At the time of its launch, Phantasy Star Online was the cutting edge of online console RPGs. SegaThroughout its development, Phantasy Star Online found itself pushing on the limits of early online infrastructure. Unlike true MMORPGs, Phantasy Star Online could only handle putting everyone in a server together in limited lobbies. SegaThe world of Phantasy Star Online is what kept people playing so long. Online games have changed a lot since 2000, and for all its problems, Phantasy Star Online is still a reminder of a time when a better online world felt possible.