Phantasy Star Online 2 (Xbox One Closed Beta) |OT| Beta tested in the future

[Deleted member 21709]

To everyone that is being asked to redeem a code, this is how to resolve:

- Using the Manage button, unenroll from the beta.
- Re-launch the Xbox Insider app and rejoin the beta.

It will take a minute, but once you are accepted you will be able to see it in the store and download.

 

[GinoFelino]

Officially jealous as fuck due to EU blues. Hope the official, non region locked release follows soon

 

[Zeta Ori]

So I'm seeing 6 ship (server) options: Feoh, Ur, Thorn, Ansur, Laguz, & Kenaz.

Any particular one stand out as the ResetEra™ meet up server?

Thank you for the thread, Zeta!

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Nice OT Zeta ;)
Really looking forward to the beta.

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Thanks for the thread OP!

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Thank you, honestly this was thrown together pretty quickly but im planning a lot more for the official release.

Actually on that same subject, I have to admit I am new to the game as well, so if there are any longtime players out there from the JP version (I see a few of you) who believe there is important information that should be included in the main OT that a new player might overlook, id appreciate the feedback. I'm already planning more in-depth information about classes (main & sub), races, mags and overall just a better description for what the game actually is, and hopefully the beta gives me enough of an impression to really get a feel for what the main OT should look like.

To everyone that is being asked to redeem a code, this is how to resolve:

- Using the Manage button, unenroll from the beta.
- Re-launch the Xbox Insider app and rejoin the beta.

It will take a minute, but once you are accepted you will be able to see it in the store and download.

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Thank you, I'm gonna add this to the OP.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Officially jealous as fuck due to EU blues. Hope the official, non region locked release follows soon

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Since all the data carries over, it should be real soon

 

[flashman92]

I'm just gonna pick ship 2 out of habit, but if you guys choose another ship I'll choose that one.

 

[McDomination]

To everyone that is being asked to redeem a code, this is how to resolve:

- Using the Manage button, unenroll from the beta.
- Re-launch the Xbox Insider app and rejoin the beta.

It will take a minute, but once you are accepted you will be able to see it in the store and download.

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Worked! Thanks!

 

[GinoFelino]

Since all the data carries over, it should be real soon

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Good point!

 

[LordGorchnik]

It still baffles me that this game is only on XBox. I really wish we had cross-support with PC at the start.

 

[Casper]

To everyone that is being asked to redeem a code, this is how to resolve:

- Using the Manage button, unenroll from the beta.
- Re-launch the Xbox Insider app and rejoin the beta.

It will take a minute, but once you are accepted you will be able to see it in the store and download.

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Worked! Thanks!

 

[aliencowz7]

Gonna give this another shot this weekend and try to have a more open mind to see if that changes how I felt about the JP version. I went into it wanting a sequel to PSO1 and it is a very very different game and I ended up really let down.

Hopfully now knowing what to expect I will be able to just enjoy it for what it is rather then longing for what I wanted it to be.

 

[MetalKhaos]

It's going to be so awful if not everyone that joined the public beta gets in. :/ I signed up hours after it was added to the Insider app.



Does it show up as 'Joined', or do you see any other language saying you are accepted?

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I'll have to check when I get home from work, but it was a notification saying Welcome to the Beta or what have you. It was through the I side program on PC as I don't currently own an X1. Borrowing use of my brother's for the beta.

 

[Deleted member 21709]

Is there/will there be an official PSO2 Discord server?

Thank you, I'm gonna add this to the OP.

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Honored! Credit goes to this tweet: https://twitter.com/ViewtifulJimm/status/1224418027833303040

 

[Scuffed]

I can't believe I'm actually going to say this but... I'm jealous of Xbox One owners. I used to play the first one on Dreamcast and loved it.

 

[Setzer]

It is, honestly, a very different game beyond the most basic description of 'kill mobs, get loot'.

For example, the combat in PSO2 is fast-paced and more akin to something like DMC in many ways than PSO1, which was slow and very timing-based.

PSO2, for good or bad, also has a lot of the trappings of modern F2P games, such as a gacha (for cosmetics, largely), daily login rewards, and scheduled event quests via the Urgent Quest system.

It is also quite different from PSO1 story and tone-wise, and isn't actually a sequel in terms of story (it is set in its own continuity).

Give it a try, but just try not to base your expectations on PSO1 too much. I can see quite a few people bouncing off the game because of how different it is.

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Thanks!

 

[GhostSeed]

Downloading now...

 

[TibimusPrime]

Is this up in the EU ? Not seeing it in the insider contents

 

[pikachief]

So excited for this! Played psu for like 8000+ hours and I never had a pc that worked propery to run this in english.

 

[Zeta Ori]

Is this up in the EU ? Not seeing it in the insider contents

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The beta is NA exclusive but since the game itself isn't region locked, I wonder if switching the region will make the beta show up on your insider content page?

 

[bsigg]

The beta is NA exclusive but since the game itself isn't region locked, I wonder if switching the region will make the beta show up on your insider content page?

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I think with the Insider hub handling registration, it might be harder to spoof that.

 

[Aranjah]

Do we know if the cosmetic accessories from beta participation are account-wide unlocks or if they're locked to the first character you log in on, or how does that work? I need to know how much I need to stress over character creation for my first character. :P

 

[TibimusPrime]

The beta is NA exclusive but since the game itself isn't region locked, I wonder if switching the region will make the beta show up on your insider content page?

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I think with the Insider hub handling registration, it might be harder to spoof that.

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Heh, well, will let you know in a few.

 

[mudai]

Enjoy everyone! I played the Japanese version on PC and think the game is tons of fun, even if it's a bit dated these days. Looking forward to the full English release, which will hoefully not to take too long to hit the PC.

 

[Zeta Ori]

I think with the Insider hub handling registration, it might be harder to spoof that.

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Yeah that's a good point.

 

[Valkrai]

What ship will the ERA guild be?

 

[Irrotational]

People on Reddit are very confident that the location switching will work.

I've switched to US (actually in UK), and registered fine for the beta. I've got the download link and it's starting to download.

I'm literally switching the Xbox back to UK now to see if the download will continue. People seem very sure that the game itself doesn't implement any server side region locking, and the Xbox system doesn't.

 

[Piggychan]

To everyone that is being asked to redeem a code, this is how to resolve:

- Using the Manage button, unenroll from the beta.
- Re-launch the Xbox Insider app and rejoin the beta.

It will take a minute, but once you are accepted you will be able to see it in the store and download.

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Thanks for this. I'm in UK so all it takes is to change region settings to USA and you are in.


Geez that 68.40gb download... >__>

 

[Deleted member 13015]

To everyone that is being asked to redeem a code, this is how to resolve:

- Using the Manage button, unenroll from the beta.
- Re-launch the Xbox Insider app and rejoin the beta.

It will take a minute, but once you are accepted you will be able to see it in the store and download.

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Wow, this worked for me. I signed up a month ago and didn't get the option to Install, until doing what you did.

Thanks!

 

[sgtnosboss]

so I did the whole sign up thing. I am not at home to check insider, do I get an email if I am accepted into the beta or do I have to check insider when I get home?

 

[cmagus]

It still baffles me that this game is only on XBox. I really wish we had cross-support with PC at the start.

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It will be cross-support when it launches. This beta is only open to Xbox because I imagine they would need to test the Xbox version servers and considering the PC version has technically been out for awhile now on the JP side I'd imagine it would be easier to run tests on that. Also from what I understand this will be coming to PS4 as well as Phil Spencer said already it's not exclusive to just Xbox and PC.

 

[Piggychan]

also will there be a discord server for ERA PSO players or is there an existing one to join?

 

[Zeta Ori]

What ship will the ERA guild be?

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also will there be a discord server for ERA PSO players or is there an existing one to join?

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The ERA Team will be located in Ship 02: Ur

Now if what I'm reading is correct, it is important that you pick the right ship as in the JP version your character is locked to the ship you make them on, with an option to pay to transfer to a new ship. Assuming the option to create a team is available in the Beta and works like how it does in the JP version, once I hit level 10 I will create the ERA Team and then post a new threadmark so I can start collecting gamertags to add to the team! I am also planning on making a PSO2 ERA Discord server and will have it up shortly.

Update:

The ERA PSO2 Discord Server is now available.

 

[flashman92]

I recall being able to transfer ships freely, unless they changed that

 

[Zeta Ori]

I recall being able to transfer ships freely, unless they changed that

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Upon further reading apparently it costed money back when the game released, but was updated in 2015 to be made free.

 

[Masseyfects]

Does anyone know what the requisites are to get the three exclusive beta items? Are they quest-based, time-based? I'm concerned because I can really only play Friday night due to an obligation I have all-day Saturday.

 

[Zeta Ori]

Does anyone know what the requisites are to get the three exclusive beta items? Are they quest-based, time-based? I'm concerned because I can really only play Friday night due to an obligation I have all-day Saturday.

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Immediate Rewards
Players will receive these rewards immediately after logging in during the Closed Beta Test.

• First Login – Photon Halo B (Accessory) and Beauty Salon Free Pass (Consumable)
• Daily Rewards – EXP Boost +50% (x3), Rare Drop Boost +50% (x3), Meseta Boost +50% (x3) (Consumables)

Special Rewards
Players will receive these rewards when the game officially launches (release date TBA).

• Complete 1 Urgent 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)

 

[Ricker]

Will download overnight,thanks for the OT,answered a few questions I had...I know this will not be as good as Dreamcast PSO,nothing will ever be lol,but if its half as good,it will still be fun....***fingers crossed***

 

[Piggychan]

 

[Droidian]

So ready, downloading now.

I watched a youtube tutorial on classes and what not.
I know names in the previous PSO played a role on what color thing (forgot what it was called) your character received which determined what drop/rares you received.
Is this one the same or is it just what class and gender and group you select now?

 

[Piggychan]

So ready, downloading now.

I watched a youtube tutorial on classes and what not.
I know names in the previous PSO played a role on what color thing (forgot what it was called) your character received which determined what drop/rares you received.
Is this one the same or is it just what class and gender and group you select now?

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Section ID's

Don't think it does play a part in PSO2. iirc and it's been like 10 years ago... the players drop is individual and dependant on your class.
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so what loot appears on my screen won't be the same for the other players

 

[Zeta Ori]

Xbox seems to be sending out messages now:

"The Phantasy Star Online 2 Xbox One Closed Beta begins Friday, February 7 at 5 PM PT (8 PM ET) and ends Sunday, February 9 at 12 AM (3 AM ET). Select [Launch app] below to pre-download the game so you're ready to play. Prepare to embark on an assortment of missions with fellow operatives and experience unparalleled action RPG combat, completely free to play. In addition, earn special in-game rewards for participating!"

 

[Yerffej]

I might be interested in this. Is there any sort of campaign or it it just group up and level up?

 

[sensui-tomo]

I might be interested in this. Is there any sort of campaign or it it just group up and level up?

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Theres a story mode if that's what you're asking, and iirc it's all very solo-able but the real meat of the game is the multiplayer content/raids/bosses and the rinse repeatedly battles for rare drops until your soul finally leaves your body due to some of the drop rates... like mon hun :D

 

[Wulfer]

Yes, this is happening!

 

[Yerffej]

Theres a story mode if that's what you're asking, and iirc it's all very solo-able but the real meat of the game is the multiplayer content/raids/bosses and the rinse repeatedly battles for rare drops until your soul finally leaves your body due to some of the drop rates... like mon hun :D

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Oof, I can't do the latter. Just can't invest time like that. The aesthetic is appealing to me tho. Might fuck around with the story.

 

[bcatwilly]

Downloading now, the fast paced combat sounds interesting to me if performance isn't terrible which is probably my biggest concern with a game like this during a closed beta especially. Looking forward to Friday night and checking this one out!

 

[flashman92]

Oof, I can't do the latter. Just can't invest time like that. The aesthetic is appealing to me tho. Might fuck around with the story.

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I don't know how they handling it, but the first few chapter quests were scrubbed from the game and you can only watch cutscenes of Ep. 1-4. I never messed with story, so any additional information how this is handled would be appreciated

Does anyone know what the requisites are to get the three exclusive beta items? Are they quest-based, time-based? I'm concerned because I can really only play Friday night due to an obligation I have all-day Saturday.

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If Urgent Quests are the same as Emergency Quests (Japanese name), then at pre-set times during the day the Urgent Quests will become active, and you'll be given a certain amount of time to do as many as you can before the time runs out. Assuming there is no difficulty requirement, you could probably breeze through 4 UQs (oh god, UQ sounds so much worse than EQ) in like 25 minutes.

 

[Zeta Ori]

Downloading now, the fast paced combat sounds interesting to me if performance isn't terrible which is probably my biggest concern with a game like this during a closed beta especially. Looking forward to Friday night and checking this one out!

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I mentioned this in the discord but I forgot to mention it here:

Judging by the games ship selection menu that you can access it seems to be running at 60fps on my original Xbox One, so there's at least that.

 

[Deleted member 9584]

I hope they don't make us wait too long for the full game after the beta... one day of play and then a long wait would be terrible...

 

[GhostSeed]

Only took 4 hours to download, lol.

 

[Piggychan]

can't do that much yet folks...