Star Ocean: The Second Story R Gets New Update

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Square Enix has launched a new update for Star Ocean: The Second Story R, adding more content and a new difficulty level. The free update brings Star Ocean: The Second Story R up to version 1.1 and is now available on all platforms for which the RPG has been released.

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a 2.5D remake of Star Ocean: The Second Story for the PlayStation 1, an RPG developed by tri-Ace and published by the then Enix. The Star Ocean: The Second Story R remake seems to have been a step in the right direction by Square Enix, as the game was considered one of the best RPGs of 2023, an RPG-packed year.

Therefore, it's no surprise that Square Enix released a free new update for Star Ocean: The Second Story R to 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 that Star Ocean: The Second Story R will have new 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 their Star Ocean: The Second Story R's max level to start a new game at a higher difficulty level, Chaos, and challenge the game to the limit.

Star Ocean: The Second Story R was 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 even Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion that brings Zack Fair as the protagonist, a figure whose role was renewed in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

However, perhaps we won't see as many re-releases down the road. After Takashi Kiryu took