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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}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega Sapporo Studio}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Japan and North America}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Japan and Global}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamania|Taiwan and Hong Kong}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamania|Taiwan and Hong Kong}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Asiasoft|Southeast Asia and Thailand}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Asiasoft|Southeast Asia and Thailand}}
|engines      =
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Hedgehog Engine}}
 
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{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|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9358/phantasy-star-online-2|72}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|phantasy-star-online-2|85}}
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{{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}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Player trading, Time-limited}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Player trading, Time-limited, Loot box }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Multiplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Multiplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Third-person}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Third-person}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|ARPG, Gambling/casino, JRPG, MMORPG}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|ARPG, Gambling/casino, JRPG, MMORPG, Open world}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles|Anime}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles|Anime}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Fantasy, Japan, Sci-fi, Space}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Fantasy, Japan, Sci-fi, Space}}
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|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|official site= https://pso2.com
 
|official site= https://pso2.com
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|hltb        = 30582
 
|igdb        = phantasy-star-online-2
 
|igdb        = phantasy-star-online-2
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|mobygames    = 142468
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Phantasy Star Online 2
 
|wikipedia    = Phantasy Star Online 2
 
|winehq      = 14195
 
|winehq      = 14195
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
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|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.
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|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.
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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>
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|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'''
{{ii}} Only the Japanese and North American versions are active. All other versions have shut down.
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{{--}} The Global server is region locked in Latin America.{{cn|reason=Elaborate and back with a source}}
{{++}} Cross-platform play with PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch players in the Japanese version, and with Xbox One players in the North American version.
 
{{++}} Allows for Account linking between Xbox One/Microsoft Store and Steam via the [https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/1056640/view/2744333355093860744 Account Linking] feature.
 
{{--}} Account linking on the Steam version is not possible when a new character is made before an account is linked.<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>
 
{{--}} Microsoft and Steam version are region locked in Latin American.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://pso2.jp/players/support/ Official Japanese Support page]
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{{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 Japan version)]
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{{mm}} [http://arks-layer.com PSO2 Tweaker (English patch for Japanese server)]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1056640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Online | Japan version only. | Download | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Online | Japanese server | Download | Windows}}
{{Availability/row| Official | http://pso2.jp | Online | Japan version. | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Official | https://pso2.jp | Online | Japanese server.<br>Cross-platform multiplayer with PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. | | Windows}}
{{Availability/row| Official | http://pso2.com | Online | North America version. | | Windows}}
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{{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 | North America version.<br>Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One.<br>{{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. | | Windows }}
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{{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 | North America version.<br>Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One.<br><ref>[https://twitter.com/play_pso2/status/1288162846715416577 "(...) #PSO2 will be cross-play and cross-progress with Steam, Xbox One, and Windows 10!" - Phantasy Star Online 2 Official North American Twitter Account]</ref>|  | Windows}}
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{{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}}
{{Availability/row| Publisher | http://tw.beanfun.com/PSO2/main.aspx | Online | Taiwan version (shutdown). | | Windows}}
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}}
{{Availability/row| Publisher | http://hk.games.beanfun.com/pso2/index.aspx | Online | Hong Kong version (shutdown). | | Windows}}
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{{++}} 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.
{{Availability/row| Publisher | http://pso2.playpark.com/th | Online | Thailand version (shutdown). | | Windows}}
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{{--}} 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>
{{Availability/row| Publisher | http://pso2.playpark.com | Online | Southeast Asia version (shutdown). | | Windows}}
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{{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.
  
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported                =
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|cross-game bonus            =
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|dlc                        = Includes several time-limited starter pack DLCs, and a free PSO2 Data DLC.
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|expansion pack              =
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|freeware                    =
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|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.
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|one-time game purchase      =
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|sponsored                  =
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|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.
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|subscription gaming service =
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}}
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| PSO2 Data | A free DLC that is required for accessing the original ''PSO2''.| Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} The Japan version requires a [https://gw.sega.jp SEGA ID].
 
{{ii}} The Taiwan version requires a [http://tw.beanfun.com beanfun! Taiwan Account].
 
{{ii}} The Hong Kong version requires a [http://hk.beanfun.com beanfun! Hong Kong Account].
 
{{ii}} The Southeast Asia and Thailand version requires a [https://authen.playpark.net/authen_gateway/inpp/login_default.aspx Play ID].
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2\user.pso2}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2\user.pso2}}
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{{Game data/config|Epic Games Launcher|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2_NA_EPICGAMES\user.pso2}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2_NA\user.pso2|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2_NA\user.pso2|}}
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2_NA_Steam\user.pso2|}}
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{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2_NA_STEAM\user.pso2|}}
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
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|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      = false
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|epic games launcher notes = Save files are stored in the game's server.
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|gog galaxy                =
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = false
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|steam cloud notes        = Save files are stored in the game's server.
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                = false
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|xbox cloud notes          = Save files are stored in the game's server.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
{{Image|PSO2 Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings}}
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{{Image|PSO2NGS Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings (NGS; October 5, 2022 update)}}
{{Image|PSO2 External Graphics Settings.png|External graphics settings}}
 
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are {{term|letterboxed}} in pre-rendered cutscenes.
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|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          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Game auto detects resolution when using borderless option.
|fov                        = false
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|fov                        = limited
|fov notes                  =  
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|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  = Used in place of exclusive fullscreen. After switching the game to borderless fullscreen, the game window will use the desktop's resolution.
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|borderless windowed notes  = Referred to as "'''Virtual Full Screen Mode'''".
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only).
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|anisotropic notes          = Referred to as "'''Texture Filter'''".<br>Options for 4x, 8x, and 16x.
|antialiasing              = limited
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|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Toggleable on/off. [[FXAA]] only. Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only) for other AA types.
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|antialiasing notes        = Options for [[FXAA]], [[TAA]], and TAA + FXAA.
|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = true
|vsync notes                = Can be forced using your GPU's control panel.
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|upscaling tech            = DLSS 2.2, FSR 1.0
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|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>
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|vsync                      = true
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|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              = Option available in the external launcher. Choice between 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 90 FPS, 120 FPS or Unlimited for gameplay. Cutscenes are capped at 60 FPS. Can be manually adjusted via config files. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|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                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = true
|hdr notes                  =  
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|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>
PSO2 Display Settings.png|Display settings
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PSO2NGS External Display Settings.png|External display settings
PSO2 External Display Settings.png|External display settings
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PSO2 General Settings (PSO2 Tweaker).png|General settings (PSO2 Tweaker; NGS Launch)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
{{Fixbox|ref=
 
{{Fixbox|ref=
<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KingKrouch|date=2020-08-05|comment=Fix found by looking through config files, as the Steam launcher doesn't have a framerate cap adjust option.}}</ref>|fix=
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<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 <code>user.pso2</code> with a text editor.
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# 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==
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{{Image|PSO2NGS Camera and Interface Settings.png|Camera and interface settings (NGS)}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
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|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  =  
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|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 =  
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|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.
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|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    =  
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|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=  
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|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=  
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|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 Options > Control Settings.
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|xbox prompts notes        = Set "'''Control Display Type'''" to "'''Letters'''" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings.
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = true
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|playstation controllers              = hackable
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|playstation controller models =  
|dualshock prompts        = true
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|playstation controllers notes        = Requires a third-party wrapper.
|dualshock prompts notes  = Set "'''Control Display Type'''" to "'''Symbols'''" in Options > Control Settings.
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|playstation prompts        = true
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|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  =  
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|dualsense haptics support = false
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|playstation connection modes        = wired, wireless
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|playstation connection modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
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|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other button prompts      = Xbox, DualShock, Generic
 
|other button prompts      = Xbox, DualShock, Generic
|other button prompts notes= For generic prompts, set "'''Control Display Type'''" to "'''Numbers'''" in Options > Control Settings.
+
|other button prompts notes= For generic prompts, set "'''Control Display Type'''" to "'''Numbers'''" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings.
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = false
+
|haptic feedback          = true
|haptic feedback notes    =  
+
|haptic feedback notes    = Added in New Genesis update.
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
{{Image|PSO2 Sound Settings.png|Sound settings}}
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{{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    = 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.
|subtitles                = true
+
|subtitles                = always on
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = Cutscenes and voiced NPC quotes only. Cannot be disabled.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes = Referred to as "'''Global Focus Sound Playback'''". 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|PSO2 Language Settings.png|Language settings}}
+
{{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  = Japanese
+
  |language  = English
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = true
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = UI and CC Japan and North America version only.
+
  |notes    = Southeast Asia server only.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
+
  |language  = English
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Taiwan and Hong Kong version only.
+
  |notes    = Global server only.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Thai
+
  |language  = English
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = Thai version only.
+
  |notes    = Unofficial translation of the Japanese server.
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = English
+
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Southeast Asia version only.
+
  |notes    = Taiwan and Hong Kong servers only.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = English
+
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = North America version only.
+
  |notes    = Japanese and Global servers only.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = English
+
  |language  = Thai
  |interface = hackable
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = hackable
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Unofficial translation of the Japan version. Details [http://arks-layer.com/setup.php here].
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  |notes    = Thai server only.
|fan      = true
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
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|online play players  = 32
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    = Maximum player count is undisclosed. Up to 4 people in single party areas/quests, up to 12 people in multi-party areas/quests.<br>Crossplay is available in the North American version between Windows 10 and Xbox One players.
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|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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===Achievements not unlocking when using the Account Link option from the Xbox One or Windows Store===
 
===Achievements not unlocking when using the Account Link option from the Xbox One or Windows Store===
{{ii}} When using the Account Link option to transfer progress between versions, achievements won't automatically unlock based on in-game progress.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KingKrouch|date=2020-08-05|comment=Checked both Steam and Xbox Live achievements when using Account Link to transfer progress from Microsoft Store version.}}</ref>
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{{ii}} When using the Account Link option to transfer progress between versions, achievements won't automatically unlock based on in-game progress.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KingKrouch|date=2020-08-05|comment=Checked both Steam and Xbox Live achievements when using Account Link to transfer progress from Xbox One/Microsoft Store version.}}</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Cannot enable the Steam Overlay===
 
===Cannot enable the Steam Overlay===
{{ii}} Without launching the game directly from <code>pso2.exe</code>, the Steam Overlay will not appear in-game.
+
{{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 <code>Steam.exe</code>.  
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# 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 <code>pso2.exe</code> from the list of programs.  
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# 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 <code>Phantasy Star Online 2</code>.
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# Right-click the added '''pso2''', and choose '''Properties'''. Rename it to {{code|Phantasy Star Online 2}}.
# Then, click the '''SET LAUNCH OPTIONS...''', enter <code>+0x33aca2b9</code>, then click '''OK'''.
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# 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 <code>-pso2</code> to the Variable name, and enter <code>+0x01e3f1e9</code> to the Variable value.  
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# 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'''.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} You will still need to use the game's launcher to receive the latest updates.
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{{ii}} Even with this fix, using the game's launcher to receive the latest updates is still required.
{{ii}} This fix is unnecessary if you use the unofficial English launcher's "Steam Mode".
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{{ii}} This fix is unnecessary if the unofficial English launcher's "Steam Mode" is being used.
 +
{{ii}} This fix is also unnecessary with the official Steam version of the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 11
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        =
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
|windows exe notes      = The 64-bit executable is only available for the North American (Windows Store) version.
+
|windows arm app        = unknown
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|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 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-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=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            = CRI ADX2
+
|audio            = CRI ADX2, Vivox
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = Vivox was added with the New Genesis update for voice communication in the Japanese version. It was implemented in the Global version.
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|cutscenes        = CRI Sofdec2
 
|cutscenes        = CRI Sofdec2
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
|multiplayer      = Xbox Live, Steamworks
+
|multiplayer      = Xbox Live, Steamworks, Epic Online Services
|multiplayer notes= North America version only.
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|multiplayer notes= Global version only.
 
|anticheat        = GameGuard
 
|anticheat        = GameGuard
 
|anticheat notes  =  
 
|anticheat notes  =  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 8, 8.1, 10
+
|minOS    = 10
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6300
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-4150
|minRAM  = 2 GB
+
|minRAM  = 8 GB
|minHD    = 67 GB (NTFS format)
+
|minHD    = 65 GB (With NGS data)
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 430
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT
+
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5570
 
|minVRAM  =  
 
|minVRAM  =  
 
|minSM    =  
 
|minSM    =  
|minDX    = 9.0c
+
|minDX    = 11
 
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
|minother = Broadband Internet connection
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|minother = Broadband Internet connection<br>1280x720 display
  
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i9-10900
 +
|recRAM  = 16 GB
 +
|recHD    = 121 GB (With NGS and PSO2 data)
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
 +
|recother = 1920x1080 display
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Windows 7 and 8.1 are able to run the game, but are not officially supported. <ref name = "System requirement change"/>
 +
{{ii}} With the New Genesis update, the AVX instruction is required as well. <ref name = "System requirement change"/>
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

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Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis cover
Developers
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 on HowLongToBeat
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on IGDB
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on MobyGames
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on Wikipedia
Phantasy Star
Phantasy Star Online 2001
Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst 2004
Phantasy Star Universe 2006
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus 2007
Phantasy Star II 2012
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom 2012
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium 2012
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis 2012

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
Retail
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Japanese server
Download
Windows
Official website
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Japanese server.
Cross-platform multiplayer with PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Windows
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Global server.
Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Global server.
Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Xbox Play Anywhere.
Windows
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Global server.
Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox One and PlayStation 4.[2]
Windows
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
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
PSO2 Data A free DLC that is required for accessing the original PSO2.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1056640/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
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 settings (NGS; October 5, 2022 update)
Graphics settings (NGS; October 5, 2022 update)

Graphics feature State Notes
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location, and open user.pso2 with a text editor.
  2. Change the FrameKeep = xxx value to the desired framerate cap.
  3. Save the file.
By default, FrameKeep= xxx is set to "60", but can be completely uncapped by using "0".

Input

Camera and interface settings (NGS)
Camera and interface settings (NGS)

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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.
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.
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.
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
XInput-compatible controllers
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.
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
Button prompts
Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
For generic prompts, set "Control Display Type" to "Numbers" in System/Support Menu > Control Settings.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Added in New Genesis update.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Sound settings (NGS; August 8, 2022 update)
Sound settings (NGS; August 8, 2022 update)

Audio feature State Notes
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.
Surround sound
Plays up to 5.0.[8]
Toggleable both in-game and from the external launcher.
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

Language settings (NGS)
Language settings (NGS)
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
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
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

It is impossible to play cross-region. Region transfer of account data is also impossible.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
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]
  1. Exit from Steam.
  2. Open the properties by right-clicking on Steam.exe.
  3. From the Compatibility tab, check the Run this program as an administrator option.
  4. Launch Steam.
  5. Click the Games menu, then choose Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library.
  6. Click on BROWSE... and select pso2.exe from the list of programs.
  7. Click on ADD SELECTED PROGRAMS.
  8. Right-click the added pso2, and choose Properties. Rename it to Phantasy Star Online 2.
  9. Then, click the SET LAUNCH OPTIONS..., enter +0x33aca2b9 -reboot -optimize, then click OK.
  10. Open the control panel, then select System.
  11. Click on Advanced system settings, and then click Environment Variables....
  12. Click on the New... in the "System variables" section. Enter -pso2 to the Variable name, and enter +0x01e3f1e9 to the Variable value.
  13. Click OK.

Notes

Even with this fix, using the game's launcher to receive the latest updates is still required.
This fix is unnecessary if the unofficial English launcher's "Steam Mode" is being used.
This fix is also unnecessary with the official Steam version of the game.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
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
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
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-4150
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 65 GB (With NGS data)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 430
AMD Radeon HD 5570
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other Broadband Internet connection
1280x720 display
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Windows 7 and 8.1 are able to run the game, but are not officially supported. [11]
With the New Genesis update, the AVX instruction is required as well. [11]

Notes

  1. File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1056640/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1056640) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Regarding the data for PSO2 being released as DLC on 6/7 - PSO2 official site - last accessed on June 14, 2023
  2. "(...) #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
  3. PSO2 ON STEAM: HOW TO LINK YOUR ACCOUNT - last accessed on 2020-08-04
  4. "2/9 (PST) Update details (Updated 2/28/2022 (PST))" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website - last accessed on May 2023
  5. "DECEMBER 15 UPDATE DETAILS (UPDATED DECEMBER 22, 2021 (PST))" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website - last accessed on May 2023
  6. "10/5 Update details" - SEGA Games, via Official PSO2 Website - last accessed on May 2023
  7. Verified by User:KingKrouch on 2020-08-05
    Fix found by looking through config files.
  8. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-06-12
    Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.
  9. 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)"
  10. 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. 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
  12. 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.