Just days after the Japanese release ofPhantasy Star Online 2in July 2012, Sega announced that it would be bringing the MMORPG to the west in the immediate future. Seven years later, many fans are likely to have given up on the idea of aPhantasy Star Online 2western release, but all of these players' hopes have just been restored thanks to a newPhantasy Star Online 2trailer that was shared during theMicrosoft E3 2019 press conference.
In thisPhantasy Star Online 2E3 2019trailer, it is confirmed thatPhantasy Star Online 2will launch in the US in spring 2020. While no exactPhantasy Star Online 2US release date was provided, a launch window is certain to be much more than manyPSO2fans were expecting to get during today’s Microsoft conference. To note, it is said that thisPSO2western release is set for Xbox One and PC, and there is no mention of any other platforms at this time.
That said, it is indicated that thePSO2US release will support cross-play, which will seemingly allow Xbox One and PC owners to play together. Additionally, it is stated that the western release ofPhantasy Star Online 2will be free-to-play, which may be suitable compensation to those that have been waiting seven years for the title to make it to the United States.
So too, today’sPSO2E3 2019 trailer highlights the aesthetic andworld ofPhantasy Star. While many that are interested in the title’s arrival in the west are likely to already be familiar with these types of visuals, the trailer may succeed in capturing the interest of new players in preface of the release ofPhantasy Star Online 2in the west.
When the English language website forPhantasy Star Online 2went down in November 2017, it seemed that it was the end of the road for aPhantasy Star Online 2western release. However, the announcement made at the Microsoft press conference today has flipped this idea on its head, and it proves that E3 can still be a site for exciting and unexpected game reveals.
Phantasy Star Online 2releases in the west in spring 2020 for PC and Xbox One.
