Popular JRPG Phantasy Star Online 2 Drops On PC Tomorrow

As previously confirmed, Sega's online JRPG Phantasy Star Online 2 will be available to play tomorrow, May 27, on PC. Eager players can download the game for free right now from the Microsoft Store.

After a period of scheduled maintenance set to begin at 5 AM PT / 8 AM ET / 1 PM BST on May 27, PSO2 will be officially available for Windows 10 PC users. Xbox One players who decide to opt for the PC version can retain their progress simply by using the same Microsoft Live ID to login to the game.

This PC port of PSO2 also comes with an assortment of goodies for new and returning players alike, such as a new look for the shopping plaza, tons of commemorative login rewards like consumables and weapons, special EXP and Rare Drop boosts, and more.

Additionally, the Windows 10 PC launch kicks off PSO2's first seasonal event in North America. The Wedding Event, which runs until June 23, introduces some limited-time Client Order tasks and a brand-new Urgent Quest called Gone with the Wind and the Rain. The exclusive mission gives you the opportunity to earn unique versions of familiar weapons.

We've compiled the full Phantasy Star Online 2 system requirements below so you can check to see whether your machine can handle the online JRPG.

Phantasy Star Online 2 PC System Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Win XP 32
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4800+
• Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 3600 Series or NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT
• System Memory: 1.5 GB RAM
• Storage: 8 GB Hard drive space
• DirectX 9 Compatible Graphics Card

Recommended:

• OS: Win 7 64
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 3.06GHz / AMD Athlon II X2 270
• Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6670 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
• System Memory: 3 GB RAM
• Storage: 8 GB Hard drive space

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