 | Digital Release | PlayStation Portable December 03, 2009 (JP) September 14, 2010 (NA) October 06, 2010 (AU, EU) As Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity February 24, 2011 (JP) |
| Delisting | December 2011 (NA) February 2012 (EU) No later than March 2023 (JP) As Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity February 19, 2014 (JP) |
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| Developer | Alfa System | |
| Publisher | Sega | |
| Available On | Retail PlayStation Portable (AU, EU, NA, JP) |
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| Links | Phantasy Star Portable 2 homepage Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity homepage |
Delisting
Phantasy Star Portable 2 was delisted from the North American PlayStation Store in early December of 2011, according to reports from the PSO-World forums. On December 21st, 2011 forum user CosmoClock21 emailed SEGA for comment regarding the game’s delisting. SEGA’s email reply follows:
Hi,
The removal of Phantasy Star items from the PSN is unintentional and they should be back up soon. There have been no announcements made regarding the status of Phantasy Star Portable 2 and I can not re-direct you to anyone else.
Best Regards,
Evan
SEGA Customer Support
Despite the claim that Phantasy Star Portable 2’s delisting was unintentional, the game would be delisted in Europe at the end of February 2012. Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity was delisted in Japan on February 19, 2014. The original release of PSP2 was confirmed to have remained available in Japan during this time but has since been removed at an unknown date.
The worldwide delisting of Phantasy Star Portable 2 was most likely the result of expired licensing of the various collaboration items featured in the game, ranging from Evangelion to Pizza Hut. Sega may have decided not to renew the licensing and continue supporting the title, possibly in order to place more resources onto Phantasy Star Online 2. The game remains available on physical media.
About the Game
Return to the Phantasy Star Portable world in a global online multiplayer experience! The Phantasy Star series returns to the PlayStation Portable for an exciting new adventure, bringing all new content and returning the series back to its online roots. Picking up three years after the exciting Phantasy Star Universe saga, Phantasy Star Portable 2 brings the series to its conclusion as players take on the role of mercenary to save the Gurhal system. Phantasy Star Portable 2 offers a gigantic dose of original content from new combat moves, weapons and character customization options. New to the Phantasy Star Portable franchise, online play through Infrastructure mode and enhanced social interactivity adds to the adventure for fans and newcomers alike.