NEWS | Phantasy Star Online 2 Closed Beta Test Begins on February 7
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, January 28, 2020 - Closed beta testing for the upcoming North American version of Phantasy Star Online 2 on Xbox One will begin on Friday, February 7 until February 9.
This closed beta test will introduce North American players to the PSO2 game world with fully localised text and character voices in English. Players who participate will retain their progress from the closed beta test and those who answer the call during “Urgent Quests” have a chance to obtain special in-game rewards that can be used when the game launches in Spring 2020.
Players are invited to explore numerous worlds with friends and experience PSO2’s action combat and character customisation. Choosing from four unique races and nine classes, players can join forces with up to eleven other operatives at a time to experience unforgettable battles and boss fights.
Beta testers will also have a chance to claim the following special rewards after logging in:
Requirement/Rewards
First Login:
- Photon Halo B (Accessory)
- Beauty Salon Free Pass (Consumable)
Daily Rewards:
- EXP Boost +50% (x3) (Consumables)
- Rare Drop Boost +50% (x3) (Consumables)
- Meseta Boost +50% (x3) (Consumables)
In addition, special events called Urgent Quests are scheduled for the following times:
February 7th
Time (PST) Urgent Quest
8:00 – 8:30pm: Cradle of Darkness
10:00 – 10:30pm: Giant Automata: The Awakening
February 8th
Time (PST) Urgent Quest
7:00 – 7:30am: Cradle of Darkness
1:00 – 1:30pm: Giant Automata: The Awakening
5:00 – 5:30pm: Cradle of Darkness
8:30 – 9:00pm: The Raging Obsidian Arm
9:00 – 9:30pm: Elder of the Unfathomable Abyss
By participating in the Urgent Quests, players will receive these special rewards when the game launches in Spring 2020:
Requirement/Rewards
Complete 1 Urgent Quests
- Quest Photon Halo C (Accessory)
- Triboost +100% (Consumable)
Complete 2 Urgent Quests
- Photon Halo A (Accessory)
- Triboost +100% (Consumable)
Complete 3 Urgent Quests
- Mag Dreamcast (Evolution Device)
- Triboost +100% (Consumable)
Complete 4 Urgent Quests
- Coated Edge (Weapon Camo)
- Triboost +100% (x10) (Consumable)
In honor of the North American kickoff, there will be a special in-game concert featured on Saturday night, February 8th at 8:00pm PST for all players. Concertgoers can meet in the Ship’s Shopping Plaza for a memorable performance and receive multiple buffs afterward.
How to join?
Players can secure their spot now for the closed beta test for Xbox One. Find out how at www.pso2.com or with the Xbox Insider Hub for Xbox One or Windows 10.
Once the app is installed, here’s how to register for the game:
- Launch the Xbox Insider Hub on an Xbox One or Windows 10 device
- From the main dashboard, select “insider content”
- Under “games,” select “Phantasy Star Online 2”
- Select “join” to register
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