It's off to Moatoob! US/(EU?) PSU gets it's 1st update!

[Kisanzi]

With the release of Phantasy Star Universe for PS2, PC and Xbox 360 this past month, Sega's revived the sleepy Phantasy Star online community with the latest iteration of its online role-playing game. Since a lot of players have already hit the level cap or are at least getting very close to it, eyes are now turning to the monthly content updates Sega and Sonic Team promised gamers since online play was first announced.

In the first of what will surely be dozens and dozens of updates, 1UP has teamed up with Sega to be your official source for Phantasy Star Universe news, at least one to two days before the information even shows up on Sega's own website. PSU players who want not only the freshest news about their favorite online game, but also that competitive edge, will want to keep their eyes on 1UP.com for the latest info and happenings about Sonic Team's latest online effort.

So what's in store for the first major content addition since PSU went live? Plenty! Here are the official details, direct from Sega.

Moatoob: Access Granted!
Due to increased guerilla fighting between rogue groups on Moatoob, GUARDIAN forces have had limited access to the planet. With the escalating SEED crisis currently affecting more and more of the Moatoob wildlife, rogue groups have reached a cease fire and are now requesting aid. Flyer routes to Moatoob have been re-secured for GUARDIAN missions and will be available on November 17.

New Guardian Missions Since the SEED attacks, the native life of all three planets has grown increasingly aggressive and Moatoob is not the only planet in need of GUARDIAN assistance. Parum and Neudaiz are also requesting additional support in a variety of new missions. All GUARDIANS are expected to launch an offensive on the incoming enemy hordes as soon as possible.

System Defense There's been an outbreak of vicious creatures near the confinement system in West Kugu Desert. The Alliance Military is requesting help.

Mine Defense
An outbreak of violent creatures near the entrance of a prominent mine has put miners at risk. Exterminate the creatures and defend the mine!

Valley of Carnage
Recently, the vicious Vanda have been forming packs and causing great damage around the Galenigare Canyon. Defeat the Vanda leader!

Desert Terror
In the West Kugu Desert, the vicious Dimmagolus has become even more ferocious due to the SEED and is terrorizing a nearby energy plant.

Parum and Neudaiz
Not to be left out with the addition of Moatoob, both Parum and Neudaiz have new missions for GUARDIANS. On Parum, new reports have come in of a very large Koltova spotted beyond the Lakeshore area. All GUARDIAN parties should exercise extreme caution if this beast is encountered.

On Neudaiz, an area of Sacred Ground is in jeopardy! All GUARDIANS are requested to assist in clearing a dangerous RELIC site. This dangerous mission will take a strong party with excellent teamwork. We advise that only the strongest of GUARDIANS attempt this challenge.

....so there you have it. The full details about what to expect in terms of missions and new areas. With the areas come new drops and items and materials which can be used with your partner machinery to craft new weapons and medicines. Stay tuned for more details in the upcoming months as we ramp up our PSU coverage. For more details check out Sega's Phantasy Star Universe website, but keep checking back on 1UP for the newest information, and for other PSU-related stories we have planned.

It looks like US players finally get that breath of fresh air everyone has been waiting for. And it's expected that the 2nd upadtes withe the advanced classes and new skill/level cap is only a couple weeks after!

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm excited to get some new areas and bosses! Can't wait to see what kind of cool new stuff drops!