Phantasy Star Online 2 for Xbox One now available, PC version coming in May
After a few short weeks in open beta, Phantasy Star Online 2 is now officially launching on Xbox One in North America. The Game is free to play, and can now be downloaded directly on the Microsoft Store. SEGA has also announced that the PC version of the game, which did not have a closed or open beta, will be launching late May, exclusively in the Microsoft store. With the launch of the PC version, cross-play will be possible between Xbox One and PC.
"Phantasy Star Online 2 changed the history of Online Action RPG's; the sci-fi story, characters, and gameplay has resonated with gamers worldwide and now we're excited to bring North American players this special game -- for free,"
-PSO2 TEAM North America's Head of Marketing, Fred White
There are also two paid versions of the game that contain special in-game items available on the Microsoft Store:
Phantasy Star Online 2 - Sonic Collaboration
- PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 Base Game
- Sonic Suit M
- Sonic Suit F
- Sonic Hair 1
- Sonic Hair 2
- Emotes 602: Sonic/Tails
- *Sonic Knuckles
- Sonic Mask
- Ragol Memory x5
- Inventory Expansion (10) x5
- Premium Set (30 Days)
- Mission Pass Gold Ticket
- Salon Free Pass
- Character Storage Expansion (50) x5
- EXP Earned +150% x15
- Triboost +125% x10
- Grinder x500
- AC Scratch Ticket x12
- Great Enhancement Aid +50% x99
Phantasy Star Online 2 - Ragol Edition
- PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 Base Game
- Ragol Memory×10
- Premium Set (30 Days)
- AC Scratch Ticket x12
- Mission Pass Gold Ticket
SEGA plans on celebrating the launch with numerous surprises for players in North America:
- Every day between April 15th-23rd, ARKS Operatives will receive a special log-in bonus when they report for duty! The Half Scape Doll is able to sacrifice itself to revive players automatically if they become incapacitated on the battlefield – a real boost when fighting the Falspawn.
- ARKS who join an Alliance with at least four members before April 28th will receive a SG20 Ticket (x1). And members of Alliances that have earned at least 5,000 Alliance Points before April 28th will receive the collectable emote #269: Impromptu Tea Party!
- Two new Urgent Quests: "The Cunning Black Winged Vanguard" & "The False Champion: Luther the Fallen" begin this week.
- PSO2 Diva, Quna, returns for live concerts on Saturdays and Sundays!
- The Cherry Blossom season is coming to Phantasy Star Online 2 with a new look to the renowned Franca's Café! Certain ARKS Ship lobbies will also change their appearances periodically.
- PSO2 is one of the first games to be included in Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program! All PSO2 players with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will receive extra special goodies after their first log in, including an Xbox jacket and Xbox Controller accessory for their character to show off in-game. Additional Perks will be made available every month, such as bonus Half Scape Dolls and more.
- The ever-expanding catalog of outfits and accessories to collect and mix-and-match continues to grow with the introduction of the Heroic Wanderer AC Scratch Ticket.
Kevin Mitchell
Phantasy Star Online 2 for Xbox One now available, PC version coming in May