The latest issue of gaming publication Famitsu (via Gematsu) has revealed that tri-Ace is developing Star Ocean 5 for PS4 and PS3 formats.
No release date has been confirmed, though the sequel will be published by Square Enix as one might expect. The game’s full title will be called Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness, and is set 6,000 light years away from Earth on the uncivilised planet of Feycreed.
Characters confirmed so far include Fedel Camus, the game’s main protagonist, and companions Miki Sorvesta and Lilia.
Famitsu also revealed that battles will take place in real-time and will be integrated seamlessely into the action. Combos can be triggered depending on how far away you are from your enemies, as well as pushing buttons consecutively. ‘Seamless events’ will be featured, offering branching outcomes depending on the situation.
Stay tuned to PSU for more details.