Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Closed Beta Test Begins May 14
Registration for the Highly Anticipated Title Begins Today; Be the First to Play the Newest Entry in the PSO2 Series Launching Later This Year.
SEGA today announced the latest entry in the “PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2” (PSO2) series, “PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2: NEW GENESIS (PSO2:NGS)”, will be hosting a global closed beta test on PC from May 14 through May 16, 2021. Registration for PC begins today via the Xbox Insider Hub App. A new official CBT website launched today with details: https://ngs.pso2.com/. In addition, current PSO2 players can play now to experience an array of events including new quests, rewards and more.
Experience the vast open world of PSO2:NGS, set a thousand years after the events of PSO2, for the first time as a PSO2 Global player. During this testing period, the development team will collect players’ valuable opinions and feedback to make the game the best experience it can be when it launches later this year.
The beta period begins on May 14th 2021 at 6 PM PDT and will end on May 16th 2021 at 7 PM PDT. Players are invited to register now and reserve their spot to take part in this very special upcoming event. Those who join in to play the Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Global CBT will receive a participation reward, details of which are to be revealed at a later date.
“Since our big announcement last year that Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is in development, the number one question we get from players is asking when they will be able to jump in and play the game themselves,” shared Fred White from PSO2 Team Global. “The whole team is excited to kick off the registration today of our extensive beta test which will take place May 14th-16th. Players have responded with overwhelming positivity and excitement for this upcoming development milestone and we can’t wait for them to experience the game firsthand.”
New Quests and Incentives are Available Now in Phantasy Star Online 2
Phantasy Star Online 2 also welcomes two new quests. Final Battle: Space-time Interstice is a new Ultimate Quest that has players challenge the Primordial Darkness. Only senior-ranking Arks (those above level 90 on both Main and Sub – Class) should attempt this mission, as it is to be done solo.
Fire has broken out in the City Area of the ARKS Ship, and all available operatives must respond, as some citizens remain unaccounted for in the tumult. A rescue effort is being mounted, and the SWIRLING INFERNO ON THE ARKS SHIP must be extinguished to prevent further damage or loss of life. In addition, Officer Cofy will provide you with Rescue Guns; engineered to be more effective against FLAMING DETRITUS, which should be suppressed to ensure the safety of trapped citizens. It is anticipated that there are quite a few citizens in need of aid, so this Urgent Quest will be repeatable. Falspawn and other enemies of ARKS creep amongst the ruins to harass the survivors and further fan the flames. Destroy them and you may find they’ve picked up a thing or two amongst the wreckage.
This quest is available on Ultra Hard, though only to veteran ARKS who have achieved Level 85 on both a Main and Sub Class. You will have failed this quest should you exceed the time limit of 60 minutes.
Embrace the nostalgia of the Xbox One PSO2 CBT or the Windows 10 launch by using one of these two platforms to connect to PSO2 Global and you may receive special rewards! Participants will receive special rewards when meeting login requirements while using either the Windows 10 or Xbox One platform during the campaign period. Participants will receive special rewards for completing Recommended Quests while using either the Windows 10 or Xbox One platform during the campaign period.
ARKS Appreciation Event
We appreciate YOU, operative – all 2+ MILLION of you! We’ve cooked up some campaigns to show you just how thankful we are to have you all aboard Oracle Fleet! The campaigns begin today, so make sure to be well-rested before then! Events will take place on Twitter and in-game through log-in rewards, EXP/Rare Drops, Urgent Quest completion campaign, and more.
