[SEGA Co., Ltd.] “PSO2 New Genesis ver.2” collaboration with the anime “Kaiju No. 8” will be held from September 18th (Wednesday)! *SEGA Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 4, 2024
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“PSO2 New Genesis ver.2” collaboration with the anime “Kaiju No. 8” will be held from September 18th (Wednesday)!
SEGA Co., Ltd. has released the popular service “PSO2 New Genesis ver.2” (hereinafter referred to as NGS
ver.2), it has been decided that a collaboration with the anime “Kaiju No. 8” will be held from Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
Please look forward to the collaboration between the anime “Kaiju No. 8” and “NGS ver.2”!
* ◆What is “Monster No. 8″*
A world where monsters threaten people on a daily basis.
Kafka Hibino aspires to join the Japan Defense Force to subjugate monsters. Before he knew it, he gave up on that dream and started working at a cleaning company specializing in monsters.
“Let’s annihilate all the monsters together.”
The activities of Mina Asaku, the commander of the 3rd unit, a childhood friend who once vowed to do so,
Kafka begins chasing his dream again after meeting his junior, Reno Ichikawa, who is aiming to join the Defense Force.
However, just then, a mysterious small monster transforms him into a monster with great power!
Kafka was named “Monster No. 8” and became a being chased by all of Japan. Even so, he did not give up on his dream of becoming a member of the defense force and faced the monster disaster.
The original work is by Naoya Matsumoto.
As of September 2024, it is a very popular work with a cumulative circulation of over 16 million copies.
The second season will be broadcast in 2025.
1st season omnibus/simultaneous screening “Hoshina’s Holiday” Scheduled to be released in theaters in 2025.
-Anime “Kaiju No. 8” official website- https://kaiju-no8.net/
* ◆What is “NGS ver.2” *
The latest work in the domestic online RPG “Phantasy Star Online” (PSO2) series, which started service in 2012. The total number of registered users worldwide has exceeded 11 million (as of June 2023). In June 2023, we will begin distributing “NGS ver.2”, a super evolutionary update.
The ultimate character creation has been further evolved with the addition of a “toon display” function as a new expression. Create your only hero in the world and go on an adventure.
In addition, with the new content “Creative Space”, it is now possible to edit an entire island of your own. By making full use of various building materials and functions, you can create a wide variety of play activities.
New elements such as “portable holograms” will be added to the seamless open field where up to 32 players can come and go, creating further connections and expansion in the adventure world, and new encounters and surprises.
When fighting against powerful enemies such as the new enemy type “Starless”, you can enjoy fast-paced battles with exhilarating actions with easy controls.
Gather together. Create. As you think.
* “NGS ver.2” official PV: * * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0QrG2AeLFE*
* [“NGS ver.2” Product Overview] *
Product name: PSO2 New Genesis ver.2
Compatible models: PlayStation(R)4, Windows PC, cloud version (Nintendo Switch(TM), Windows PC)
Service period:
Service starts on Wednesday, June 9, 2021
PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 Service starts on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Price: Basic play free (some paid items available)
Genre: Online RPG
Manufacturer: SEGA Co., Ltd.
CERO notation: D category (for people over 17 years old)
Copyright notice: (C)SEGA
Official website: https://pso2.jp
Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kH6dDMQqCX
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