The popular action-RPG series Star Ocean made its return at the PlayStation’s State of Play event and it’s set to release next year.
Star Ocean The Divine source is the latest instalment of the Square Enix series which first began life on Japan’s Super Famicom in 1996. The series would then arrive in the West for the US and Europe in 1999 and 2000 respectively.
Furthermore, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Star Ocean series, so this is certainly the perfect time to announce a brand-new game for fans.
Square Enix has promised that its latest instalment of the Star Ocean action-RPG series will “bring new elements and improvements to the franchise,” when it arrives on PC and consoles next year. Exciting!
Developed by tri-Ace Inc, in Star Ocean The Divine Force players will be transported: “to an expansive sci-fi fantasy world and take them on an exhilarating journey with fast-paced action combat, rich exploration and an original story.”
Star Ocean The Divine Force will also see players take control of two protagonists, Raymond and Laeticia. The latest RPG in the series also makes some exciting gameplay promises to fans as we dawn into a new era.
Star Ocean The Divine Force will feature:
- Super-high-speed action battles
- No random encounters – players will seamlessly enter battles with enemies that populate the world
- Players can float in the air, dive at enemies, and fly around areas
- Richer exploration – climb towering mountains, venture into dark, vast valleys and investigate the castles and towns present in the world
Star Ocean The Divine Force will release in 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Are you excited to play a new Star Ocean game next year? Let us know across our social media channels.
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Featured Image Credit: Square Enix/ tri-Ace Inc