One of Star Ocean’s favorite characters (Or most annoying, if you aren’t into psychotic, love-sick blondes) is Welch Vineyard, a woman first introduced in Star Ocean 3: Till The End of Time and then, due to fans adoring her, made an appearance in the PSP Star Ocean remakes First Departure and Second Evolution. Welch also made it into Star Ocean 4 as well, though not as a playable character.

It looks like, according to an image from a Japanese gaming magazine (via Zaregoto), Welch will return. In what capacity it doesn’t exactly say, but with it mentioning she “teaches you various crafts”, it’s probably safe to say she won’t be a playable character. Maybe Square might make up for this by putting second evolution on PSN for western fans.

Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness is due to release this March 31st in Japan for both PS3 and PS4, with a western release to follow sometime later this year.