PSO2 JP: Maintenance and Patch (9/2/2020)

Maintenance

Join your partners in the Final Battle against the Primordial Darkness after this week's maintenance!

PSO2 Maintenance

  • 9/2/2020 @ 11:00 ~ 17:00 JST
  • 9/1/2020 @ 10:00 PM ~ 4:00 AM EDT

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 9/2/2020 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 9/1/2020 @ 9:55 PM ~ 4:30 EDT

 

Patch Notes

Field Updates

Primordial Glare From The Void (虚無より睨む原初の闇)
Hard Lv.8+
Super Hard Lv.40+
Extra Hard Lv.70+
Ultra Hard Lv.85/85+ (Main/Sub)

※Can be cleared once per character. (Edit: SEGA made a mistake on their part, it can only be cleared once per ship.)

New Enemies

  • [Primordial Darkness] Gomorroth
  • [Primordial Darkness] Sodam

New Items

  • ★15 [Cras] Weapon Series
  • ★15 [Ayer] Weapon Series
  • ★14 [Nike] Weapon Series
  • ★13 [Cras] Unit Series

New Arks Missions

  • New Special Missions have been added for a limited time! (September 2nd ~ September 30th)

Story Updates

Episode 6 Epilogue

  • Added new Sub-Story to Episode 6

System Updates

Zieg Exchange

  • Added the exchange [Change Cras Series Weapon Type]
  • Added items to the following
    • Obtain Striking Weapons
    • Obtain Ranged Weapons
    • Obtain Technic Weapons

Treasure Shop

  • Updated the product listing.

 

 

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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

Puso Ni Comi Secret Phrases

Puso Ni Comi has a new season of animated episodes! Check the Official PSO2 Channel for new Episodes. While on PSO2, say the Phrase shown at the end of the Episode to receive a [Pusoni Memory 3].

New Secret Phrase

  • Ep.22: 触手警察だー!

Old Secret Phrases

  • Ep.21: 新しい扉、開かない?
  • Ep.20: いつから見てたの?
  • Ep.19: 汚されたいんだ
  • Ep.18: 倉庫パンパンになってない?
  • Ep.17: 女の子とラッピーとカジキ
  • Ep.16: これは乙じゃなくてポニーテールなんだからね
  • Ep.15: 物欲センサーってあると思う?
  • Ep.14: あなたもお試し済み?
  • Ep.13: チャット発言先に気を付けよう
  • Ep.12: 女の子がカジキに丸のみ?
  • Ep.11: マグの中身って何かな?
  • Ep.10: レッツゴー野良緊急!
  • Ep.9: 朝までクエストガン回し
  • Ep.8: 銃座はどんどん強くなってるぞ
  • Ep.7: 初めてしてみたいです
  • Ep.6: スリスリぺちぺち
  • Ep.5: ドルチェと牧野の中の人公開中
  • Ep.4: 男の子だ!!!
  • Ep.3: キャストはえっちだ
  • Ep.2: キャラクリデータはとっておこう
  • Ep.1: アニメぷそ煮コミおかわり

Phrases Expiration Date

  • March 31st, 2021 @ 23:59 JST

 

Sage's Crest Campaign

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

Campaign Period

September 2nd ~ September 9th

Campaign Tasks

  Goal Reward
1 Clear EQ [Primordial Glare from the Void] 1 Time Sage's Crests (x10)
2 Clear EQ [Primordial Glare from the Void] 3 Times Sage's Crests (x10)
3 Clear EQ [Requiem of the Specter's Grudge] 1 Time Sage's Crests (x10)
4 Clear EQ [Mining Base Defense: VR] 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.

 

On-Going Campaigns

Road to Luster – Large Item Get Campaign

During the Campaign Period, Arks Missions will run with rewards that can be used to make ★15 Lightstream Gunslash, ★15 Liberate Gunslash, and ★13 Liberate Units. Along with them are items to beneficial to the Luster Class.

The Missions will be distributed in groups on August 26th, September 2nd, and September 9th. Clear the previous Missions to have the new ones appear. You have until the Campaign ends to clear them all!

Campaign Period

  • August 26th ~ September 30th

 

Road to Luster Twitter Campaign

During the Campaign Period, tweets with #roadtoluster hashtag from Sega's Official PSO2 Twitter. Hitting certain milestones will reward players with luxurious prizes.

Campaign Period

  • August 9th ~ September 16th @ 11:59 JST
1,500 RT +150% TRI Boost (x2)
3,000 RT 1 Million EXP Ticket (x5)
5,000 RT Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow]
10,000 RT +100% TRI Boost (x3)
15,000 RT *Victoire Ehre

Reward Date

  • Early October

 

Multi-Platform Play Campaign

During the Campaign Period, login each Month on two different Platforms to earn rewards at a later date.

Campaign Period

  • March 25th ~ September 16th

Qualifying Platforms

  • PC, PS Vita, PS4, Cloud (PC),  Cloud (Switch)

Monthly Login Periods

  • March 25th ~  April 30th
  • May 1st ~ May 31st
  • June 1st ~ June 30th
  • July 1st ~ July 31st
  • August 1st ~ August 31st
  • September 1st ~ September 16th

Rewards Per Login Period

  • 50 Star Gems
  • Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold]

Reward Periods

  • Early to Mid June
  • Early to Mid July
  • Early to Mid August
  • Early to Mid September
  • Early to Mid October
  • Early to Mid November

 

Vita Going Away Campaign

PSO2 for the Vita will shut down on August 19th. Before it shuts down, anyone who has played on the PS VITA version of PSO2 before March 24th will be able to earn back up to 1,000 Star Gems per monthly period during the Campaign.

Campaign Period

  • March 25th ~ September 16th

Campaign Details

  • Using AC or SG while logged into an account will earn you back Star Gems.
  • For each monthly period, you will only be able to earn back up to 1,000 Star Gems.
  • Half of the total amount of SG & AC used during each period will be converted back into Star Gems, with every 5 AC used converted to 1 SG.

The Account must have been logged in once before March 24th, 2020 on the PS Vita Version.

Monthly Periods

  • March 25th ~  April 30th
  • May 1st ~ May 31st
  • June 1st ~ June 30th
  • July 1st ~ July 31st
  • August 1st ~ August 31st
  • September 1st ~ September 16th

Point Back Periods

  • Early to Mid June
  • Early to Mid July
  • Early to Mid August
  • Early to Mid September
  • Early to Mid October
  • Early to Mid November

 

PSO2 JP: The Primordial Darkness

Update: September 2nd, 2020

 

Primordial Glare from The Void

The [Primordial Darkness] is attempting to resurrect itself in order to absorb all the the photons across the universe. The ARKS are tasked to head between space and time to eradicate [Primordial Darkness] Gomorroth and Sodam in an epic new emergency quest.

 

The colossal primordial Gomorroth will attack the platforms to destroy them. Any Arks on the platform during the attack will be rendered unable to fight. Aim for the eyes to take down this foe.

Once Gomorroth is weakened, Sodam will take over the battle. Sodam has the power to change the environment at will. Avoid the obstacles and disperse the darkness to save the universe!

Drops To Lookout For

Defeat the colossal threat to receive drops such as the ★15 [Ayer] Weapons, ★15 [Puras] Weapons, ★14 [Nike] Weapons, ★13 [Cras] Units. In addition, an assortment of Super Parfait and the [S7: Descried Warrior] S-Class Ability Capsule will drop.

 

★15 [Darkbanisher Ayer] Weapon Series

While the ★15 [Ayer] weapons can drop from the Emergency Quest, players will also be able to trade in [Primordial Darkstone Deimos] and other materials at Zieg for this special weapon.

Materials Needed

  • Primordial Darkstone Deimos (x20)
  • Emerard (x50)
  • Plam Material (x100)
  • Excube (x200)
  • Luminmech Emer Fragment (x200)
  • Ultimate Booster (x30)

★15 [Lightweaver Cras] Weapon Series

The ★15 [Cras] weapons are upgrades to the [Ayer] Weapons. Combine [Darkbanisher Ayer], a Divine Eyestone Graeae, and even more materials to create a [Lightweaver Cras]. The Divine Eyestone Graeae can be obtained from a title after defeating the [Primordial Darkness] a certain amount of times.

Materials Needed for Cras

  • Corresponding Darkbanisher Ayer +35
  • Primordial Darkstone Deimos (x150)
  • Divine Eyestone Graeae
  • Luminmech Grainne Crystal (x4)
  • Diard (x50)
  • Corresponding Class Cube (x300)

 

Episode 6 Epilogue

Listen to the feelings of the story characters after the long battle.

 

Arks Last Stand (AC Scratch)

Matoi, Hitsugi, and Harriet's costumes from the final battle will be available in this AC Scratch. Additionally, a new eastern-style basewear is up for grabs!

 

 

Oracle Moonlight Collection (AC Scratch) [September 9th]

Fall is right around the corner! Kicking it off is a revival scratch of shrine maiden, bunny girl, and autumn themed accessories, lobby actions, camos, and more!

 

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis – Q&A Tidbits

Since the announcement of PSO2:NGS on July 24th, fans have been wondering the specifics of how PSO2 and NGS will work together. Sega on their NA and JP Site has released a Q&A answering a lot of the questions that we've had and more.

PSO2 and NGS will be a single game, this means the same exact graphics engine will be used for both. The minimum specs will change for PSO2 due to this. Moving between each game will be similar to the Block movement feature, allowing you to swap between Worlds easily.

Fashion

In terms of Fashion, since it's a single game all of your fashion will stay with you. Even Weapon Camos will be usable in NGS.

However, there are a few restrictions regarding fashion from PSO2 and NGS. A major one being Layered Wear and CAST Parts (excluding Head Parts) from NGS you cannot mix and match with PSO2's.

Shared AC/SG Features

Due to being within a single game, alot of features obtained through AC/SG will be shared. However, there are some Features that will not be shared.

Shared Features

  • Premium
  • Character Creation Permit
  • Material Storage
  • Extended Storage
  • My Shop
  • Character Storage Expansion
  • Subpalette Expansion

PSO2-Exclusive Features

  • Item Pack Expansion
  • Additional Skill Trees
  • Order Limit Expansion
  • My Room
  • Mags
  • Support Partners

Friends, Teams, and Groups

The Friendlist, Blacklist, Teams, and Group Chats will stay intact. You'll even be able to use Whisper, Team Chat and Group Chat to communicate with others between PSO2 and NGS.