Phantasy Star Online 2: Explore The Facility On Planet Wopal

  ~October 8th 2014~

 

Introducing a new field on Planet Wopal. The mysterious facility Luther left behind has surfaced from the sea. Similarly to the coastal area, the sunlight changes with the passage of time. Be on the lookout for cannons along the field and aim them at enemies who stand in your way.

 

New Enemies and Bosses

This time you'll fight two bosses at the same time. Leomadulard scatters combustible oil and slides around the field, while Nept Casadora wields his lance and releases fireballs.

 

Bal Rodos Facility

Bal Rodos makes his triumphant return along with some different attacks since the last time we faced him. With 12 players on the field, we can all join forces to defeat him!

 

There's all sorts of colorful enemies to behold at the facility.

 

Mag Level Cap Rises

Mag level 190 pic

The Mag level cap is rising to Lv. 190! That's fifteen more levels for mags at the current cap.

 

Timed Ability Level Cap Rises

Timed Crafting Update

The crafting level cap for Timed Abilities is now Lv. 50. The new crafting recipes not only covers the new field, but extreme quests as well. In addition, tier 3 crafting recipes like [Rear / Forest 3] and [Arm / Coast Exploration 3] will be added.

 

More Daily Crafts!

Daily Crafts

The Daily Crafting System will now cover Timed Ability Installations. Some Technic Customizations and Weapon Extension requests have changed to allow for higher ranking recipes. New NPCs will be added like Frosty who's in charge of requesting Timed Abilities, as well as, Io, Azanami, Saga, Katori, Klotho, and Afin.

 

Technic Customization Costs Reduced

Tech Cost Reduced

Technic Customization meseta prices reduced!

  • Recipe1 10,000 Meseta → 5,000 Meseta
  • Recipe2 20,000 Meseta → 10,000 Meseta
  • Recipe3 30,000 Meseta → 15,000 Meseta

 

New Weapons

New clothing themed weapons will be dropping from bosses; let's take a look at the sample below.

 

Several Changes in Store

They're changing the names of all the Lobby Action items. Yes…All of them! Here's an example of the new naming scheme.

Original Name New Name
追加ロビーアクション125
Extra Lobby Action 125
125「釣り」
125 「Fishing」
追加ロビーアクション128
Extra Lobby Action 128
128「エノモト4」
128 「Enomoto 4」
追加ロビーアクション135
Extra Lobby Action 135
135「ダンス26」
135 「Dance26」
追加ロビーアクション108
Extra Lobby Action 108
108「スクワット」
108「Squat」
追加ロビーアクション104
Extra Lobby Action 104
104「マイクパフォーマンス」
104 「Mic Performance」

 

[?Special Weapon] Adjustments

  • In regards to [Lucky Rise 1], [EXP Boost 1], and [Meseta Boost 1], the selected special ability during item appraisal has a set chance of being granted with the level [II] or level [III] special ability.
  • This change also applies to [?Special Weapons] obtained prior to this update.

Team Name Changing Function Adjustments

  • They're making the Team Name changing function reusable in 7 days instead of 30 days.

Title Reward Item Changes

  • They're changing some of the items obtained through Title Rewards.
  • You can acquire useful items like [Grind Success +20%] and [+100% Triboosters] among other things.
  • Players who already acquired the reward items, can access the Title Counter after the October 8th update to obtain the new items.

Matter Board Adjustments

  • Clearing a node on the Matter Board will automatically set the guide marker to the most appropriate node for advancing the story.

Weapons of High Ranking Extend Recipes Adjusted

  • They’re raising the "Minimum Damage Power" for extended weapons that require [Silvania],  [Silvadest], or [Silvagrimo] as materials.  This should help make the damage variance a little more stable.

Interface Improvements

  • They're improving the interface for the window to show information about the unlocked achievements and licenses after crafting.

 

Knights and Battle Athlete AC Scratch

It's baaaack! The infamous bikini armor, "Luna Prophecy," is returning to Phantasy Star on October 8th.  Show off your team spirit with new jerseys and a cheerleader outfit!

Idea Cluster
イデアクラスタ Ideia Cluster
Luna Prophecy
ルナプロフェシー Luna Prophecy
Sol Protector
ソルプロテクトル Sol Protector
ARKS Long Jersey F
アークス長ジャージーF ARKS Long Jersey F
Cheer Dress
チアドレス Cheer Dress
ARKS Long Jersey M
アークス長ジャージーM ARKS Long Jersey M
Jacket S Swimwear
羽織りSスイムウェア Jacket S Swimwear

PSO2 JP: Maintenance, Survey, and Patch (9/24/2014)

The Episode 3 Cup begins September 26th, 2014!

Sega thanks you for your cooperation in investigating the server load.

  • Sega has completed today's investigation into the server load on 9/25 @ 23:00 JST. They ask that you wait for a while for them to investigate the source and find a solution to the problem. They plan to announce some form of compensation as thanks for your cooperation. More details about this will be discussed at a later time.

September 24th Maintenance

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 9/24/2014 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 9/23/2014 @ 9:55 PM ~ 4:30 AM EDT

September 24th Patch

  • Launcher: Version 03.00.00
  • Client: ver. 3.0001.3
  • Patch Size: 23 MB (PC) / 27 MB (Vita)

 

Arks Ship Competition

  • Begins September 26th at 12:00 JST

Arks Ship Competition Adjustments

  • The Round Boost applies to the next round.
  • Changed the boost calculation method.
  • Increased the cap on the amount of points you can contribute.
  • The final prize listing will now be split up into two groups. Ships that place in 1st will be able to buy exclusive items. Ships that place in 2nd through 5th place will be able to purchase the same items.
  • Added more stars as rewards for ships that place in 1st through 3rd place.
  • Added an animation for the Rappies entering the podium during the results for each round.
  • Changed the 'Round' starting and in-session messages.

Arkuma Prize Shop

  • Sales Period: 9/26 @ 12:00 ~ 10/22 @ 00:00 JST.

Balance Adjustments

  • Changed the enemy levels to 66 ~ 70 for Super Hard Emergency Quests.

Campaign Rewards

  • Spend AC Campaign #10
  • Premium Set Campaign #6
  • New Registration Campaign #10
  • Tokyo Game Show: Dengeki Online Present
    • 5 Casino Coin Passes
  • PSO2 Live Broadcast: Ichitaro Challenge
    • +100% Tribooster
  • PS Nova: Future Division Prize
    • +100% Tribooster
  • Matter Board Drop Content Changes
    • EP [1 – 1] (9/24)
    • EP [1 – 2] through [1 – 5] (9/25)
    • EP [1 – 6] through  [2 – 5] (9/26)

Fill in the PSO2 Players Survey #5 before October 15th at 15:00 JST to receive:

  • 5 Casino Coin Passes
  • 1 +100% Tribooster

 

Question 1: Enter your gender.

Female

Question 2: Enter your age.

Question 3: Enter your Occupation


Question 4: Select all the games you have played so far.

Phantasy Star Portable (PSP)Phantasy Star Portable 2 (PSP)
Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity (PSP)Phantasy Star Online (GC/DC/PC/Xbox)
Phantasy Star Universe Series (PC/PS2/X360)Phantasy Star Zero (DS)
None

 


Question 5: Please select the devices you own.

PlayStation 3PlayStation 4
PlayStation PortablePlayStation Vita
WiiWii U
Nintendo DSNintendo 3DS
Xbox 360Xbox One
Cellphone (Excluding Smartphones)Smartphone (iPhone)
Smartphone (Android)Smartphone (Windows)
Desktop PCNotebook PC
Tablet PC (iPad)Tablet PC (Android)
Tablet PC (Windows)None

 

Question 6: Which devices have you played PSO2 on?

Question 7: Have you purchased the PSO2 Packaged version? Please select from the following.

Question 8: How long has it been since you started PSO2?

Question 9: How many hours do you play PSO2 in a week.

Question 10: Around how much Arks Cash do you purchase in a month?

Question 11:

From the following list, please select the areas you are dissatisfied or want to see improved and write a comment about how you wish Sega could improve it.

Character Creation

User Interface

Character Operation

Action

Casino Area

Lobby

Quest Contents

Enemy Behavior

Game Balance

Character, Field, Enemy Graphics

Animations

Effects

Communication Functions

My Room

My Shop

Background Music

Tutorial

Story Progression

Emergency Quests

Mining Base Defense Quests

Interrupt Ranking

FUN Functions

Mag

Matter Board

Client Orders

  Item Appraisal

Friend Partners

  Item Acquirement

Item / Element Grind

Craft

Skill Tree

Beauty Salon

Team Functions

Premium Set

AC Scratch

AC Shop

FUN Scratch

EXCube System

Abduction x Clone

Advance Quest

Extreme Quest

Player's Site (Official Site)

Other

 


Question 12
Please select from the following where you saw information about PSO2?

PSO2 Official SitePSO2 Official Twitter
PSO2 Official BlogPSO2 Official Newsletter
PSO2 Livestream on Nico NicoARKS Cadet on Nico Nico
PS Vita Live Areait-tells PSO2 Official Community
TV Commercials4Gamer Satellite Site
Videogame Site ArticleVideo Game Site Advertisement (including Banner Ads)
External Site AdvertisementVideo Sites (Nico Nico / YouTube / etc)
BBS / BlogsFamitsu Weekly Article / Ads
Other Magazine Article or AdvertisementNet Cafes
Game StorePlayStation Store
From Friends (Includes Friend Referral SystemNone
Other

Please enter other in the text field.

 


Question 13
Please select what sparked your interest into playing PSO2.

PSO2 Official SitePSO2 Official Twitter
PSO2 Official BlogPSO2 Official Newsletter
PSO2 Livestream on Nico NicoARKS Cadet on Nico Nico
PS Vita Live Areait-tells PSO2 Official Community
TV Commercials4Gamer Satellite Site
Videogame Site ArticleVideo Game Site Advertisement (including Banner Ads)
External Site AdvertisementVideo Sites (Nico Nico / YouTube / etc)
BBS / BlogsFamitsu Weekly Article / Ads
Other Magazine Article or AdvertisementNet Cafes
Game StorePlayStation Store
From friends
(Includes Friend Referral System)
Collaboration with your favorite product.
NoneOther

Please enter other in the text field.

 

 


Question 14
Please select where you currently acquire PSO2 information.

PSO2 Official SitePSO2 Official Twitter
PSO2 Official BlogPSO2 Official Newsletter
PSO2 Livestream on Nico NicoPS Vita Live Area
it-tells PSO2 Official Community4Gamer Satellite Site
Videogame Site ArticleVideo Sites (Nico Nico / YouTube / etc)
BBS / BlogsVideo Game Magazine Article
Net CafesFrom Friends
NoneOther

Please enter other in the text field.

Question 15: Who do you play with on PSO2?

Question 16: Have you invited friends or acquaintances into playing PSO2.

Question 17: Do you want to continue playing PSO2 in the future?

Question 18: Aside from voice actors who previously appeared in the Phantasy Star Series, please fill out some voice actors you'd like to see in the future.

 


Question 19: Which future content update would you like to see?

More MapsMore Bosses
More ClassesMore Weapon Categories
Higher Level CapsMore Story
More Costumes and AccessoriesNew Systems
New WeaponsMore Quests
PvP (Battle between Players/Teams)More Casino Games
OtherRaising content (Pets / Cultivation)

Please enter other in the text field.

 


Question 20: What cross multimedia project would you like PSO2 to have?

AnimeManga
Comic (Anthology)Drama CD
Character Song CDWeb Radio
PlayConcert
Other

 Please enter other in the text field.

 

Question 21: Do you play PSO2es?

 

Question 22

If you answered [No] in Q21, please select the reasons why you haven't played it or linked it with PSO2.

Since I have no smartphone. I don't have a smartphone that can run PSO2es.
Since I find the linking presents not that appealing. I do not have time to play it.
Because I am playing other smartphone games Since I have difficulty with the linking procedure.
Because I do not understand the linking procedure. I don't feel there's any advantages to linking.
Because I don't know PSO2es very well. PSO2es doesn't feel appealing to me.
Other  

 

Question 23: Are you aware of the PSO2 Livestream?

 

Question 24
Which projects would you'd like to see them do on the PSO2 Livestream?

PSO2 future information update PSO2 Strategy Information.
Media Personalities and Voice Actors playing. Voice ticket presents from Media Personalities or Voice Actors
User participation, EQ surveys. Realtime Q/A Session with the Developers
Talkshow corner where developers become guests. Talkshow corner with voice actors
Trivia/Information for Beginners Nothing in particular
I don't know Other

 

Question 25
Have you watched the PSO2 Arks Cadet?

I watch Mondays' broadcast I watch Thursdays' broadcast
I watch Fridays' broadcast No.

Question 26: Did you go to the Phantasy Star Festa or watched it on Nico Nico?

 

Question 27:
If you selected [Yes] on Question 26,
tell us some of the things you thought were great about the Festa.

The Main Stage Arks Shop
Falz Arm, Vol Dragon, Life-sized Cast Arks Grand Prix
PSO2 Concept Art Display Character Banners
Cosplayer Area Ship Community Area and Sketching Corner
Food and Drink Area Attraction Corner
PS Nova Battle Demo The exclusive Item Code presents

 

Question 28

For those who went to the Festa, or didn't go and just watched it on Nico Nico, tell us the things you thought were great about the Live Broadcast.

Arks Grand Prix Cosplay Contest / Show
Update Information Department Knowledge Department
Phantasy Star Nova news Special Talk Show

Question 29: Do you want to go to a Phantasy Star Festa in the future?

Enter other in the text field.

Question 30: Please enter the kinds of projects/things you wish for them to perform at the Phantasy Star Festa.

Question 31: Have you played PSO2 at an official Net Cafe?

 

Question 32:
If you selected [No] on Question 31,
please select the reasons why from the list below.

I don't know Net Cafes very well. No official Net Cafes nearby.
The Net Cafe perks have no appeal. I feel uneasy about the security.
Because a Net Cafe usage fee is required. Other.

 

Question 33:
What do you find appealing about the PSO2 official Net Cafe?

The free premium services. Getting cafe points
Acquiring team points Meseta Shop
Getting Titles based on the # of hours. The Net Cafe boost days.
The PC and connection environment. The PayNetCafe item sales.
I don't know. Other

Question 34:
Did you know you can purchase items cheaper with PayNetCafe?

Question 35: Are you buying Phantasy Star Nova in November?

Question 36:
Fill in the text box about the good parts and things you enjoy about PSO2.

Question 37:
Fill in the text box about the bad parts and areas you wish to see improved in PSO2.

 

 

 

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 / 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.
  • Boost Events that occur for 24 hours will appear in this calendar with their start and completion times as separate entries.
  • 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.

 

 

Client Order Campaign #65

Complete the qualifying Xie and Klotho's client orders during the campaign period to earn multiple prizes!

Campaign Period

  • 9/24 ~ 10/8

Qualifying Client Orders

(1) Clear Xie's client order 「雷も嵐も怖くないっ!」  I Ain't Afraid of no Storms! to receive:

  • +50% EXP Booster (x2)
  • Casino Coin Pass (x2)

(2) Clear Klotho's client order 「ひとつ気軽に力試しI」 A Test of Strength I to receive:

  • +50% Rare Drop Booster (x2)
  • Synthesizers +1 (x30)

Prize Distribution Date

  • October 15th at the Visiphone after maintenance.

 

 

 

Spend AC, Get Items: Campaign #11

Spend AC 11

Spend 100, 2000, or 5000 AC during the campaign period to win prizes!

Campaign Period

  • 9/24 ~ 10/22

Campaign Qualifications

Spend 100 AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • Two +50% Rare Drop Boosters

Spend 2000 AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • 6 +50% EXP Boosters and 2 Grind Risk Reducers (+2)

Spend 5000 AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • 1 Yellow Rappy Suit.

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

You can spend AC in the following ways:

  • Playing AC Scratch
    • (Playing AC Scratch through AC Scratch Ticket Bundles do not qualify)
  • Buying AC Scratch Ticket Bundles
  • Buying items in the AC Shop
  • Buying Scape Dolls when incapacitated.
  • Spending AC to reset or add a skill tree.
  • Spending AC while making a new character.
  • Transferring Ships.
  • Using AC Content in the Beauty Salon

Prize Distribution Date

  • Mid November at the Visiphone.

 

 

 

Upcoming Special Campaign

To celebrate surpassing 1 million users on the Playstation Vita version. Sega is carrying out a special campaign filled with boosts and prizes for an entire week. The campaign officially begins after the October 1st maintenance, so here's a preview of what's in store for this special campaign.

Boost: October 1st ~ October 8th
Contents
  • +100% EXP Boost
  • +100% Rare Drop Boost
  • +100% Rare Enemy Chances

 

Login Day Present
Oct 2 1 Tribooster +100%
Oct 3 1 Half Doll
Oct 4 2 Casino Coin Passes
Oct 5 4 Extreme Passes
Oct 6 2 Grind Risk Reducer (+2)
Oct 7 1 Rare Drop +250%
Oct 8 1 Tribooster +100%

You have until 23:59 JST on the appointed day to retrieve your presents. Don't forget to also make room for the Half Doll if one is currently in your inventory.

PSO2 JP AC Scratch: Luxurious Performer

Luxurious Performer

Luxurious Performer
(Until 10.22.2014)

 

Ameno Utahime

アメノウタヒメ Ameno Utahime
アメノウタヒメ陽 Ameno Utahime Sun Yellow
アメノウタヒメ紅 Ameno Utahime Crimson Red
アメノウタヒメ海 Ameno Utahime Sea Blue
アメノウタヒメ雪 Ameno Utahime White Snow
アメノウタヒメ影 Ameno Utahime Black Shadow

 

Slight Little

Female

スライトリトル F Slight Little F
スライトリトルF紅 Slight Little F Crimson Red
スライトリトルF海 Slight Little F Sea Blue
スライトリトルF月 Slight Little F Yellow Moon
スライトリトルF葉 Slight Little F Leaf Green
スライトリトルF影 Slight Little F Black Shadow

Male

スライトリトル M Slight Little M
スライトリトルM紅 Slight Little M Crimson Red
スライトリトルM海 Slight Little M Sea Blue
スライトリトルM月 Slight Little M Yellow Moon
スライトリトルM葉 Slight Little M Leaf Green
スライトリトルM影 Slight Little M Black Shadow

 

Stoa Colette

ストアコレット Stoa Colette
(6 Colors)

 

Gran Colette

グランコレット Gran Colette
(6 Colors)

 

Eclepiste

エクレピスト・ボディ Eclepiste Body
エクレピスト・アーム Eclepiste Arms
エクレピスト・レッグ Eclepiste Legs
エクレピスト・ヘッド Eclepiste Head

 

Rectagil

レクトアギル・ボディ Rectagil Body
レクトアギル・アーム Rectagil Arms
レクトアギル・レッグ Rectagil Legs
レクトアギル・ヘッド Rectagil Head

 

Arkuma Suit

アークマスーツ Arkuma Suit

 

Recolors and Color Variations

  • ハマノイクサ雪 Hamano Ikusa White Snow
  • ハマノイクサ春 Hamano Ikusa Spring Pink
  • ハマノイクサ陽 Hamano Ikusa Sun Yellow
  • ミラセリア冬 Miraseria Winter White
  • ミラセリア影 Miraseria Black Shadow
  • ミラセリア紅 Miraseria Crimson Red
  • イロイスアルキュリア雅 Iloise Alcuria Elegant Purple
  • イロイスアルキュリア影 Iloise Alcuria Black Shadow
  • セミナリオントール雅 Seminarion Toll Elegant Purple
  • セミナリオントール影 Seminarion Toll Black Shadow
  • ピオニア・ボディCV Peonia Body CV
  • ピオニア・アームCV Peonia Arms CV
  • ピオニア・レッグCV Peonia Legs CV
  • ピオニア・ヘッドCV Peonia Head CV
  • グラニーダ・ボディCV Granida Body CV
  • グラニーダ・アームCV Granida Arms CV
  • グラニーダ・レッグCV Granida Legs CV
  • グラニーダ・ヘッドCV Granida Head CV

Revivals

  • ハマノイクサ Hamano Ikusa
  • ミラセリア Miraseria
  • ミラセリア雪 Miraseria White Snow
  • ホワイトクロスアイ 大 White Cross Eye L
  • ホワイトクロスアイ 小 White Cross Eye S
  • ミラセリアインカム Miraseria Intercom
  • ミラセリアヘッドギア Miraseria Headgear
  • クラス追加(フォース) Class Addition (Force)
  • クラス追加(ブレイバー) Class Addition (Braver)
  • 属性変化(炎属性) Attribute Changer (Fire)
  • 属性変化(風属性) Attribute Change (Wind)
  • 属性変化(光属性) Attribute Change (Light)
  • 特殊能力追加(射撃) Add Special Ability (R-ATK)
  • フードデバイス/技量 Food Device / DEX

Houko Kuwashima Female Voice #105

  • 女性追加ボイス105
  • 女性C追加ボイス105 (Cast Ver.)

Houko Kuwashima Male Voice #91

  • 男性追加ボイス91
  • 男性C追加ボイス91 (Cast Ver.)

Lobby Action

  • 追加ロビーアクション135 (/la dance26) Dance 26

 

FUN Scratch

Revivals

  • 頬紅 Rosy Cheeks
  • ふとまゆ Thick Eyebrows
  • ミニまゆ Mini Eyebrows
  • 細まつげA 黒 Small Eyelashes A Black
  • 細まつげA 紺 Small Eyelashes A Blue
  • 細まつげA 茶 Small Eyelashes A Brown
  • 細まつげA 白 Small Eyelashes A White
  • フォトンウィング Photon Wing
  • クラシックベッドP Classic Bed P
  • クラシックマットP Classic Mat P
  • クラシックソファP Classic Couch P
  • クラシックローテーブルP Classic Low Table P
  • クラシックチェアP Classic Chair P
  • クラシックNスタンドP Classic Night Stand P
  • クラシックライトP Classic Light P
  • クラシックシェルフP Classic Shelf P
  • クラシックテーブルP Classic Table P
  • クラシック・テーマ/P Classic Theme / P

Lobby Action

  • 追加ロビーアクション136 (/la guitar) Air Guitar

Music Disc

  • PSO2 イベント「アークス」 PSO2 Event [ARKS]