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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