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By Tomeeboy at 02/28/2013 - 1:00pm
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 Phantasy Star Online 2 for the PS Vita has officially been released in Japan! While there has still been no word on a possible Western release of the Vita version (nor updates on the previously announced 2013 release on PC), die-hard fans can still enjoy the game by downloading and playing the Japanese version from the JP PlayStation Store for free (note: the game and registration forms will be in Japanese, so be prepared to do some translating).
With PSO2 Vita's release comes a number of additions to the game, some for the PC version as well. Almost all of this information has been previously revealed in various news stories, but here's a recap for your convenience (this story is still being updated):
Newly Added for PSO2 Vita Launch
New Blocks for Vita-only and PC/Vita shared
Vita blocks will have fewer enemies and fewer emergency quests / trials
Maps are smaller to allow for quicker completion
PSE Burst will last longer
PC players playing on Vita blocks will experience the same changes
New Chrome Dragon boss
Will appear in an interrupt event on Vita & PC/Vita shared blocks
Will spread to PC blocks via players who have encountered it already
New Story & Side-Story Quests
Chapter 9 Story Quest: "The First Farewell" (Vita First)
Side Story Quest: "Arks Combat Tournament (PC First)
PSO2 Vita Special Package (retail bundle with bonuses)
Eight costumes from PSP2 (previously revealed here)
A PSP2 weapon set (Wing Spada, Clad Cannon, Clad 6)
A mag evolution device
30 Day Premium Set
1000 FUN ticket
Decorative Little Wing Stickers
A soundtrack CD with songs from PSP and PSP2
Available for purchase here
New Items & Weapons
New NPC Kuna with new client orders (on Vita first, PC in the future)
New NPCs Toro & Kuro (PlayStation mascots)
Their client orders are available only on Vita
Partner cards can be obtained on Vita (and then used on PC or Vita)
Will be able to gain a mag evolution device from these NPCs
Five new campaigns from SEGA (detailed here) with rewards
There is also a wealth of information available in our PSO2 forums, where a number of discussions are already taking place regarding PSO2 Vita's launch, new features, Chrome Dragon, and more. Be sure to drop by and see what's new!
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The game doesn't ask for that much of a rig, meaning most people will be able to run it, even if at low settings (which already looks ok if ye ask me). For those who can't for some reason, a new CPU or GPU that can make you run the game (assumin' ye got a desktop, of course) is still cheaper than a Vita (not counting the overpriced memory cards... haven't they heard of SDs?!). THAT is having a market.
At this rate we'll have release announcements on the tablet versions of the game (a.k.a. PSO2ville) before anything conclusive on a western release. Hell, there are already rumors goin' around that the thing's being pushed to 2014! Not sayin' they're true, but at this rate? I dunno...