The recent Xbox Games Showcase event came with many surprises like the unveiling of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. This confused fans because it tallied with the existing Phantasy Star Online 2—which also just dropped for PC and Xbox One—and it left fans unaware of what to expect.
Fortunately, the developers published a comprehensive article divining deep on everything and question fans could ask.
Check the video below to understand the follow-up and relationship with the current Phantasy Star Online:
Here’s the full excerpt of the published article by the developers of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis:
The twin universes of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and PSO2 exist side by side! Both are playable!
You can continue to enjoy the original Phantasy Star Online 2 even after Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis has been released. Accounts that have been playing PSO2 will be able to hop between Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2. However, because the game system is vastly different, we would like to explain what exactly is changing with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis below.
Create even more gorgeous characters with the new and improved graphics engine!
With the new graphics engine comes enhanced character models. In addition to the features present in the current character creation system, you’ll now have even more detailed options, like changing the luster of your character’s skin. Characters will also be able to move their fingers now! Furthermore, you’ll be ready to wear more accessories and also change their locations—creating even more customized characters. Because Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis’s character creation system is compatible with that of Phantasy Star Online 2, players are free to decide which one they want to use.
Finally, Phantasy Star Online 2’s core graphics engine will also be overhauled, allowing you to use characters created with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis’s system within Phantasy Star Online 2 as well. Naturally, ALL character creation info from Phantasy Star Online 2 (including items linked to emotes and other previously registered data) will be compatible with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis!
Items That Are Not Compatible With Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis
The following items obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 cannot be used in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.
Items Obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 That Cannot Be Used in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.
• Skill Rings
• Consumable Items used for battle, growth, and enhancement
• Boost Items
• Materials
• Furnishings
The above information is subject to change. We would greatly appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Regarding Player Data and Character Growth
Player Data
• AC and SG can be used in both Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2.
Because Meseta, FUN, and other currencies significantly affect the balance of the game’s economy, these cannot be shared between Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Phantasy Star Online 2.
Character Growth
• Character growth will not be shared between Phantasy Star Online 2 and Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.
Examples of Character Growth Elements That Are Not Shared With Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis
• Level
• EXP
• Class Skills
• Photon Arts
• Techniques
Regarding Weapons, Units, and Mags
Weapons, Units, and Mags obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 can be used in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis as well. However, their functions, abilities, and appearances will change following PSO2: NGS’s game system.Note: These changes will only occur when playing Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. They will retain their original functions, abilities, and appearances within Phantasy Star Online 2.
Weapons
While the fundamental weapon design will not change, their stats augments, and potentials will. Additionally, some higher-rarity weapons may not be privy to you until your character has reached a certain level. For weapons about classes that have not yet been added to Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, they will be unusable until the relevant class has been released.Units
In Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, Units will become armor that is not visible. Even Units that have been obtained in Phantasy Star Online 2 will become invisible in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. Similarly to weapons, their stats, augments, potentials will change, and high-rarity Units may not be privy to you until your character reaches a certain level.Mags
Although Mags within Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis do not affect your stats or aid you in battle, Evolution Device data from Phantasy Star Online 2 will carry over.
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis will be launched on Xbox Series X, PC, Xbox One at some point next year (2021.) Nevertheless, a Japanese version of the trailer unveiled the possibility of PlayStation 4 and Nintendo SwitcPhantasy h ports, hinting that those versions will be available.