For those living in North America, Phantasy Star Online 2 is now available. The game has recently left beta and is available to buy via the Microsoft Store.
The overview for the game states that:
“As the player, you’ll join the ARKS task force of Oracle, an interplanetary fleet composed of four different races, and head out on an adventure to explore unknown worlds. With procedurally generated environments, unexpected events, and raid quests that a maximum of 12 players can take on at once, Phantasy Star Online 2 aims to provide a never-ending adventure that is always filled with fresh surprises. The action in this game is highly customizable, with jumps added to the series staple simple controls. Use one of gaming’s most powerful character creators to design and customize your own character, sign up as an ARKS Operative, and begin your Phantasy Star Online 2 adventure on the Xbox One!”
And if you’re more of a PC person, the game will be available in late May, again through the Microsoft Store. The game is free to play, but there are two paid versions –
The Ragol Edition which is priced at $29.99 (Microsoft Store) This contains the:
- Phantasy Star Online 2 base game
- Ragol Memory (×10)
- Premium Set (30 Days)
- AC Scratch Ticket (x12)
- Mission Pass Gold Ticket
And the intense, slightly more, Sonic Collaboration Edition priced at $59.99 –(again, available through the Microsoft Store) This contains the:
- 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)
Whew. Whilst this game looks like a western port of the original Japanese game, The North American launch boasts English text and dialogue. It includes more recent updates and enhancements from the Japanese version. Sega is celebrating the release with some nifty in-game content too, so check it out.
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