Countdown to a Star Ocean Sequel?

[Freya]

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Square Enix loves their countdowns. Recently a new one popped up. Full of space and tweets.

Two planets floating in space with a sun looking down on us, we are presented with a countdown. Earlier in the day the only word on the screen was "STAR". Now to join it is "DIVIDE." In the small text below the countdown it reads "Universal Accel Cosmic Drive". Tweets are then appearing when people mention anything about the site. So what is this all about?

Most fans are jumping straight to the conclusion of a new Star Ocean game. Star Ocean was a popular series that many final fantasy fans branched out to, to fill their minds with space and adventure. It was definitely one of the influential game series that caused many fans to truly sink into the RPG fandom.

Most fans did jump to this conclusion that the countdown would be from their beloved series but over at Siliconera, they discovered actual evidence of the sort. They found something called "Star Galaxy" has been trademarked by Square Enix. Could the name galaxy lead one to believe that it is to be a large immersive MMO? We'll find out in 4 days!

So are we about to hear about a new Star Ocean game called Star Galaxy? Or is it something else entirely? What do you think! Are you excited for a possible new entry to the Star Ocean series? Doesn't that countdown look pretty?

[Del Murder]

Never played the Star Ocean series. Is it fun?

[Freya]

If you're an RPG fan, you'll like them! A lot of people weren't fans of the later entries but definitely give them a go if you ever have the chance.

[Del Murder]

RPGs...meh don't like those much.

[Mirage]

Whoever thinks it is a Star Ocean MMO needs to get their feet back on the ground.

Firstly, there aren't enough fans. Secondly, the combat system in Star Ocean games is one of the things that a lot of the fans enjoy, and it simply wouldn't work well in an MMO. Thirdly, there's no way SE could afford to develop another MMO at this time, considering they're running FF11, developing a Dragon Quest MMO, and re-making FF14.

I think it's just another space-RPG. Perhaps they felt like they needed a new IP after they ruined SO's reputation with SO4. Perhaps it is even developed by the same guys that made Star Ocean, just in a different, but similar universe. That would sort out problems with continuity between the exiting Star Ocean games.

[Dr. rydrum2112]

Update: "WAR" now appears between star and divide, and it looks like there is room for another word above War.

[Hollycat]

If you're an RPG fan, you'll like them! A lot of people weren't fans of the later entries but definitely give them a go if you ever have the chance.

Lies. Twas a horrible game I played.

[Wolf Kanno]

RPGs...meh don't like those much.

Star Ocean 1 was pretty interesting for its time, Star Ocean 2 is considered to be the most popular and it's a pretty good game despite some problems, Star Ocean 3 killed the fanbase despite having some great gameplay, and Star Ocean 4 buried what most people thought was any chance for the series to ever be green lighted for a new entry.

If you like action RPGs or need a Tales fix between their six month installments for new entries, then you can't really go wrong with Star Ocean. Traditionally the gameplay is usually solid as an Action RPG series but the plots tend be fairly weak.

[Jiro]

The Star Ocean series is fantastic and I won't hear any naysaying. I'm super excited about this because even if it isn't Star Ocean, it's a space game and that's awesome!

[Roogle]

Star Ocean 1 was pretty interesting for its time, Star Ocean 2 is considered to be the most popular and it's a pretty good game despite some problems, Star Ocean 3 killed the fanbase despite having some great gameplay, and Star Ocean 4 buried what most people thought was any chance for the series to ever be green lighted for a new entry.

I agree with your assessment, Wolf Kanno. I lost interest in the series after I discovered the actual plot of Star Ocean 3 as I could no longer empathize with the protagonists or their stories. I am not a fan of the remade Star Ocean 2, either, because the new character designs look very cliche. Rena used to hold a sword in her old concept art and looked like an independent female lead; now she looks like a very young girl that needs to be handheld through the game.

[maybee]

I don't think it's going to be a Star Ocean game. It's most likely going to be some space like cell-phone game or Internet game.

[Dignified Pauper]

The first two are the only ones worth their salt.

[Mirage]

Ignoring of course that the third has a superior battle system with more depth than just about every other RPG ever made.

[Jowy]

Star Ocean 1 and 2 are awesome. Star Ocean 3 is GOAT until you enter the fourth dimension and then really what's the point why am I still playing this game, smurf you Square-Enix.

Star Ocean 4 is an abomination.

[Edge7]

I own Star Ocean 2 for the Playstation. It's just too slow to get me invested.