Phantasy Star Universe: Coming West

Segas America and Europe send a cosy joint press release to deliver the good news. All-new details inside.

Sega has announced that Phantasy Star Universe, the next installment in the popular series, developed for both the PS2 and the PC, will be making its way to the North American and European markets.

Phantasy Star Universe

The game offers two RPG experiences - a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multi-player component.

Developed under the guidance of Yuji Naka, PSU offers long-time fans the single-player experience they have been clamoring for. The solo adventure features more than 40 hours of gameplay, an emotionally engaging story, traditional cut scenes, and strong character development.

The hero is Ethan Waber, a 17-year old cadet intent on saving his sister, who is living on a planet under siege by mysterious life forces called THE SEED.

In Online Mode, players are given the opportunity to create their own characters from a range of races, and they get to explore all three planets in the Grarl solar system. Fans can travel with a squad of other adventurers, enter urban sprawls teeming with hundreds of other players, and build their avatars into powerful warriors.

A Sega spokesperson commented, "from its roots way back in the late eighties, Phantasy Star has become synonymous with quality RPG adventure. Now developed as both a single-player and an online multi-player game, Phantasy Star Universe delivers RPG fans their greatest adventure yet."

Chances are, he wasn't just saying it to sound good or because it's his job - but that it's actually true! Hooray!

Adam Doree
Director, Kikizo.com