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===Western release===
===Western release===
Sega announced on March 26, 2013 that ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' would have a delayed release. Originally slated for a release in 'Early 2013', they now state that it will be delayed. They still have interest in bringing the game over to the Western Hemisphere. Sega, however, has not provided any date for the release.
Sega announced on March 26, 2013 that ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' would have a delayed release. Originally slated for a release in 'Early 2013', they now state it will be delayed. They still have an interest in bringing the game over to the Western Hemisphere. Sega, however, has not provided any date for the release.
<ref>{{cite web|last=McElroy|first=Griffin|title=Phantasy Star Online 2 delayed in North America, Sega confirms|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/25/4146658/phantasy-star-online-2-delayed-in-north-america-sega-confirms|work=Polygon|accessdate=5 June 2013}}</ref> As of [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2013 there has been no new information on the Western release of PSO2.
<ref>{{cite web|last=McElroy|first=Griffin|title=Phantasy Star Online 2 delayed in North America, Sega confirms|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/25/4146658/phantasy-star-online-2-delayed-in-north-america-sega-confirms|work=Polygon|accessdate=5 June 2013}}</ref> As of [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] 2013 there has been no new information on the Western release of PSO2.


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Phantasy Star Online 2
File:Phantasy Star Online 2 logo.png
Developer(s)Sega
Publisher(s)Sega
AsiaSoft
Director(s)Yu Suganuma
Producer(s)Satoshi Sakai
Artist(s)Akikazu Mizuno
Composer(s)Hideaki Kobayashi
Kenichi Tokoi
Tadashi Kinukawa
SeriesPhantasy Star
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows'PlayStation Vita'iOS
Android
Genre(s)Action role-playing game
Multiplayer online RPG
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Phantasy Star Online 2 is a video game in the Phantasy Star series that was published by Sega. It was released for Microsoft Windows[3][4] on July 4, 2012, and for PS Vita on Feb 28, 2013. It was scheduled for release on iOS and Android in 2013. It is currently only available in Japan, with North American and European releases still to be announced. It is also set to be released in Southeast Asia by 2014 with the game being published by AsiaSoft.[5]

Gameplay

At the start of the game, players can select one of the servers, known as ships, to play. Players create and customize their characters to be used in the game. The name, gender, race, character class, body features, and facial features are available for customization during the character creation process. There are currently four races available to the players in the game - Human, Newman (bio-engineered humanoid elves), CASTs (manmade androids) and Deuman (bio-engineered humanoid dark elves) and four starting classes - Hunter, Ranger, Force, and Braver.[6][7] Classes are interchangeable after creation. When players are finished with their avatar, they will begin playing in a tutorial stage, but additional avatars under the same account may choose to skip this tutorial stage.

Interface

PC Battle Interface of Phantasy Star Online 2. In the Ruins stage, the player battles Dark Falz Hunar, the main antagonist of the series.

The user interface and controls are similar between the PC and the PS Vita. By default players can play the game using a mouse and a keyboard, but may also play the game using an Xbox 360 Controller.

Plot

Development

On February 5, 2011, at the "Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity Nationwide Fan Thanks Festival 2011 sponsored by Caloriemate" in Japan, Sonic Team announced that the alpha test for Phantasy Star Online 2 would begin that summer. They stated: "Entry into the test will not be open; instead, all participants will be selected by lottery. And your first chance at putting your name into the drawing will be by purchasing Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity."[8] On February 7, Sega announced on the PSO2 website alternate ways for users to enter into the lottery.[9] On March 9, 2012, Sony announced that Phantasy Star Online 2 would also be released on the PS Vita. On March 26, 2012 it was announced that Phantasy Star Online 2 will appear on iOS and Android.[10]

Open beta began on June 21, 2012. It has been confirmed to be free-to-play. Open beta ended on July 2, 2012, in preparation for live on July 4, 2012. Characters created by players during open beta were carried over to the live servers.

Release

Promotion at TGS 2012

Distribution in Europe and North America was officially announced on 9 July 2012 and was scheduled for 2013. With the announcement of the North American and European versions of Phantasy Star Online 2, a new website was also launched.[11] The game itself is free to download and free to play, with optional in-game transactions made with real money converted into an in-game currency called Arks Cash. The Arks Cash system launched on July 3, 2012, coinciding with the launch of the game. Sega also has released a retail version of the game. The price of the retail version is ¥6,280 and was released on September 13, 2012, along with an installation disc that includes a code for five special weapons and a Mag Evolution device.

Western release

Sega announced on March 26, 2013 that Phantasy Star Online 2 would have a delayed release. Originally slated for a release in 'Early 2013', they now state it will be delayed. They still have an interest in bringing the game over to the Western Hemisphere. Sega, however, has not provided any date for the release. [12] As of E3 2013 there has been no new information on the Western release of PSO2.

Southeast Asia Release

It has been reported that Asiasoft, an MMORPG publisher, will be releasing Phantasy Star Online 2 in Southeast Asia. The game is reported to be in English, and the company has not announced a release date as of yet.

Reception

Registered users for the game exceeded 2.5 million in May 2013.[13] The game won the Rookie of the Year 2012 WebMoney Award.[citation needed] Famitsu gave the game a score of 33 points out of 40 points possible (9/8/8/8).

References

  1. ^ Ryna (July 2, 2012). "Phantasy Star Online 2 to Officially Launch in Japan on July 4th". Retrieved December 9, 2012.
  2. ^ Evangelho, Jason (March 9, 2012). "'Phantasy Star Online 2' hits Vita in 2013, supports cross-platform play". VideoGameWriters. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
  3. ^ "Phantasy Star Online 2". DotMMO. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
  4. ^ Fletcher, JC (September 15, 2010). "Phantasy Star Online 2 spotted on Sega TGS video stream". Joystiq. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
  5. ^ "SEA Phantasy Star Online 2 To Launch in Early 2014". TM Group. MMOSite. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
  6. ^ "PSO2 Race". Phantasy Star Online 2 (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
  7. ^ "PSO2 Class". Phantasy Star Online 2 (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
  8. ^ EspioKaos (February 5, 2011). "Phantasy Star Online 2 Alpha Test This Summer! - PSO-World.com". Retrieved December 9, 2012.
  9. ^ http://pso2.jp/alpha/
  10. ^ Lada, Jenni. "Phantasy Star Online 2 will appear on iOS and Android". Technologytell. www.technologytell.com. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  11. ^ http://www.pso2.com/us/
  12. ^ McElroy, Griffin. "Phantasy Star Online 2 delayed in North America, Sega confirms". Polygon. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  13. ^ Purchese, Robert (May 10, 2013). "Aliens: Colonial Marines managed 1.31 million sales". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
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