The “big” addition is Big Verder, a huge battleship that transforms into a mech. Yikes! Looks like players have take out this boss Shadow of the Colossus style.

Sega will release Phantasy Star Online 2, the free to play sequel to the Dreamcast hit Phantasy Star Online, in the West.

In the middle of July, Phantasy Star Online 2 will get its first update Awakening of the Giant Battlecruiser.

Sega will begin offering costumes and accessories for your characters once Phantasy Star Online 2 goes into service this week.

Phantasy Star Online 2 is nearly ready to go. Sega will launch the full game this week in Japan.

Sega put out an introduction video to give fans an overview of Phantasy Star Online 2.

The open beta for Phantasy Star Online 2 will kick off on June 21st.

Paying players will have to pay real money (in Japanese yen) to acquire Arks Cash, which is the in-game currency.

Producer, Satoshi Sakai, shares a few of the weapons that will be added to Phantasy Star Online 2 through future updates.

This and other interesting feedback gleaned by Sega from the game’s recently concluded closed beta test.

For starters, the open beta will allow you to level up to level 30.

Phantasy Star Online 2 has a currency named “FUN,” which is used for…well, fun things.

Producer, Satoshi Sakai, briefly touches on the game’s story and introduces a couple of story characters.

Phantasy Star Online 2 carries over a feature from Phantasy Star Portable 2: Infinity.

More footage from Phantasy Star Online 2, showing off a variety of areas, the My Room feature, and combat.

Each closed beta participant will be given 10,000 AC (Arcs Cash) to use as they please.