PSO2:NGS Global – Closed Beta Test on 5/14!
GLOBAL CLOSED BETA TEST INFORMATION
Start Date: 05/14, 06:00PM PDT – 05/15, 03:00AM CEST
End Date: 05/16, 07:00PM PDT – 05/17, 04:00AM CEST
Platform: Windows 10 PC (Microsoft Store)
Registration Starts: 04/21, 10:00AM PDT / 07:00PM CEST via the Xbox Insider Hub App
This beta period will have a limited number of applicants who can register at a first come, first served basis, so make sure you sign up quickly once the registration starts! Those who join in to play the PSO2:NGS Global CBT will receive a participation reward, to be revealed at a later date.
PSO2 New Genesis Prologue 2 Broadcast Coming Soon!
The program is scheduled to air at 05:00 AM (PDT) / 01:00PM (CET) on March 18th (Thu) via YouTube Live.
Joining Official Navigator Hiro Arai will be an active ARKS Operative, Yuki Iwai, from the comedy duo “Haraichi” as MC and the popular gamer Mizuho Habu from the female idol group “Hinatazaka 46” as an assistant MC.
* Please note that this program will be pre-recorded.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Title: PSO2 NEW GENESIS Prologue 2
Starts: 03/18, 05:00AM PDT / 01:00PM CET
Link: Youtube
CAST (PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM)
Main MC – Yuki Iwai: a Japanese comedian
Assistant MC – Mizuho Habu: a Japanese idol
Official Navigator – Hiro Arai: SEGA
PSO2:NGS About the Personal Shop
- Items obtained through PSO2:NGS are only tradable with other players via the Personal Shop for PSO2:NGS.
- Also, items obtained in PSO2 cannot be put up for sale in the Personal Shop for PSO2:NGS.
- The Personal Shop of PSO2:NGS will only accept N-Meseta as currency for payment of items.
- Upon putting an item up for sale in the PSO2:NGS Personal Shop, the seller will pay 10% of the selling price as a commission fee.
- This commission percentage is determined based on assumed economic conditions, however this percentage is subject to change depending on the economic conditions after game launch.
- AC Scratch items that have a “Recommended” icon will have higher minimum sale prices than other items in the Personal Shops of PSO2:NGS.
- Minimum sale prices of “Recommended” items in the Personal Shops will be maintained to be in keeping with the in-game economy.
- Information – such as the seller’s name of an item for sale in the Personal Shop of PSO2:NGS – will be accessible and available by search for those who obtain specific titles.
- This function is to be implemented as a measure to prevent RMT, and we will continue to monitor economic activity and enact countermeasures should it become necessary.
*The information described within this page is under development. The contents and functions detailed in this article could be updated without any prior notice.
PSO2 New Genesis Prologue 1 Broadcast Coming Soon!
The program is scheduled to air at 03:30 AM (PST) / 12:30PM (CET) on December 19th (Sat) via YouTube Live.
Joining Official Navigator Hiro Arai will be an active ARKS Operative, Yuki Iwai, from the comedy duo “Haraichi” as MC and the popular gamer Akari Nibu from the female idol group “Hinatazaka 46” as an assistant MC.
* Please note that this program will be pre-recorded.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Title: PSO2 NEW GENESIS Prologue 1
Starts: 12/19, 03:30AM PDT / 12:30PM CET
Ends: 12/19 04:30AM PDT / 01:30PM CET
Link: Youtube
CAST (PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM)
Main MC – Yuki Iwai: a Japanese comedian
Assistant MC – Akari Nibu: a Japanese idol
Official Navigator – Hiro Arai: SEGA
PSO2NGS Official Broadcast December 19th!
Can’t wait to learn more about PSO2 New Genesis? You’re in luck because we’ll be sharing more details with you on December 19th! That’s right, Arks, we’ll be broadcasting more information about PSO2 New Genesis! Following our Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online Broadcast, our official navigator Hiro Arai will be back to bring you the latest deets!
Where?
Youtube Live
*The details of the program and the URL of the program will be announced at a later time.
**This broadcast will be pre-recorded.
Campaign: Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis
Release Date: 7/24, 01:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CET
Ends: 9/18, 01:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CET
*Up to a maximum of 5,000,000 EXP in tickets can be received per account.
**Rewards are distributed immediately after log-in and can be redeemed at the Visiphone.
***Rewards need to be claimed before a set deadline. Visit your Visiphone in-game for more information about specific rewards.
Release Date: 7/24, 01:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CET
Ends: 8/19 (beginning of maintenance)
*A “returning player” is defined as an account that has connected in the past and has not logged in between the end of maintenance on 6/24 and 12:00 AM (PDT) – 09:00AM (CET) on 7/23.
**If the returning player belongs to Alliances on multiple Ships, all members of each Alliance will receive the reward. However, the reward can only be received once by both the affected Alliance members and the player.
***All members of the Alliance that the returning player belongs to will receive the reward.
****Rewards need to be claimed before a set deadline. Visit your Visiphone in-game for more information about specific rewards.
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Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Announced!
A new Installment of Phantasy Star Online 2 called “Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis” is coming in 2021!
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
- Consumable Items used for battle, growth, and enhancement
- Boost Items
- Materials
- Furnishings
The above information is subject to change. We would greatly appreciate your understanding in this matter.
■ Regarding Player Data and Character Growth
Player Data
AC and SG can be used in both Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2.
Because Meseta, FUN, and other currencies greatly affect the balance of the game’s 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 elements that are not shared with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis:
- Level
- EXP
- Class Skills
- Photon Arts
- Techniques
■ Regarding Weapons, Units, and Mags
Weapons, Units, and Mags obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 can be used in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis as well. However, their functions, abilities, and appearances will change in accordance with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis‘s game system.
Note: These changes will only occur when playing Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. They will retain their original functions, abilities, and appearances within Phantasy Star Online 2.
Weapons
While the fundamental weapon design will not change, their stats, augments, and potentials will. Additionally, some higher-rarity weapons may not be equippable until your character has reached a certain level. For weapons pertaining to classes that have not yet been added to Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, they will be unusable until the relevant class has been released.
Units
In Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, Units will become armor that is not visible. Even Units that have been obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 will become invisible in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. Furthermore, similarly to weapons, their stats, augments, and potentials will change, and high-rarity Units may not be equippable until your character has reached a certain level.
Mags
Although Mags within Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis do not affect your stats or aid you in battle, Evolution Device data from Phantasy Star Online 2 will carry over.
Be sure to keep an eye out for more Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis news, for further information on how data will transfer between the two games!
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Release Information
■ Available Platforms
Planned for release on Windows 10, Xbox One & Xbox Series X
Note: If Phantasy Star Online 2 is added to new platforms, we plan to make Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis available on those platforms as well.Planned for release on PC, PlayStation 4, Cloud (Switch, PC).
■ Price
Free-to-Play (Some premium items available.)