Star Ocean: The Second Story R Switch 2 Version Released

Square Enix has released a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version for Star Ocean: The Second Story R. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game — which released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in 2023 — is available digitally for $49.99. There is no upgrade option from the Nintendo Switch version, and Nintendo Switch save files are not compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a remake of the second game in the sci-fi action RPG series, which was originally developed by tri-Ace and released for PlayStation in Japan in 1999, North America in 2000, and Europe in 2001, with a PlayStation Portable remaster — Star Ocean: Second Evolution — later released worldwide. The Star Ocean: The Second Story R remake features 2.5D graphics with full Japanese and English voice overs, original and rearranged music, new battle mechanics, and more.

The game follows two main protagonists: Claude C. Kenny and Rena Lanford. Claude is a lieutenant with the Pangalactic Federation who becomes trapped on the medieval-technology planet of Expel. Rena is a native of Expel who has extraordinary healing powers. Those looking to read more about the game can check out Sam Wachter’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.

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