Star Ocean The Second Story R Introduces the Zoologist Symbologist, Noel Chandler

Square Enix has shared a new character trailer for their upcoming remade action JRPG Star Ocean The Second Story R, introducing Noel Chandler. He’s a zoologist in charge of the Nede Endangered Species Protection Zone. Additionally, he’s an adept Symbologist, wielding both healing and offensive spells.

Star Ocean The Second Story R will feature fully voiced event scenes with the original voice cast, a newly arranged soundtrack by original composer Motoi Sakuraba with new songs, including some with a live band, as well as the new Break and Assault Action combat mechanics.

Players can anticipate two selectable protagonists, Claude and Rena, akin to the recently released Star Ocean The Divine Force. Claude is a Pangalactic Federation officer and son of the legendary Ronyx Kenny, causing him to have internal strife regarding his identity. During a mission, Claude’s ego gets the better of him as he’s transported to an underdeveloped planet and spotted by Rena, confusing him for the Hero of Light.

The Earth, Galaxy, and Universe difficulties will also be implemented. Further, the developer is Gemdrops, known for porting Star Ocean: The Second Evolution to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Japan.

Subtitled French, Italian, German, and Spanish language support will also be available via a launch day update.

Be sure to check out our extensive coverage of this upcoming game.

You can view the trailer introducing Noel in Star Ocean The Second Story R below:

Unleash the fury of the elements with Noel in #StarOcean The Second Story R! 🪨

As a skilled symbologist, he wields both healing and offensive powers to dominate the battlefield. #SO2R pic.twitter.com/g6URWvp6G6

— STAR OCEAN (@StarOcean) September 7, 2023