PSO2's Character Creator Evolves with The Graphics Engine Update

March 3rd, 2021

 

Character Creation Overhaul

Experience the evolution of the ultimate character creator with the addition of new features from NGS! Create even more detailed and varied characters with more editable parts and relaxed accessory limits. Race-specific features like pointed ears and horns are unlocked for all to use regardless of their chosen race. The edit menu has been reworked for further accessibility and intuitiveness. Those less skilled at creating unique characters can rely on an updated selection of presets. Some character creation options will only be available when using a costume or face type from New Genesis.

 

Expanded Graphics Options

Additional options for higher quality graphics will be available in the PC and PS4 versions of the game. Enjoy more beautifully rendered characters, quests, and more.

 

New Scratch System

The new AC Scratch design makes its debut! An additional visual cue will display when receiving a particularly rare item from the scratch.

 

PSO 20th Anniversary

The [Endless Nightmare] Limited Quest will be released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Phantasy Star Online! Up to 12 players can join in and battle to the nostalgic tune of classic PSO songs. The quest is split up into two halves, with either the Forest or Volcanic Caves appearing in the first, and Sub Tunnels or Ruins in the second. Traverse these areas and defeat the bosses lurking deep within while under threat of a time limit. A Dark Falz awaits at the very end of the quest.

 

Ash, Kireek, and Rico will make guest appearances in the lobby as NPCs! Complete their client orders for partner cards and weapon camos.

 


 

Xie will serve as your guide for the event, offering a wide selection of goods in exchange for Weapons Badge 2021. Collect badges via quest drops and client orders to get new camos, the Divine Eyestone Graeae material, and the ★15 Rinzer weapon series. Some cosmetics from past events will also appear in her shop.

A WEB Event will also be held, with Ability Transfer Passes and Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow] up for grabs. Various boosts will also take place during the event.

 

 

Screenshot Studio

An environment for setting up and taking screenshots will be implemented as a new quest. Nearly any map you can think of from the game's various lobbies and story events will have a dedicated field. The weather can be customized from the Studio Terminal. Party leaders can access the salon from within the quest. A total of 12 players can join a session.

 

ARKS Ship Fire Swirl 2021

The long-dormant Burning Rangers themed Emergency Quest blazes again, with an added Ultra Hard difficulty! Fires have broken out across the urban sector, threatening the lives of its many denizens. Head out and extinguish the flames while battling mobs of fiery foes. One of three variations of the Burning Hearts theme will play during the quest.

 

Slice your adversaries asunder in style with the quest's new weapon camo drop.

 

Eleph Rappy

Elephantine Rappies have finally escaped the long-gone SEA version and are stampeding into PSO2 JP!

 

Mission Pass – Season 5

Earn your Stars and get an assortment of additional weapon camos and a Dark Empe Rappy themed Mag Evolution Device.

 

 

Oracle Renew Collection (AC Scratch)

Updated versions of select starting outfits will be released that support the finger movement and color syncing features of NGS costumes! Put your freed digits to work with new emotes.

 

※The finger movement of the new lobby actions will only take effect when wearing an NGS costume.

 

PSO2 JP: Maintenance (2/17/2021)

Maintenance

There will be no Maintenance next week.

PSO2 Maintenance
Japan Timezone 2/17/2021 @ 11:00 ~ 17:00
Eastern Timezone 2/16/2021 @ 9:00 PM ~ 3:00 AM
PSO2es Maintenance
Japan Timezone 2/17/2021 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30
Eastern Timezone 2/16/2021 @ 8:55 PM ~ 3:30 AM

 

 

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Emergency Quest Schedule

Boost Event 49

Please Note:

  • The Emergency Quest schedule will update during maintenance.
  • Please resync the calendar periodically to receive the latest updates, as the schedule may change at Sega's discretion.
  • This calendar is unable to show Emergency Quests that occur at random.
  • You can see the Emergency Quest schedule on your phone by subscribing to the Google Calendar.

 

New Campaigns

Star Gem Campaign

February 17th ~ March 3rd

Daily Login SG

Login each day to receive 22 Star Gems.

 

Complete Tasks, Get SG

Clear any Featured Quest and receive the Special Gift 3 Times 22SG Ticket (x2)
Clear any Featured Quest and receive the Special Gift 5 Times 22SG Ticket (x2)
Clear any Featured Quest and receive the Special Gift 7 Times 22SG Ticket (x2)
Clear any Emergency Quest 2 Times 22SG Ticket (x2)
Clear any Emergency Quest 4 Times 22SG Ticket (x2)
Clear any Emergency Quest 6 Times 22SG Ticket (x2)
Clear any Emergency Quest 8 Times 22SG Ticket (x2)
Clear any Emergency Quest 10 Times 22SG Ticket (x2)

 

Emergency Quest Rush Campaign

February 17th ~ March 3rd

The following quests will be boosted and have drops added to them.

Target Quests

  • Mining Base Defense VR
  • Mourning of Demise
  • Primordial Glare from the Void

Quest Boost

  • +300% Rare Drop Rate

Added Items

  • Divide Medal
  • Gold Prize Medal
  • Cobalt Medal
  • God Eyestone Graeae
  • Amphitrite Stone
  • Liberate Unlocker
  • Chronos Stone
  • Grainne Stone
  • +1 Grind Cap
  • *Talon Wolk
  • *Profound Sinixion
  • *Celestial Pleaxion

 

Item Get Campaign

February 17th ~ March 3rd

Clear any Featured Quest and Receive the Special Gift 10 Times Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow]
Clear the Emergency Quest [Mining Base Defense VR] 5 Times Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow]
Clear the Emergency Quest [Mourning of Demise] 5 Times Ability Success Rate +50%
Clear the Emergency Quest [Primordial Glare from the Void] 3 Times Ability Success Rate +50%
Clear any Emergency Quest on Ultra Hard 5 Times Ability Success Rate +50%

 

PSO 20th Anniversary Campaigns

February 17th ~ March 31st

Login Campaign

Login once during the Campaign Period Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow]
Ability Transfer Pass (x10)
+150% TRI Boost (x5)
+150% TRI Boost EX (x5)

Team Campaign

Team with a Newly Registered Player in it by March 31st Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow]
+150% TRI Boost (x5)
+150% TRI Boost EX (x3)
47 [Camera Action]
*シュリフトビルデン
Team with a Returning Player in it by March 31st Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow]
+150% TRI Boost (x5)
+150% TRI Boost EX (x3)
16 [Bed 1]
*ジャッジオブヒストリー

※Rewards for the Team Campaign will be distributed Late April

 

Level-Up Support Boost

February 17th ~ March 17th

Level-Up Quest Boost

  • +250% Experience

 

AC Shop Bargains

February 17th ~ February 24th @ 11:59 JST

The following bundles contain AC and SG Shop items at a discounted price!

AC Shop Bargains

Bundle Content Price
【早春の】初心者おすすめセット
Early Spring Starter Set
Item Pack Expansion +10
Mag Ticket
100,000 EXP Ticket (x2)
500 AC
【お手軽】ブーストセット
Affordable Boost Set
150% EXP Boost
+400% RDR Boost (x2)
2,000 AC

 

Sage's Crest Campaign

February 17th ~ February 24th

Beat the following goals to obtain Sage's Crests. The crests can be exchanged for ★15 Weapons at Zieg!

Campaign Tasks

  Goal Reward
1 Clear a Featured Quest and Receive a Special Gift 1 Time Sage's Crests (x10)
2 Clear a Featured Quest and Receive a Special Gift 3 Times Sage's Crests (x10)
3 Clear any Emergency Quest 3 Times Sage's Crests (x10)
4 Clear the EQ [Primordial Glare from the Void] 1 Time Sage's Crests (x10)
5 Login 3 Days Sage's Crests (x10)
6 Link with PSO2es and Quick Search once Sage's Crests (x10)

※Goal 6 will be distributed at a later time.

 

Mission Pass Season 4 Ends On February 17th's Maintenance

Season 4 of the Mission Pass will end on February 17th's Maintenance despite Season 5 being pushed back to March. Please claim all your Season 4 rewards before Maintenance.

Until Mission Pass Season 5 in March, players will not be able to earn any Stars from Weeklies or Dailies.