Sega has released an ad and video, clarifying exactly what Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis it is.
Sega and Microsoft announced Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis during the Xbox Games storefront. However, many were not sure what exactly it was. The game had just officially arrived in North America on May 27.
Sega has now cleared things up with an announcement and a follow-up video. Soon, New Genesis it’s their own game, which comes after Episode 6 in the original. However, both this and the original game will remain compatible. For comparison, Japan is up to Episode 6, while the United States is in Episode 3.
Sega explains that the game was created more than eight years ago and “It may seem unrefined to modern gamers, especially to those of you whose adventures have just started with the North American version.” As such, the development team is working on a review of the game. New Genesis– Instead of the next episode.
As explained in the video, New Genesis it takes place 1000 years after the battle of the oracle. Now with wider areas, players can run and slide through environments that change based on the time of day. Players will also face a new threat against giant robotic enemies called DOLLS.
You can find the following video below.
Along with the release in time for the game’s 20th anniversary, the update will be “Remodeling the story, the game system, the graphics engine, and the character creation system.” The game will also be “Reborn as an open-field online RPG, with a revamped battle system and matching game system.”
However, despite being an update, the original Phantasy Star Online 2 It will remain playable, and players can use their accounts with any branch of the game.
Going deeper with the changes in New Genesis; These include improvements to graphics and character creation (including changing skin brightness and finger movement), being able to use more accessories in more locations, and still using the original game’s character creation system. Also, the characters designed in the original game will be compatible in the new game, with all the elements, gestures and other registered data.
While not all changes to the Game System were announced at this time, the announcement confirmed that players “You can reproduce exactly the same content that you had before.” Skill rings, consumables, reinforcement items, materials, and furniture would not be compatible with the upgrade; although this is subject to change.
AC and SG can be used in both games, but other currencies like Plateau, FUN and more cannot be shared between the two. Character levels, EXP, Class Skills, Photon Arts, and Techniques cannot be shared between games.
While the weapons, units and magazines of Phantasy Star Online 2 can be used in New Genesis, their functions, statistics, abilities and appearance will change in New Genesis Certain high rarity weapons and units may not be equipped until characters reach a certain level. Weapons for classes not yet available in New Genesis it will be unusable until those classes are published.
Units will now become armor that is not visible to characters. Magazines will also not affect stats or help in battles in New Genesis, however, the Evolution device will be transferred.
To celebrate the announcement, a “PSO2: NGS announcement campaign“It’s taking place in the original game. Hinting at new items, Sega “Invite all ARKS officers who have taken a PSO2 vacation to come back and have fun while waiting for the release of PSO2: NGS!”
For players who log in at least once before September 18, they will get an SG 100 ticket, five Triboost + 150%, five EX Triboost + 100%, and a 132: Overjoyed. Players who log in every day during this period can earn five EXP 100,000 Ticket per day, up to a maximum of 5 million EXP.
Players who have not logged in since June 24 will also get an SG 100 ticket, three Triboost + 150%, three EX Triboost + 100%, and a 130: Operating terminal. Those who are part of an Alliance will get this reward for all members of that Alliance.
You can find a summary of the game through the Microsoft store page below.
The long-awaited free online RPG PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 has finally arrived!
With its revolutionary gameplay features like endless adventures, hybrid custom action, and unprecedented character customization, this is an RPG that will exceed all of your expectations.
So, what are you waiting for? Become an ARKS Operator today! Adventure awaits!
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Launches 2021 and will be free for Windows PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X
Phantasy Star Online 2 it is available and free to play with Windows PC (through Microsoft Store) and Xbox One worldwide; and PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch in Japan.
