After years… and years… and years of waiting, Phantasy Star Online 2 will finally enter an official western-audience open beta phase starting next week. Ahead of swarms of new players entering their servers to join ARKS and tackle the many sci-fi challenges on offer, SEGA have begun offering something for those wishing to spend a hefty sum for what is otherwise a free-to-play online game.
If you are a fan of SEGA’s arguably most famous intellectual property – Sonic the Hedgehog – you might be interested in nabbing yourself the Sonic Collaboration Edition. Billed as a Founders Pack, this set features a number of premium goodies, including the opportunity to take on a humanoid equivalent of Sonic:
| Reward | Type |
| Sonic Suit (M) (x1) | Outfit (Outerwear) |
| Sonic Suit (F) (x1) | Outfit (Outerwear) |
| Sonic Hair 1 (x1) | Hairstyle |
| Sonic Hair 2 (x1) | Hairstyle |
| Emotes 602: Sonic/Tails (x1) | Emote |
| Sonic Knuckles (x1) | Weapon Camo (Knuckles) |
| Sonic Mask (x1) | Accessory |
| Ragol Memory (x5) | Consumable |
| Inventory Expansion (10) (x5) | Consumable |
| Premium Set (30 Days) Pack (x1) | In-game Subscription (Consumable) |
| Mission Pass Gold Ticket (x1) | In-game Subscription (Consumable) |
| Beauty Salon Free Pass (x1) | Consumable |
| Character Storage Expansion (50) (x5) | Consumable |
| EXP Earned +150% (x15) | Consumable |
| Triboost +125% (x10) | Consumable |
| Grinder (x500) | Consumable |
| AC Scratch Ticket (x12) | Consumable |
| Great Enhancement Aid +50% (x99) | Consumable |
Billed by SEGA as a “great introductory bundle that offers amazing value to those looking to kickstart their never-ending adventure in the PSO2 universe”, it does come at a hefty price of $59.99. This may not be for those who are looking to dive into the game and have fun. However for those who are Sonic Fans and are willing to spend such a sum on a free-to-play game, this might be a solid option. Read more about it HERE.
It is unconfirmed whether the costumes included in this set will be featured as downloadable content in the future. With many years behind it in the Japanese market however, expect to see many more costumes made available going forward through gacha and special event. For one such example, you can check out a screenshot of my character from the Japanese servers below:
