Get ready, operatives! Phantasy Star Online 2 officially launches on Steam on August 5th, 2020! Read this article to learn how you can acquire unique Valve-themed rewards in the game!
Embark on a never-ending quest when Phantasy Star Online 2 officially arrives on Steam on August 5th, launching with our next major content update, Episode 4! Experience one of Japan’s biggest online action RPGs, completely free-to-play and featuring cross-play and cross-progress with other available platforms.
PLAY ON STEAM AND GET SPECIAL REWARDS
We are happy to announce a fantastic collaboration release to celebrate the launch of Phantasy Star Online 2 on Steam. Starting August 5th, ARKS Operatives will be able to get unique items based on Valve’s celebrated franchises!
Embody HALF-LIFE 2’s Gordon Freeman or HALF-LIFE: ALYX’s Alyx Vance with special outfits and partner up with Wheatley from Portal 2 with a special Mag Evolution Device! This release will also include cosmetic items from Team Fortress 2 and Left 4 Dead, such as Hairstyles and Weapon Camos!
Update: This article has been updated to reflect changes to the in-game rewards requirements. Read the following list to learn more about how you can obtain these Valve-themed rewards.
Reward One: First-time Login Pack
Log-in to PSO2 on Steam and retrieve the reward from the Visiphone, under “Receive Campaign Items”.
720: Headcrab (Emote) | Half-Life
Additional Log-in Rewards
EXP Earned +50% (x5)
Rare Drop Rate +50% (x5)
Meseta Earned +50% (x5)
Half Scape Doll (x5)
Unit "Back / Fresh Aura" (x1)
Reward Two: Pyro's Gas Mask
Log-in to PSO2 on Steam and complete any quest once on Normal/Casual difficulty or higher.
Pyro's Gas Mask (Hairstyle) x2 | Team Fortress 2
Reward Three: Headcrab Emote
Log-in to PSO2 on Steam and complete any quest twice on Hard/Hardcore difficulty or higher.
720: Headcrab (Emote) | Half-Life
Reward Four: Half-Life: Alyx Pack
Log-in to PSO2 on Steam and complete any quest three times on Very Hard difficulty or higher.
Alyx Replica (Outfit: Female) | Half-Life: Alyx
Alyx's Hair (Hairstyle) x2 | Half-Life: Alyx
Reward Five: HEV Suit
Log-in to PSO2 on Steam and complete any quest four times on Super Hard difficulty or higher.
HEV Suit (Outfit: Male) | Half-Life 2
Portal 2 and Weapon Camos Pack
We will distribute these rewards at a later date.
Evolution Device: Wheatley | Portal 2
* TF2 Minigun (Weapon Camo) | Team Fortress 2
* L4D Frying Pan (Weapon Camo) | Left 4 Dead
* Crowbar (Weapon Camo) | Half-Life
Notes:
- To be eligible to win the rewards, you must meet the requirements above while logged in to Steam.
- Aside from the log-in rewards, you can collect the other prizes at the Gate Area’s TITLE COUNTER as a title reward.
- Some Weapon Camos in this release are compatible with more than one weapon type.
- You can use the Hairstyle items twice to make them accessible to all characters in your account.
- The time and day for the distribution of these rewards will be revealed at a later date.
We are beyond excited to see you join the ranks of ARKS when Phantasy Star Online 2 finally releases on Steam. See you in the game on August 5th, operative!
- The PSO2 Team
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