Phantasy Star Online 2 Closed Beta Test FAQ

Attention all Deumans, Humans, CASTs, and Newmans!

The Phantasy Star Online 2: Closed Beta Test starts this weekend. Have you signed up yet? We know you have questions about the beta, so check out all the information we can share for this weekend’s closed beta test.

When is the PSO2: Closed Beta?

• Starts: Friday, February 7th, 5 PM (PST)
• Ends: Saturday, February 8th, 11:59 PM (PST)

Who can participate in the closed beta test?

• The closed beta test is available to any Xbox Insiders in the United States and Canada.

When can you pre-download the beta?

• Players can install the game now (as of Monday, February 3rd). Once you download the beta, there won’t be anything to download Friday!

Are players allowed to take screenshots or game clips of their favorite moments in-game?

• Yes, you can! Feel free to share your experiences with other Xbox users through memorable in-game moments during the closed beta test.

Will there be any in-game events during the beta?\*

• Along with the chance to suit up and take on enemies, the PSO2 Closed Beta will have several quests and in-game events running throughout the beta test! Here’s the current schedule:
  • February 7th Urgent Quests
    • 8 to 8:30 p.m. PST – Cradle of Darkness
    • 10 to 10:30 p.m. PST – Giant Automata: The Awakening
  • February 8th Urgent Quests
    • 7 to 7:30 a.m. PST – Cradle of Darkness
    • 1 to 1:30 p.m. PST – Giant Automata: The Awakening
    • 5 to 5:30 p.m. PST – Cradle of Darkness
    • 8:30 to 9 p.m. PST – The Raging Obsidian Arm
    • 9 to 9:30 p.m. PST – Elder of the Unfathomable Abyss
  • Quna Live Performance
    • Meet Quna, Oracle’s favorite music idol! Gather your friends and watch her perform live in the Ship’s Shopping Plaza.
    • February 8th – 8 to 8:15 p.m. PST – Performing the songs “Our Fighting” and “Eternal Encore”
    • Buffs Received – Rare Drop Rate Increase, Meseta Drop Rate Increase, and Experience Points Rate Increase
    • Make sure to type "Encore" during Quna's inaugural performance to motivate her into coming back for a second song, "Eternal Encore"!

Do players get any rewards for participating in the beta?*\*

• 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), Triboost +100% (x3), Casino Coin Passes (x5) (Consumables)
• Players will receive these rewards when the game officially launches.
  • 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)

Will my progress carry over when the official game launches?

• Yes! Participants in the closed beta test can carry their progress to the open beta test and official launch. (Dates for the open beta and official launch TBA.)

What else can you tell us about the Phantasy Star Online 2 Closed Beta?

• Features a full English voice acting cast, with the option to switch between English and Japanese.
• Offers 4K support and an expanded UI display size, enhanced for the Xbox One X!
• Mouse and keyboard support available for Xbox One, as well as in-game chat.

We’re so excited to Join ARKS and get started! Secure your spot before it’s too late.

^(\Even though some Urgent Quests can be completed multiple times during their allotted times, only one completion per time slot will count towards the Special Rewards.)*

^(\*Rewards are limited per account, even if requirements are met with multiple characters.)*

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