SEGA announced the “Line Strike Card Game” update for free-to-play online action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is now live. This new community-based card battle game gives players a new way to enjoy the ARKS life outside of combat.
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis players can get started with Line Strike by talking to Victoria in Central City. Complete her Side Task to get an introduction to Line Strike and begin getting Card Scratch Vouchers by completing Line Strike-related Limited-time Tasks and Title Tasks.
Line Strike includes the following battle modes:
- NPC Battle – perfect for practicing and testing your skills
- Ranked Battle – compete against players at a similar skill level
- Unranked Battle – jump into a game without worrying about how it will impact your rating.
- Free Battle – battle against an opponent of your choice, regardless of skill level.
Players may view replays of their past Line Strike battles, watch other players’ battles, and customize their Line Strike battle screen. A new Line Strike Build Part now lets players play a Free Battle in the Creative Space as well.
The Eminence in Shadow collaboration will begin on July 17 in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. featuring a new AC Scratch Ticket and free rewards via login bonuses. In August 2024, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis will collab with the Shangri-La Frontier anime series. Players can expect Sanraku, Psyger-0, Pencilgon, and Oikatzo avatar items, new weapon camos, and much more.
Final Weapon’s most recent interview with Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis director Daiki Hamazaki discussed the game’s updates in June, including the Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration.
Lastly, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store, Windows, and Steam.
