Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis will coexist with Phantasy Star Online 2, first details

We want to express our sincere thanks for each player who has risen with ARKS in Phantasy Star Online 2. We have an exciting announcement about the future of Phantasy Star Online 2 for all players, including active ARKS agents and those currently on hiatus.

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis was announced during the broadcast of the Microsoft Online Conference, Xbox Games Showcase, on Thursday July 23, 2020. This massive update will be released in place of a new episode, and is planned to be released after Episode 6.

This update may surprise those of you who are still playing Episode 3. In Japan, Phantasy Star Online 2 It recently celebrated its eighth anniversary and is gearing up for the end of Episode 6. Because the gameplay and graphics engine were created eight years ago, it may seem like they are not refined for modern gamers, especially those of you whose Adventures have only just begun with the Americans. version. That is why the development team is preparing a massive update instead of a new episode, to give Phantasy Star Online 2 The renovation it deserves. We are proud to present this dramatic evolution to you as Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.

This massive revision will launch in 2021, the year of Phantasy Star online20th anniversary. We sincerely hope that all ARKS operations continue to enjoy Phantasy Star Online 2 universe for years to come.

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis It already has a teaser site, and you can find a promotional video there. Click here to visit the teaser site and check it out!

Because the promotional video on the teaser website may not make it entirely clear how Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis it’s related to Phantasy Star Online 2 And how it differs, we’ve created a follow-up video and an ad that compiles what we can reveal right now. For starters, watch the follow-up video.

■ 2021 will score Phantasy Star Online 2The biggest update ever!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Phantasy Star Online, we will seek even greater heights and tweak the story, game system, graphics engine, and character creation system. Phantasy Star Online 2 It will be reborn as an open-field online RPG, with a revamped battle system and gameplay to match!

■ The twin universes of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2 exist side by side! Both are playable!

You can continue enjoying the original Phantasy Star Online 2 even after Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis has been released. Accounts that have been playing Phantasy Star Online 2 you can jump between Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2. However, because the game system is so different, we would like to explain what exactly is changing with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis down.

■ Create even more beautiful characters with the new and improved graphics engine!

With the new graphics engine come improved character models. In addition to the features present in the current character creation system, you will now have even more detailed options, such as changing the brightness of your character’s skin. Characters will also be able to move their fingers now! In addition, you can use more accessories, as well as change its location, creating even more personalized characters. Why Phantasy Star Online 2: New GenesisThe character creation system is compatible with the Phantasy Star Online 2Players are free to decide which one they want to use.

Finally, Phantasy Star Online 2The main graphics engine will also be overhauled, allowing you to use characters created with Phantasy Star Online 2: New GenesisThe system inside Phantasy Star Online 2 too. Naturally, ALL of the character creation information from Phantasy Star Online 2 (including elements linked to gestures and other previously registered data) will be compatible with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis!

Note: The system requirements for the PC version will increase when Phantasy Star Online 2 is updated to meet Phantasy Star Online 2: New GenesisThe standards of

■ Changes in the game system

Why Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2 They will have different game systems, some of their respective elements will be incompatible. The following points will summarize what we can announce at this time.

Note: while Phantasy Star Online 2The graphics engine will be revised, its game system will not change. You can play exactly the same content that you have so far.

Items that are not compatible with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis

The following items obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 cannot be used in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.

• Skill Rings
• Consumables used for battle, growth, and upgrade
• Boost Items
• materials
• Furniture

The above information is subject to change. We would greatly appreciate your understanding on this matter.

■ About player data and character growth

Player details

AC and SG can be used in both Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2.

Because Plateau, FUN and other currencies greatly affect the balance of the game economy, these cannot be shared between Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2.

Character growth

Character growth will not be shared between Phantasy Star Online 2 and Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.

Examples of character growth items not shared with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis:

• level
• Exp
• Class skills
• Photon arts
• Techniques

■ About weapons, units and magazines

Weapons, Units and Mags obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 can be used in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis too. However, their roles, abilities, and appearances will change according to Phantasy Star Online 2: New GenesisThe game system.

Note: These changes will only occur when you play Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. They will retain their original functions, abilities and appearances within Phantasy Star Online 2.

Weapons

While the weapon’s fundamental design will not change, its stats, increases, and potentials will. Also, some higher rarity weapons may not be equippable until your character has reached a certain level. For weapons belonging to classes that have not yet been added to Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, will be unusable until the corresponding class has been released.

Units

In Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, Units will be converted to armor that is not visible. Even the units that have been obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 will become invisible in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. Also, similar to weapons, their stats, increases, and potentials will change, and High Rarity Units may not be equippable until their character has reached a certain level.

Journals

Although Mags inside Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis does not affect your stats or help you in battle, Evolution Device data from Phantasy Star Online 2 will move.

Be sure to keep an eye out for more Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis News, for more information on how data will be transferred between the two games!

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Launch information

■ Available platforms

North America

Scheduled for release on Windows 10, Xbox One.

Note: yes Phantasy Star Online 2 is added to new platforms, we plan to do Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis available on those platforms too.

Japan

Planned for release on PC, PlayStation 4, Cloud (Switch, PC).

■ price

Free-to-Play (some premium items available).

Note: The information provided on this page is for a game still in development. Content and specifications are subject to change at any time without notice.

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Ad campaign

To celebrate the announcement of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, a “Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Ad campaign “will take place in Phantasy Star Online 2. This campaign features some really tempting elements, so we invite all ARKS agents who have taken a vacation from Phantasy Star Online 2 to come back and have fun while we wait for the launch of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis! Click here for more information on this campaign!