SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. today announced that STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R, the 2.5D remake of the highly acclaimed second installment of the STAR OCEAN series, is available today for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 consoles. The Steam® version will be available on 3 November 2023.* 

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R revitalises the renowned 1998 RPG with a charming 2.5D aesthetic, a rearranged soundtrack, new difficulty settings, numerous quality-of-life improvements and more. Get your copy now at Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia’s e-store! 

*Do note that only the PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch™ versions are distributed by Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia. 

STORY 

Claude C. Kenny, a young officer in the Pangalactic Federation, is sent to investigate a mysterious dome discovered on Planet Milokeenia on the orders of Ronyx, his father and commanding officer. 

There he discovers an unfamiliar-looking mechanism. Hoping to demonstrate his courage, he ignores Ronyx's objections and touches it, only to disappear in a blinding flash. 

Later, Claude wakes up surrounded by lush forest and realizes he's been transported somewhere far away. 

Trying and failing to get in contact with Ronyx, Claude scouts out the area around him, only to discover a monster just as it's about to attack a young girl. 

Rushing into the fray, Claude fires away with the Phase Gun his father gave him. 

Seeing Claude rescue her with this bright, lethal force, the girl—Rena Lanford—mistakes him for a figure from the myths of her homeland, a hero who bears a Sword of Light. 

In order to properly thank him, Rena takes Claude to the village of Arlia, hoping against hope that he could be the one to save the entire nation... 

Customers who purchase the game by 23:59 local time on November 16th, 2023 for PlayStation®, and by 00:59 SGT on November 17th, 2023 for Steam®, are eligible to acquire the early purchase bonuses. For more details, please visit local stores. 

The early purchase bonus is also available as an initial production bonus for the Physical Edition of the game. 

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