Honestly, i'd just say walk away if it's not fun for you.

The rocky MS launch did suck, but now we're over to Steam and I know a few folks are giving it a second chance and honestly the Steam variant has been a literally saving grace. As for PSO2 compared to another certain MMO that plays in the same way (Soulworker) this is far superior by standards and much less demonising on the monetisation. It's still pretty bleh considering JP gets more for less and could be improved but overall for a free game, this is definitely one of the better and less restricted ones out there I've played. I think a lot of people really need to dig through the free MMO pile and you'll actually be horrified by how much worse a lot of them are. Heck we're lucky that Sega is even doing catch up. Some MMO's are stuck in the 1-2 years behind their Eastern counterparts.

So props where it's due, this is a fantastic game for playing it on a casual basis for the free stuff you do get.

Bump to celebrate Steam release, got a few together to do the beach event was fun! Upgraded the tree to 3/5 level 5's and changed to try out the Tokyo scene in the HQ.

I've been taking it easier till episode 4. But I still log in and do the odd bits but will probably get a lot more active for episode 4, anddd to take in new recruits from Steam and the wider regions. But i'll instantly be ditching my xbox account for a Steam one assuming there's a way to merge one into the other. I'd much rather have the friends list on Steam.

One ship for EU side would be nice although i'm content on Ship 3 for my own needs I think newcomers may want at least an additional ship, but I imagine very well that a large portion of the players we lost will rejoin due to a better launcher, I know a few who are waiting, but I also know those wanting to spending into cosmetics etc, aren't keen on workarounds who will now, with expanded regions and be more cost effective to them to be likely more interested along with steam self marketing the game from being on the store page.

From what I gather the locks revolve around loot box laws possibly.

I imagined they'd pick up on that quite quickly.

Another week but yass. There's a few things noted already, that every region can get onto that page anddd there's no psa saying it uses a 3rd party account like other games. Though both of these may also be very real opesies. Shall see.

Honestly I don't see the issue with the announcement of New Genesis so close to it's NA release.

Here's the thing, it's a free game, and honestly just like with any MMO expansion in like WoW etc, it's just fresh levels, quests, new equipment and so on. You've still got the cosmetics you've paid for, the emotes. Plus even then you're getting most equipment anyway although in a lesser format. Throw in the ability to swap between the two. So as a whole, it's no different from other MMO cycles so I think being upset over losing the hours you've put in is a bit off-key.

The only thing I can see that'd be a shame to lose on, is having it redesign your houses assuming this feature exists still as this will probably be the one thing that will take a bit to get back up again. That and anyone who actually seriously decided to buy into gear boosters such as affix slots, success increases etc. Which to be honest weren't worth paying out for if you ask me as this isn't exactly a serious game for end-game.

It will hit the wallets trying to gather as many cosmetics from SG and AC but at least we have the chance to get them.

I am mad hyped to sink into this on day 1 and the hours I've put into the base to get all these parts ready for it will pay off.

Bump on that New Genesis hype, also got a officer on trial today, finally.

https://twitter.com/Kaoiji/status/1286346469075804160 Apparently this is sourced from the video description. It says it updates pso2's system and graphics engine. I feel this is more a revamp than a new title...

Pso2 video, check description below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iR5IKhomK4&feature=youtu.be to confirm.