PSO2 NGS Closed Beta Test #2: Registration starts on February 2nd!

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PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS Closed Beta Test Players Site

Registration for the second test is open from February 2nd, 2021 to February 11th, 2021, 23:59 JST.
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Click here for the Bumped.org post featuring translated system specs as well as a registration guide!
BETA TEST #1 SCHEDULE: The test has ended.
- January 27th: Start of Pre-Download
- January 29th, 2021: 15:00 - 21:00 JST
- January 30th, 2021: 15:00 - 25:00 JST (i.e. January 31st, 2021, 01:00 JST)
- January 31st, 2021: 12:00 - 22:00 JST

Tidbits:

- It appears that a regional IP lock has been imposed, preventing those without a VPN from accessing the beta.
- There will be two Closed Beta Tests.
- The first CBT focuses on existing PSO2 players and will also be testing PSO2 data transfer, allowing you to use your PSO2 data.
- The second CBT focuses on all people, including those who have not played PSO2 before. Everyone starts fresh and data from PSO2 and the first CBT will not be carried over.
- If you are accepted into the first CBT, you are automatically enrolled into the second CBT as well.
- The first CBT is scheduled for the weekend at the end of January 2021. See above for the schedule.
- As of now, it has only been announced for PSO2 JP.
- The CBT will take place on PC only. Specs can be found here.
- The CBT is planned to accommodate 50,000 participants/lottery winners.
- The highest amount of simultaneous connections during the first test on January 29th, 2021 was around 15,000.
- Rewards for participation in the (first) CBT can be found here.
- The purpose of the first CBT is verification of Game Data shared between PSO2 and PSO2 NGS, as well testing the basic game system, server load, AC and AC Scratch systems.
- The purpose of the second CBT is to test the game with even more players, as well as to test corrections made following the first CBT.
- Participants receive 20,000 AC to spend during the first CBT.
- The level cap during the CBT is Level 15.
- You can now equip multiple weapon camos for each weapon type!
- Through glitching, a Bridge room that is yet to be revealed has been found underneath Central City. This can be seen here.
- Skill trees for the six classes available during the first CBT can be found here.
- Information on the Item Lab can be found here.
- Information on the Skill Trees can be found here.

Thread will be updated over time.