SEGA today announced the free-to-play online action RPG, PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS, has surpassed 11 million registered users! This huge milestone comes two years after its global release and follows the game’s latest update, PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS ver. 2, which added the Creative Space. Known for its players’ creativity, PSO2: NGS has added a new way for players to play, create, and share with each other.
Today, players can also enjoy two exciting collaborations in-game: Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 and Sonic’s Birthday Celebration!
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Collaboration
PSO2: NGS is proud to announce a collaboration with Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 from the Ghost in the Shell series, a seminal work in cyberpunk science fiction, which releases today.
The story is set in 2045. The world has plunged into the Sustainable War, a planned war that can be continued indefinitely. Full-body cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and other former members of Public Security Section 9, now working as mercenaries, are confronted by a new threat: the mysterious “Post Humans.” Amidst a whirlwind of intrigue between the major powers, the members of Section 9 reassemble to face this new threat.
AC Scratch Ticket: GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 Style includes outfits based on Motoko Kusanagi and Batou as well as the Cebro C-40A as a Weapon Camo. There will also be Emotes, Motion Changes, and Mags based on the Tachikoma, anadvanced AI-equipped multi-legged thinking tank with a mind of its own.
There is a commemorative Login Bonus during the limited-time collaboration. Log in during the collaboration period to receive a special Login Bonus for up to 7 days and get Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 stickers and posters for the new Creative Space!
Sonic’s Birthday!
Sonic’s Birthday event has started! This year Sonic and friends will be appearing in the lobby of PSO2 Blocks, Central City in NGS Blocks will also have statues of them scattered about. During this period, many new items related to the world’s fastest hedgehog will be available through Login Bonuses and Limited-time Tasks. Join in the festivities and let’s all celebrate Sonic’s birthday together!
In addition, a collab pack with costumes of Sega’s popular Sonic characters and themed Build Parts for the Creative Space is available at various stores and at the in-game AC Shop.This pack includes a 15-day Premium Set ticket and other consumable items!
There is a Sonic-themed Limited-time Quest, Special Training: Green Hill Sprint. This quest features a fast-paced, Sonic-like sprint through Central City and West Aelio. By collecting the Rings and Chaos Emeralds scattered throughout the field, players can earn Quest Points, and all players will be progressively enhanced according to the total number of Rings and Chaos Emeralds acquired.
There are also Limited-time Tasks and exclusive Title Tasks for this quest, and by completing them, players can earn titles such as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles in addition to collaboration Stamps, Music Discs, accessories, and other items, so don’t miss out!
The Global version of PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS includes fully localized text and character voices in English and will remain content current with the Japanese servers. Details can be found at https://ngs.pso2.com/. For additional up-to-the-minute updates, players can follow @play_PSO2 on Twitter, @PSO2Official on Facebook, and @play_pso2 on Instagram.
About Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS is a new online action RPG game by SEGA. Set 1,000 years after the events of Phantasy Star Online 2, PSO2: NGS takes place on Halpha, a planet on which ARKS (soldiers of the Oracle colony fleet in the Phantasy Star Online 2 series) are locked in a battle for dominance against the mysterious DOLLS.
PSO2: NGS features new and improved action combat and character customization, allowing for more flexibility and expression than ever before. Choosing from four unique races and eight classes, players can join forces with other operatives to experience unforgettable battles and boss fights in brand new locales, with an emphasis on flowing, flashy mobility to conquer and explore sprawling open environments. Players will be able to do all of this with friends on both PC (Steam / Windows 10 / Epic Games Store), Xbox One and PlayStation 4 thanks to cross-platform play.
About SEGA CORPORATION
SEGA CORPORATION is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company offers a variety of game contents for console, PC, wireless devices including planning, development, sales and operation, and amusement machine including planning, development and sales. Moreover, it provides game content developed by studios in countries around the world through global publishing bases.
SEGA CORPORATION’s website is located at https://www.sega.co.jp/
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