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Hefty new details on the release of Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness initially published in Famitsu magazine subsequently translated by Gematsu have revealed some incredible features like seamless real-time battles, epic events including backstories of the main character and other party members.

According to Gamepspot, following the announcement of the title recently, the renowned developer/publisher has also showcased new batch of screenshots taken from Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness screeshots which uncover some new characters, environments, and the new battle system.

A mysterious website and some leaked info courtesy of the Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu both confirmed to the delight of Star Ocean aficionados that the fifth installment to the series is on its way to PS3 and PS4 and a plenty more scoops.

As reported, the new setting takes place on a planet called Feycreed, where a conflict is brewing within the Galactic Federation.

The prologue reads,

"The deep abyss of space doesn't allow for peace of mankind, it's been several centuries since leaving behind Earth, and the humans that surpassed countless struggles have created the "Galactic Federation," with the hope of obtaining unified order and peace.However, flames of new war have begun to ignite anew".

The key protagonist is named Fidel Camus, the most well-known swordsman throughout all of Reslia Kingdom who uses his skills to protect Starl Village, the town where he grew up. Miki Sorvesta joins Fidel as a healer; the two grew up together, and have a brother and sister-type relationship.

Combat system remains mysterious, however, Famitsu claims that the mechanics will stay faithful to predecessor games. Based on the screenshots, Fidel and an unknown warrior facing off against a group of skeleton warriors were shown as well as Fidel and Miki taking on a group of bandits.

A collection of Star Ocean 5 new screenshots can be viewed in this link.

Square Enix's Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness is the latest main entry in the game series following Star Ocean: The Last Hope released back in 2009.The game still in early production and more information a release date will be announced soon as the development continues for PS3 and PS4 consoles.