In an earlier article we talked about the new opening for Phantasy Star Online 2, with a link to a low quality version of the opening, taken from a niconico live stream. SEGA have now uploaded a much higher quality 720P version of the opening to their Youtube Channel. You can watch it below!
SEGA is currently holding a closed beta test for Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode 4 on the PlayStation 4 in Japan. Unfortunately there’s still no news regarding the release of the PC version in the West, which was announced almost four years ago but has yet to materialize. You can read SEGA’s latest official statement on the matter here.
The modified crest for the Yamato in Phantasy Star Online 2.
EDIT: in the comments below, one of readers (landman) pointed out that the Japanese imperial crest was removed from the bow of the battleship in this new version of the trailer. In a recent blog update, Phantasy Star Online 2’s Producer, Satoshi Sakai, explained that they made the change to address concerns from people who felt uncomfortable with the idea of fighting the actual Battleship Yamato in-game. Sakai went on to explain that in the game, the “Phantom Battleship Yamato” doesn’t have a crew and isn’t meant to be represent the actual historical battleship. Rather, it’s an embodiment of people’s fears and imaginations, like the other enemies in PSO2’s Earth setting (such as tanks, helicopters and even dinosaurs).
