Exclusive: Star Ocean 2 Remake Release Date Leaked - Prepare for Epic Surprises!

An industry expert with insider knowledge has narrowed down the potential release date for the highly anticipated Star Ocean: The Second Story remake. Additionally, they have provided some intriguing details about the rumored project. The leak of high-definition character artwork from the game on the Square Enix North America support website in mid-June only added fuel to the excitement surrounding this classic PS1 RPG remake.

tri-Ace, the renowned developers behind the Valkyrie Profile games and co-developers of Final Fantasy 13-2, created the Star Ocean franchise, making it their first-ever venture into the JRPG genre. Over the years, the series has seen the release of six mainline installments, along with various spin-offs, remakes, and remasters. The most recent addition to the franchise was Star Ocean: First Departure R in 2019, an HD remaster of the original game's PSP remake, which delighted fans on the PS4 and Nintendo Switch platforms.

A reimagined version of the second installment in the franchise is set to be released within a year of the highly acclaimed Star Ocean: The Divine Force, as revealed by YouTuber Nate the Hate. According to the well-known leaker, the remake of The Second Story is scheduled to launch during the 2023 holiday season. While the insider also mentioned that the upcoming Star Ocean game will have a larger scope than First Departure R, it remains uncertain whether the remake will be based on the original 1998 version for the PS1 or the PSP remaster from 2009.

The remaster, titled Star Ocean: Second Evolution, maintained mostly unchanged gameplay but introduced a higher-quality soundtrack, additional story missions, and new animated cutscenes. In 2015, an updated version of Star Ocean: Second Evolution with improved graphics and even more content was released for the PS4 and PS Vita, albeit only in Japan. While Square Enix and tri-Ace's history suggests that the upcoming remake will be based on the 2009 remaster, leaked character artwork recently revealed the logo of the original game.

Regarding the credibility of this newly surfaced information, Nate the Hate has a reputation for providing reliable scoops. Although unofficial information should always be approached with caution, this claim about the release of a Star Ocean: The Second Story remake by late 2023 comes from a trustworthy source who has a track record of leaking various details, ranging from new Nintendo Switch Online games to showcase lineups. This leak by Nate the Hate is the second significant revelation in the past month, as they previously provided insights into the release window for Persona 6.

Source: Nate the Hate / ResetEra