Star Ocean: The Second Story R getting surprise Nintendo Switch 2 version
Square Enix has surprised players by releasing Star Ocean: The Second Story R for the Nintendo Switch 2, though the launch has sparked controversy.
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The brief
Square Enix has released an edition of the HD-2D RPG Star Ocean: The Second Story R for the Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement was characterized as a surprise, though it arrives with specific caveats regarding the release.
Coverage from Polygon.com and Game Informer highlights negative reactions from Switch 2 owners. Siliconera emphasizes that the version launches without an upgrade pack.
Future developments center on the impact of these "usual Square Enix caveats" and the response from the console's user base.
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Quick answers
Which console is Star Ocean: The Second Story R launching on?
The game is launching on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Is there an upgrade pack for the Switch 2 version?
According to Siliconera, the game launches with no upgrade pack.
How has the community reacted to the announcement?
Polygon.com reports that the announcement has enraged Switch 2 owners.
Coverage (6)
- Star Ocean: The Second Story R now available for Switch 2 Gematsu · 16h ago
- Star Ocean: The Second Story R Switch 2 Launches With no Upgrade Pack Siliconera · 17h ago
- Square Enix enrages Switch 2 owners with Star Ocean announcement Polygon.com · 17h ago
- HD-2D RPG Star Ocean: The Second Story R Gets Switch 2 Edition, But With The Usual Square Enix Caveats Game Informer · 17h ago
- ACCLAIMED REMAKE STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY R IS NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2 Games Press · 17h ago
- Star Ocean: The Second Story R getting surprise Nintendo Switch 2 version Nintendo Everything · 17h ago
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