Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
June 9, 2021ShooterESRB M
Overview
About Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Commemorating Phantasy Star Online 2's 20th Anniversary, Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a major update to Phantasy Star Online 2 and the next installment in the Phantasy Star Online series.
With an overhaul on game systems and graphics, New Genesis offers an enhanced character creator, combat system, and a new seamless open-world experience.
Story setup
1,000 years have passed since the events depicted in Phantasy Star Online 2. A new generation of ARKS settled on Planet Halpha. For decades, ARKS has been dealing with a new threat known as the DOLLS, creatures whose origin and purpose is unknown. Joining ARKS are also Meteorn, individuals arriving from outer space through pods. Meteorn possess no memory of their life prior to arriving but regardless possess skills that make them effective against the DOLLS and join sides with ARKS to fight against the DOLLS.
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At a glance
- Released
- June 9, 2021
- Platforms
- Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
- Genres
- Shooter, RPG, Action, Adventure, MMORPG
- Play modes
- Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Multiplayer, MMO
- Age rating
- ESRB M
- Multiplayer
- By platform
Media
Screenshots
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Playing together
Multiplayer by platform
How Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis supports playing with other people, broken down per platform.
| Platform | Local | Online | LAN | Split-screen | Co-op campaign | Drop-in/out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series X/S | No | Yes, up to 12 players | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch | No | Yes, up to 12 players | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| PC | No | Yes, up to 12 players | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| PlayStation 4 | No | Yes, up to 12 players | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Xbox One | No | Yes, up to 12 players | No | No | Yes | Yes |
- Supported (a number is the player cap)
- Not supported
- Not documented for this platform
Content
Age ratings
How rating boards around the world have classified Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis. Open a board for its content descriptors.
ACBM
ESRBM
- Partial Nudity
- Strong Language
- Violence
- Blood
PEGI16
- Intense Violence
- Bad Language
- Online Gameplay
- In-Game Purchases
- Violence
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features sustained depictions of violence towards human characters, use of strong language, and encouragement of gambling. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
USK16
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