Phantasy Star Online 2 Vita Officially Launches!

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Phantasy Star Online 2 for PlayStation Vita has officially Launched as of 10:30 JST! After the download is complete, PlayStation Vita players can proceed to download the 1.2 GB patch which should update your internal game client to ver.1.0301.0.

If you are planning to play the PlayStation Vita version, here are some quick things you need to know.

How much space does the game take up?

  • A 32GB or higher memory card is recommended in anticipation of future updates.

Where can I download the game?

  • You can download the game for free at the Japanese PlayStation Store.

What do I need to do before I log in?

  • When you reach to the title screen, select the first option
    "オンラインログイン"  to log into the game, you will be required to enter your SEGA ID. If you do not have a SEGA ID you must register one at this page. (If you need help you can use the Registration Guide or Chrome Extension.)
  • You can then choose a ship on the Ship Selection screen. (Currently the English Community plays on Ship 02)
  • After you choose a ship, you will then link your SEN/PSN account to your SEGA ID account. Type in your SEGA ID username and password to link your accounts and log in.

Player ID Name

Your Player ID Name

  • When you reach the menu as shown in the screen shot above, you must enter a Player ID name. Your Player ID is like a screen name used to identify your account. Do not type your password here because other players will be able to see it within the game.  You can not change your Player ID once it's set.

Can I purchase AC at the PlayStation Store?

  • You can not purchase AC (ARKS Cash) within the PlayStation Store.

When is Maintenance?

  • Maintenance occurs every Wednesday from 11:00 ~ 17:00 JST.

Game Update

Chrome Dragon 2

The Chrome Dragon

Under certain conditions, the Chrome Dragon will appear as an Interrupt Event (mouse over text for definitions) on Vita and Vita/PC shared blocks. Players who encounter him on those blocks can make it possible for him to appear on PC exclusive blocks.

 

New Client Orders

New client orders for Kuna, Toro and Kuro! Kuna's client orders will be released on the PlayStation Vita first. Later on, they will be enabled for the PC version. Toro and Kuro client orders appear only on the Playstation Vita version.

 

New Partner Cards

You can obtain Toro and Kuro's partner cards by clearing their client orders only on the PlayStation Vita version. Once you obtain their partner cards, you can bring them along with you in the PC version.

 

New Items

Chrome Odio

クロームオディオ Chrome Odio

 

Chrome Vaya

クロームヴァイア Chrome Vaya

 

Chrome Evol

クロームエヴォル Chrome Evol

 

Chrome Series

クローム・シリーズ Chrome Series

 

These are only a portion of the new items within this update.

New Story Quests 

Story Quest Chapter 9 -First Farewell-  (Vita First)

Not Kuna

Hadred; A mysterious dragon.
Kuna; A popular Idol within the ARKS
A Mysterious Girl; who comes and goes as she pleases
What is Hadred's true purpose?
Who's this mysterious girl's true identity?

 

Side Story: Arks Battle Tourney! (PC First)

Score Attack

These quests will be delivered on both platforms sometime in the future.

 

Arks Badge Exchange Shop Update

Arks Badge Shop Update

A new badge "Arks Badge Yellow" will be available to players who enter the item codes contained within the Vita Special Package version. This will allow you to purchase two costumes or eight cast parts. (4 badges per costume, 1 badge per part).

 

PSO2 JP: Maintenance and Vita Launch (2/28/2013)

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This week's maintenance was moved to coincide with the release of the Playstation Vita version.

Maintenance Times

Photon Drop's PSO2 Calendar

  • February 28th, 2013 @ 2:00 ~ 12:00 JST
  • February 27th, 2013 @ 12:00PM ~ 10:00 PM EST

Patch Size

  • No PC Patch / Vita Patch 1.2 GB

What makes the Chrome Dragon appear?

  • This is all we know for now until the official PSO2 Vita FAQ launches.
  • The Chrome Dragon appears on the PlayStation Vita version, but those players can lead to him showing up on the PC version.
  • He appears as an interrupt event only in the PS Vita and PSVita/PC Shared blocks. However players who encountered him on those blocks have a chance to make him appear on PC Exclusive blocks.
  • Also when crossing parties with players who have met these conditions, the chrome dragon also has a chance to appear to players who have not.

[The Chrome Dragon is like viral outbreak simulation, coming in contact with players who have it seems to set the flag for making him appear. Which goes all the way back to Fang Banther. Maybe you didn't necessarily defeat him in the Emergency Quest, but you may have come in contact with someone who did.]

PSO2 JP: Weapon Camouflage

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In a recent Famitsu magazine, Sakai has announced a new feature called the "Weapon Camouflage System," which allows you to camouflage your weapon into another weapon. Shougai comments how this feature could be useful for those magazine /nacht weapons which have a tendency to be very weak.

Guitar Case

In the example they gave,  you can apply the Guitar Case Weapon Camouflage onto a Red Rifle. Though its appearance may have changed, its stats are left untouched.

Shougai commented that if they allow you to do pre-existing weapons, you could have the Mehren Nenka (double saber) look like a Gwanahdouble.

Basically, this Camouflage system is like Mag Evolution Devices for weapons, but only in that it changes the weapon's physical appearance.

 

10 Star Item Trading?

Also in that same magazine, Sakai commented on allowing players to trade 10 star items. He couldn't give out any details but only players who meet certain conditions will be able to trade 10 star items with other fellow players.

Unfortunately, we have no idea on what enables you to trade these items, but we're pretty sure you could make an educated guess around here. We do not have a time frame as to when this feature would be enabled.