PSO2 Adds Super Hard Mode on October 9th!

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Level 65 Is Here!

Katana

October 9th will unlock several new caps; the level cap will rise to level 65, subclasses will gain EXP up to level 45, and level 16 photon arts and technics will be released.

Combat Escape

In addition, two new class skills will be available for each class. For example:

Never Give Up (Hunter Skill)

  • During Iron Will, your striking power will increase for a certain amount of time.
  • You will gain invincibility for a limited time.

First Hit (Ranger Skill)

  • Bonus Damage is dealt to enemies with full HP.

Talis Tech Bonus (Force Skill) (NEW)

  • Bonus damage will be given to technics casted after throwing a Talis.
  • Talis Tech Bonus maximum power is now +20% and not +50% as published in some magazines.

Super Treatment (Techer Skill)

  • Restores HP to the target group of players (including yourself) when healing a status effect.  It will also increase the amount of PP recovered for a limited time.

Combat Escape (Braver)

  • You will be invincible while the Katana Combat skill is activated.

 

Super Hard Mode

Super Hard

Available: October 9th

Challenge harder enemies in the new Super Hard difficulty setting. On October 9th, Super Hard will be available for quests starting from Forest through Floating Continent. Not only will enemies be stronger, but their infection cores and attack behavior will change.

 

Big Varder

Gilnatch Cores can repair Big Varder's parts.

For example, enemies will now reach the player faster than ever before. Bosses will have increased speed and attacks.

Darker Core Plus

Boost enemies will be infected by strange cores that have a life of their own. These new cores can perform different actions such as HP absorption or counter attacks.

Falz Arm

Super Hard also adds the ability for Falz Arms to appear on each planet.

 

Tagamikazuchi (NEW)

Tagamikazuchi

By no means is this rare enemy another Mesetan, Tagamikazuchi is a formidable opponent with swift movements and electric-style attacks. Once you defeat him, not only will you gain vast amounts of EXP, but you'll also have a chance to receive a weapon camo too!

 

Defuse the Time Bomb!

Time Bomb

The Darkers have set up bombs in various locations. Cut the right power cord connected to the detonator to defuse the bomb before time runs out.

 

New Emergency Quest (New)

Brave Leader Cougar NX

At last, the subterranean tunnels will have its own Emergency Quest. Traverse the conveyer belt and head to the deepest area to battle the two Brave Cougar NX. They will even drop brand new Weapon Camos on Super Hard too!

 

 Ultimate Fighter Scratch

Black Rappy Suit

Available: October 9th, 2013

This AC Scratch includes new "Fighter" themed costumes like "Raids Feeder" and "Saphaigilias," with new cast parts like the "Wigner" and "Everett" series.

 

Hair Ultimate Fighter

アップスタイルポニー Up Style Pony

 

Ultimate Fighter 5

メタルウィング Metal Wing

 

Ultimate Fighter 4

レイドスフィーダ Raids Feeder

 

Ultimate Fighter 3

サファイギリアス Saphaigilias

 

Ultimate Fighter 2

ウィグナー・シリーズ Wigner Series

 

Ultimate Fighter 4

エヴァレット・シリーズ Everett Series

 

Other Changes (NEW)

  • Added Premium Drinks
  • A new setting in options will allow you to automatically pick up Meseta just as you approach it.
  • Some set bonus effects will be increased.
  • 11 star units will have increased defensive stats.
  • Relaxed the skill points needed to acquire Photon Flare, Photon Flare After Burst, Photon Flare Advance, Ice Mastery 2!
  • Summon characters from the Partner Terminal in Extreme Quests.
  • Issue Partner Battle Strategies: "Fight" or "Do Nothing." Battle strategies allow you to command whether or not a partner and their mag will attack enemies.  
  • Disks typically obtained through rare enemies/bosses will now have a low chance at dropping through their non-rare counterparts.  The highest level they will drop in this particular situation is Level 10. Furthermore, disks from rare enemies/bosses will drop at a higher rate.
  • Support Partners can now reach level 65!
  • Skies of Arcadia Music Discs will be added to the FUN Scratch.

PSE Burst Readjustments  (NEW)

  • Players have lamented over the recent changes made to PSE Bursts. This adjustment seemed to counteract the effects of a bug known as "Exit Bursting" but it appears this correction has affected regular PSE Bursts as well. Though they will continue to prevent the bug from occurring,  they have decided to shorten enemy respawn times under PSE Bursts. They will continue to watch the situation and make even more adjustments if necessary.

Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1

PSO2 OST Vol.1

The moment you've been waiting for, the official announcement of the Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Soundtrack. Volume 1 contains music from Naberius to "Amduskia", along with item codes for room items and music discs.  You can pick up this 3 Disc CD Set when it goes on sale October 30th, 2013!

Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1

  • JP Title: ファンタシースターオンライン2 オリジナルサウンドトラック Vol.1
  • On Sale: October 30th, 2013
  • Price: 3,990 Yen
  • Item Codes: Expires 11.30.2015 at 23:59 JST

DISC 1

  • TRACK 01 The whole new world – Full Version –
  • PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 OPENING THEME
  • TRACK 02 A Lyric for Everlasting Story
  • TRACK 03 Greenscape Probe – Naberius – Scenery
  • TRACK 04 Cauldron Probe – Amduskia – Scenery
  • TRACK 05 Lost Sea Probe – Lilipur – Scenery
  • TRACK 06 White Summit Probe – Naberius – Scenery
  • TRACK 07 Underworks Probe – Lilipur – Scenery
  • TRACK 08 Skyscape Probe – Amduskia – Scenery
  • TRACK 09 Gateship

DISC 2

  • TRACK 01 Greenscape Probe – Naberius – Battle
  • TRACK 02 Cauldron Probe – Amduskia – Battle
  • TRACK 03 Lost Sea Probe – Lilipur – Battle
  • TRACK 04 White Summit Probe – Naberius – Battle
  • TRACK 05 Underworks Probe – Lilipur – Battle
  • TRACK 06 Skyscape Probe – Amduskia – Battle
  • TRACK 07 Parallel Area Probe
  • TRACK 08 Day Stream

DISC 3

  • TRACK 01 Meet Your Individual
  • TRACK 02 Xion
  • TRACK 03 ARKS
  • TRACK 04 A Little Phenomenon
  • TRACK 05 Frequency Current
  • TRACK 06 Bright Symphony
  • TRACK 07 Quietly Decision
  • TRACK 08 Adagio Distress
  • TRACK 09 D-arkers
  • TRACK 10 Awakening
  • TRACK 11 Weed Out
  • TRACK 12 Growl from the Blast Rage – Vol Dragon –
  • TRACK 13 Shivery Hunt – Fangbanser –
  • TRACK 14 Colossal Machinery – Big Varder –
  • TRACK 15 Vanishing Sword – Quartz Dragon –
  • TRACK 16 Grossly Legs – Dark Ragne –
  • TRACK 17 Violent Dynasty – Falz Hunar –
  • TRACK 18 Road to Next Frontiers

PSO2 JP: Maintenance And Campaigns (10/2/2013)

This week's maintenance will occur at a much earlier time!

October 2nd Maintenance

  • 10/2/2013 @ 8:00 ~ 17:00 JST
  • 10/1/2013 @ 7:00 PM ~ 4:00 AM EDT (Converted)

Maintenance Contents

  • To make various adjustments to the servers.

HDD Wiping Compensation

  • The 10,000 AC compensation will be reflected on your account after October 9th's Maintenance.
  • You will also receive a letter of apology after they finish distributing the AC.
  • If you opted for the 5000 YEN compensation (which you shouldn't have done unless you live in Japan), they're going to send those out starting October 9th, 2013.

Other Stuff

  • The Sympathy Album went on sale Sept 25th.
  • Costume names were added to the Super Hard post.

 

Boost Event (10/2/ ~ 10/9)

Boost Event

  • 10.3: All Quarry Quests receive +100% Rare Drop and Rare Enemy Chances
  • 10.4: All Coast Quests receive +100% Rare Drop and Rare Enemy Chances
  • 10.5: All Quarry Quests receive +100% Rare Drop and Rare Enemy Chances
  • 10.6: All Coast Quests receive +100% Rare Drop and Rare Enemy Chances
  • 10.7: All Quarry Quests receive +100% Rare Drop and Rare Enemy Chances
  • 10.8: All Coast Quests receive +100% Rare Drop and Rare Enemy Chances

All dates and times apply 00:00 ~ 23:59 JST.

 

 

Webmoney Campaign

Webmoney Campaign

When you buy AC with Webmoney through the month of October, you will be entered in a lottery for a chance to receive a prize!

Campaign Period

  • October 1st through October 31st @ 23:59 JST

Campaign Qualifications

(1): 2000 randomly selected players who purchase 500 AC with Webmoney during the campaign period will receive:

  • One AC Scratch Ticket.

(2): 200 randomly selected players who purchase 5,000 AC with Webmoney during the campaign period will receive:

  • Eleven AC Scratch Tickets.

Campaign Prize Distribution

  • Late November at the Visiphone

 

Client Order Campaign

CO 25

You know the drill, clear some client orders to receive several prizes.

Campaign Period

  • October 2nd ~ October 9th, 2013

Qualifying Client Orders

(1) Clear Kressida's Client Order へっぽこぴーなザウーダン討伐 Rookie Subdue Za Oodan to receive:

  • Two +50% EXP

(2) Clear Kressida's Client Order 採掘場跡を堪能してきなさいよ! Persevere in the Quarry to receive:

  • Two +50% Rare Drop Boosts
  • Two Grind Risk Reduction (+1)

Prize Distribution Date

  • Sent to the visiphone after October 16th's maintenance.

 

 

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