Star Ocean First Departure R Gets Exclusive Physical Releases from Limited Run Games, Including 3D Display Cube and Standees
- poppybyron
- Sep 9
- 3 min read
Limited Run Games opens pre-orders for all three physical editions, starting 12 September 2025!
Apex, North Carolina - September 9 2025 - Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical video games, has partnered with Square Enix to bring physical editions of Star Ocean First Departure R to players, with pre-orders going live on 12 September, 2025 and ending on 26 October, for Nintendo® Switch™ and PlayStation® 4.
First released in 1996, Star Ocean earned an army of fans for being one of the first real-time RPGs that allowed players to influence the storyline's outcome through their actions and dialogue choices. 25 years later, First Departure R introduced prerendered 3D backgrounds to the game, new character art, animated cut-scenes, fully voiced dialogue and new playable characters.
Star Ocean First Departure R is the perfect blend of sci-fi and fantasy, offering gamers a revitalised version of the franchise's maiden voyage, released nearly 30 years ago in the quiet village of Kratus. A young Roddick and his friends set out to cure a mysterious disease that turns people to stone. Their search leads them to Mt. Metorx, where fate collides with the arrival of spacefaring strangers. What began as a local quest for survival soon expands into an interstellar journey across galaxies, weaving together destiny, time, and the struggle to save their world.
First Departure R was previously launched in 2019 as a digital-only title, but now, players will be able to get their hands on one of three exciting physical editions of the game, launching on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
About the Three Exclusive Star Ocean First Departure R Physical Editions:
Standard Edition - PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch - $39.99 MSRP
Game Disc
Game Manual
Steelbook Edition - PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch - $79.99 MSRP
Standard Edition Contents
Slipcase
SteelBook
12" x 16" Double-Sided Poster
Ultimate Edition - PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch - $199.99 MSRP
Ultimate Edition Packaging
SteelBook Bundle Edition
Acrylic Battle Scene Cube
Soundtrack
Acrylic Standees of Roddick, Lila, Ronyx, Millie
Pin
Keychain
Individually Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Pre-orders for Star Ocean First Departure R will go live on the Limited Run Games website on September 12 2025, and will close on October 26 2025, so don’t miss this opportunity to join the Defence Force!
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About Limited Run Games:
Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings, or follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.
About Square Enix:
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 204 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 95 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a US-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
