The big news at today's media briefing, Sega confirmed that Phantasy Star Online 2 alpha testing is coming in August. Sega had said it would be during the summer time frame.
The lucky participants (selection was held a few months earlier) have already been chosen for the alpha test. If you aren't among the lucky individuals for the testing, Japan residents will have the first taste of the game in September, as Sega said today that it will bring a playable demo to the Tokyo Game Show.
Additionally, Sega discussed the latest details regarding the game. It will feature up to twelve player multiplayer at the same time, with players grouping together in parties of four. The basic gameplay system, "Hybrid Custom Action," promises a great evolution for the franchise's action-oriented play, with things like TPS (third-person-shooter) style shooting, jumping, and original combos. The franchise's trademark action palette system has also evolved.
The game will offer three character classes: Hunters, who are good close combat, Rangers, who are good at mid-range combat, and Force, who use magic for long-range combat. Character growth does away with character level, replacing this exclusively with "class level." As your class level rises up, you gain access to new abilities.

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