PSO2 JP: Maintenance (7/19/2017)

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Notices

 

PlayStation Vita Players

  • The download version of Phantasy Star Online 2 will require a 32GB card after July 26th's maintenance.

We're just one week away from the launch of PSO2 Episode 5!

July 19th Maintenance

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 7/19/2017 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 7/18/2017 @ 9:55 PM ~ 4:30 AM EDT

Boost Week

Boost Events

The following boosts will apply from now until July 26th's maintenance.

  • +150% EXP Boost
  • +150% Meseta Boost
  • +150% Rare Drop Boost
  • +150% Rare Enemy Rate
  • +100% Challenge Mile Boost
  • +10% Old Type / Skill Ring / Unit Grinding Boost
  • +10% Ability Affixing Success Rate
  • +15% NT Grinding EXP
  • Casino Super Boost for All Casino Games
    • Check Google Calendar for Super Boost Schedule.

In addition, the Recycle Shop will experience a 20% OFF discount. This will not apply to SG Recycle / Crafting Shop / Class Excube Exchange.

Item Rewards

The following items will be distributed this maintenance:

  • Casino Coin Pass (x5)
  • Lambda Grinder (x30)
  • Photon Sphere (x30)
  • +40% Ability Affixing Success (x1)
  • 100 SG Ticket (x1)
  • 30 SG Ticket (x1)
  • 1 SG Ticket (x9)

 

Update Notes

Emergency Quest Rematch

  • 大海に顕れし鋼鉄の巨艦 (Quintessence of Steel)
  • Accessible to players who've cleared Magisterial Onslaught on XH.
  • Requires Main and Subclass level 80.

 

Unrelated Notice

Episode 5 will be releasing on July 26th! Due to this, some of the terminologies used in previous articles will change to match the English Patch. This will primarily affect (XofY) Hero photon arts, character names, and some Buster Quest terminology.

 

Help Support PSUBlog By Donating

 

Emergency Quest Schedule

Boost Event 49

▲▲ Eastern Daylight Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

▲▲ Japanese Standard Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

Eastern / Central / Mountain / Arizona / Pacific

Hawaii / São Paulo / London / Berlin / Moscow

Bangkok / Philippines / Sydney / Japan

Please Note:

  • The Emergency Quest schedule will update automatically during maintenance. Please wait until after maintenance has ended to see the current schedule.
  • 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.
  • Boost Events that occur for 24 hours will appear with only their start times.
  • Boost Events that occur for several hours will use the "period" suffix in their titles. Please check the Google Calendar itself to view the event duration.
  • ARKS Leagues are typically 3 hours long. Check the event itself for details on its duration.

 

Buy Premium Set Campaign #18

Players who purchase premium set tickets will receive Bonus Keys and Casino Coin Passes.

Campaign Period

  • July 19th ~ September 6th (Maintenance)

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Purchase a 30 Day Premium Set (1,300 AC) during the campaign period to receive:

  • +100% Tribooster
  • Casino Coin Pass (x2)
  • Tokyo Bonus Key (Silver)

(2) Purchase a 90 Day Premium Set (3,300 AC) during the campaign period to receive:

  • +150% Tribooster (x3)
  • Rappy Fever Bonus Key
  • Tokyo Bonus Key (Gold)

Purchasing different premium sets during the campaign period qualifies you for each of the respective prizes.

※Premium Sets must be purchased to qualify. Using previously acquired sets will not count towards the campaign.

Prize Expiration Date

  • Available instantly but expires October 7th

 

Spend AC, Get Items #42

Players who spend set amounts of AC during the campaign period will receive several prizes!

Campaign Period

  • July 19th ~ July 23rd @ 23:59

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Spend 500+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +100% Tribooster
  • 15,000 EXP Ticket (x3)

(2) Spend 2000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +100% Tribooster (x2)
  • 15,000 EXP Ticket (x5)

(3) Spend 5000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • Rappy Suit
  • +30% Ability Affixing Success

(4) Spend 10,000 AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +150% Tribooster (x3)
  • Lambda Grinder (x2)

※AC / iAC spent in PSO2es prior to linking does not qualify for this campaign. However, any AC or iAC spent after linking will qualify for the campaign.

Ways You Can Spend AC

  • Playing Arks Scratch on PSO2 or PSO2es
  • Buying Arks Scratch Ticket Bundles
  • Buying Items in the AC Shop
  • Using a Scape Doll to revive
  • Using AC Content at the Beauty Salon
  • Spending AC to add a Skill Tree
  • Spending AC to reset a Skill Tree
  • Spending AC to buy a character
  • Transferring to another ship

Using [Arks Scratch Tickets] to play the AC Scratch does not fulfill the campaign requirements of spending AC.

Prize Pickup Period

  • Available instantly but expires August 24th.

PSO2: July 26 Update Preview

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Hero Class

Hero is finally arriving to PSO2 on July 26th. This class utilizes Swords, Twin Machine Guns, and Talises, and can switch between them on the fly with special PAs. You can learn more about Heroes in our preview post.

 

Story Quest

Episode 5 doesn't utilize concepts like Story Boards and Matter Boards from previous updates. Instead, the story will be accessed in a much simpler manner with quests focusing on action and "quests" focusing on events. The story can be initiated either from the Bridge or Quest Counter. You can even select the difficulty with [Easy] or [Normal].

The story centers around a black hole that is expanding at an alarming rate. Fearing for the worst that the entire universe will get sucked in, our heroes head to Omega, a "dream" derived of the Akashic Record.

 

Omnibus Quests

Omnibus Quests are a reconstruction of the stories from Episode 1 through Episode 3. The quests can be initiated from Alma who will provide commentary to the various events. Players both new and old can enjoy this feature as there might be some discoveries left to learn.

Omnibus Quests will start with Episode 1, with plans to release the remaining episodes in the future.

 

Beach Wars 2017

The 2017 iteration of Beach Wars will have Aratron appear in an Emergency Trial. Speaking of which, Aratron Phemut and Gal Gryphon will appear as bosses within the quest.

 

Beach Wars will also have its own Collection File with the new [Fornis Gennes] knuckles. Other Fornis weapons will cover Assault Rifle and Rod. The ★13 partisan [Grandia]  will appear as a drop in the quest.

 

 

Other Changes

Lobby Changes

  • Shirona is finally getting a counter in the lobby.
  • Some NPC locations will change.

Fine Tuned Accessory Adjustment

  • The slider has been upgraded for a more fine tuned placement of accessories.

Accessory Stacking

  • You can now stack the same accessory up to 4 times!

Aesthetic Ticket Account Sharing

  • Using the same ticket twice will enable that product to be used on the entire account. This will also apply if you registered the same accessory to different characters prior to Episode 5.
  • (They did not specify the entire scope of items that fall under this rule, but we do know that Accessory Tickets were heavily implied.)

Multi-Block Quest Matching

  • You can now match up with players from different blocks. This is an optional feature that can be chosen prior to starting the quest.

Material Storage

  • This storage box only allows items classified under "Materials" and "Order Items."  You can transfer these kinds of items from your Item Pack to the Material Storage. This feature is an AC service costing 1,500 for 30 days, and 3,600 for 90 days.

Client Order Adjustments

  • Relaxed Koffie's Field unlocking Orders
  • Relaxed the conditions for Skill Point Client Orders.
    • RNG/EQ enemies will be replaced with Free Field enemies.
  • Revelle will receive new ESCA-Darker orders.
  • Hans and Revelle orders will see some improvements.

Effort Symbol Hero

  • An Effort Symbol ring will be added for Hero. You'll need to collect "Hr Materials" from [Solo Training: Bounds of Corruption] to create this ring.

Recycle Shop Access

  • The Recycle Shop can now be accessed from the Camp Ship.

My Set Expansion

  • Added 3 more My Set slots to the Class Counter

More items to the Exchange Shop

  • Trade in [Episode Zero Memory] for Gettemhart and Melphonsina layered wear and hairstyles.
  • Trade in [Weapono! Memory] for PSO2es comic related items.

 

Legendary Heroes AC Scratch

This scratch contains hero themed layeredwear and accessories.

 

Outfits for summoners from the land of Cuent will also appear.

 

This time we'll have cast parts from the Vodham series and Croire series.

 

PSO2 JP: Maintenance and Patch (7/12/2017)

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July 12th Maintenance

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 7/12/2017 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 7/11/2017 @ 9:55 PM ~ 4:30 AM EDT

July 12th Patch

  • Launcher: Version 04.00.03
  • Client: ver. 4.1001.3
  • Patch Size: 27 MB (PC)

What's Coming Up Next

  • Quintessence of Steel (Yamato Rematch Quest)
    • Releases July 19th, 2017
    • Can be cleared only once per session.
    • Requires Main and Subclass level 80.
    • Available to players who clear [Magisterial Onslaught] on XH.
  • 5th Anniversary Accessory & Support Item Selection
    • Scratch Releases July 19th
    • Accessories, Hairstyles, Voice, and Lobby Action Revival.

Concerning Hero Mag

  • Shougai PSO whipped up some concept art explaining Hero Mag. Take note of the stats in the before and after picture.

PSO2 Station: Phantasy Star Festa in Nagoya

 

PSO2 Station Schedule

PSO2 Station Topics

  • PSO2 Cosplay Show
  • More Episode 5 News
  • New PSO2 Merchandise Info
  • Q&A Session
  • Mini Concert (Takenobu Mitsuyoshi & Runblebee!)
  • Guest: Haruka Yoshimura (Annette's VA)

 

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Extra Boost

Extra Boost is a new addition to the ARKS Battle Chronicle that increases a boost each time we surpass a certain amount of points. As we reach each threshold, the boost will become stronger, granting us with more EXP, meseta, and rare drop rate. The boost will apply to enemies as well, since they'll receive more ATK and DEF.

[Enemy Boost]

  • Applies a boost to enemies on Extra Hard.

[Tri Boost]

  • Applies a boost to players on ALL difficulties.

This event will begin after maintenance and rotate to each limited quest with the following schedule.

Date Quest Name
July 12th(Post-Maint) Sp. Training : Episode1
July 13th Sp. Training : Episode2
July 14th Sp. Training : Episode3
July 15th Sp. Training : Episode4
July 16th ~ July 19th(Pre-Maint) Sp. Training : Episode1～4
July 19th(Post-Maint) Sp. Training : Episode4
July 20th Sp. Training : Episode3
July 21st Sp. Training : Episode2
July 22nd Sp. Training : Episode1
July 23rd ~ July 26th(Pre-Maint) Sp. Training : Episode1～4
July 26th(Post-Maint) Sp. Training : Episode1
Sp. Training : Episode1～4
July 27th Sp. Training : Episode2
Sp. Training : Episode1～4
July 28th Sp. Training : Episode3
Sp. Training : Episode1～4
July 29th ~ July 30th(23:59) All Limited Quests
July 31st Sp. Training : Episode4
Sp. Training : Episode1～4
Aug 1st ~ Aug 2nd(Pre-Maint) Sp. Training : Episode1
Sp. Training : Episode1～4
Aug 2nd(Post-Maint) Sp. Training : Episode2
Sp. Training : Episode1～4
Aug 3rd Sp. Training : Episode3
Sp. Training : Episode1～4
Aug 4th Sp. Training : Episode4
Sp. Training : Episode1～4
Aug 5th ~ Aug 9th(Pre-Maint) All Limited Quests

Christmas 2018 Bingo

(December 5th ~ January 9th)

Bingo (Front)
  Objective Note
A-1 Defeat King Yede Lv.1+
A-2 Defeat Gulfur Lv.1+
A-3 Talk to Lachesis Main Gate
A-4 Defeat Ol Micda Lv.1+
A-5 Defeat Cyclonehda Lv.1+
B-1 Defeat Yede Lv.1+
B-2 Talk to Aru (Christmas) Shop Area
B-3 Play Mesetan Shooter Casino
B-4 Talk to Sophia Franka's Cafe
B-5 Defeat Ga Wonda Lv.1+
C-1 Clear Client Order:
A Hitsugi Christmas!
ヒツギたちとのクリスマス！		 Hitsugi (Christmas)
C-2 Clear Client Order:
Sweet☆Christmas
スイーツ☆クリスマス！		 Kohri (Christmas)
C-4 Clear Client Order:
Aru's Relationship Plan!
アルの仲なおり大作戦！		 Aru (Christmas)
C-5 Clear Client Order:
Defend the Eve of the Night
聖夜の平和を守るため！		 Hitsugi (Christmas)
D-1 Defeat Dagacha Lv.1+
D-2 Talk to Hitsugi (Christmas) Shop Area
D-3 Grind a Weapon or Unit Item Lab
D-4 Talk to Kohri (Christmas) Shop Area
D-5 Defeat Gu Wonda Lv.1+
E-1 Defeat Kuklonahda Lv.1+
E-2 Defeat Dahgash Lv.1+
E-3 Talk to Leontina Main Gate
E-4 Defeat Fangulfur Lv.1+
E-5 Defeat Malmoth Lv.1+

Bingo (Reverse)
  Objective Note
A-1 Defeat Deus Anges Lv.41+
A-2 Defeat Org Blan Lv.41+
A-3 Complete [Merry Christmas on Ice] VH+
A-4 Defeat Guar Zigmorde Lv.41+
A-5 Defeat Aratron Phemut Lv.41+
B-1 Defeat Anjhadu-lili Lv.41+
B-2 Defeat Snow Banther Lv.41+
B-3 Find the Lillipan Graffiti Casino
B-4 Defeat Rock Bear Lv.41+
B-5 Defeat Gigur Gunne-gam Lv.41+
C-1 Defeat King Mesetan in Mesetan Shooter Casino
C-2 Send a [Like] in the Fashion Catalog  
C-4 Play Black Nyack Casino
C-5 Grind a Weapon's Element Item Lab
D-1 Defeat Tranzmizer Lv.41+
D-2 Defeat Snow Banshee Lv.41+
D-3 Scratch the FUN Scratch  
D-4 Defeat Caterdra'nsa Lv.41+
D-5 Defeat Drago Deadlion Lv.41+
E-1 Defeat Zeta Guranz Lv.41+
E-2 Defeat De Malmoth Lv.41+
E-3 Clear E-Trial: Storm Gift Mr. Umblla
E-4 Defeat Codotta Idetta Lv.41+
E-5 Defeat Greuzoras Drago Lv.41+

contribution by Lostbob117

 

Emergency Quest Schedule

Boost Event 49

▲▲ Eastern Daylight Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

▲▲ Japanese Standard Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

Eastern / Central / Mountain / Arizona / Pacific

Hawaii / São Paulo / London / Berlin / Moscow

Bangkok / Philippines / Sydney / Japan

Please Note:

  • The Emergency Quest schedule will update automatically during maintenance. Please wait until after maintenance has ended to see the current schedule.
  • 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.
  • Boost Events that occur for 24 hours will appear with only their start times.
  • Boost Events that occur for several hours will use the "period" suffix in their titles. Please check the Google Calendar itself to view the event duration.
  • ARKS Leagues are typically 3 hours long. Check the event itself for details on its duration.

 

Story Board Campaign #4

Campaign Period

  • July 5th ~ July 26th (Maintenance)

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Clear Story Board piece [177-C] to receive:

  • 100 Star Gem Ticket (x1)
  • Bonus Key Rappy F (x1)
  • Phantom Emblem (x1)

You can trade in the 幻創の証 (Phantom Emblem) for an Avatar Weapon Camo at Zieg's Emblem Exchange Shop.

Prize Expiration

  • Available instantly but expires August 26th