Fans with an Xbox One are going to be playtesting the localized version of Phantasy Star Online 2 on February 7th. Players on the PC will have to wait a little bit longer, unfortunately, until a yet-unknown time… which probably smarts a little more when you consider the announcement that progress made in the closed beta will carry over to the open beta and launch. Of course, it does make sense; the mechanics aren’t really what’s going to be tested here.
Things that are being tested, on the other hand, include localization… which also includes a full suite of English voice acting for the entire game, including the game’s various concerts and the like. Players will have the option to swap between English and Japanese voices as desired, so you needn’t feel locked in to one or the other, but both versions will be fully acted. It’s not quite clear if the game’s launch version will have all the content currently in the game’s Japanese version or not, but voices will be present for both versions regardless.
Closed Beta Test players will retain their progress for the OBT and launch! 😎💙
— Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis – Global (@play_pso2) January 28, 2020
Hello, Arks! Here are some things you need to know about #PSO2 and the upcoming Closed Beta Test!
1. Phantasy Star Online 2 will feature full English voice acting! Choose between English and the original Japanese voices at any time! pic.twitter.com/u5fRvHQhdo
— Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis – Global (@play_pso2) January 29, 2020
Hi! We will have more information on that very soon! #PSO2 is an immense game with years worth of content. Suffice to say that we plan to keep our E3 2019 promise while also creating an environment that is welcoming to newcomers!
— Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis – Global (@play_pso2) January 28, 2020
