Sega announce plans to release seasonal missions and special items exlsuive to online subscribers...

Sega of America today announced that Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II, the company’s 20th online game and the first online-enabled game for the GameCube, will feature exclusive downloadable quests as part of the game’s online service package. The Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II service package will be available from Sega for $8.95 per month beginning at the game’s launch in the U.S. on October 29, 2002. The game can be played offline with up to four players for free. <br /> <br /> Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II online quests will include themed seasonal missions and will feature special items and secrets exclusive to online subscribers. <br /> <br /> No confirmation as yet of a specific European release date… <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />