Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Player Count: Is It Dead?

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis

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Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis

SEGAAug 5, 2020Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play

Free to play MixedSteam Deck Unsupported
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  • Free to Play
  • MMORPG
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  • Massively Multiplayer
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Playing now
578
Updated 22 minutes ago
24-hour peak
801
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
59,558
Jun 9, 2021
Avg this month
720
-4.38% vs last month
Steam reviews
68%
Mixed

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis player count chart

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis has a small but active player base. 578 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 3% on the month before).

History from Aug 1, 2020

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026720-33-4.38%933
October 2026753-18-2.33%1,219
September 2026771+20+1.64%1,239
August 2026n/a+42+3.57%1,219
July 2026n/a-258-17.98%1,177
June 2026n/a+113+8.55%1,435
May 2026n/a-206-13.48%1,322
April 2026n/a+327+27.23%1,528
March 2026n/a-16-1.31%1,201
February 2026n/a-143-10.51%1,217
January 2026n/a-105-7.17%1,360
December 2025n/a+258+21.38%1,465
November 2025n/a-559-31.65%1,207
October 2025n/a+214+13.79%1,766
September 2025n/a-263-14.49%1,552
August 2025n/a+288+18.86%1,815
July 2025n/a-374-19.67%1,527
June 2025n/a+266+16.27%1,901
May 2025n/a-80-4.66%1,635
April 2025n/a+103+6.39%1,715
March 2025n/a-753-31.84%1,612
February 2025n/a+481+25.53%2,365
January 2025n/a+89+4.96%1,884
December 2024n/a+14+0.79%1,795
November 2024n/a-285-13.79%1,781
October 2024n/a+264+14.65%2,066
September 2024n/a-198-9.9%1,802
August 2024n/a-335-14.35%2,000
July 2024n/a-890-27.6%2,335
June 2024n/a+529+19.62%3,225
May 2024n/a+10+0.37%2,696
April 2024n/a+385+16.73%2,686
March 2024n/a-217-8.62%2,301
February 2024n/a-239-8.67%2,518
January 2024n/a-874-24.07%2,757
December 2023n/a+882+32.08%3,631
November 2023n/a-51-1.82%2,749
October 2023n/a-209-6.95%2,800
September 2023n/a-1,102-26.81%3,009
August 2023n/a+49+1.21%4,111
July 2023n/a-347-7.87%4,062
June 2023n/a+553+14.34%4,409
May 2023n/a-1,497-27.97%3,856
April 2023n/a+1,900+55.02%5,353
March 2023n/a-1,013-22.68%3,453
February 2023n/a+640+16.73%4,466
January 2023n/a-1,489-28.02%3,826
December 2022n/a+1,173+28.32%5,315
November 2022n/a+379+10.07%4,142
October 2022n/a-168-4.27%3,763
September 2022n/a-2,129-35.13%3,931
August 2022n/a+833+15.94%6,060
July 2022n/a-1,813-25.75%5,227
June 2022n/a+1,915+37.37%7,040
May 2022n/a+349+7.31%5,125
April 2022n/a+460+10.66%4,776
March 2022n/a-670-13.44%4,316
February 2022n/a-35-0.7%4,986
January 2022n/a-1,717-25.48%5,021
December 2021n/a+2,866+74.02%6,738
November 2021n/a-3,029-43.89%3,872
October 2021n/a+671+10.77%6,901
September 2021n/a-5,212-45.55%6,230
August 2021n/a-5,181-31.17%11,442
July 2021n/a-42,935-72.09%16,623
June 2021n/a+53,773+929.52%59,558
May 2021n/a-1,239-17.64%5,785
April 2021n/a-1,032-12.81%7,024
March 2021n/a-2,523-23.85%8,056
February 2021n/a+1,926+22.26%10,579
January 2021n/a-3,786-30.44%8,653
December 2020n/a+3,361+37.02%12,439
November 2020n/a-2,360-20.63%9,078
October 2020n/a-2,485-17.85%11,438
September 2020n/a-6,252-30.99%13,923
August 2020n/an/an/a20,175

How many people play Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis right now?

Right now, 578 players are in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on Steam. That makes it the #891 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 801 players. Today's peak is 15% below its 30-day average daily peak of 940.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis player count history

Over the last 30 days Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis averaged a daily peak of 940 players, up 3% compared with the 30 days before (912). Its highest point this month (1,219) is 1% above the same period last year (1,207). In its first month after release (Aug 5, 2020) it peaked at 20,175 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 59,558, set on Jun 9, 2021.

Best time to play Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis

Based on the last 14 days, Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is busiest around 01:00 UTC (8 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 31% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis players by hour and weekday

When Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.

BusiestWednesday at 15:00 UTCabout 928 players on average
QuietestWednesday at 05:00 UTCabout 262 players on average
Busy vs quiet3.5xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

About Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free-to-play action MMO. Join players around the world to explore the planet Halpha and fight in epic battles as ARKS Defenders! Unleash your imagination with our ultimate character creation experience and creative spaces to create your own phantasy.

Developer
SEGA
Released
Aug 5, 2020
Genre
Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Languages
2 languages, 2 with full audio

Screenshots

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Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis price

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is free to play on Steam.

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Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis reviews over time

68% Mixed68% of 24,732 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on Twitch

17
watching now
5
live channels
65
24-hour peak viewers
55
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days

Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).

Best day: 28 Oct 2026, with a peak of 190 viewers and 84 on average.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis streamers right now

  1. aaya_yaki11

Top Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis streamers this week

  1. SkullsNightshade49
  2. JarofHoneyNGS45
  3. Zeomantic34
  4. katydidkat33
  5. keroppi_sensei28

Average viewers while live.

Top Twitch streamers across all games

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis achievements

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis has 45 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 8.0% of them; the rarest, SUPER EXCITING!!, is held by 1.1% of players.

  • Knuckles on the Nogleths[NGS] Proof of defeating Nogleth. The beatings won't stop until they apologize.30.3%
  • A New Burst Era[NGS] Proof of causing PSE Bursts in PSO2:NGS. Can you fight your way through?24.8%
  • ARKS Party[NGS] Proof of forming a party with other players in PSO2:NGS. Strength through diversity.20.1%
  • Dark Ragne, Predator of the Abyss[PSO2] Proof of killing Dark Ragne. *Restricted to single party areas. As far as this immensely spacious universe, are they pests, or are they beneficial...19.8%
  • Multi-weapon[NGS] Proof of creating a Multi-weapon in PSO2:NGS. All hail ARKS's multi-purpose innovation!18.4%
  • On an Endless Adventure, Once Again![PSO2] Proof of clearing a quest in Multiplayer. Our adventure is just beginning! We're counting on you for the next quest!17.9%
  • Vol Dragon, the Supreme Ruler of Purgatory[PSO2] Proof of killing Vol Dragon. *Restricted to single party areas. May it perish in the fires of the volcano it was dunked in!17.5%
  • All-out Assault on Nex Aelio[NGS] Proof of defeating Nex Aelio. Bringing peace to Aelio is what ARKS defenders do.15.5%
  • Memories of Xion[PSO2] Proof of clearing the EPISODE 1 Story Quest, "An Encounter with Xion." Sooo... what kinds of records can we see from here? I've got a feeling it's going...15.4%
  • PSE BURST![PSO2] Proof of triggering a PSE burst. The rising pillar of light is a sign of benediction! Now the real battle begins!13.7%
  • Bar Lodos, Conqueror of the Raging Currents[PSO2] Proof of killing Bar Lodos. *Restricted to single party areas. Placid seas can hardly forge experienced sailors. Every crisis is an opportunity!10.4%
  • The Superdreadnought, Big Varder[PSO2] Proof of destroying Big Varder. *Restricted to single party areas. As always, big launchers on big warships are the stuff of dreams! Although no idea...10.1%
  • Thank You, Please Come Again![PSO2] Proof of creating a weapon with a +10 enhancement. The will to never retreat, a spirit that never wavers, and an unbreakable asset.9.6%
  • Quartz Dragon, Ruler of the Wild Blue Skies[PSO2] Proof of killing Quartz Dragon. *Restricted to single party areas. In its insolence, it personally killed our noble dragons!9.5%
  • Gigur Gunnegam, the Demon of the Frozen Ice[PSO2] Proof of killing Gigur Gunnegam. *Restricted to single party areas. If a divine punishment awaits him, then let him have it!8.8%
  • You Made the Difference![PSO2] Proof of triggering a Photon Blast. *Not unlockable in NGS. Release the power that you kindled!8.4%
  • Brilliant Growth![NGS] Proof of reaching Level 20 with any class in PSO2:NGS. ARKS defenders, reach for the stars!7.7%
  • That's Amazingly Bad Luck You've Got There[PSO2] Proof of having failed at Armor Enhancement. Think about it this way: At least this means you have meseta to burn, right?6.5%
  • A Hero Is Never Alone[PSO2] Proof of entering an Alliance Quarters. Let's all support each other, until it feels natural for you to be right alongside us.6.2%
  • Creativity is life![NGS] Proof of touching down on a Creative Space in PSO2:NGS. Turn tomorrow's creation into life.6.1%
  • Fang Banser, Assassin of the Secret Forest[PSO2] Proof of killing Fang Banser. *Restricted to single party areas. "King of Beasts" refers to those who would first sic others on the enemy before...5.6%
  • Train Gidran, the Phantom Runaway Train[PSO2] Proof of destroying Train Gidran. *Restricted to single party areas. There's no lying about how scary that was…5.6%
  • Falz Hyunal, the Jet Black Beacon[PSO2] Proof of killing Falz Hyunal. *Restricted to single party areas. If one who fights humans take a human form, isn't it because human forms are the...5.4%
  • Turned Into a Stalwart Hero[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Hunter of Level 30 or higher. Yeah, you know Hunters are the best! Don't bother being a Force! They always...4.6%
  • Chrome Dragon, the Ravening Tyrant[PSO2] Proof of killing Chrome Dragon. *Restricted to single party areas. There are no assailants to be found. For here, there are only victims.4.2%
  • Turned Into a Master of Opportunities[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Braver of Level 30 or higher. Yes, the new class, the Braver! Become a Braver today!4.0%
  • The Guardians Awaken[PSO2] Proof of clearing the EPISODE 4 Story Quest, "The Time of Awakening." Search for worlds yet unseen.3.8%
  • Salvation at Hand[PSO2] Proof of clearing the EPISODE 5 Story Quest, "Seeking the Hand of Salvation." And now, the doorway to a new world shall be opened.3.7%
  • Turned Into an Archer Wielding Flames[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Ranger of Level 30 or higher. Rangers are awesome! Heh heh! Let's make pincushions out of every last little...3.4%
  • Turned Into a Phantom Amidst Shadow[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to Phantom. So you want power? Best seek the power of the "Phantom"…3.4%
  • Turned Into a Point-Blank Shredder[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Fighter of Level 30 or higher. Being a Fighter ain't bad, either! It's a fine choice! Just watch out for...3.3%
  • Turned Into a Principled Paragon[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Hero. Everyone in ARKS is a Hero! Now let's go show the world!3.3%
  • Found the Lillipan![PSO2] Find the hidden Lillipan hiding out in the Casino. "Lin... (they found me)!"3.2%
  • Turned Into a Flying Guardian[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Bouncer of Level 30 or higher. Surely it was fate that you'd become a Bouncer! Please, by all means, tell me...3.2%
  • Brilliant Growth! Part 2[NGS] Proof of reaching Level 75 with any class in PSO2:NGS. You just keep growing!3.1%
  • Turned Into a Musketeer Bearing Meteors[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Gunner of Level 30 or higher. Being a Gunner's a nice! Watch enemies dance while you shoot 'em more holes than...3.0%
  • Turned Into a Creator of All Things[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Force of Level 30 or higher. Yeah, being a Force is the best after all... Being a Hunter is nothing but hot...2.8%
  • Turned Into One Who Controls Domains[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Techter of Level 30 or higher. Being a Techter's great. Fighter is out of the question. They get in the way of...2.7%
  • Turned Into a Shepherd Unbound[PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Summoner of Level 30 or higher. The Summoner, who can be with their beloved children even on the battlefield...2.7%
  • Shining, intense, and brilliant![PSO2] Proof of clearing a quest with Quna. Did you watch me on stage!?...Huh, you couldn't really see me because of my invisibility power?2.5%
  • The End Unleashed[PSO2] Proof of destroying a luminmech. *Restricted to single party areas. Marvels manipulated by the Photoners.2.5%
  • Enter the Goddess of Ends[PSO2] Proof of clearing the EPISODE 6 Story Quest, "Goddess' Prelude". No one is privy to the true ending.2.3%
  • Restorer of Light[NGS] Proof of defeating Herzig. The war against the Starless has only just begun.2.3%
  • An Extremely Enraged Mag[PSO2] Proof of triggering an Troy-type Photon Blast from an extremely enraged Mag. Its Photon Blast is awoken by its intense anger, even while it maintains...1.4%
  • SUPER EXCITING!![PSO2] Proof of getting a high score in Trick Darts. Aim your darts at the board over there, and *shunk*!1.1%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Latest Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis news and patch notes

Official announcements from the developer on Steam.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis FAQ

Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis dead?

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis has a small but active player base. 578 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 3% on the month before).

How many people play Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis?

578 people are playing Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 801 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis?

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis reached its all-time Steam peak of 59,558 concurrent players on Jun 9, 2021.

Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis growing or declining?

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 940, up 3% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis most active?

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis usually has the most players around 01:00 UTC (8 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).

Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis free?

Yes, Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is free to play on Steam.

Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis good?

Steam players rate Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Mixed: 68% of 24,732 reviews are positive.

When did Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis come out?

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis was released on Steam on Aug 5, 2020.

Who made Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis?

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis was developed by SEGA.

Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis still worth playing?

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis has a smaller but active community on Steam today (578 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).

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