Star Ocean: First Departure R
Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games #297

Begin the Star Ocean saga on Nintendo Switch, enhanced with new voice options, updated character art, and refined gameplay.

Space Date: 346. On the planet Roak, Roddick and his friends Millie and Dorne confront a mysterious illness that turns people to stone. Their search for a cure leads them to Mt. Metorx—and a fateful encounter with Ronyx and Ilia that sets the legendary Star Ocean story in motion.

Choose how you experience the adventure with full English and Japanese voiceovers: switch between the original PSP cast in either language or select a newly recorded option featuring the Japanese cast from the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom version. This release also introduces new character illustrations by renowned artist Katsumi Enami (Star Ocean: The Last Hope), with the option to use the original artwork if you prefer.

Quality-of-life enhancements include Speed Mode to traverse the world more quickly and adjusted game balance for more satisfying, well-tuned battles. Presented on Nintendo Switch as a Limited Run Games release, it’s a polished way to experience where Star Ocean began.

Set course for Roak and start your journey today.

More Details:

• Platform: Nintendo Switch
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Genre: Action role-playing (RPG)
• Manufacturer: Limited Run Games
• Limited Run Games release number: #297
• UPC: 840486505206
• Country of Origin: Japan
  
• Voiceovers: Full English and Japanese; choose the original PSP cast (EN/JP) or a newly recorded option with the Japanese cast from the original Super Famicom version
• Character art: New illustrations by Katsumi Enami with the option to use the original artwork
• Speed Mode: Move faster across the world map
• Adjusted Game Balance: Tweaked battle difficulty for a more balanced challenge
• Story setting: Space Date 346 on Roak; follow Roddick, Millie, and Dorne as they encounter Ronyx and Ilia
• Release date: September 12, 2025