Phantasy Star Nova goes on sale in Japan on November 27th, 2014. If you order the game from select shops, you can receive exclusive bonus artwork, stickers, or cards. Some of these items might be hard to come by, aside from Ami-Ami and the Deluxe Package. Be sure to look for a proxy shipping service if you're looking for a particular item.

Some bonuses are available in limited quantities, make sure to pre-order them as early as possible.

Phantasy Star Nova
Character and Enemy Names

As we gear up for the official release, the time has come to finalize the spelling for each of the character names. However, it seems, even Tri-Ace is inconsistent with their names.

Character Names

• ルティナ: Lutina
• セイル: Sail
• フィルディア: Fildia ※1
• イズナ: Izuna
• マグナス: Magnas ※2
• レイヴァン: Reven
• シャロン:  Sharon
• オルクス: Orcus
• リーティア: Rietheia
• ヨミ: Yomi
• キサラ: Kisara
• ヒュペリオン: Hyperion
• ユノ: Juno

※1: Her name was originally spelled Phildia but was later changed.
※2: His name was originally spelled Magnus but was later changed.

All the major Gigantes so far were names based on the Giants of Greek Mythology. Tri-Ace changed the latter part of their names, which we're guessing was to try to make them sound interesting. 

The Gigantes

• ガラティオン: Gratian
• アルキュオネ: Alcyone
• エウリュード: Eurude

That's all for now. There's a whole assortment of articles available in the PS Nova category, from awakening crew members in the Cold Sleep Counter, to customizing weapons and base operations. At this point, you should be all caught up as we wait for the next round of information.

The Class Counter

Phantasy Star Nova allows players to install various facilities around the base. One such facility, the "Class Counter," enables the ability to switch to a different class. Just like PSO2, each class can be leveled up separately. Choose a quest with a difficulty that corresponds to your class level.

You can also acquire Gran Arts and Technics and increase their levels at this counter. These Arts can be yours as long as you supply them with specific materials.  For example, the Rising Edge (GA) shown above, requires 2 Memory Fragment A's and a (Lightning) Gran Piece. A Foie (Technic) shown in another screenshot, required 2 Memory Fragment A's and a (Fire) Gran Piece.

 The Skill Board

You will learn different skills as you level up your class. These skills can be activated by setting them on a Skill Board. The board allows the placement of skills from other classes; so you can receive the effects of Force skills, while playing as a Hunter.

Placing certain skills together on the board can activate "Combo Effects." For example, when [S-ATK Up 1] is placed near [S-ATK Up 2], it unlocks the [S-ATK UP 3] combo effect. 

There's a wide assortment of skills that can be acquired from each class.

For example:

• Hunters have a skill to increase the enemy hate.
• Rangers have a skill that can send the enemies flying.
• Forces have a skill to increase the power of Fire technics.
• Busters have a skill that allows other classes to equip Piles.

Among those, Anti-Bind (Bu), Standing Snipe (Ra), Tech Advance (Fo), and War Cry (Hu), are just a small sample of the skills that's available in the game.

Weapon Customizations

As you advance through the game, you can access the weapon customization feature at the Weapon Shop. These customizations can be done through manufacturing items called "Attachment Parts." Each 'part' comes with an effect based on the 'cores' used as materials. Up to four parts can be attached to a weapon, which alters its appearance and grants it with various effects.

Crustacean Gigantes

Eurude is a crustacean Gigantes carrying large weapon containers on the sides of its body. It can attack in various ways, from high powered lasers to gigantic missiles. With a tough shell covering the entire body, it may be difficult to intercept it unless you attack it at its weakpoint.

Base Customizations + Multiplayer Story

Initially, the base starts out deserted, but flourishes little by little as various facilities are created. Add some character to your base by customizing its look and feel.

Connect on Ad-hoc and play story quests together with your friends. Playing as the party leader allows your friends to visit your base.

Gigantes vs Gigantes?

(Stay tuned…)