SEGA’s long-running Phantasy Star series has seen many sequels and spin-offs. Phantasy Star Online, the online-focused F2P role-playing spin-off is among the most popular. The latest entry in the free-to-play franchise is receiving a massive update, via Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis. New Genesis acts as a direct continuation to Phantasy Star Online 2, taking place a thousand years later.
Press Release Follows:
“SEGA today announced the latest entry in the “Phantasy Star Online 2” (PSO2) series, “Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis (PSO2:NGS)”, will be launching worldwide on PC and Xbox One.
“After our successful closed beta test last month, we are now ready to share the official launch date for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis,” said Fred White from PSO2 Team Global. “On June 9th we will be launching globally, opening up the gateway to the brand new world of Halpha for ARKS across the planet! The date marks not only a monumental game launch but also the continuance of the storyline in the long-beloved Phantasy Star series. We can’t wait to enter this new chapter together with players!”
Experience the vast open world of PSO2:NGS, set a thousand years after the events of PSO2 and the battle of Oracle. Heroes of ARKS, prepare to defend a new world against a mysterious threat.
Features:
- Free to play!
- Huge wide-open battlefield environments! Explore a whole new world featuring broad, expansive playfields filled with ferocious enemies waiting for you and your team. Traverse wide-open environments, speed, and soar across the giant landscape and skies with new special abilities. Transitioning into a new area is as simple as walking into it — no loading screens.
- Enhanced character models! Create your identity with any character you can imagine in PSO2:NGS using the powerful creation engine. Adjust every imaginable characteristic to create your one-of-a-kind avatar.
- Redesigned graphics engine! Witness lush environments, amazingly detailed player characters, and monstrous foes in razor-sharp resolution. Watch spectacular new lighting and particle effects as weapons clash with armor. See the world as you’ve never seen it before.
- New multi-weapon system and abilities! Combine 2 types of weapons for smoother weapon switching. Battle at lightning speed using a variety of weapons and techniques.
- Connects with PSO2! Move easily in-game between PSO2:NGS and PSO2.
- Cross-platform! PC and Xbox One players can play together side by side.
For more information on the latest update, visit SEGA’s official site for details. Current PSO2 players can get ready for the upcoming expansion by participating in Road To New Genesis. The event runs from now until the official June 9th launch.
