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Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis

Free-to-play online action RPG with open-field combat and customization

SEGA · Released Aug 5, 2020

ActionMassively MultiplayerRPGFree To Play

Reviews
Mostly Positive
71% of 27K
Recent reviews
Mixed
63% of 44 in 30 days
Players
724
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
2 weeks ago
Oct 21, 2026
Minimum PC
GT430
8 GB RAM · 103 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis?

This free-to-play chapter of Phantasy Star Online 2 is a multiplayer action RPG set across a vast open field in a new world. You create a character, fight enemies, and traverse terrain with Photon Dash and Photon Glide, with up to 32 people sharing the field.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy detailed anime-style character creation and fashion
  • +you want fast combat and open-field movement
  • +you like multiplayer grinding and gradual character progression

Not for you if...

  • −you want a story-driven RPG with a substantial endgame
  • −you dislike repetitive gear grinding and short activities
  • −you expect New Genesis to play like base PSO2

What players say

71% of 26,981 reviews are positive · 63% of 44 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the detailed character creator and smooth, responsive combat and movement. Common complaints describe repetitive grinding, a thin endgame, and updates centered more on short-lived activities and paid cosmetics than substantial new content.

Players over time

▼ -13% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,069 players on Oct 8, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis screenshot 1

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis system requirements

Minimum: GT430, 8 GB RAM, 103 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel ® Core™ i3-4150
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce® GT430
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
103 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Monitor Resolution: 1280ｘ720 pixels or higher Only XInput controllers are supported. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel ® Core™ i9-10900
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 SUPER
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
103 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Monitor Resolution: 1920ｘ1080 pixels Only XInput controllers are supported. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Does Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
45
Steam features
Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese.

Does Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

14 DLC available.

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