~ Available August 9th ~

 

Phantasy Star Online 2 will introduce Buster Quests; a mixture of both base defense and raid type content. Players will be tasked with protecting towers against hordes of encroaching demons.

 

[ARKS Weapons] can be accessed to assist in disrupting the enemy Minotaurgs, Orcs, Goblins, Skull Soldiers, and Skull Archers.

 

Buster Quest Matches

Buster Quests are split into three categories: [Free Match], [Main Match], and [Main Match: Advanced]. Both Main Matches will share a stamina system, limiting the amount of plays. A single point of stamina is restored daily at 5:00 AM JST. By playing Free Match, however; you can restore another point (maximum of three) upon winning the match. This can be done repeatedly for an unlimited amount of plays. Clearing a Free Match can also provide a boost to Main Matches.

 

Buster Quests require at least 4 players to start a match. Even players from other blocks can be matched together. You can also set up password matches too!

 

Grade System

Buster Quests have a "Grade System" that rises based on your Buster Points. These points can be gained or lost depending on the outcome of a match. Each rise in Grade not only makes the enemies tougher, but also changes the kinds that spawn.

Buster Quests also have a feature that automatically adjusts stats based on the Grade. This helps curb the overwhelming discrepancy of stats between players.

 

Preparation Phrase

The quest begins with a preparation phase, during which players will be assigned to one of four towers. In order to secure each tower, a selection of ARKS Weapons can be set from the following categories.

Weapons such as the "Photon Punisher," unleashes a powerful destructive beam from the sky.

 

Some weapons, on the other hand, deal with non-offensive tactics. For example, the "Telepipe Cannon" deploys a telepipe onto the field, while the "Reject Barrier" creates a wall to prevent the enemies from advancing. 

 

The collection of "Mana" increases the number of uses for these weapons, and restores the towers' HP.

 

Defense Phase

Protect the Buster Towers from the onslaught of enemy forces.

 

Destroy the Devil Turrets and Ephimera Core as soon as possible!

 

Buster Phase

With enough Mana, you can summon the Buster Piles. These gigantic spears are the only means of destroying the Devil Barriers of the castle walls.

 

Buster Piles must be protected at all costs, because any barrier left remaining will switch the quest back to the Defense phase.

Xiera Support

Xiera has a chance to offer assistance if you fail to destroy the Devil Barriers. This will give the ARKS an opportunity of retaliation against the enemy forces.

 

Attack Phase

With the walls now out of their way, the ARKS can storm the castle.

 

As they destroy the abdomen core, a powerful counterattack unfolds.

 

Final Defense Phase

The attacks become fiercer, and the ARKS must redefend the towers.

 

Final Attack Phase

Attack the demons left and right to unlock the final showdown.

 

Destroy the Devil Castle's final core to achieve a decisive victory!

 

You'll lose the match if all the Buster Towers fall. However, you'll still have the opportunity to claim your rewards.

 

~ Available July 5th ~

 

Magisterial Onslaught

In Magisterial Onslaught, players will once again thwart the advancement of the Phantom Battleship Yamato as it heads towards Japan. Organized in a similar manner to Unleashed Prestige, the ARKS will first traverse sheets of ice, then switch over to piloting the A.I.S during the final battle.

 

Changes will be in store on [Extra Hard], as Las Vegas enemies join the fray with the Yamato launching even more violent attacks. This difficulty will also strengthen Yamato's attack patterns during the final battle. Expect to see a more aggressive onslaught of missiles and lasers attacking in every which way.

 

Magisterial Onslaught is a pre-scheduled Emergency Quest that can be cleared up to two times per session on the same ship. Players who wish to challenge this quest on [Extra Hard], will need their main and sub classes at level 75 or higher.

The four player Rematch Quest, "Quintessence of Steel," will instead release on July 19th.

Two New Collection Files

A reconstruction of a previous released collection will be split into two files: [Magisterial Collection] and [Phantom Battleship Collection]. The former focuses on Seiga, Military, and Quotz weapons, while the latter deals with A.I.S and Yamato weapons. Both collections will run until Nov. 29th, 2017!

 

Collect [Ether Fuses] in Magisterial Onslaught to unlock hidden potentials on certain weapons. Zieg can also upgrade Earth based weapons if you bring him [Ether Fuses] along with the qualifying weapon.

 

New ★14 Weaponry

New ★14 star weapons covering Dual Blades, TMGs, and Swords will be available as a drop in this update. With Akatsuki's potential, performing a Just Guard breaks apart the sheath, giving the weapon increased damage.

 

Jupiter Tullus' potential releases lightning bolt projectiles with Photon Arts.

 

Initiating Chain Trigger will activate Quelle Windea's potential, granting invincibility for several seconds and other effects. 

 

Special Training: Episode 1 ~ 4

[Special Training: Episode 1 ~ 4] will have players face an assortment of bosses carefully selected from each episode. This quest is available to players who've cleared, in its entirety, each Special Training quest released so far. Those who have not done so already will have another opportunity, as the four original quests will re-release along with this update.

 

Participants in this quest will also have the chance to receive this ★12 unit!

 

Other Features

Xie (5th Anniversary) (until July 26th)

• Check out the new COs and browse the updated Exchange Shop lineup.

Tanabata Lobby (until July 26th)

• See the wishes of NPCs and PSO2 Live Broadcast members!

Tanabata Bingo (until July 26th)

• Clear four lines of Bingo for the Lilli Daiko Mag Device!

ARKS Battle Chronicle (until July 26th)

• See a brand new set of WEB Panels as the chronicle continues.

Franca's Ocean Cafe (until September 6th)

• Visit an oceanic resort with hammocks and beach chairs!

 

Tropical Summer Ocean (AC Scratch)

Travel across the seven seas in a Pirate themed outfit, or dance the night away in a sultry bikini. This scratch delivers everything you need for a fun summer at the beach!