A boost event will be applied on the following days:
+50% Rare Drop Boost on July 19th JST
+100% Meseta on July 22nd JST
+50% EXP on July 23rd JST
Special Boost until August 7th
Cougar NX Rare Drop Boost
All dates and times apply from 00:00 ~ 24:00 Japanese Standard Time
Hans Client Order Campaign
Clear Hans Client Orders and win a prize!
Campaign Period
July 17th through July 24th
Clear 恐怖の惑星 Dreadful Planet by defeating 30 Oodan and 5 Za Oodan to receive
EXP + 50%
Clear 徘徊する海王種 The Roaming Oceanids to receive:
1 Extreme Pass and 30 Grinders
Prize Distribution
July 31st at the Visiphone
Create a Character and Level Up Campaign
Everyone that creates a new character that reaches level 10, 20, and 30 will receive a prize. When Episode 2 launches, everyone will be able to create a second character for free. Accounts that created several characters prior to July 17th's maintenance will receive 1 free character creation pass. After this, any character you create from the third character onwards will require Arks Cash.
Campaign Period
July 17th through August 6th, 2013
Campaign Qualifiers
(1) Create a new character and reach level 10 or higher:
Three +50% Triboosts
(2) Have that character reach level 20 or higher:
One Half Doll
One +100% Triboost
(3) Have that character reach level 30 or higher:
2 +250% Rare Drop Boosts
Prize Distribution Date
Late August
Any characters you've created prior to July 17th maintenance do not qualify for this campaign.
Spend FUN Campaign
Everyone that spends certain amounts of FUN during the campaign period will receive several prizes.
Campaign Period
July 17th through August 6th
Campaign Qualifiers
(1) Spend 500 FUN and receive
Two +50% EXP
(2) Spend 2000 FUN and receive
Two Berry Berry Pie and One Tea Set Room Item
You can spend FUN through FUN Scratch or at the FUN Shop.
Prize Distribution Date
Late August at the Visiphone.
Spend AC Campaign
Everyone who spends certain amounts of AC during the campaign period will receive prizes.
Campaign Period
July 17th through August 6th, 2013
Campaign Qualifiers
(1) Spend 100+ AC during the campaign period to receive:
Two +50% Rare Drop Boosts
(2) Spend 1000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:
Two +20% Grind Success
(3) Spend 5000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:
One Rappy Suit
AC Spending Qualifiers
Any of the following methods can be used to qualify for this campaign.
Finally the moment you've all been waiting for! Phantasy Star Online 2 : Code Episode 2 launches July 17th, 2013. This jam-packed update will bring a new planet, new field, new boss, support partners, mini rooms, new photon arts, technics, skills and more. For more details, check out the Episode 2: Rundown post!
Episode 2 Mega-Patch
Launcher Version: Version 02.00.00
Client Version: ver. 2.0001.0
PC Patch Size: 5.0 GBs (731MBs if Pre-Patched)
Vita Patch Size: 2328MB
PC Downloader
On July 17th, the PSO2 Downloader will receive an update so that it only acquires the setup installation files from the server. Once PSO2 is installed, the launcher will download the rest of the 12.9 GB update. Please note, the new PSO2 Downloader is only required for those who have not yet installed PSO2.
July 17th's Patch Notes
Extreme Quests
The Payment Method screen will show up after you close the payment confirmation window.
You can return to the stage selection screen from the payment confirmation window
The payment confirmation message has changed
The EQ Time limit has been extended from 30 minutes to 60 minutes
The game will inform you of the reward item's name once you cleared the final stage.
The Extreme Terminal will allow you to confirm the stage orders you've cleared.
The Extreme Quest tutorial will state that you will receive 1 pass per account every 22 hours.
Added voice clips when you start and clear an extreme quest.
Pudding will countdown the hours remaining to receive your next Extreme Pass
Visiphone
Added a Story Summary
Added an option to scout players for your team
Team
The team status window has been split up to display public and private information
The visiphone will display teams that are currently recruiting members.
Added a setting that that allows teams to show that they are recruiting new members.
A new setting lets you type a message for team members to see when they sign on.
My Room
Furniture placement cost has increased to 150
You can now have two My Room Layouts (My Room A) and (My Room B)
Added an option that removes all the my room furniture at once.
You can now remove room furniture even while it's accessed by another player.
Using a reform ticket in large-sized rooms will keep the furniture in place.
All players receive a free mini-room
Net Cafe Shop
Cafe Points can be traded in for an Extreme Pass
AC Shop
New AC Shop Entries
獲得経験値＋１５０％（３個） EXP+150% (x3)
獲得経験値＋１５０％（１０個）EXP+150% (x10)
Removed AC Shop Entries
Cosmo Atomizer (x5)
EXP+100% (x10)
EXCube Shop
Added items to the excube shop
Latent Abilities
Added Latent Abilities to some pre-existing weapons.
Other Changes
Added a new background to the game launcher
It will now save the text you entered in the chat box, you can scroll through your textbox history by pressing Ctrl+UP or Ctrl+Down
Added a login history at the start menu
Type nw after a command to remove the cut-in chat window. For example type: /ci2 1 nw
You can extend the number of seconds a cut-in chat animation plays by typing s and the number of seconds. For example type: /ci2 1 nw s60
Closing the chatbox in mid sentence will restore the previously entered text.
The story quest has been split to indicate [EP1] and [EP2]
The damage counter can display up to 6 digits.
Parallel Area teleporters can now be seen on the radar map.
Rare items on the radar map will stand out more.
While a skill is in effect, the timers will show up in blue text.
When a skill wears off, it will blink for 10 seconds.
You can view accessories in a tabbed interface.
You can save/load character data in the Esté Counter
Added more information to the nearby players window
There will be a comma for every 3 digits when depositing meseta in the storage box, or displaying items in My Shop
The blacklist sub-category in the friends list will close by default.
The status window will display the amount of experience needed to level up a subclass.
A "solo play" tickbox was added in the playstyle section of the Party Settings window.
You can now write a brief message when sending a friend request or team scout.
When a rare item drops, a message will display over the screen.
The volume for the rare drop sound effect will remain consistent and is no longer affected by distance.
A hint will display if you are incapacitated during a boss battle.
A message will display indicating the number of items available in the Special Storage Box
"sd" will no longer censor in chat.
Selecting a chat command at the good job counter will replace existing commands of the same type.
Changed the graphic of the Glim Monoliths you cannot purify in a story quest.
A new "Class Drop" system was added. Increased the drop rates if a boss has a rare item that can drop for your main class.
Some enemies will now drop rare Katanas and Bullet Bows
Made enemies easier to spawn during a PSE Burst Chance
The gun turret will no longer automatically change directions even if an enemy approaches it.
The camera will no longer change directions when accessing the gun turret.
The AC Symbol for "My Room" was removed from the Quick Menu and Block Changer
Voice and accessories tickets that do not match your character's gender can be used by the Support Partner, since you and the support partner share the same data.
The ドコデモキュウビン room item can now hold up to 100,000 meseta.
The "Esté Pass" explanation notes now state that you can use it o edit a support partner.
Monica, the Item Lab assistant, will now replace Dudu on even block numbers.
Updated the credits screen.
Added new tips and useful information to the loading screen
With the addition of the free partner system, you will now receive 10 FUN points when clearing a quest with a Friend partner.
When several emergency quests occur on a planet, the announcement voice overs will mention the planet's name.
Some field music transitioning rules have been changed.
You can now view a friend partner's ARKS Card from the Partner terminal in the Camp Ship.
You can now view a friend request's ARKS Card.
The EXP Penalty kicks in 11 levels away instead of 5.
Quest Adjustments
Enemy spawning in the Amduscia Time Attack Quest have been adjusted since it was easy for the Dragonkin to be defeated by the Darkers near the beginning of the quest.
Relaxed the time limit for a timer switch at a certain spot in the Lillipa Time Attack quest.
Made the map sizes narrower for the first three forest Arks Quests
Adjusted enemy spawning for the following quests: Arks Search: Tundra, Rare Mineral Excavation, Subdue Caterdran, and Subdue Caterdransa.
The Nab Rappy Capture quest will no longer fail if the Rappies escape.
Improved the rewards for some Emergency Trails
Adjusted the conditions that changes the weather on each field.
Adjusted the tutorial in Chapter Zero's story quest.
Enemy Adjustments
R-ATK damage to the Gilnas/Gilnatch's head has increased.
Crabarda will receive the following changes; it will spend less time guarding, have increased damage to the weakpoint area, and will be much easier to damage all around.
Corrected the Vol Dragon's behavior so that it's possible to interrupt it from continuously spawning pillars of flames when it changes from its later forms.
Made it easier to hit the weak points on Spardan A and Spargun
Adjusted the Digg's reaction when hit.
The Tranmizer/Tranzexia scratch attack collision range has been adjusted.
Other Changes
Some client orders can be reaccepted in 22 hours instead of 24 hours.
Some Item Collection, Enemy Attacking client orders have been adjusted.
Relaxed the conditions needed to unlock Klotho's client orders
Increased the rewards for some client orders
Relaxed the equipping conditions for some units
Increased the number of team orders available each week to 4
Relaxed the achievement conditions for the main route through the matter board.
Buffed the medical drink sub-effects for "Weak Point Damage Rate Up"
**PlayStation Vita Players**
The Episode 2 patch requires 2.3GBs of space to install. If you already applied the previous patches, your memory card may not have sufficient space to complete the update. Since the patch and installation data can not be deleted separately, you must uninstall PSO2 and redownload the game. Installing the patch data from this point on should bring your entire PSO2 installation to 5,430MBs.
Episode 2 Patch Schedule
Episode 2 Patch
You can download July 17th's patch ahead of schedule with the Precede Downloader. This pre-patch is split up into several parts across the following days:
An additional patch is scheduled to be released during July 17th's maintenance.
All files in the precede folder are automatically deleted once the update is complete.
In regards to Datamining (OLD NEWS)
Section 9 of the User Agreement prohibits players from analyzing data and releasing game assets to the public prior to its official release. This action may force the company to suspend the player's account or take legal action. (This notice may be in regards to a Japanese PSO2 blog that was recently suspended for leaking game materials and Episode 2 story content. )
On July 17th, Dewmans will join the cast of PSO2 as the fourth race. Dewmans have two special racial customizations. You can select different eye colors and position their horns.
You will not be able to convert a pre-existing character into a Dewman, however, once Episode 2 launches, everyone will be able to create a second character for free! Those who already have more than 2 characters will receive 1 free character creation pass.
Braver is a new class that has access to Katanas and Bullet Bows. Katanas are close ranged weapons that specialize in quick attacks, and through just-guarding the opponent can unleash a powerful counterattack. Bullet Bows, on the other hand, are ranged weapons that specialize in charged attacks.
New Photon Arts, Technics, and Skills!
SW: Guilty Break
WL: Wild Round
PZ: Sacred Skewer
TD: Bloody Sarabande
DS: Deadly Circle
KN: Backhand Smash
GS: Kreisenschlag
AR: Parallel Slider
LA: Flame Bullet
TMG: Heel Stab
Na Foie
Na Barta
Zanverse
Na Zonde
Na Grants
Na Megid
Hunter Skill
Absorption: While Guard Stance is in effect it recovers HP when enemies die within a certain range.
Massive Hunter: When activated, it reduces damage when hit and prevents the character from getting knockbacked and launched.
Fighter Skill
Adrenaline: Extends the duration of the shifta and deband effect on your own character.
Crazy Heart: Increases PP regen rate while your character is under a status effect. This also applies to PP gained from attacking enemies.
Crazy Beat: Increases S-ATK while your character is under a status effect.
Ranger Skill
Tactics Trap: Recover PP when a trap damages enemies.
Power Bullet: Right after loading a special bullet, it increases R-ATK for a limited time. (Seems to apply to Weak Bullet and Jellen Shot, etc…)
Bullet PP Save: Reduces Photon Art PP consumption after loading a special bullet. (Seems to apply to Weak Bullet and Jellen Shot, etc…)
Gunner Skill
Showtime Star: Raises the Max PP while Showtime is activated.
S Roll Up: Increases attack damage during the Stylish Roll
S Roll Arts: During the Stylish Roll, press the PA Button to release a powerful attack. Some PP is consumed.
S Roll JA Bonus: Just-attacks from a stylish roll receive bonus power.
Force Skill
Freeze Keep: Makes it difficult for enemies to become unfrozen even if you attack them.
Photon Flare Boost: It increases the status effect inflicting rates during the Photon Flare skill.
F Ignition Boost: Increases the power and range of Freeze Ignition.
Techer Skill
Wand Lovers: Maxes the Wand Gear Gauge while reducing your PP to 0
Wand Reactor: Adds a certain percentage among the Wand's T-ATK as S-ATK.
Echo the Hunter
Meet Cabracan [VA: Masaya Onosaka]
Echo, filling in for Xeno, has switched her class to a Hunter and wears a brand new outfit. She encounters Crabacan, a planet Vopar native who appears to be searching for someone… Chapter 1 "The Road to the Unknown" will release on July 24th, 2013.
Support Partners
Support Partners are NPCs that assist the player in various ways. They can perform activities for you even when you're offline. Players can create their very own partner by clearing a specific client order. During the character creation process, you can customize their race, gender, class, name, and physical appearance. While they're in your room, you can customize their equipment and clothing options. You can purchase extra support partners for 300 AC.
You can even take support partners along with you on a quest!
Although support partners are usually confined to your room, you can send them out to collect client order items for you. They'll return home within a few hours to report on their findings and results of the quest.
Up until now, the only way you could access your room was through Premium Set or a My Room pass. Starting with the launch of Episode 2, all players will receive access to their very own free "Mini Room!" Unlike regular rooms, you can only place a small amount of furniture in your Mini Room. (Mini Rooms have a total furniture placement cost of 5).
Arks Road System
ARKS Road is a tutorial-like system that guides players through the ins and outs of PSO2.
Follow the onscreen icon towards the next destination and complete the objective to receive a stamp on your card. Clear the entire stamp card and receive a prize!
Team Search Function
Whether you're tired of playing alone, or looking to expand your network of friends, the new team search function at the Visiphone compiles a list of all available teams in one convenient location. You can check the team's status and send a message to the team manager.
Login History
View your login history from the Start Menu!
Story Summary
Read through a summary of all the chapters you've completed.
Auto-Equip
Sets the strongest equipment among the items you possess.
Astarte's Private Lessons!
Test your PSO2 knowledge with a quiz from Astarte! Answer correctly and receive a prize!
Boss Strategy Hints
If you're incapacitated during a boss battle, the screen will display a tip that may help you succeed in the next fight.
Extreme Passes at the Net Cafe Counter
You can trade in your Net Cafe Points for an Extreme Pass.
Vita Version Features
The Net Cafe Counter is now available for PlayStation Vita users!
Trophies
Episode 2 will deliver brand new trophies for players to earn.
Even More Changes and Features
Other Adjustments and Features
My Room furniture placement cost has increased from 100 to 150
Subclasses will gain 10% of the EXP until level 40
The difference in levels that triggers the EXP penalty has changed from 5 to 11.
Repeatable client orders can now be accepted in 22 hours instead of 24 hours.
Relaxed the achievement conditions for some 'enemy attacking/item acquiring' client orders.
Relaxed the unlocking conditions for some Klotho client orders
Relaxed the client order time limits for clearing Kressida's "Rookie Subdue Za Oodan" and "Velocity Annihilation I"
Increased rewards for some client orders
Adjusted the unlocking conditions from some client orders.
Improved the rewards for some Emergency Trials
PP Slayer S-ATK Boost
Relaxed the amount of points needed in acquiring S-ATK Up 2 and Flash Guard 1 on the Hunter Skill Tree
Relaxed the amount of points needed in acquiring R-ATK UP 2 on the Ranger Skill Tree
Adjusted Forest's map sizes for "Za Oodan, Fongalf, and Dagan Extermination" Arks Quests.
Relaxed the Nab Rappy Capture quest's failure conditions.
Added some information you can view in the "Nearby Characters" menu.
Made it easier to acquire items for your class when a rare 7 star+ item drops.
Heroes Summer Beach Scratch
Available: July 24th
Celebrate the long days of summer with new swimsuits and bikinis! The "Sexy Bikini Swimwear" and "Panther V Pants" make for the perfect summer outfits on Planet Vopar. But if that's not your style, this scratch also includes costumes from Huey, Claris Clae, and the rest of the Council of Six.
