Summary
Square Enix has launched a new update forStar Ocean: The Second Story R, adding more content and a new difficulty level. The free update bringsStar Ocean: The Second Story Rup to version 1.1 and is now available on all platforms for which the RPG has been released.
Star Ocean: The Second Story Ris a 2.5D remake ofStar Ocean: The Second Storyfor the PlayStation 1, an RPG developed by tri-Ace and published by the then Enix. TheStar Ocean: The Second Story Rremake seems to have been a step in the right direction by Square Enix, as the game was consideredone of the best RPGs of 2023, an RPG-packed year.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that Square Enix released a free new update forStar Ocean: The Second Story Rto keep players' interest alive. Version 1.1 adds a new difficulty mode called Chaos, new Raid Enemies portraying the Ten Wise Men, but only for players who finish the story, and new weapons, armor, and accessories for all characters, implying thatStar Ocean: The Second Story Rwill havenew endgame crafting options.
Plus, there are new illustrations for key characters, a whole new character graphics collections menu, an option to review all unlocked endings, and the ability to customize the New Game+, such as resetting character levels or obtained items. Hardcore players can ditch theirStar Ocean: The Second Story R’smax levelto start a new game at a higher difficulty level, Chaos, and challenge the game to the limit.
Star Ocean: The Second Story Rwas one of the many remakes that Square Enix has launched in recent years. The publisher has never been a stranger to re-releasing its older titles, but it has emphasized this practice more recently. Square Enix has a lineup of re-releases likeLive A Live,Tactics Ogre Reborn, and evenCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionthat brings Zack Fair as the protagonist, a figure whoserole was renewed inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
However, perhaps we won’t see as many re-releases down the road. After Takashi Kiryu took over the publisher’s presidency, the CEO promisedbig changes in Square Enix’s pipeline. According to Kiryu, the focus now is to direct efforts to AAA games and brands already consolidated in the industry while scrapping out franchises that are not as recognized or fail to meet expectations.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R V1.1 Patch Notes
Addition of a new and very challenging difficulty level, CHAOS mode
Character art
