Phantasy Star Online 2 has had a long to journey to reach players in the West, but that wait is finally coming to a close. Announced at E3 2019 as coming to the Xbox One, the beta will finally kick off on February 7th for Xbox Insiders. Here are the details:
The wait is finally over! The Closed Beta Test for one of Japan’s biggest online RPGs, Phantasy Star Online 2 (PSO2), starts Friday, February 7th at 5 PM (PST). Participants will retain their progress and have a chance to obtain special in-game rewards. Sign up now through the Xbox Insider Hub!
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)
Pre-Load: Players will be able to install the game in advance starting Monday, February 3rd.
Download it once: You can update the existing client for the upcoming Open Beta Test and Launch without having to redownload the game.
You can find the full details via the Xbox main site here : PSO2 Beta Details and Features
Our Take
YES! We’ve been waiting for this one since it was announced and we’ll certainly be jumping in for the beta. Plan on playing? Let us know!