Star Ocean: The Divine Force Revealed by Square Enix Arrives in 2022

Written by Brandon Hofer on October 27, 2021

News: A new Star Ocean is on the way with dual protagonists and will be available on console and PC.

During Sony’s State of Play today Square Enix revealed the next chapter in the Star Ocean universe. Star Ocean The Divine Force will arrive in 2022 and it will be on almost every platform available. Star Ocean: The Divine Force is coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam in 2022. Developed by tri-Ace Inc., Star Ocean: The Divine Force will transport players to an expansive sci-fi fantasy world and take them on a journey with fast-paced action combat, rich exploration and an original story. With Star Ocean celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, The Divine Force builds on that history with new features that are sure to delight for many years to come.

The Debut Trailer showcases various new and returning elements to the Star Ocean franchise that players can look forward to such as:

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 tell a story that seamlessly melds science fiction and fantasy elements and can be enjoyed by newcomers to the series and veterans alike. The game features dual protagonists, which offer different story perspectives and gameplay experiences: Raymond, the captain of the space trading ship, Ydas, and Laeticia, the princess-knight of a kingdom on an underdeveloped planet. Fate will bring Raymond, Laeticia, and several other ally characters together, all designed by renowned artist Akiman (Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness, Street Fighter series).

Check out the debut trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Star Ocean The Divine Force in 2022?