Most Western releases (USA/EU) of The Second Story R include English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish text. The Japanese release includes Japanese and English.

: Indicates the regional version of the game. This usually means the software supports specific languages like Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) and Korean, though English is often included in Asian releases of this title.

Expel is huge. In the 1998 version, walking across the world map took minutes. The R version adds a fast travel menu that lets you jump to any previously visited town instantly.

, this definitive remake blends nostalgic 2D pixel art with stunning 3D environments in a unique 2.5D aesthetic Why You Can’t Miss This JRPG Classic: Dual Protagonist System : Choose between Claude C. Kenny , a Federation officer, or Rena Lanford

For Nintendo Switch owners, the hunt for the specific release has become a hot topic. Why? Because the Asian eShop version (published by Arc System Works in certain territories) often includes specific language options, different update cycles, or unique DLC compatibility compared to the US or EU versions.

The game is widely praised for running smoothly on the Nintendo Switch. It is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 , and PC via Steam.

The original "Specialties" system was buried in menus. Now, the system lets you customize the enemy encounter rate on the fly: