Sega's Phantasy Star Nova Is Exclusive To PS Vita

tri-Ace handling development duties, 2014 release expected

by Damien McFerran Mon 9th Sep 2013

Can't imagine the appeal of this series myself

Sega has confirmed that the next entry in its popular Phantasy Star series is coming to the PS Vita.

Phantasy Star Nova — which is being coded by tri-Ace — will take place in the same universe as Phantasy Star Online 2. However, despite being able to go online with up to three friends, it will be a mainly single-player affair.

The game is expected to hit Japan next year, with a western release still to be confirmed.

[source eurogamer.net]

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MadchesterManc
Mon 9th Sep 2013

Its about time SEGA but no western date being announced yet is of no suprise. To be honest if SEGA don't release this in the west it'll probably be the last straw for a lot of people. Its a franchise that is relatively popular here

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Punished_Boss_84
Mon 9th Sep 2013

Exclusive to PS Vita? Whats the catch? exclusive to Japan But it will come over right by another publisher? But, but, but SEGA

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8vpiper
Mon 9th Sep 2013

Never played this series any good? what is similar?

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Epic
Mon 9th Sep 2013

Please confirm for USA/EU Sega and I will be pleased to give you my money.

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hYdeks
Mon 9th Sep 2013

ohh I really want this to come to North America! Please make this happen Sega!

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DarkKirby
Mon 9th Sep 2013

Still waiting on Phanatasy Star Online 2 Sega. WTF is with the silence. At least tell people where you are with it, or that you are cancelling the localizations as you've decided you don't like money from anyone but Japanese people like with a bunch of your other games that isn't Sonic.