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Star Ocean The Second Story R comes out in November 2023, including for PC via Steam. Before the game launches, it’s important that PC players know whether they can run the game properly and enjoy its gorgeous graphics. This is especially true for Steam Deck players who are limited in how much they can upgrade their handheld console. Here’s what you need to know about the Star Ocean The Second Story R PC requirements.
Here Are the Star Ocean The Second Story R PC Requirements
Steam has revealed the Star Ocean The Second Story R PC requirements, and they aren’t that demanding, despite how gorgeous this modern action RPG remake is.
Here are the minimum requirements for PC:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
- Processor: AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 Ti
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Note that Square Enix has stated that if you only have the minimum PC requirements met, you’ll only be able to play the game at around 30 FPS with a 720p resolution.
Here are the recommended PC requirements for Star Ocean The Second Story R:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-3330
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
If you meet these requirements with your PC, you should be able to play the game at 60 FPS with a 1080p resolution.
Will Star Ocean The Second Story R Work on Steam Deck?
For players with a Steam Deck like myself, the game isn’t confirmed playable or verified at this time. That said, you can download the free demo and try it out on your Steam Deck. I haven’t done so yet since I played it on Switch, but Reddit users are noting that it runs well if you can get it to work with Proton compatibility, which is an annoyance.
It’s possible you may have to wait until a post-release patch for the game to get official Steam Deck support, so be careful if you download the demo now.
Star Ocean The Second Story R will be released for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC on November 2, 2023.
