Square Enix officially announced the development of Star Ocean: The Last Hope as a prequel to the Star Ocean series.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope was released in Japan for the Xbox 360, marking its first availability to the public.
The game was released in North America for the Xbox 360, making the title accessible to Western audiences.
The European release of Star Ocean: The Last Hope expanded the game's international reach.
Square Enix released Star Ocean: The Last Hope International for PlayStation 3, featuring additional content and improvements.
The Earth Federation discovers a potentially habitable planet called Aeos during humanity's search for a new home.
The Pioneer Ship Hyperion is launched on a mission to explore and colonize new worlds beyond the Solar System.
The crew of the Hyperion engages in a decisive battle with the hostile alien race known as the Gray Men in space.
The Hyperion arrives at planet Aeos and begins initial exploration and contact with local inhabitants and environmental surveys.
The crew meets and later allied with the advanced Krill civilization on the new planet Aeos, learning about their technology and culture.
Humans learn to use advanced technology and energy sources from the Krill, facilitating further exploration and diplomacy.
Explorers on Aeos encounter and battle hostile barbarian tribes that threaten the colonization efforts.
The Hyperion crew and allies engage in a critical battle to defend Aeos from an invading and devastating alien force.
