Great news RPG fans, "Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness" is back on track and it's better than ever. After it was reported over the weekend that Square Enix had temporarily removed the June 28 release date and replaced it with "TBD," the online store updated the page this morning, confirming a June 28 release and adding something brand new: the coveted Collector's Edition.
It was a brief roller coaster of emotions for some. Last week, Square Enix put up "Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness" for pre-order on its website, listing the game as having a June 28 release date. But over the weekend, it removed that date and replaced it with "TBD," leaving some to speculate over what happened. Now, there seems to be nothing to worry about - aside from getting the Collector's Edition before it sells out.
There is right to worry that it may quickly sell out, as quite frankly, the Collector's Edition looks awesome. On the Square Enix Online Store, the listing includes a picture and a list of the content the bundle will consist of, including:
• Collector's Edition steelbook case containing the game and "The Sounds of 'Star Ocean'" CD sampler soundtrack featuring 16 tracks from famed composer Motoi Sakuraba.
• "The Art of 'Star Ocean,'" an 80-page hardcover art book featuring art from the series.
• Eight exclusive art cards featuring illustrations from character designer "akiman."
• Pangalactic Federation ID card.
• Six background battle music themes from 'Valkyrie Profile,' 'Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria' and previous 'Star Ocean' titles that fans can play during battle.
• Download code for in-game items that will aid Fidel and the crew on their journey: The Ring of the Valkyries, Gold Bunny Statue, Bushybrume Cincture, Wristlet of the Stars and Secret Sthalian Tome.
If some of these features look familiar, then you're correct as some were offered in the Day One Edition, namely the exclusive in-game items and battle themes. With the addition of a steelbook case, soundtrack, artbook and other features, the Collector's Edition is a straight upgrade from the Day One Edition. The only difference is the $109.99 price compared to the $59.99 one.
In the meantime, fans can look forward to the second episode of "Star Log," which should, hopefully, be coming at some point this month. The last one aired in late-March and left us with a trailer featuring the overall story, as well as as one each for Fidel Camuze and Miki Sauvester. An official date for the live stream has yet to be revealed, but it will likely be revealed on Twitter like it did before.
So mark your calendars for June 28 - or July 1 if you live in Europe - as that's when "Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness" will finally be hitting stores near you.
