In just a few days, you will experience the end of the story of the online role-playing game Phantasy Star Online 2 (PC, Xbox One), before it continues in 2021 with “New Genesis.” We will reveal what the expansion is about.
What is New Genesis? Next year, Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis will be released. This will overhaul the old version, provide new graphics, and make it more modern. At the same time, there will be completely new game content.
New Genesis takes place 1,000 years after PSO 2 and starts a new storyline. Instead of traveling through small zones, there will be a huge open world. Everything related to EXP, skills, and techniques will be overhauled.
Players can experience the new content with their old character or create a new one. It should be possible to switch between the old content and New Genesis in the game, although not all equipment and cosmetics will function in both games. Additionally, content such as friends list, block list, and the premium account will be shared between both games.
A livestream on December 19 will introduce the concept of New Genesis in more detail.
What to expect before New Genesis
Before the launch of New Genesis, the current story of PSO 2 will be completed. The new Episode 6 will be released soon. In this, you will engage in the final battle for the fate of the ARKs, which could even impact the entire universe.
Afterwards, “New Genesis” will be released in 2021.
These innovations await you:
- You will encounter new enemies with new abilities and unique skills
- New quests will be added to the game
- There will be a special level-up quest that grants you a 200% EXP bonus and many rewards
- Summoners can summon the two new pets Herbie and Vulcan
- The level cap will be raised to 95
- Quests will receive a new difficulty level, Ultra-Hard
- The two classes Etoile and Phantom will be introduced
When is the update coming? You can dive into the adventures of Episode 9 of the online role-playing game Phantasy Star Online 2 starting December 9 and try out the innovations such as the two classes.
When will “New Genesis” be released? New Genesis currently does not have a release date. It was only said that it should be released in 2021 and that it will be available for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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