This content serves as a significant expansion to the core experience of Phantasy Star Online 2, delving deeper into the ongoing narrative and expanding the available gameplay systems. Released on July 17, 2013, for PC (Microsoft Windows) and PlayStation Vita, this update builds directly upon the established foundation of the massive online role-playing game, integrating new story arcs, character options, and exploration zones into the existing universe. It is not a standalone title but requires access to the base game to experience its additions.

New Dimensions of Exploration and Conflict

This expansion introduces players to the new planet designated as Wopal, offering fresh environments to traverse and new threats to confront. The narrative takes a complex turn, involving the founder of ARKS, Luther, who seeks ultimate knowledge by attempting to absorb the entity known as Xion. Players are thrust into a time-traveling adventure, guided by an alternate version of Xion named Xiao, to prevent Luther’s ambitions and rescue key figures within the ARKS organization. The scope of this content is substantial, adding significant chapters to the overarching saga.

What major character and class additions are included?

A key feature of this content release is the introduction of the Deuman race, providing players with a new lineage to choose for their avatar. Alongside this new race comes the addition of the Braver class, a specialized combat role that utilizes unique weapon types. Specifically, the Braver class brings the Katana and the Bullet Bow into the arsenal, offering distinct melee and ranged combat styles that fundamentally alter how players approach encounters within the hack and slash/beat 'em up framework of the game.

System Enhancements and Quality of Life Updates

Beyond the narrative and combat additions, this update incorporates several system expansions designed to enrich the player experience. These include the implementation of the Support Partner function, allowing for greater customization in team composition and assistance during missions. Furthermore, players gain access to mini room additions, offering new ways to personalize their in-game living spaces within the RPG framework.

How does this expansion integrate with the base game content?

This content is fully integrated into the ongoing structure of Phantasy Star Online 2. For players accessing the global version initially, this update, along with content from a subsequent episode, formed part of the initial launch package, ensuring a broad array of content was available from the outset. It continues the established Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, and Adventure genres, layering new mechanics and story progression onto the existing framework without requiring separate purchases or standalone installations, as it is classified as an expansion.

Additional Content Status

As of its release structure, this specific content update does not feature any separate downloadable content (DLCs), remakes, or remasters associated directly with it. It functions as a major content injection into the primary game client.