Phantasy Star Universe coming to Xbox 360 @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on April 19, 2006

News: Sega's big new RPG is moving to the next-gen and Xbox Live.

Sega announced today they are bringing their massive offline/online RPG experience Phantasy Star Universe to the Xbox 360 this fall. The game was previously announced for the PC and PS2.

"The reinvigoration of this beloved franchise on the Xbox 360 signifies another step for SEGA towards next-gen leadership," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Entertainment Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Phantasy Star has a rich history, and now with Phantasy Star Universe in support of the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, gamers can enjoy a fantasy role-playing experience of unprecedented depth both online with their friends, and offline in the robust single-player game."

Sega also revealed a feature list:

Epic Story: Phantasy Star Universe offers a suspenseful single player adventure that fans have been clamoring for.

Phantasy Star Brand Heritage: Since 1988, the franchise has evolved, and produced seven series to date Ц building itself as one of the most well established RPG franchises.

Real-time battles where players choose their own strategies: Choose from over 200 weapon variations in over 20 weapon categories for melee, technique, or ranged-type combat. Players can also select numerous Photon Arts to defeat enemies.

World Class Score: Soundtrack produced by premier orchestras and vocals from Poland, Hollywood, and New York.

Online Gameplay: Offering the Best of Both Worlds

- Multiplayer: Create a squad of up to six players to explore the universe and conquer quests.

- Endless gameplay: In addition to over 40 hours of offline gameplay, gamers can spend endless hours online customizing characters, searching for rare items, leveling up, and joining friends for exhilarating new quests.

Variety in transportation: Player-controlled vehicles offer a new type of gameplay for the Phantasy Star franchise.

Character Customization: Go beyond standard customization for your character with precise measurements, an endless color palette, and outlandish outfits.

Massive enemies: Over 20 unique enemy species, totaling over 200 enemy variations.

We'll have more on Phantasy Star Universe soon.