Private Actions have become a staple of the Star Ocean series and impact character friendships, relationships, and endings. Players aren't going to want to miss the Private Actions in Star Ocean: The Second Story R. This guide will focus on where players can find and participate in them during the story.

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How To Find Private Actions In Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Star Ocean 2 - Private Action with Rena

​​​​The Private Actions are story-based events featured in the original Star Ocean: The Second Story. They were tricky to find, as most players wouldn't know they could trigger one until they reached the outside of a town with the special events. Thankfully, Star Ocean: The Second Story R makes the process a less daunting experience.

Players can now track their Private Action events using the Fast Travel Map. Several of these events are time-limited and missable, so players must keep track of all the PA events as much as possible. To track and activate Private Action events, use the following steps:

  • Press the up button on the D-Pad.
  • On the Guide Map, the player can fast-travel to the towns and dungeons they previously visited.
Star Ocean 2 - Private Actions on the Guide Map
  • If there is a Private Action available in one of the towns, it will have a green speech bubble with the letters PA.
  • Some events are time-limited and will have a yellow timer symbol.
  • Fast travel to the desired town and press the Square button on the PlayStation or Y button on the Nintendo Switch to switch to Private Action Mode.
Star Ocean 2 - Private Actions Mode
  • In Private Action Mode, follow the PA symbol on the map to trigger an event.
  • After the PA event is over, the character's Friendship Level changes.

The Private Actions can change the status of the protagonist's friendships with the other party members. Some events have dialogue options that can deepen the character's relationships. Moreover, it gives the player more insight into a character's motivations, their feelings, and more.

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is available now for the PC, PS4, PS5, and the Switch.

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