An epic, sci-fi JRPG saga that takes player to the stars and beyond, make its return with the fifth installment of the series. The title was developed by tri-Ace, with characters designed by Akiman (Akira Yasuda).
The release date for the U.S. is scheduled for the June 28, with the game being exclusively made for PlayStation 4, although the PS3 version is available in Japan.
The game's timeline is set between the events of Star Ocean: The Second Story and Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. The planet on which the game is set is Faykreed, around 6,000 light years away from the Earth widely known as The Pangalatic Federation that seeks to bring peace and order to the galaxy where its people inhabit.
But after a superior alien race makes contact with the denizens of Faykreed, chaos ensues and thus the conflict begins. Multiple endings are a main feature of the game, and depend on player's actions throughout the game.
Square Enix is offering two editions of the game, "Day One" edition, which costs $59.99. Grabbing a copy of this edition during its launch period will give you a set of special DLC goodies: Valkyrie Profile and Valkyrie Profile 2:Silmeria plus a set of item: The Ring of the Valkyries, Gold Bunny Statue, Bushybrune Cincture, Wrislet of the Stars, and The Secret Sthalian Tome.
In the "Collector" edition, priced at $109.99, you will get a Collector's Edition box, the full game with a special Steelbook case, exclusive character art cards, "The Sound of Star Ocean" soundtrack, "The Art of Star Ocean" art book, a physical Pangalactic Federation ID card, two background battle themes from Valkyrie Profile and Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, special DLC items: The Ring of the Valkyries, Gold Bunny Statue, Bushybrume Cincture, Wristlet of the Stars and The Secret Sthalian Tome.
According to its official site, consumers are limited to two Collector's Editions per order.
Meanwhile, check out the story trailer of Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness below: