Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Celebrates Upcoming PS4 Launch With In-Person Event Exclusives
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, the companion game to Sega’s 2012 Phantasy Star Online 2, has been making waves since the announcement of a North American release of its PlayStation MMO port on August 31st. One of the most popular MMORPGs in Japan, the initial official North American localization was launched in 2020, serving to boost the popularity of this cult-classic property in other parts of the world. With the port of Phantasy Star Online 2 as well as its Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis companion game announced for a new release set to certainly lend a massive boost to the already popular MMO’s traffic, Sega has been hyping up the new launch with some convention-exclusive physical merchandise, as well as giveaways for virtual items at two major fan events, both in America and Japan.
The announcement for PSO2/PSO2NG’s PS4 port coincided with Sega’s all-stops-out booth at Anime Expo 2022, in which physical merchandise for several of Sega’s iconic properties was available in addition to handouts of exclusive PSO2 in-game items. The merchandise line included clothing, glassware, and button sets inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona, the larger Megami Tensei franchise, and, of course, Phantasy Star. While fans at the convention got first claim to this merchandise, Sega and Atlus have released several offerings online as well through the ATLUS store.
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In addition to the physical merchandise, Phantasy Star Online 2 was a strong presence, with Sega representatives showing off concept art and making it known that this major Japanese IP was about to be made a whole lot more accessible in North America. Fans made special note of the exclusive in-game
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