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[Maligna]

Via: http://operationrainfall.com/2014/09/03/sega-says-phantasy-star-online-2-western-release-happening/

It was very worrying to hear months ago that bringing Phantasy Star Online 2 to western shelves was put on the back burner but Sega’s twitter post in response to a fan question, negates the foul cry with a confirmation that Phantasy Star Online 2 is only “delayed” and is still being worked on for a western release.

 

[Wario64]

The tweets mean nothing. Not the first time they said something via a social media reply.

 

[Magwik]

"Still delayed"
It's not happening.

 

[B.K.]

Phantasy Star Online 2 will be released the same day as Yakuza 0.

 

[Soulflarz]

Still delayed till 2094

 

[Famassu]

I don't usually do gif answers, but...

 

[Sophia]

It's now three episodes out of date, on top of being delayed. It's likely not happening, and if it did ever happen, it'd suck so bad not many would stick with it over the Japanese version. :\

 

[10k]

Just like Apple insists the iCloud is secure as can be.

 

[Veldin]

"Currently working"?

C'mon, son.

 

[tim_pkmn89]

I'm still thinking the holdup is with Sega of Japan not implementing features SoA wants/needs.

 

[Arklite]

Does the English translation patch for the game translate any of the story? Shame Sega has no confidence for this game in the West.

 

[darkblade77]

Ok, SEGA.

 

[Kyoufu]

Missed opportunity if they don't bring this to PS4 at least. Warframe is doing pretty well.

 

[Nemecyst]

Sure thing SEGA. And when i fantasize, there's usually unicorns.

 

[Hikami]

Sure it is Sega..

Missed opportunity if they don't bring this to PS4 at least. Warframe is doing pretty well.

PS4 version would be amazing.

 

[plasmawave]

\When are they going to lift the IP block?

 

[StormKing]

It will be released in the west the same year that FF XV and Half life 3 come out.

 

[Gattsu25]

 

[Maligna]

Does the English translation patch for the game translate any of the story? Shame Sega has no confidence for this game in the West.

Nevermind the fan translation. The game has already been fully translated into English by Sega for its release in Southeast Asia. Only thing stopping them from giving it to us in North America is setting up servers for us to play on.

 

[Namikaze]

Missed opportunity if they don't bring this to PS4 at least. Warframe is doing pretty well.

Wouldn't surprise me if it came to PS4. There is already a Vita version IIRC.

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

Nevermind the fan translation. The game has already been fully translated into English by Sega for its release in Southeast Asia. Only thing stopping them from giving it to us in North America is setting up servers for us to play on.

God help us if we get the awful SEA translation in its entirety

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Isn't this already translated in English for a different territory too? Craziness.

 

[Kuusoge]

I'll believe it when I'm playing my NA copy of Yakuza 5

 

[GulAtiCa]

liars. I'd buy it in a heartbeat if released in States. But atlas..

 

[tim_pkmn89]

Nevermind the fan translation. The game has already been fully translated into English by Sega for its release in Southeast Asia. Only thing stopping them from giving it to us in North America is setting up servers for us to play on.

But that's not by Sega, it's completely by a separate company.

 

[JCX]

Ugh this would be perfect for my Vita. No point worrying over something that won't happen though.

 

[Maligna]

But that's not by Sega, it's completely by a separate company.

Either way, the game is in english.

 

[Sakujou]

i heard they will release it right after the last guardian and yakuza 5 for the west.

 

[cpp_is_king]

Via: http://operationrainfall.com/2014/09/03/sega-says-phantasy-star-online-2-western-release-happening/

They didn't insist that it's still happening. Yoshida insists that TLG is still happening. This, on the other hand, is an actual non-answer.

 

[Hispanic! At the Disco]

In the future:

SEGA are we getting a localization of PSO26?

Yes, although PSO2 is still currently being worked on.

 

[IrishNinja]

please hurry up with this cashcow so we can focus on the dozen of yakuza games that need to be localized & then bomb afterwards sega, i need this

 

[tim_pkmn89]

Either way, the game is in english.

Either way, they'd have to pay for the translation, and it's likely far below their standards.

Or of course the more likely option that the delay is not a matter of translation.

 

[Christian]

I recently ordered the Vita version of this, so it bodes well for localization. Hatsune Miku, Akiba's Trip, and Senran Kagura all got picked up for domestic release almost immediately after I received my Japanese copies.

 

[SellTheKids4Food]

I've honestly given up all hope on Sega at this point... no, maybe much longer than that.

 

[Augemitbutter]

they're just busy translating the yakuza games. it will come right after.

 

[Maligna]

I recently ordered the Vita version of this, so it bodes well for localization. Hatsune Miku, Akiba's Trip, and Senran Kagura all got picked up for domestic release almost immediately after I received my Japanese copies.

I hope your horrible luck works out for the rest of us!

 

[HF2014]

Id love to see that happening on WiiU.

Anyone played it already on PC or Vita? Is it as good as the first PSO?

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

I recently ordered the Vita version of this, so it bodes well for localization. Hatsune Miku, Akiba's Trip, and Senran Kagura all got picked up for domestic release almost immediately after I received my Japanese copies.

It's F2P though so that throws a wrench in your theory

Id love to see that happening on WiiU.

Anyone played it already on PC or Vita? Is it as good as the first PSO?

Better in some ways but worse in others. The shift in focus to be more character action and the game being built around F2P makes for a different experience, at the very least.

 

[Dsyndrome]

Does it come packaged with Shenmue 3, Sega?

 

[Skyfireblaze]

I'm sorry if this sounds bitter but after their incompetence (or maybe it was intended?) that stops me from playing with my character on my JP account I fail to care SEGA...

 

[Mr-Joker]

Guys unless it's either Sonic, Miku, Aliens, or Football manager we ain't getting any other game.

 

[Hikami]

Id love to see that happening on WiiU.

Anyone played it already on PC or Vita? Is it as good as the first PSO?

Ive been playing the PC version, though I only played PSU before this.

It's alright, the lack of actual places to explore makes it a bit boring since its just a lobby + instances. But the rest of the game is fun.

 

[kurahador]

Weird that sega is holding out this game releasing in the west.
It's already available in english for asean countries FFS.

 

[Wyndstryker]

Id love to see that happening on WiiU.

Anyone played it already on PC or Vita? Is it as good as the first PSO?

I played the JP version back when it was in beta and it captured the spirit of the original PSO very well with a few modernization's.

If you liked the original there's a good chance you'll enjoy PSO2.

 

[Nairume]

Sega is just getting sad with this.

 

[HF2014]

Ive been playing the PC version, though I only played PSU before this.

It's alright, the lack of actual places to explore makes it a bit boring since its just a lobby + instances. But the rest of the game is fun.

Never played PSU myself, but the way you described it sound like the original PSO Ep 1 & 2 on gamecube. i think its a plus. PSO was like that. A lobby like area where you could buy gear, spells, and get quest, and zone into an instance to do the quest.

Hmmm please sega....dont tease us up for nothing.

 

[LX_Theo]

They have two passionate guys in the back office working on it.

 

[HF2014]

I played the JP version back when it was in beta and it captured the spirit of the original PSO very well with a few modernization's.

If you liked the original there's a good chance you'll enjoy PSO2.

Cool. Thanks for this info. Now hoping for a PC or Wii U release

 

[dwix]

Played the beta and enjoyed it enough to know that I would love a western release. Hope it comes out some day...

 

[Xerotwo]

The ship has already been sailed, Sega.

You're 2 years too late.

Unless you're pulling a Monster Hunter.