Microsoft has announced that Sega is going to bring Phantasy Star Online 2 for the Xbox One and PC in Spring of 2020. The game has been launched in Japan since 2012, and the new announcement is for players in the West.
The game never came out for players in the U.S. since its release in Japan back in 2012. The announcement now confirms that the multiplayer online RPG would finally be releasing in the U.S. with all of its post-release content.
Wage war with advanced weapons and technology in Phantasy Star Online 2, a free-to-play, futuristic online role-playing game. Create your own character and utilize lethal TECHNICs, melee weapons, and devastating ranged attacks in this long-awaited sequel to Sega’s pioneering Dreamcast title.
Take a look at the trailer shown at Xbox E3 2019:
Sega originally launched the game in Japan for PC. The game was later ported to mobile platforms, followed by a release on the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Switch. The first game of the series, Phantasy Star Online came back in 2000 and had a timely worldwide release, unlike its sequel.
Here are the key features of the game:
- Real-Time Action Combat – In Phantasy Star Online 2, you control your hero in real-time, targeting your enemies manually and evading your enemies’ attacks to survive.
- Extensive Character Customization – Create your own character with Phantasy Star Online 2’s amazingly detailed character creator!
- Versatility In Combat – Choose from three classes: Melee-based Hunters, range-focused Rangers, and TECHNIC casting Forces.
- Be Any Class, Any time! – In the game, you’re not restricted to the class you choose to play. Does your team need some ranged backup on a particular mission, but can’t find any reliable help outside? Give ’em a helping hand by changing to a Ranger yourself!
- Choose Your Role! – The game’s unique skill-tree based character growth allows you to play your favorite classes any way you wish, specializing in your favorite weapons, maneuvers, and TECHNICs.
- Always Something To Do!- Embark on urgent Client Order missions from NPCs in town, advance Phantasy Star Online 2’s story by competing nodes on the Matter Board, and engage in Emergency Missions which happen at random times during the day.
- Unique Maps and Events!- No two missions are the same! Every area and environment in Phantasy Star Online 2 is randomly generated! Bosses and special events can happen at any time, keeping your Phantasy Star Online 2 adventure dynamic and refreshing every time you log on.
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