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For English speaking Sega fans Fantastic Star Online 2, the past 8 years have been a roller coaster of hope, frustration and relief. Today, that adventure ends as PSO2 exits beta status and launches on Xbox One in North America. While the popular Action RPG has enjoyed both a closed and open beta on Microsoft’s console, we can finally call it official and start fighting Falspawn for good. But when can PC gamers get started? Well Sega has revealed the release date, but it comes with some disappointing news.
We finally have the PC release date for PSO2 NA
Jason evangelho
PSO2 will launch on PCs in North America (although anyone can play it regardless of physical location as it is not region-locked) “late May” 2020. Exclusively on the Microsoft Store.
All of those big headlines you might have seen on the game’s Steam launch when it hits PC have only been rendered hopeful rumors.
The good news is that cross play between Xbox One and PC gamers will be activated as soon as it goes live on the Microsoft Store.
“Phantasy Star Online 2 changed the history of online action RPGs; the sci-fi story, characters and gameplay resonated with gamers around the world and we are now delighted to offer North American players this special game – for free Our gaming community is the heart and soul of the game and we could not have made it without their continued support and passion.
It expands the free-to-play RPG to a much wider audience and I’m grateful for it, but its presence on Steam will be sorely missed.
Sega is vague on the details at this time, but I suspect it will eventually land on Valve’s PC platform after a one-year (maximum) period of exclusivity on Microsoft’s platforms. At this point, we should also see PSO2 drop to PlayStation 4 and possibly Nintendo’s Switch as a cloud-based title.
To round off this article with a positive vibe, here’s what Sega is doing to celebrate the official launch of PSO2:
- Every day between April 15e-23e, ARKS agents will receive a special login bonus when they report to work! The Half Scape doll is able to sacrifice herself to revive players automatically if incapacitated on the battlefield – a real boost when fighting the Falspawn.
- ARKS who join an Alliance of at least four members before April 28e will receive an SG20 Ticket (x1). And members of alliances who gained at least 5,000 alliance points by April 28e will receive the collectible emote # 269: Impromptu Tea Party!
- Two new Urgent quests: “The Cunning Vanguard of the Black Wings” and “The False Champion: Luther the Fallen” begin this week.
- PSO2 Diva, Quna, returns for live concerts on Saturdays and Sundays!
- Cherry Blossom Season is coming to Phantasy Star Online 2 with a new look for the famous Franca’s Café! Some ARKS ship lobbies will also change their appearance 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 membership will receive additional special gifts after their first login, including an Xbox jacket and Xbox controller accessory for their character to show off in the game. Additional perks will be available each month. , such as bonus Half Scape dolls and more.
- The ever-expanding catalog of collectable and mixable outfits and accessories continues to grow with the introduction of the Heroic Wanderer AC scratch ticket.
