Category: Phantasy Star Online 2

PSO2 Pre-Downloader

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Certain updates can take a very long time to download, that is why this week PSO2 implemented a Pre-Downloading system. It allows you to download the next major update ahead of schedule which helps reduce congestion on their servers.

Update: The Pre-Downloader is now out of service due to a problem SEGA discovered. The Pre-Downloader will be back online in the future.

Pre-Downloader Features

  • You can choose to download an update when you start the game.
  • The update will download while you are playing the game.
  • Updates are downloaded to an exclusive folder separate from the game data.

Due to this system, the minimum requirements for the game has changed slightly.

 

Pre-Downloading at Launch

When the launcher starts up, it will ask if you want to download the next update. Press Yes (Y) to download the update, or press No (N) to download it at a later time.

 

If you selected Yes, you can continue to play the game while you download the update.

 

New Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows XP SP3 (32bit) / Windows 7 or Vista (32bit)・(64bit)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 or higher
RAM: Windows XP 1.5GB / Windows 7 or Vista 2GB
HDD: 20GB or higher (NTFS)
RESOLUTION: 1280 x 720 or higher
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT / AMD RADEON HD2900XT or higher
Dx: Direct X 9.0c or higher
Connection: Broadband

PSO2 Vita Releases Feb 28th, 2013; Closed Beta Test in January; December Update

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Sakai updated with some more information about the PSO2 Vita package and PSO2 PC's December update.

Today SEGA has officially announced they will be releasing the Japanese Vita version of Phantasy Star Online 2 on February 28th, 2013. In addition, there will be a Closed Beta Test starting mid January 2013.

Along with the release, PSO2 Vita will also be sold separately in a "SPECIAL PACKAGE" which includes several bonuses players can redeem. Just like the Windows PC version, PSO2 Vita will be Free to Play and Free to Download. The game will be supported through "Cash Items" players can optionally purchase. The PSVita version can play on the same servers as the PC version and will also share the same play data.

In mid January, the Vita version will have its own Closed Beta Test where players will be selected to participate. Those that make it will also receive special gifts for participating. Recruitment will take place through the PlayStation Store from your PlayStation Vita. Signups will start sometime early December. More details about the signup process will be revealed in the future.

Players participating in the Closed Beta Test will have to raise their characters from scratch. However, in the official version, those that play the PC version can use their same characters on the Vita version. Anyone that starts from the Vita version can switchover to the PC version at anytime.

 

PSVita Special Package

On February 28th, 2013, players can optionally purchase the PSO2 Vita Special Package version which includes several bonuses as listed below.

Playstation Vita Card + Item Codes

Item Codes

  • 8 Special Costumes (Choose only 2 out of the 8)
  • 3 Special Weapons
  • Original Mag Device
  • Little Wing Sticker
  • 2 Music Disks
  • 30 Day Premium Set
  • 1000 FUN ticket

Price

  • 5229 Yen

Details about these Item Codes:

  • You can choose 2 out of the 8 default costumes from Phantasy Star Portable 2.
  • The three weapons represent the images of the Little Wing logo and Clad 6 colony.
  • The Mag Device is a depiction of "Emilia."
  • You can use Little Wing stickers on your PSO2 character.
  • The music disks contains music from Phantasy Star Portable 

 

Screenshot of the lobby.

 

Party Screenshot.

 

PSO2 in December!

Our next update scheduled for December is titled "The Place Where Darkness Gathers" (or we can shorten it to"Where Darkness Gathers").

Since this update is 4GB in size, starting next week it will be split up. (You may have noticed there was a PSO2 Pre-downloader in the main installation directory.) Next week expect to see new information from news magazines regarding PSO2 es, PSO2 Vita, and PSO2 PC's update in December.

 

Phantasy Star Online 2 es (SmartPhone Version) Delayed

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Sega has just announced the Smartphone version aka Phantasy Star Online 2 es has been delayed until 2013. The smartphone version is said to be a sub platform of the Vita and PC version. Though they intended to release the game sometime this winter, they regretfully decided to push back the release until 2013. This will allow them to further improve the quality of the game.

Phantasy Star Online 2 es

  • Platform: iOS/Android
  • Service Starts: 2013
  • Cost: Freemium Model