Sega today announced that the PC version of Phantasy Star Online Episode I and II, Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst will commercially launch in Japan on May 21st. There are four ways for fans to obtain the required client software: free download, a download including 30 days of online play for 1,200 yen ($11.05 US), purchase of the packaged version including 30 days of online play for 1,980 yen ($18.22 US) or using the disc that comes with the May 21st edition of Dorimaga. The game's packaged version will be available on June 3th, though. The usage fee for 30 days will be 1,200 yen ($11.05 US) and will be lowered to 1,000 yen ($9.20 US) per month should players opt for the automatic continuation of the subscription. Credit card and web money will be the two accepted methods of payment.

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