Switch 2 Owners Get Star Ocean: The Second Story R at Full Price, No Discount or Save Carryover

Square Enix and developer Gemdrops have released the action RPG remake Star Ocean: The Second Story R on the Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $49.99 on the eShop. The game originally debuted in November 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, according to VGChartz.

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The Switch 2 version notably arrives as a separate purchase with no connection to the original Switch release. Gematsu reported that the new version "does not support save data compatibility from the original Switch version, nor is there an upgrade path available."

This lack of cross-save and upgrade options aligns with recent Square Enix ports on the new hardware. RPG Site observed that "like most Square Enix ports on Nintendo Switch 2, it does not feature save data transfer or an upgrade path."

RPG SiteStar Ocean The Second Story R now available for Nintendo Switch 2

The game retains the distinctive visual style that defined its 2023 launch. According to VGChartz, the remake is "brought to life with a unique 2.5D aesthetic, which fuses 2D pixel characters and 3D environments." TwistedVoxel described the RPG as an "acclaimed remake" of the classic second installment in the series.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R for Switch 2 is available now exclusively as a digital download through the Nintendo eShop.