Last night's presentation of the Tokyo Game Show covered the Vita version of the game. Famitsu covered a brief recap of the event and now 4Gamer also posted an update, some previous information was updated.

The Vita version is expected to release in the Spring of 2013. It is roughly the same as the PC version, where the interface, graphics, and controls have been adapted to work intuitively with the device. Since the updates are carried out around the same time as the PC version, Vita users won't have to worry about being left behind.

 

Since the last time we've seen the game, there has been a considerable increase in quality. Now it has roughly similar graphics to the PC version, like a cross between the "simple" and "standard" shader graphical settings. In the future they may perform even more upgrades and optimizations to the game's graphics and performance.

 

Due to Vita's touch screen interface, they made an emphasis on how intuitive it is to play compared to the PC version. The touch screen lets you quickly navigate to your shortcut menu, or use items with a simple tap. The lower right corner of the screen has your attack and photon art icons and also contains a button to access your chat.

 

The main attraction for the PlayStation Vita version is cross platform play with the PC version. This was performed live during the presentation with no lag.

Each ship will have two types of blocks, PC exclusive blocks and PC+Vita blocks. PC players can switch to the PC+Vita blocks to play together with other Vita users. They are also examining if they are going to have a beta test of sorts, but they plan to have a PSVita announcement sometime near the end of this year or early next year.

 

The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra presents the Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Concert: Sympathy 2013 (Sympathy is the name of PSo2's music system.)

Concert Date

• March 30th, 2013

Location

• Hibiya Public Hall

Conductor

• Masamichi Amano

But what's most important is the survey, after answering your gender, age, and occupation, you can choose from a list of your favorite songs throughout the entire Phantasy Star series. This is your chance to request what songs you'd like to hear at the concert.

 

The "Sexy" Hunewearl and Cute Fonewearl

 

Team Rooms

Team Rooms

 

Photon Tree

On September 26th, your team can have their very own base of operations with a Team Room. Anyone who is a team member can enter the room and interact with fellow teammates. By gathering points through Team Client Orders, your team can not only acquire the room, but also expand its functionality.

 

The Team Room has various convenient functions such as the Team Storage Box (Premium Set) and other counters.

 

The team room has a photon tree, as you cultivate it by spending points and giving it photon water, you can acquire effects that improve your power.

 

 

Team Ranking lets you compete with other teams for the highest points. Top ranking teams can also win trophies they can place in the room.

 

Ship Transferring System

You can transfer your character to another ship for 700 AC. Once you move to another ship, you won't be able to repeat the process until after 120 hours have passed.

 

Time Attack Quest: Amduscia

Compete for the fastest time with Running Practice Amduscia!

 

New Story Quests

Story Quest 5 and 6 has expanded with new routes and scenes. Chapter 7 takes place on the 128th Arks Ship Themis. Without any prior warning,  an alarm suddenly blares throughout the Arks Ship and a dispatch order is sent.

 

Autumn Full Moon Scratch

カナギマイヒメ Kanagimaihime

The new scratch delivers items such as shrine maiden inspired "Kanagimaihime" and the medical center outfit "Nurse Dress"

 

カナギセイカイ Kanagiseikai

 

ジャン・ドゥ Jean Doo

 

 

ハニージャケット Honey Jacket

 

バルドルシリーズ Baldur Series

 

フリーゲンシリーズ Fliegen Series

 

Otsukimi Lobby

The Otsukimi or "Moon Viewing Lobby" runs from September 26th through October 24th, 2012. With Japanese pampas grass, rice dumplings, with rabbits and Lillipas gazing at the moon, it gives the sensation of a real-life Tsukimi experience.

 

FUN Scratch Rotation

The following items will be removed from FUN scratch for this update.

• ミディアムエッジ Medium Edge
• レッドテンガロンハット Red Cowboy Hat
• ブラックテンガロンハット Black Cowboy Hat
• ホルスタインTハット Holstein T Hat
• 追加ロビーアクション08 Extra Lobby Action 08
• プライベートプール Private Pool
• シーベイジングセット Sea Bathing Set
• シーナリーパス・森林 Scenery Pass Forest
• Save This World
• Paracabana Coast
• Phantasy Star Zero
• たいせつなもの Important Things