PSO2 JP: Notice of No Maintenance (8/12/2020)

No Maintenance:

  • This week, there will be no regular maintenance on Wednesday (August 12th).

Weekly Reset

  • Your weeklies will reset at 13:00 JST on the 12th.
  • Remember to collect any weekly rewards you've acquired before the reset.

The Campaigns will be posted once they are up on SEGA's official site. The SG Scratch, [Roots of Darkness], will also be coming this week.

In case you missed it, check out our Recap post for PSO2 Station! Plus #8

PSO2 Station! Plus #8 Recap

Secret Phrase

  • Say the PhraseĀ ę–°ć‚Æćƒ©ć‚¹åćÆćƒ©ć‚¹ć‚æćƒ¼ in-game to receive the following items:
    • Large Sherbet
    • Dome Pool
    • Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow]

 

Emergency Quest Boost Poll

  • Requiem of The Specter's Grudge
  • +250% Rare Drop Rate and EXP
  • Attend the concert beforehand to gain an extra +25% Live Boost

 

August 12th

  • SG Scratch [Roots of Darkness]
  • Shiva, Mitra, and Varuna costumes
  • The Photoner's Accessories, Hairstyles, etc.

 

August 12th

  • Acquire Camos of their Weapons
  • Luminmech Sword Camo
  • New lobby actions
  • Shiva's chair as a room good
  • Varuna's Weapon Camo and Lobby Action will be Scratch Bonuses

 

Late August Update

  • Summer Lobby Returns!
  • Matoi, Hitsugi, and Harriet will appear in the lobby in swimsuits
  • Obtain their partner cards and complete client orders from each of them
  • Obtain the new mag evolution device Occha

 

Late August Update

  • AC Scratch [Sunshine Summer Resort]
  • Get the swimsuits that the three heroines wear and more!

 

Late August Update

  • The "Rappy Mimicry" outfit returns from PS Nova
  • Variety of Acessories and Lobby Actions

 

Late August Update

  • Beach Wars return as a point collection EQ, defeat enemies around the map to gain more points
  • Matoi, Hitsugi, and Harriet will show up during emergency trials
  • New 15* Gunslash drop "Lumigny"

 

Late August Update

  • Revival Scratch [Oracle Collection 3]
  • Costumes from Episode 1-3 NPCs will return
  • Lobby actions "Katori Pose" and "Yucreta Pose" will also be available

 

Early September Update

  • AC Scratch [Arks Last Stand]
  • Costumes from the latest story update will appear

 

Early September Update

  • Eastern style outfits for both men and women
  • Sword/Partizan Lobby action

 

Early September Update

  • The final results of a story 8 years in the making
  • See the thoughts and feelings of everyone after the fighting has ended

 

Early September Update

  • New EQ "Primordial Glare of the Void"
  • The largest boss in all of PSO2!
  • Deal damage to its arms to drive it further down
  • Avoid attacks heading straight for the platform to avoid being instantly downed
  • What lies beyond the Profound Darkness…?

 

Early September Update

  • New ā˜…15 series [Ayer]
  • You can also obtain the Ayer series by exchanging materials with Zieg
  • You can also upgrade Ayer weapons into the Cras series!
  • New ā˜…13 unit series [Cras]

 

Oracle Moonlight Collection 9/9 – 10/21

  • Outfits just right for Autumn
  • Shrine Maiden and Gene Bunny Girl outfits will reappear in this scratch
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SSSS.Gridman Collaboration!

  • Planned for October release
  • Items based off of the main characters will show up in game
  • Lobby actions based off of Gridman will also appear

 

New Successor Class [Luster]

Luster

  • The name of the Gunslash only class is [Luster]!

 

What is "Luster?"

  • The 4th Successor Class is a high speed action class that utilizes Gunslashes
  • Does not have access to techniques, however it will have support techs through special actions and class skills
  • Has three different battle styles. You can change to one one of those styles based on the weapon's element.
  • When used as a subclass, it enhances regular Gunslash combat

 

The Three Styles of Combat!

  • Fomel Style
    • A short range combat style with emphasis on offense.
    • When Just Attacking quickly, gain a sturdy effect for a limited time. (JA Advance)
  • Zandi Style
    • A speed oriented style
    • Increases certain PA's attack speed (Move Arts Enhanced)
    • Evading an attack will cause PAs to perform a chase attack (Dodge Advance)
  • Baran Style
    • A more defensive style
    • Enhanced guard points and range on certain PAs.
    • Successful Just Guards will decrease received damage and strengthen normal attacks (JG Advance)

 

Changing Styles Influences The Power of PAs

  • Baran Style
    • Enhanced PA range and guard points for Stay Arts
    • Gain +1 Voltage when Stay Arts hit.
  • Zandi Style
    • Move Arts attack speed increased
    • Gain +1 Voltage when Move Arts hit.
  • Fomel Style
    • Gain +1 Voltage when the supplemental attacks hit.

 

Class Skills

  • Luster Voltage
    • Gain voltage when attacks hit.
    • According to the amount of voltage you have, you'll activate various effects such as shifta and deband, increased attack power, and other effects.
  • Nonelement
    • Convert your elemental damage into R-ATK based damage
  • Weapon Resist Rule Out
    • Ignore enemy weapon resistances for certain enemies that have weapon resistances.
  • Sub Luster Gunslash Boost
    • Increases Gunslash power when Luster is used as a subclass. The power increase is based on the main class.

 

More Details…

  • Luster will only be able to use Gunslashes. It has access to three different battle styles, based on the weapon's element.
  • Luster cannot use techniques. Certain techniques can be cast from special weapon actions/skills.
  • Even when used as a subclass, the support effects from "Luster Voltage" will still apply to Gunslash.
  • "Sub Luster GS Boost" will also further enhance Gunslash gameplay when Luster is used as a sub
  • Luster will not have a class instructor nor will it have a training quest.
  • A class explanation, along with level cap and skill point orders can be found at Koffie.
  • Will feature a "Smart PA" system to assist you while playing.

 

New Pet

~ Coming October ~

 

New 12-player Emergency Quest

~ Coming October ~

 

PSO2es Update

  • Emergency Quest Improvements
    • Added an [EH Trigger] exchange to the EQ Quest selection screen
    • Added SH Trigger and EH Trigger to VH EQ Rewards.
    • No OP will be consumed on your first participation in EQ requests from N~SH.
  • Side Story Quest Released
    • Kazami no Tachi (9/2)

 

PSO2es Update

  • Harriet [Summer Vacation] (8/19)
  • Matoi [Summer Vacation] (8/26)
  • Cursed Slayer Gaen (9/2)
  • Hyper Sunlight (8/12)

 

PSO2es Update

  • Tranzexia EQ (8/27 ~ 9/01)
    • Receive 14* Aletheia and 13* Rate & Arion Series
  • Summer Special Quest Event (08/19 ~ 09/16)
    • Rewards include Bluesy Requiem [Summer Vacation] & Shooting Drive [Summer Vacation]

 

 

Premium Set Purchase Campaign 7/21 – 8/19

  • If you purchase a 90 Day Premium Set with AC you will receive the following items:
    • Sage's Crest (x50)
    • +150% TRI Boost (x3)
    • Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold]
    • Lobby Action 607 [Clock Pose]

 

Road to Luster Campaign

  • Summer Login Campaign
    • From 8/20 – 9/1
    • Login to PSO2 everyday to receive boost items
    • After 5 logins receive a Bonus Key Tokyo [Rainbow]
  • Quest Link Boost
    • From 8/19 – 9/2
    • Clear the campaign quest to receive points and level up your quest boost
    • The linked quest will then receive a rare drop rate boost according to the boost level
  • Twitter Campaign
    • From 8/19 – 9/16
    • Based on the number of retweets on the campaign tweet, receive Luster's iconic weapon camo and various boost items

 

Road to Luster Campaign: Part 2

  • From 8/26 – 9/30
  • Clear ARKs missions to receive various materials to create rare items
  • Materials for "Lightstream Intenxion" and "Liberate Slash"
  • Materials for the "Liberate" series units
  • Login during this period to also receive a Tokyo Bonus Key Rainbow, EXP Gain +100%, and more!

What are your plans to buff Hero?

  • Hero Boost will receive a variety of buffs. Power will be increased to cap at 80%, the Damage Loss will be reduced to 20%, and Hero Counter will now recovery 20% power back.
  • Weak Critical will also be increased

Does breaking Execour's parts increase Module drop rate?

  • No

What of Emers and Grainnes?

  • There will be more ways to get them.

 

PSO2 JP: Emergency Maintenance (8/6/2020)

Sega has announced an Emergency Maintenance at the following time:

  • 8/6/2020 @ 16:30 ~ 22:30 JSTĀ Completed
  • 8/6/2020 @ 3:30 AM ~ 7:30 AM EDT

Maintenance Contents

  • To correct an urgent problem

Maintenance is expected to finish at 22:30 JST. However, depending on the situation, it could end earlier or later than scheduled. They are sorry for the inconvenience this has caused and will consider some form of compensation. Details will be provided in the future.