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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Phantasy Star Online 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Phantasy Star Online 2 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega Sapporo Studio}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Japan and Global}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Japan and Global}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 4, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 4, 2012}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9358/phantasy-star-online-2| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9358/phantasy-star-online-2|72}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|phantasy-star-online-2|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|phantasy-star-online-2|77}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|Free-to-play}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|Free-to-play}} | ||
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|hltb = 30582 | |hltb = 30582 | ||
|igdb = phantasy-star-online-2 | |igdb = phantasy-star-online-2 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 142468 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Phantasy Star Online 2 | |wikipedia = Phantasy Star Online 2 | ||
|winehq = 14195 | |winehq = 14195 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = '''''Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis''''' ('''''PSO2 NGS''''' and '''''NGS''''' for short), formerly known as '''''Phantasy Star Online 2''''' ('''''PSO2''''' for short) is a {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Real-time}} {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Open world}} {{Glossary:MMORPG}} game developed by [[Company:Sega Sapporo Studio|Sega Sapporo Studio]] (then-known as Sega Online R&D) and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Phantasy Star|Phantasy Star]]'' series. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released in Japan on July 4, 2012. An Asia version of the game for Asian territories was released by [[Company:Asiasoft|Asiasoft]] on May 29, 2014, but was shut down on May 26, 2017. [[Company:Gamania|Gamania]] had also released the game in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but was also shut down in 2017. It would be three years before Sega, in collaboration with [[Company:Microsoft|Microsoft]], released the game globally on May 27, 2020 via Microsoft Store. The game was also later released on Steam on August 5 of that year. There was also a PlayStation Vita version of the game exclusively released in Japan, but support for the platform ended in September 2020. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The game later received a big update on June 9, 2021 in the form of ''Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis'', in which a completely new world setting with open-world gameplay was released and is completely separate from the original ''PSO2''. Since the June 7, 2023 update, ''PSO2'' was separated from the game and is available as a free DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://pso2.com/players/news/942/|title=Regarding the data for PSO2 being released as DLC on 6/7 - PSO2 official site|date=June 14, 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = As an online multiplayer game, ''PSO2 NGS'' receives new updates almost every week. The original ''PSO2'' can be accessed after clearing the Prologue in ''NGS'', and can be accessed from the Character Select menu or via the Ryuker Device after activating it from Central City. The game supports cross-play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players in the Global server, and with PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch players in the Japanese server. Do note that the Global server and the Japanese server are separate and players on one server cannot play or interact with players on the other. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | + | {{--}} The Global server is region locked in Latin America.{{cn|reason=Elaborate and back with a source}} | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{--}} Global | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://pso2.jp/players/support/ Official Japanese Support page] |
{{mm}} [http://www.pso-world.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=44 PSO-World.com Forums] | {{mm}} [http://www.pso-world.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=44 PSO-World.com Forums] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://arks-layer.com PSO2 Tweaker (English patch for | + | {{mm}} [http://arks-layer.com PSO2 Tweaker (English patch for Japanese server)] |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1056640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1056640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Online | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Online | Japanese server | Download | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| Official | | + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://pso2.jp | Online | Japanese server.<br>Cross-platform multiplayer with PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | phantasy-star-online-2 | Epic Games Store, Online | Global | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | phantasy-star-online-2 | Epic Games Store, Online | Global server.<br>Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p1rsq5mgpcr | Microsoft Store, Online | Global | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p1rsq5mgpcr | Microsoft Store, Online | Global server.<br>Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4.<br>{{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1056640 | Steam, Online | Global | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1056640 | Steam, Online | Global server.<br>Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/play_pso2/status/1288162846715416577|title="(...) #PSO2 will be cross-play and cross-progress with Steam, Xbox One, and Windows 10!" - Phantasy Star Online 2 Official Global Twitter Account|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>| | Windows}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{++}} The Global server allows for account linking between Xbox One/Microsoft Store, PlayStation 4, Steam and Epic Games Store through the [https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/1056640/view/2744333355093860744 Account Link] feature. | ||
+ | {{--}} Account linking on the Global version is not possible if a new character is made before an account is linked on either Xbox One/Microsoft Store, PlayStation 4, Steam or Epic Games Store.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/1056640/view/2744333355093860744|title=PSO2 ON STEAM: HOW TO LINK YOUR ACCOUNT|date=2020-08-04}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://gw.sega.jp SEGA ID], a Twitter account or a LINE account is required to access the Japanese server. The latter two supports linking to a SEGA ID. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = Includes several time-limited starter pack DLCs, and a free PSO2 Data DLC. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = The game is a free-to-play title, with {{Glossary:Microtransactions}} in the form of the premium AC currency that can be brought with real money. Some scratch ticket pulls requires the use of AC currency. | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = While not required for playing ''PSO2'' and ''NGS'', the Premium Set has numerous premium perks. The validity of Premium Set ranging from 30 days, 60 days and 90 days.<br/><br/>Can only be purchased in-game using AC currency. | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| PSO2 Data | A free DLC that is required for accessing the original ''PSO2''.| Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games launcher notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = Save files are stored in the game's server. |
|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Save files are stored in the game's server. |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes = | + | |xbox cloud notes = Save files are stored in the game's server. |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|PSO2NGS Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings (NGS | + | {{Image|PSO2NGS Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings (NGS; October 5, 2022 update)}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = In-game cutscenes when in aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are {{term|pillarboxed}}, | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = In-game cutscenes when in aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are {{term|pillarboxed}}, while pre-rendered cutscenes are stretched to the aspect ratio wider than 16:9. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Game auto detects resolution when using borderless option. | |4k ultra hd notes = Game auto detects resolution when using borderless option. | ||
|fov = limited | |fov = limited | ||
− | |fov notes = Can increase FOV during boss | + | |fov notes = Can increase FOV during boss fights with "'''Boss Camera Controls'''" option.<br>Toggleable on or off. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Referred to as "'''Virtual Full Screen Mode'''" | + | |borderless windowed notes = Referred to as "'''Virtual Full Screen Mode'''". |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Referred to as "'''Texture Filter'''".<br>Options for 4x, 8x, and 16x. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Options for | + | |antialiasing notes = Options for [[FXAA]], [[TAA]], and TAA + FXAA. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = true |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = DLSS 2.2, FSR 1.0 |
+ | |upscaling notes = DLSS and FSR support added in the February 9th, 2022 update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://pso2.com/players/news/update20220209/|title="2/9 (PST) Update details (Updated 2/28/2022 (PST))" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Proper Vsync support added in the December 15th, 2021 update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://pso2.com/players/news/announcement77200/|title="DECEMBER 15 UPDATE DETAILS (UPDATED DECEMBER 22, 2021 (PST))" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website|date=May 2023}}</ref><br>Has two options, "'''On'''" and "'''Compulsory On'''".<br>"'''Compulsory On'''" forces Vsync regardless of processing load. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Choice between 30, 60, 90, 120, 144, 165 FPS or Unrestricted.<br>Cutscenes and Live Concerts are capped at 60 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Choice between 30, 60, 90, 120, 144, 165 FPS or Unrestricted.<br>Cutscenes and Live Concerts are capped at 60 FPS. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = true |
− | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = Added in the October 5th, 2022 update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://pso2.com/players/news/update20221005/|title="10/5 Update details" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website|date=May 2023}}</ref><br>Can be accessed by enabling HDR in System > Display in Windows Settings.<br>Has adjustable sliders for "'''Reference White Level'''", "'''Maximum Luminance'''", and "'''Saturation'''". |
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | PSO2NGS External Display Settings.png|External display settings (NGS Launch) | + | PSO2NGS External Display Settings.png|External display settings |
+ | PSO2 General Settings (PSO2 Tweaker).png|General settings (PSO2 Tweaker; NGS Launch) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Fixbox|ref= | {{Fixbox|ref= | ||
<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KingKrouch|date=2020-08-05|comment=Fix found by looking through config files.}}</ref>|fix= | <ref>{{Refcheck|user=KingKrouch|date=2020-08-05|comment=Fix found by looking through config files.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]], and open | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]], and open {{file|user.pso2}} with a text editor. |
# Change the <code>FrameKeep = xxx</code> value to the desired framerate cap. | # Change the <code>FrameKeep = xxx</code> value to the desired framerate cap. | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Keys can be completely rebound for Standard | + | |key remap notes = Keys can be completely rebound for Standard View, Over-the-Shoulder View, windows, shortcuts, and emotes. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = Referred to as "'''Mouse Rotation Correction'''".<br>Can be adjusted separately for Standard | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Referred to as "'''Mouse Rotation Correction'''".<br>Can be adjusted separately for Standard View and Over-the-Shoulder View. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Referred to as "'''Camera Rotation (Up/Down)'''".<br>Can be inverted separately for Standard | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Referred to as "'''Camera Rotation (Up/Down)'''".<br>Can be inverted separately for Standard View and Over-the-Shoulder View. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = A keyboard is required to input characters. | + | |full controller notes = A keyboard and mouse is required to input characters and access the external launcher. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = Controls can be completely remapped for Standard | + | |controller remap notes = Controls can be completely remapped for Standard View, Over-the-Shoulder View, and windows. |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= Referred to as "'''Camera Rotation Speed'''".<br>Can be adjusted separately for Standard | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Referred to as "'''Camera Rotation Speed'''".<br>Can be adjusted separately for Standard View and Over-the-Shoulder View. |
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= Referred to as "'''Camera Rotation (Up/Down)'''".<br>Can be inverted separately for Standard | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Referred to as "'''Camera Rotation (Up/Down)'''".<br>Can be inverted separately for Standard View and Over-the-Shoulder View. |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = Set "'''Control Display Type'''" to "'''Letters'''" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings. | |xbox prompts notes = Set "'''Control Display Type'''" to "'''Letters'''" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings. | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = hackable |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = Requires a third-party wrapper. |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = true |
+ | |playstation prompts notes = DualShock button prompts. Set "'''Control Display Type'''" to "'''Symbols'''" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings. | ||
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false |
− | | | + | |dualsense haptics support = false |
+ | |playstation connection modes = wired, wireless | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image|PSO2NGS Sound Settings.png|Sound settings (NGS)}} | + | {{Image|PSO2NGS Sound Settings.png|Sound settings (NGS; August 8, 2022 update)}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Sliders for BGM, Sound Effects, Voice, and In-Game Video Playback.<br>Can be changed both in-game and from the external launcher. | + | |separate volume notes = Sliders for BGM, Sound Effects, Voice (Player Character and Other Characters replaced the Voice volume setting in the August 8, 2022 update), and In-Game Video Playback.<br>Can be changed both in-game and from the external launcher. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = Plays up to 5.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-06-12|comment=Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.}}</ref><br>Toggleable both in-game and from the external launcher. | |surround sound notes = Plays up to 5.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-06-12|comment=Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.}}</ref><br>Toggleable both in-game and from the external launcher. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Referred to as "'''Global Focus Sound'''". Can be toggled on or off. | |mute on focus lost notes = Referred to as "'''Global Focus Sound'''". Can be toggled on or off. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | PSO2NGS External Sound Settings.png|External sound settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{Image|PSO2NGS Language Settings.png|Language settings (NGS)}} | {{Image|PSO2NGS Language Settings.png|Language settings (NGS)}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} For the Global version, an option to use the Japanese server's UI fonts for both PSO2 and NGS can be found [https://pso2mod.com/ngs-and-base-jp-font-for-global/ here] (both games), [https://pso2mod.com/jp-font-for-pso2-na/ here] (PSO2 only) and [https://pso2mod.com/old-pso2-font/ here] (PSO2 only). [https://arks-layer.com/ PSO2 Tweaker] is required to use these mods. | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Southeast Asia | + | |notes = Southeast Asia server only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Global | + | |notes = Global server only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Unofficial translation of the | + | |notes = Unofficial translation of the Japanese server. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Taiwan and Hong Kong | + | |notes = Taiwan and Hong Kong servers only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Japanese and Global servers only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Thai | + | |notes = Thai server only. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = 32 | |online play players = 32 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = According to | + | |online play notes = According to the August 3, 2022 update, the maximum possible players the game can load in high detail is 32 in exploration sectors in NGS and 50 in PSO2 and lobbies in PSO2. Solo and story quests are single player only, up to 4 people in single party areas and single party quests, up to 8 people in some multi-party quests and combat sectors, up to 12 people in multi-party areas and most multi-party quests, up to 24 players in certain limited-time multi-party quests, up to 32 people in exploration sectors.<br>Crossplay is available in the Global server between PC, Xbox One and PS4 players, as well as PC and PS4 players in the Japanese server. However, cloud blocks in the Japanese server may have crossplay between PC, PS4 and Switch players. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Cannot enable the Steam Overlay=== | ===Cannot enable the Steam Overlay=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Without launching the game directly from | + | {{ii}} Without launching the game directly from {{file|pso2.exe}}, the Steam Overlay will not appear in-game. |
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass the launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Bypass the launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Exit from Steam. | # Exit from Steam. | ||
− | # Open the properties by right-clicking on | + | # Open the properties by right-clicking on {{file|Steam.exe}}. |
# From the Compatibility tab, check the '''Run this program as an administrator''' option. | # From the Compatibility tab, check the '''Run this program as an administrator''' option. | ||
# Launch Steam. | # Launch Steam. | ||
# Click the '''Games''' menu, then choose '''Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library'''. | # Click the '''Games''' menu, then choose '''Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library'''. | ||
− | # Click on '''BROWSE...''' and select | + | # Click on '''BROWSE...''' and select {{file|pso2.exe}} from the list of programs. |
# Click on '''ADD SELECTED PROGRAMS'''. | # Click on '''ADD SELECTED PROGRAMS'''. | ||
− | # Right-click the added '''pso2''', and choose '''Properties'''. Rename it to | + | # Right-click the added '''pso2''', and choose '''Properties'''. Rename it to {{code|Phantasy Star Online 2}}. |
− | # Then, click the '''SET LAUNCH OPTIONS...''', enter | + | # Then, click the '''SET LAUNCH OPTIONS...''', enter {{code|+0x33aca2b9 -reboot -optimize}}, then click '''OK'''. |
# Open the control panel, then select '''System'''. | # Open the control panel, then select '''System'''. | ||
# Click on '''Advanced system settings''', and then click '''Environment Variables...'''. | # Click on '''Advanced system settings''', and then click '''Environment Variables...'''. | ||
− | # Click on the '''New...''' in the "System variables" section. Enter | + | # Click on the '''New...''' in the "System variables" section. Enter {{code|-pso2}} to the Variable name, and enter {{code|+0x01e3f1e9}} to the Variable value. |
# Click '''OK'''. | # Click '''OK'''. | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows exe notes = Since the Feburary 2021 update, 32-bit executables are not longer available for the Japanese version of the game.<ref name = "System requirement change">{{Refurl|url=https://pso2.jp/players/news/27417/|title=Regarding the change of system requirement planned in mid-February - PSO2 Japanese official site (Japanese)|date=June 15, 2023}}</ref> The Japan-only cloud client of the game still support the 32-bit OS.<br/><br/>Global version only has 64-bit executables.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KingKrouch|date=2020-08-06|comment=Checked if the Steam version used 64-Bit executables by using task manager. GameGuard (the anti-cheat being used) also uses a 64-bit variant.}}</ref> |
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
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|minRAM = 8 GB | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
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|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 430 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 430 | ||
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 5570 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 5570 | ||
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|recRAM = 16 GB | |recRAM = 16 GB | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | ||
|recother = 1920x1080 display | |recother = 1920x1080 display | ||
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− | {{ii}} Windows 7 and 8.1 are able to run the game, but are not officially supported. | + | {{ii}} With the New Genesis update, the AVX instruction is required as well. <ref name = "System requirement change"/> |
− | {{ii}} With the New Genesis update, the AVX instruction is required as well. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 25 February 2024
Developers | |
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Sega Sapporo Studio | |
Publishers | |
Japan and Global | Sega |
Taiwan and Hong Kong | Gamania |
Southeast Asia and Thailand | Asiasoft |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 4, 2012 |
Reception | |
OpenCritic | 72 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play |
Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Player trading, Time-limited, Loot box |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Gambling/casino, JRPG, MMORPG, Open world |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Fantasy, Japan, Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Phantasy Star |
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis (PSO2 NGS and NGS for short), formerly known as Phantasy Star Online 2 (PSO2 for short) is a multiplayer real-time third-person open world MMORPG game developed by Sega Sapporo Studio (then-known as Sega Online R&D) and published by Sega. It is part of the Phantasy Star series.
The game was released in Japan on July 4, 2012. An Asia version of the game for Asian territories was released by Asiasoft on May 29, 2014, but was shut down on May 26, 2017. Gamania had also released the game in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but was also shut down in 2017. It would be three years before Sega, in collaboration with Microsoft, released the game globally on May 27, 2020 via Microsoft Store. The game was also later released on Steam on August 5 of that year. There was also a PlayStation Vita version of the game exclusively released in Japan, but support for the platform ended in September 2020.
The game later received a big update on June 9, 2021 in the form of Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, in which a completely new world setting with open-world gameplay was released and is completely separate from the original PSO2. Since the June 7, 2023 update, PSO2 was separated from the game and is available as a free DLC.[1]
As an online multiplayer game, PSO2 NGS receives new updates almost every week. The original PSO2 can be accessed after clearing the Prologue in NGS, and can be accessed from the Character Select menu or via the Ryuker Device after activating it from Central City. The game supports cross-play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players in the Global server, and with PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch players in the Japanese server. Do note that the Global server and the Japanese server are separate and players on one server cannot play or interact with players on the other.
Key points
- The Global server is region locked in Latin America.[citation needed]
General information
- Official Japanese Support page
- PSO-World.com Forums
- PSO2 Tweaker (English patch for Japanese server)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Japanese server | |||
Official website | Japanese server. Cross-platform multiplayer with PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. |
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Epic Games Store | Global server. Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4. |
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Microsoft Store | Global server. Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Xbox Play Anywhere. |
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Steam | Global server. Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4.[2] |
- The Global server allows for account linking between Xbox One/Microsoft Store, PlayStation 4, Steam and Epic Games Store through the Account Link feature.
- Account linking on the Global version is not possible if a new character is made before an account is linked on either Xbox One/Microsoft Store, PlayStation 4, Steam or Epic Games Store.[3]
- A SEGA ID, a Twitter account or a LINE account is required to access the Japanese server. The latter two supports linking to a SEGA ID.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | Includes several time-limited starter pack DLCs, and a free PSO2 Data DLC. |
Free-to-play | The game is a free-to-play title, with microtransactions in the form of the premium AC currency that can be brought with real money. Some scratch ticket pulls requires the use of AC currency. |
Subscription | While not required for playing PSO2 and NGS, the Premium Set has numerous premium perks. The validity of Premium Set ranging from 30 days, 60 days and 90 days. Can only be purchased in-game using AC currency. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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PSO2 Data | A free DLC that is required for accessing the original PSO2. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2\user.pso2 |
Epic Games Launcher | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2_NA_EPICGAMES\user.pso2 |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2_NA\user.pso2 |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2_NA_STEAM\user.pso2 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1056640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | Save files are stored in the game's server. | |
Steam Cloud | Save files are stored in the game's server. | |
Xbox Cloud | Save files are stored in the game's server. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are letterboxed in pre-rendered cutscenes. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | In-game cutscenes when in aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are pillarboxed, while pre-rendered cutscenes are stretched to the aspect ratio wider than 16:9. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Game auto detects resolution when using borderless option. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Can increase FOV during boss fights with "Boss Camera Controls" option. Toggleable on or off. |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Referred to as "Virtual Full Screen Mode". | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Referred to as "Texture Filter". Options for 4x, 8x, and 16x. |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | Options for FXAA, TAA, and TAA + FXAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | DLSS 2.2, FSR 1.0 DLSS and FSR support added in the February 9th, 2022 update.[4] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Proper Vsync support added in the December 15th, 2021 update.[5] Has two options, "On" and "Compulsory On". "Compulsory On" forces Vsync regardless of processing load. |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Choice between 30, 60, 90, 120, 144, 165 FPS or Unrestricted. Cutscenes and Live Concerts are capped at 60 FPS. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | Added in the October 5th, 2022 update.[6] Can be accessed by enabling HDR in System > Display in Windows Settings. Has adjustable sliders for "Reference White Level", "Maximum Luminance", and "Saturation". |
High frame rate
Instructions[7] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Keys can be completely rebound for Standard View, Over-the-Shoulder View, windows, shortcuts, and emotes. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Referred to as "Mouse Rotation Correction". Can be adjusted separately for Standard View and Over-the-Shoulder View. |
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Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Referred to as "Camera Rotation (Up/Down)". Can be inverted separately for Standard View and Over-the-Shoulder View. |
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Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | A keyboard and mouse is required to input characters and access the external launcher. | |
Controller remapping | Controls can be completely remapped for Standard View, Over-the-Shoulder View, and windows. | |
Controller sensitivity | Referred to as "Camera Rotation Speed". Can be adjusted separately for Standard View and Over-the-Shoulder View. |
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Controller Y-axis inversion | Referred to as "Camera Rotation (Up/Down)". Can be inverted separately for Standard View and Over-the-Shoulder View. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Set "Control Display Type" to "Letters" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Requires a third-party wrapper. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | DualShock button prompts. Set "Control Display Type" to "Symbols" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | For generic prompts, set "Control Display Type" to "Numbers" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Added in New Genesis update. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sliders for BGM, Sound Effects, Voice (Player Character and Other Characters replaced the Voice volume setting in the August 8, 2022 update), and In-Game Video Playback. Can be changed both in-game and from the external launcher. |
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Surround sound | Plays up to 5.0.[8] Toggleable both in-game and from the external launcher. |
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Subtitles | Cutscenes and voiced NPC quotes only. Cannot be disabled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Referred to as "Global Focus Sound". Can be toggled on or off. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- For the Global version, an option to use the Japanese server's UI fonts for both PSO2 and NGS can be found here (both games), here (PSO2 only) and here (PSO2 only). PSO2 Tweaker is required to use these mods.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Southeast Asia server only. | |||
English | Global server only. | |||
English | Unofficial translation of the Japanese server. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Taiwan and Hong Kong servers only. | |||
Japanese | Japanese and Global servers only. | |||
Thai | Thai server only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 32 | According to the August 3, 2022 update, the maximum possible players the game can load in high detail is 32 in exploration sectors in NGS and 50 in PSO2 and lobbies in PSO2. Solo and story quests are single player only, up to 4 people in single party areas and single party quests, up to 8 people in some multi-party quests and combat sectors, up to 12 people in multi-party areas and most multi-party quests, up to 24 players in certain limited-time multi-party quests, up to 32 people in exploration sectors. Crossplay is available in the Global server between PC, Xbox One and PS4 players, as well as PC and PS4 players in the Japanese server. However, cloud blocks in the Japanese server may have crossplay between PC, PS4 and Switch players. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
- It is impossible to play cross-region. Region transfer of account data is also impossible.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | |||
TriDef 3D |
Issues unresolved
In-game FPS does not match specified FPS
- Due to how the game handles its FPS setting, capping the framerate at, for example, 120FPS will actually result in a framerate cap of 100FPS.[9]
- The unofficial English launcher is able to automatically partially-compensate for this.
Achievements not unlocking when using the Account Link option from the Xbox One or Windows Store
- When using the Account Link option to transfer progress between versions, achievements won't automatically unlock based on in-game progress.[10]
Issues fixed
Cannot enable the Steam Overlay
- Without launching the game directly from
pso2.exe
, the Steam Overlay will not appear in-game.
Bypass the launcher[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Since the Feburary 2021 update, 32-bit executables are not longer available for the Japanese version of the game.[11] The Japan-only cloud client of the game still support the 32-bit OS. Global version only has 64-bit executables.[12] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | CRI ADX2, Vivox | Vivox was added with the New Genesis update for voice communication in the Japanese version. It was implemented in the Global version. |
Cutscenes | CRI Sofdec2 | |
Multiplayer | Xbox Live, Steamworks, Epic Online Services | Global version only. |
Anti-cheat | GameGuard |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4150 | Intel Core i9-10900 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 65 GB (With NGS data) | 121 GB (With NGS and PSO2 data) |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 430 AMD Radeon HD 5570 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Other | Broadband Internet connection 1280x720 display |
1920x1080 display |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1056640) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Regarding the data for PSO2 being released as DLC on 6/7 - PSO2 official site - last accessed on June 14, 2023
- ↑ "(...) #PSO2 will be cross-play and cross-progress with Steam, Xbox One, and Windows 10!" - Phantasy Star Online 2 Official Global Twitter Account - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ PSO2 ON STEAM: HOW TO LINK YOUR ACCOUNT - last accessed on 2020-08-04
- ↑ "2/9 (PST) Update details (Updated 2/28/2022 (PST))" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "DECEMBER 15 UPDATE DETAILS (UPDATED DECEMBER 22, 2021 (PST))" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "10/5 Update details" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:KingKrouch on 2020-08-05
- Fix found by looking through config files.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-06-12
- Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.
- ↑ Arks-Layer - last accessed on 2020-06-16
- "- New code to account for SEGA's weird and wonky code for FPS values. Long story short, any values that are set for the FPS over 59 are approximate and become wrong very quickly. For example, the JP launcher sets 60 FPS in the config for 60 FPS. But the engine actually locks it to 59 FPS. Setting the config to 90 locks the game to 85. Setting it to 120 locks the game to 100. Crazy. Even crazier is that the higher your FPS is, the faster the game loads. - In order to change the FPS to what we actually want, the Tweaker will now set the FPS in the config to the closest approximation it can. This means that, in the config, the Tweaker will set the following values: desired value -> what it sets in the config (max FPS possible) 60 FPS -> 60 (max: 59) 90 FPS -> 101 (max: 92) 120 FPS -> 136 (max: 125) 144 FPS -> 160 (max: 144)"
- ↑ Verified by User:KingKrouch on 2020-08-05
- Checked both Steam and Xbox Live achievements when using Account Link to transfer progress from Xbox One/Microsoft Store version.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Regarding the change of system requirement planned in mid-February - PSO2 Japanese official site (Japanese) - last accessed on June 15, 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:KingKrouch on 2020-08-06
- Checked if the Steam version used 64-Bit executables by using task manager. GameGuard (the anti-cheat being used) also uses a 64-bit variant.
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