The Star Ocean: First Departure R page on Square Enix‘s official website for Tokyo Game Show 2019 includes a description and first screenshots of the May-announced remaster.
The 2007-released remake of Star Ocean—Star Ocean: First Departure—appears as a high-definition port with new features! In addition to the high-definition upgrade, the game is fully voiced through new recordings by the original Star Ocean cast. The character illustrations have also been redrawn based on the original designs, which you can switch between with the original remake illustrations.
Star Ocean: First Departure R is in development for PlayStation 4 and Switch. A release date and price have not been announced.