Phantasy Star Universe expands

By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpotPosted Apr 26, 2007 3:50 pm PT

Ambition of the Illuminus to add more areas, enemies, classes to Sega's multiplatform online role-playing game this fall.

The universe is about to get illuminated, as Sega today announced the Ambition of Illuminus expansion for its PC, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360 online action role-playing game Phantasy Star Universe.

The expansion will continue the original game's single-player story mode and add the ability to play through them with a customized character (the original game's single-player story followed a premade character named Ethan Waber). The add-on will also include new enemies, bosses, levels, and character class types.

Ambition of Illuminus will be available this fall. Owners of the original Phantasy Star Universe on the Xbox 360 will be able to download the expansion, while PS2 and PC gamers can purchase a stand-alone edition of the expansion in stores. No price has been announced yet for the various versions of the game. Online subscriptions to the game cost $9.99 a month, although PS2 users have the option of subscribing to a six-month term for $49.99.

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Ulises93
Posted Sep 19, 2008 9:11 pm PT

how gay is it that u have to pay 10 bx to play online.....
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leedyd
Posted Jan 26, 2008 2:10 am PT

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leedyd
Posted Jan 26, 2008 2:10 am PT

I know this news article doesn't say anything about new things being added for the multiplayer, but there really are new missions, new cities, and new enemies. I don't have the new expansion, but don't let that information in the article confuse you. Just go to this website and read more about it.
http://phantasystaruniverse.com/illuminus_info.php
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hellpolice
Posted Dec 28, 2007 11:37 am PT

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rodrigo101992
Posted Nov 23, 2007 9:32 pm PT

o expect it is better tham last time, and I want one for WII
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highwind_017
Posted Nov 7, 2007 9:01 am PT

Why cant sega take out the pay per month and put in a cash shop? they would get more players and probery a bit extra money Their so damn stupid. and how can a level 1 player kill a de ragan? Your having a laugh.
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ScubaSJL
Posted Sep 19, 2007 6:58 pm PT

OMG cant wait even thou its gonna be a pretty much point less update to non fans, but anyways sega doesn't really take their time or all their efforts to make this a truly amazing game and hopefully one day they will and this update coming out, I hope that they realize that it inst gonna get them many new fans.
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tonymatt225
Posted Aug 20, 2007 11:55 am PT

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okami195
Posted Aug 8, 2007 8:26 pm PT

To Shadow_Fire41: The ability to play PSU off-line IS free. Players can go through the main game as Ethan or they can simulate the online game with a customized avatar but (obviously) NPC players instead of live people.

The only thing SEGA charges for is if you actually play it online..
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Zacek1000
Posted Jul 30, 2007 8:34 am PT

Yes! I can't wait to have it!
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Sk8erHeadshot
Posted Jul 29, 2007 2:31 pm PT

? no mutiplayer add-on's?
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Shadow_Fire41
Posted Jul 13, 2007 9:21 pm PT

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nowyoufacedoom
Posted Jul 12, 2007 8:08 am PT

This is just what we needed. New boards and new enemies, new weapons and armor. I was starting to get tired of the game to tell you the truth, but now I can't wait for the expansion.
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MoogleDragoon
Posted Jul 11, 2007 5:23 am PT

Myself and two friends picked up PSU yesterday for 9.99 so we tried it out last night for a bit I was enjoying what I played so far. It does suck paying 9.99 a month for a game that doesn't seem to have much going on.
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SorasGhost009
Posted Jul 3, 2007 9:19 pm PT

timbydude-there are lvl restrictions or should i say stat restrictions, for instance if you dont have a high enough atp you won't be able to use a certain melee weapon
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Rymer1
Posted Jun 10, 2007 8:02 pm PT

This will be great i can't wait till this comes out but i wish they would add multiplayer on the system to it.
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JTX-TITAN
Posted May 12, 2007 12:55 pm PT

Dude Im getting that game.
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rickrugby
Posted May 11, 2007 12:14 am PT

rob, only PS2 and PC players need to pay for the hunters license(i pay 10 bucks a month with pride in my heart, love this game). XBOX360 players uses points to get their subscription. Go to PSU website to know the detail s (=
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theKSMM
Posted May 7, 2007 5:39 pm PT

I wonder why the PC is getting a stand-alone expansion rather than an add-on...
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Nin10doFan44
Posted May 7, 2007 4:23 pm PT

Yes I love PSU
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