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Closed Beta Test Schedule
- Starts: Friday, February 7th, 5 PM (PST)
- Ends: Saturday, February 8th, 11:59 PM (PST)
- Official Website: Opens Friday, February 7th, 10 AM (PST)
What is Phantasy Star Online 2?
Phantasy Star Online 2 is a free to play MMOARPG developed and published by Sega and originally released in 2012 for PC in Japan. Over the next 8 years, the game would receive ports to the PS Vita (2013), PS4 (2016), and a streaming only release for the Nintendo Switch (2018), however not one of these versions, including the original, would see an official release outside of Asia. That was until E3 2019 when Microsoft and Sega announced they would be bringing the game outside of Asia for the first time and to North America via Xbox One and W10 in 2020.
How can I get in the Beta?
For the closed beta, you must download and install the Xbox Insider App on the Xbox or Windows 10 Marketplace. After downloading and installing you can sign up for closed beta access in the "Insider Content" submenu by selecting "Phantasy Star Online 2 Closed Beta Test" and applying. If accepted, the game will appear with the option to view in store in the same section when pre-loading becomes available, click tat option to be taken to its store page and select install. You will receive a message from Xbox Live when the beta begins. Keep in mind that although you can download the insider app and register on W10, the closed beta is only available on Xbox.
Event Timeline & Beta Rewards
During the Beta, there will several special events to take note of, especially if your interested in obtaining the beta rewards. The first of which are Urgent Quests, which will only be available during specific times throughout the beta:
February 7th Quests
- 8 to 8:30 p.m. PST – Cradle of Darkness
- 10 to 10:30 p.m. PST – Giant Automata: The Awakening
- 7 to 7:30 a.m. PST – Cradle of Darkness
- 1 to 1:30 p.m. PST – Giant Automata: The Awakening
- 5 to 5:30 p.m. PST – Cradle of Darkness
- 8:30 to 9 p.m. PST – The Raging Obsidian Arm
- 9 to 9:30 p.m. PST – Elder of the Unfathomable Abyss
The next event to take note of will be a live concert performance taking place in the games Shopping Plaza. Even those not interested in the music may want to attend, as the performance comes with some benefits:
- February 8th – 8 to 8:15 p.m. PST – Performing the songs "Our Fighting" and "Eternal Encore"
- Buffs Received – Rare Drop Rate Increase, Meseta Drop Rate Increase, and Experience Points Rate Increase
Lastly, there will some special rewards for people participating in the beta, and here is what they are and how to obtain them:
Immediate Rewards
Players will receive these rewards immediately after logging in during the Closed Beta Test.
- First Login – Photon Halo B (Accessory) and Beauty Salon Free Pass (Consumable)
- Daily Rewards – EXP Boost +50% (x3), Rare Drop Boost +50% (x3), Meseta Boost +50% (x3) (Consumables)
Special Rewards
Players will receive these rewards when the game officially launches (release date TBA).
- Complete 1 Urgent Quest – Photon Halo C (Accessory), Triboost +100% (Consumable)
- Complete 2 Urgent Quests – Photon Halo A (Accessory), Triboost +100% (Consumable)
- Complete 3 Urgent Quests – Mag Dreamcast (Evolution Device), Triboost +100% (Consumable)
- Complete 4 Urgent Quests – Coated Edge (Weapon Camo), Triboost +100% (x10) (Consumable)
Important Info
- Progress from the beta WILL carry over to the full release
- Xbox Live Gold is required
- The download is 68.40GB, and the beta version that you download to your Xbox can be kept and simply updated when the full game releases
- Pre-loading begins February 3rd, 2020
- The game is NOT region locked, so those outside of NA can simply switch regions in the Xbox One settings and download the game
- There will be an Open Beta before release, although not much else is known (platform availability, when it takes place, etc.)
- Mouse and Keyboard support for Xbox One is Confirmed
- Dual Audio options give players the option between a new English Dub and the original Japanese voice acting
- PSO2 is Xbox One X Enhanced, running at 4K as well as having "Expanded UI display size option"
- Group & Voice chat are confirmed
- The Casino will be available in the Beta for those who get tired of the action
(OP Note: The character in the background with the Halo filled outfit is wearing the full Photon Accessory set you can get from the beta if your curious what it looks like)
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