Sega’s Phantasy Star Online 2 will become available to pick up for PC via Windows 10 or the Microsoft Store on May 27th, 2020. However, the game itself is now available to download for free for those that happen to own an Xbox One.
PC goers will find that Phantasy Star Online 2 will be coming next week, but it’s only for the Windows 10 or Microsoft Store. In other words, if you aren’t a fan of said client or you don’t have it installed, then you can’t play the “new edition” of Phantasy Star Online 2:
The time to #JoinARKS is finally revealed. Phantasy Star Online 2, one of Japan’s biggest online action RPGs, arrives on Windows 10 next week, on May 27th.
More information coming soon to our official website: https://t.co/yW0dhGjwnE pic.twitter.com/jHjt7XnixZ
— Phantasy Star Online 2 (NA) (@play_pso2) May 19, 2020
I should note that all progress kept during the Xbox One closed and open beta can be transferred over to the PC version since there will be cross-play/save support:
Hi there, #PSO2NA will be a “Play Anywhere” title, so you can keep your progress on Windows 10 and play with all your friends. Thanks for reaching out!
— Phantasy Star Online 2 (NA) (@play_pso2) May 19, 2020
Moreover, there are three versions of Phantasy Star Online 2 that folks can get for the Xbox One family of consoles, which will more than likely land on PC. These versions are Phantasy Star Online 2 Ragol Edition ($29.99) and Phantasy Star Online 2 Sonic Collaboration Edition ($59.99).
And speaking of PC, it’s unclear if Phantasy Star Online 2 will launch on Steam given that back in early February, the JRPG had a listing for said client. In the meantime, the game is currently “restricted” to the Microsoft Store if you want to play it on PC.
Lastly, you can get this game for free right now across the Xbox One family of consoles, while the PC version will launch late this month via the Microsoft Store.
