More on the PSU Server Shutdown

As mentioned earlier today, Phantasy Star Universe will be done for good in the United States and Europe when the Xbox 360 servers shut down on September 7. This move should not come as a surprise to anybody, given the fact that the online game has basically stagnated despite the introduction of the "supplemental update" two summers ago.

For hardcore Xbox 360 players, this announcement might be difficult to take. However, Phantasy Star Online 2 players should be celebrating.

Out of this shutdown announcement came the strongest indication yet that PSO2 is coming stateside. PSU GM Edward had this to say in his post on the official forums:

There is more news yet to come for Phantasy Star, and there will be much to be excited about in the coming weeks and months.

While players in the PSO2 alpha and beta tests have unearthed some hints of an English release, Sega has not said anything one way or the other. Although Edward's post did not mention PSO2 by name, it's hard to believe that Sega of America would be focusing on anything Phantasy Star-related that's not PSO2 at this point. I think they are well aware of how much the US/EU community is clamoring for the game.

The next few months should be exciting, as there is hopefully some big news on the way for PSO2 players in the United States and Europe. Stay tuned!