirelessly devotes herself to create a cure for the deadly disease that claimed her father's life."VA: Suzie YeungCV: Rie Takahashi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO6lvQ3TrSg Midas Felgreed "This character trailer focuses on Midas Felgreed, one of the most brilliant semiomancers and engineers in all of the Aucerian Kingdom. Although his thirst for knowledge often sees him forego laws and basic ethics, Midas is still a man of strong principle who always finishes what he starts." VA: Keith SilversteinCV:

Star Ocean The Divine Force, the sixth mainline entry in the franchise, will feature a theme song by HYDE, prominently known as a vocalist for L'Arc-en-Ciel then Vamps. Titled "PANDORA," the song is the artist's first new song of the year. Per a press release from HYDE's official website: "PANDORA has beautiful, melodious vocals that and an aggressive sound that combines movement and stillness. Just as the gods gifted Pandora to humanity, this song is a gift from HYDE to music lovers." Recently Square Enix updated us with more information about Star Ocean The Divine Force, including a new character Malkya, combat abilities, and special DUMA actions. You can check that out here. Star Ocean The Divine Force releases on October 27th for PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X. https://twitter.com/HydeOfficial_/status/1566259955690536960 https://twitter.com/StarOcean/status/1566267307763965952?s=20&t=uhOK4Bh_lk-eiL6ELPkfdA

The latest update for Star Ocean The Divine Force was posted today by publisher Square Enix and developer tri-Ace. Here, we're introduced to Malkya Trathen, a new playable ally, as well as an enemy faction known as Vyrians. We also get a look at skills the party can use in combat, as well as the abilities the robotic D.U.M.A. can lend them. You can check out the information in the latest video digest and our summary below. The next update will focus on non-combat activities like Item Creation, minigames, and other highlights. You can also check out the update that introduces Elena and Albaird, two party members who will join you on your journey. Star Ocean The Divine Force will release on October 27th for PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X|S, and Steam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npbkCNp7IdA Story: Villians and a New Ally In the far reaches of space... Laeticia, Raymond, and their friends fight to save the kingdom of Aucerius from the encroaching threat of the Vey'l Empire. Along their journey, the party repeatedly crosses paths with a faction known as the Vyrians. These Vyrians possess advanced technology, and seem to be involved with the Empire in some capacity. During their power struggle with the Vyrians

Star Ocean The Divine Force, the newest entry in the series, will feature dual protagonists Raymond and Laeticia. Choosing Raymond will follow a scenario that's more science fiction oriented while Laeticia will be more fantasy - and their perspectives will color the main narrative. Joining them are Albaird, an obstinate knight who serves Laeticia, Elena, Raymond's cool-under-fire first officer, Nina, an "Iatrimancer" trying to cure a deadly disease, and Midas, a brilliant "semiomancer" that lives as a hermit. In new video digests, Square Enix highlights a few scenes featuring Elena and Albaird. Elena "Elena is First Mate of the merchant vessel Ydas.She manages the operation of just about the entirety of the ship, and her vast knowledge and cool demeanor have earned her the complete trust of Raymond and the crew.Elena is constantly surprised by Raymond's proclivity for recklessness, but all the same she holds a high opinion of his leadership qualities."VA: Erica LindbeckCV: Atsumi Tanezaki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDEN4BjdEiU Albaird Bergholm "A childhood friend of Laeticia's, Albaird now serves her as a knight of the Kingdom of Aucerius. He excels at semiomancy and the wielding of chakrams. His strong sense of loyalty to Laeticia means he is never far from her side. Albaird's left arm is covered down to