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Anime News Network reviewed Star Ocean: The Second Story R for Switch 2, calling it a wildly ambitious RPG with crunchy systems and fun gameplay. The review highlights the Item Creation specialties, which allow players to break the game with skills like Sculpting and Writing, and notes the choice of protagonist between Claude C. Kenny and Rena Lanford.
Square Enix released the Nintendo Switch 2 version of STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R on July 16, 2026. The remake of the 1998 original Star Ocean 2 now runs at 1080p resolution in both handheld and docked modes and targets 60 frames per second, up from 30fps on the original Switch release. Texture resolution, object density, and shadow quality have also been improved. Alongside the Switch 2 launch, Square Enix revised the price of the game across all existing platforms-PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch-from 6,578 yen to 5,478 yen, matching the new version's price. The game was originally released in November 2023. To mark the series' 30th anniversary, a Square Enix official livestream is scheduled for July 19 at 20:00 JST on YouTube. The program will review the series history, share development stories, and host a speedrun of the Switch 2 version. The live broadcast explicitly states that no announcements regarding new games will be made.
Square Enix has launched the second part of its Summer Sale on PlayStation Store, Nintendo Store, and Nintendo eShop, running until July 29. Discounts include Star Ocean 6 at 65% off and other anniversary titles like FINAL FANTASY IV at 40% off. The sale also features first-time discounts for Life is Strange: Reunion Deluxe Edition.
Square Enix launched the SQEX Summer Sale Part 2 on PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop on July 10, running until July 29. The sale offers discounts on anniversary titles including the Star Ocean series (30th anniversary), Final Fantasy IV (35th anniversary), and Dragon Quest series (40th anniversary). It also includes first-time sales for Life is Strange: Reunion Deluxe Edition and Twin Pack. PlayStation Plus subscribers get early access until July 14.