So for those who are interested, the PSO2 OB start on June 21st. Currently the game is only available in Japanese, however, English patches for both the character creator and the closed beta client exist, so I believe it's just a matter of time before one is released for the open beta client.

So if you want to me and others in giving the game ago here's some links and general information:

The word around the PSO community is that most English players will be join Ship 2 currently named "Ur" which will appear as "ウル". Unlike previous PSO games and much like FF XIV, once you choose a ship, you cannot change it, so be sure to join Ship 02 ウル to play with us.

http://bumped.org/psublog/ - This blog has all the information you need in English. They have guides for everything you'll need from getting a SEGA ID to in game settings, to the game itself. A specific thread for the OB can be found here: http://bumped.org/psublog/pre-open-beta-starter-guide-for-phantasy-star-online-2/

http://download.pso2.jp/downloader.exe - The downloader required to download the client, just download it and run it to download the game. You can download it now if you wish.

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Phantasy+Star+Online+2+Open+Beta&iso=20120621T16&p1=248 - The time the beta will begin in your local time. ;)

If a English patch becomes available I'll link it here, but for anymore info, you'll find it at the psublog or just ask here and I'll help where I can.

Oh heck yes. I'm so excited for this game, I really hope it captures that old PSO feel. :)