True to their word that it would drop before the end of May, SEGA has announced that Phantasy Star Online 2 is coming to PC next week, on May 27th.
Phantasy Star Online 2 will launch as a Microsoft Store exclusive. Whilst technically only a North American launch, the process of getting the game in the UK and other non-US regions for Xbox One was extremely simple, so hopefully that’ll be the case here too. The PC version will allow players to fight alongside those on the Xbox One version, which isn’t too surprising but is very welcome all the same.
Alongside the announcement, PSO2’s first major Western collab has been announced and kicks off today in the Xbox One version; in a move I can only conclude is specifically trying to get me to make the jump from the Japanese version, it’s with VOCALOID. There’ll be a concert with Hatsune Miku and co, as well as their outfits being up for grabs.
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After numerous beta tests and events relating to the Xbox One version, Phantasy Star Online 2 is now available for everyone to download in North America, as a free to play title. It would seem that all it takes for those outside North America to download the game is using the store page linked above to download it to their Xbox, bypassing the need to switch the console’s region.
SEGA has also finally confirmed when PC players will be able to get their hands on Phantasy Star Online 2; and it may be sooner than you expected, as it’ll launch in ‘late May’.
This information comes via Forbes, who have learned that it will also launch exclusively for the Microsoft Windows Store, available on Windows 10 PCs. Previously, documentation had suggested a Steam release was on the cards, but for the time being it appears you’ll need to go through Microsoft’s platform for the title. On the upside, the PC version will support crossplay with Xbox One consoles at launch.
Let us know how you get on with the game, particularly those on the UK side!
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The fan created online MMO Shining Force Online begins its public beta at some point today. The game is created with the original Mega Drive franchise in mind and uses a combination of new art assets from the Gameboy Advance remake as well as new art by developer unFun Games.
The game will be played in browser and will be accessible via this link. The game is currently unavailable but keep checking back for updates.
The latest Phantasy Star Online 2 trailer showcases a variety of different SEGA-themed statues and costumes. Check out the trailer below and marvel in the weirdness that is the Sonic the Hedgehog costumes:
SEGA have sparked a deal with Asiasoft to develop an English-language version of Phantasy Star Online 2 for release in South-East Asia regions. Asiasoft support games released in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore.
A Western release for Phantasy Star Online 2 is still in doubt, but at least an English language version of the game will now exist.
Now this is cool. SEGA’s Japanese exclusive MMO Samurai & Dragons is getting a new digital card back of girls that are themed around each of SEGA’s consoles. The art for the cards has been done by Kei, the artist famous for designing the look of Hatsune Miku. Check them out below:
Now that Kingdom Conquest II has officially launched on iOS and Android platforms, SEGA have announced a Welcome Event to mark the occasion.
SEGA have detailed the exclusive bonus content for joining Kingdom Conquest II during the Welcome Event which is running from now until the 7th of February. See below for the full details:
“New players get exclusive SR dungeon gear for joining. Additionally, all players get bonus Dispatch Points and Gold Tickets for completing specified quests.
Lastly, the event increases the monster “Acquire Skill” success chance by 20% when spending CP.”
Now that SEGA’s new MMO Kingdom Conquest II is available on Android and iOS devices you can now register for 4 special rewards if you played the original game.
Visit this website now which details the method in which you can register for the rewards.
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True to their word that it would drop before the end of May, SEGA has announced that Phantasy Star Online 2 is coming to PC next week, on May 27th.
