Episode 4 update available same day.
Phantasy Star Online 2 is hitting the Steam platform for those who don’t want to navigate the Microsoft store and all of the troubles it has seen. SEGA announced that the MMO would be coming to PC’s biggest store front on August 5 coinciding with the release of the game’s first big content update; Episode 4.
“It is our goal to bring Phantasy Star Online 2 to as many players as we can,” said Fred White, PSO2 TEAM North America’s Head of Marketing. “We have heard the requests for a Steam launch, and we are excited to announce that soon Steam users in 36 countries on six continents will be able to experience PSO2 on their platform of choice, including popular features like Steam Achievements and Remote Play. The Steam Store page for PSO2 opens today. Additionally, all players on PC and Xbox One will be able to start Episode 4 on the same day — August 5th!”
Episode 4 continues the ongoing story and will be a free update. Players must investigate an invasion of fake ARKS members and look into the mysterious appearance of a new planet; earth. Episode 4 introduces a new level cap and new locations including Tokyo and Las Vegas.