Sign up for Phantasy Star Online 2 Closed Beta Test (CBT) on Xbox One!

Phantasy Star Online 2 (PSO2), dubbed one of Japan’s biggest online RPGs, will be coming soon to North America on Xbox One, beginning with its Closed Beta Test (CBT). Players in the United States and Canada can sign up for the CBT through the Xbox One Insider Program to get a spot and special rewards!

As a member of ARKS in PSO2, you are part of a task force dedicated to exploring numerous planets and protecting the universe from a malignant force known as the Falspawn. Embark on an assortment of missions with fellow operatives in an unparalleled action RPG combat experience, completely free to play.

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Play the ultimate online Free-to-Play experience with up to four other players in a party, or explore exclusive multiparty areas with up to twelve players simultaneously. Enjoy one of the most responsive action combat systems among online RPGs! Combo through multiple enemies at once. Engage in unforgettable boss fights armed with your highly customizable skillsets, unique to each of the nine classes among eighteen distinct weapon types.

Switch character classes anytime as you find your ideal playstyle. See if you’d prefer to hack and slash with melee-based roles, or eliminate foes with ranged or elemental attacks! If you need to, camera settings are also available for you to customize, including an over-the-shoulder view for better aiming precision.

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Multiple difficulty settings are there for you to adjust according to your skill and character level. Procedurally generated environments reshape your adventures at every play. Brace for unexpected events and random monsters each mission!

Be who you want to be with one of gaming’s most powerful character creators and design the ultimate ARKS Operative. Choose from one of four distinct races and customize accordingly with a robust, yet easy to use system. PSO2‘s catalog of editable accessories is ever expanding with layered outfits to mix and match. Your imagination is the limit, so join ARKS today!

The Phantasy Star Online 2 CBT is only open to the United States and Canada. Registering for early sign-up is possible on Windows 10, but the CBT is exclusive to Xbox One. Just follow the steps to sign up!

First, install Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox One or Windows 10 device.

Navigate to the Store tab on your Xbox One console, or the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 10 device.
Select Search and look for “Xbox Insider Hub.”
Select the Xbox Insider Hub and choose “get” or “install.”

Once the app is installed, make sure to register for early sign-up for the game!

Launch the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox One or Windows 10 device.
If this is your first time launching the app, accept the Xbox Insider Program Terms of Use.
From the main dashboard, select Insider Content.
Under “Games,” select “Phantasy Star Online 2.”
Select “Join” to register for early sign-up.

Once the CBT begins, you’ll be notified via Xbox Live message. In the lead up to the start of the CBT, follow the Xbox Insider Twitter for details and updates. Information on the Phantasy Star Online 2 CBT and related participating rewards can be found on the game’s website. Do also check out the various PSO2 accounts for sneak peeks and details!