Sega have confirmed that the sequal to one of the most popular online RPG’s of all time – Phantasy Star Online 2 has been pushed back into 2012.

Satoshi Sakai, producer of the up-and-coming title, states that the purpose of the delay is to address gameplay issues brought to light by user feedback submitted after the conclusion of this summer’s alpha testing.

A second alpha test is due to take place during early 2012.

American and European fans will also have to contend with the bad news that Joystiq