Phantasy Star Online 2 North America Closed Beta Signup For XBOX ONE

Phantasy Star Online 2 North American version is now officially accepting signups for the closed beta test. In order to enter the Closed Beta Test, you must INSTALL and OPEN the Xbox Insider Hub App.

Closed Beta Test Sign-Up Instructions

  • Go to the Store tab on the Xbox Dashboard
  • Choose "Search"
  • Enter "Insider" in the search box.
  • Then Get or Install the "Xbox Insider Hub"
  • Afterwards, Open the "Xbox Insider Hub" to be automatically enrolled.
  • In the Insider App, search for Phantasy Star Online 2, then click Join

They will announce the schedule of the closed beta test in the future.

A small footnote on the bottom also indicates that the Windows 10 version of the game is scheduled to launch later in 2020.

 

Can I Join On A Windows PC?

You can sign up for the game on a Windows 10 PC, however, the information listed in the app states the Closed Beta Test is exclusive to Xbox One.

Signing Up From A PC

  • Open the Microsoft Store app on Windows 10
  • Search for "Xbox Insider Hub"
  • Get and Install the "Xbox Insider Hub"
  • Open the "Xbox Insider Hub" and enroll.
  • Search for "Phantasy Star Online 2"
  • Tap Join.

 

PSO2: Emergency Maintenance (12/13/2019)

Completed

Sega has announced an Emergency Maintenance at the following time:

  • 12/13/2019 @ 8:00 ~ 14:00 JST
  • 12/12/2019 @ 6:00 PM ~ 12:00 AM EDT

Maintenance Contents

  • To correct a bug in which the SG Recycle Shop had a value error for [Partner Hologram] and [150% EX Triboost].

Maintenance is expected to finish at 14:00 JST. However, depending on the situation, it could end earlier or later than scheduled. They are sorry for the inconvenience this has caused and will consider some form of compensation. Details will be provided in the future.

Rescheduled Emergency Quests

  • Merry Christmas on Ice 2019 -> 12/14 @ 5:00 JST
  • The Sixth Angel -> 12/15 @ 15:00 JST
  • Perennial Apocalypse -> 12/16 @ 15:00 JST

Added Emergency Quests

  • The Sixth Angel – 12/13 @ 18:00 JST
  • Merry Christmas on Ice 2019 – 12/15 @ 19:00 JST

PSO2 JP: Maintenance (12/11/2019)

Cameo Shop Function Suspension

Due to an error in the SG Recycle Shop, SEGA has restricted access to the Shops of the NPC [Cameo]. The error was the number of available [Partner Hologram] and [150% EX Triboost].

Players will still be able to access the primary Recycle Shop through the menu. Compensation will be announced at a later date.

 

Maintenance

The SG Scratch [Awake Administer] starts this week!
Incase you missed it, check out our PSO2 Station Recap

PSO2 Maintenance

  • 12/11/2019 @ 11:00 ~ 17:00 JST
  • 12/10/2019 @ 9:00 PM ~ 3:00 AM EST

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 12/11/2019 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 12/10/2019 @ 8:55 PM ~ 3:30 AM EST

 

 

We're currently looking for more volunteers to help out on Bumped. If you're interested in assisting with one of the sections listed below you can contact (PSO2Ricardo#4505) on Discord!

  • Broadcast Translator Assistant
  • PSO2es

 

Upcoming Broadcasts

PSO2 Station! Plus #3

  • January 14th @ 20:30 ~ 22:30

 

Road To Etoile

Road To Etoile

 

 

We'd like to thank all of our current patrons for helping to keep the site afloat! If you like the work that we do, please consider donating 1$ or more to continue our Phantasy Star coverage!

 

 

Emergency Quest Schedule

Boost Event 49

▲▲ Eastern Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

▲▲ Japanese Standard Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

Eastern / Central / Mountain / Arizona / Pacific

Hawaii / São Paulo / London / Berlin / Moscow

Bangkok / Philippines / Sydney / Japan

Please Note:

  • The Emergency Quest schedule will update during maintenance.
  • Please resync the calendar periodically to receive the latest updates, as the schedule may change at Sega's discretion.
  • This calendar is unable to show Emergency Quests that occur at random.
  • You can see the Emergency Quest schedule on your phone by subscribing to the Google Calendar.

 

 

New / Updated Campaigns

Road To Etoile Campaign

Get ready for Etoile with several new campaigns!

Road To Etoile

 

Hero's Crest Campaign (x10!!)

Beat the following goals to obtain Hero's Crests. The crests can be exchanged for ★14 Weapons at Zieg!

Campaign Period

December 11th ~ December 18th

Campaign Tasks

  Goal Reward
1 Clear [The Sixth Angel] 1 time Hero's Crests (x100)
2 Clear Sector 3 of [Armada of Demise] 1 time Hero’s Crests (x100)
3 Clear [Merry Christmas on Ice 2019] 1 time Hero’s Crests (x100)
4 Clear [Merry Christmas on Ice 2019] 3 times Hero’s Crests (x100)
5 Login 3 Days Hero’s Crests (x100)
6 Link with PSO2es and Quick Search once Hero's Crests (x100)

※Goal 6 will be distributed at a later time.