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January 13th Livestream
Dragon Atrum (Rematch Quest)
- 30 Minutes After Erythron
- 4 Player Quest
- 3 Incapaticatations = Failure
- Requires level 80/80
- Time Stone Chronos will drop, but its drop rate will be the equivalent of a ★14.
Late February Adjustments
Other Force / Techer Balance Adjustments
- In addition to the balance adjustments announced previously…
- Ra Foie charge time improved
- Ra Barta attack range improved
- Grants charge time improved
- Il Grants charge time improved
- Na Megid power improved
- Il Foie power and charged attack range improved
- Gi Zan attack range improved
- Na Grants power improved. (No changes to Customized Technic).
- Sa Megid charge time improved.
- Il Megid power improved.
General Summoner Pet Improvement
- The pet's heading to the enemy distance improved
Wanda (Zinga) Improvements
- PA Slicer: Power and PP consumption Improvements
- PA Shock: Power improved
- PA Break: Power improved
Cery (Popple) Improvements
- Normal Attack's projectile speed, homing ability, and shooting range improved.
Viola Improvements
- When using Viola Change
- Viola Slicer power improved
- Viola Stomp power improved, (and made it easier to hit the enemy).
- Viola Assault power improved
Torim (Aero) Improvements
- Torim Spiral will step into the enemy's territory, (making it easier to hit the enemy).
Maron Improvements
- Maron Strike: 2nd and 3rd attack range improved.
Melon Improvements
- Melon Break power improved
- Melon Strike power improved
Rappy Improvements
- Rappy Melody power improved
- Rappy Cannon power improved
- Rappy Sonic will step into the enemy's territory, (making it easier to hit the enemy).
Wired Lance Improvements
- Air Pocket Swing PP consumption reduced
- Adapt Spin's forward movement improved
Twin Machine Gun Improvements
- Grim Barrage movement performance improved
L / Katana Gear Guard R
- Gear reduction speed will not change based on the level.
- The gear's [amount of increase] will be buffed at Level 20.
Other Stuff
Riding Quest Revival
- They're planning some boost for Riding Quests in a similar vein to what they do with Ultimate Quest boosts.
Premium Set Feature
- They're considering a new feature for Premium users that allows them to set [screen filters] and [light sources]. This feature will be implemented for PC/PS4/Switch, but PC users will need to have stage 6 graphics settings enabled.
Highly Difficult Content
- They're going to add more difficult content, such as a new Extreme Quest, etc.
Enchanted Forest's Future?
- They're planning to use the map in some quest in the future.
Material Storage Feature Expansion
- It's going to take some time, but they plan to have [Crafting] use the [material storage].
Salon Search Feature
- They are considering implementing a [Salon Search Feature] in the future.
Episode 4 Character Reappearance
- Episode 4 characters will appear in the future, but they may be relegated to side content. (Sub Events? Lobby Events?)
Probability between Casino Jackpots and 14 star Weapon Drops
- Casino Jackpots have a lower chance to occur than 14 star weapon drops.
Quests with higher Level Requirements
- While they might release content with higher level requirements in the future, it won't come at the moment when Lv 85 is implemented for [Regular Classes]. There are no immediate plans to release quests with those requirements for now.
More to be added.
December 16th Livestream
Secret Phrase
- Say the phrase 祝ファンタシースター三十周年 in chat to receive:
- 367 [Kite Flying]
- 2017 FUN Ticket
- You have from until December 27th to complete this action.
- Items can be picked up from the Visiphone
Emergency Quest Boost Poll
- Merry Christmas on Ice
- Enemy ATK +100% (XH)
- +300% Rare Drop / EXP Boost
- 12/16 @ 23:00 JST (After Quna Concert)
Early January Update
- New AC Scratch: Brave Cavalier
- Knight themed outfits will appear.
- That certain knit sweater that caused quite a stir, will also appear!
- Dance 48 Lobby Action
Early January Update
- WEB Interlocking Event [ARKS NEW YEAR Carnival 2018] ( ~3/8)
- Xie (New Year Carnival 2018) ( ~2/21)
- Collect Weapon Badges 2018 for a variety of items at the shop.
- 2018 Badge Exchange Shop
- Ray Weapon Series (400 Badges Each)
- Ray Units
- *Arkuma Puncher
- Dance 49 LA
- And more..
- SG Treasure Shop will have small sized Crafting Room Items!
Early January Update
- A new field unveils on Omega known as the [Enchanted Forest]
- If you want to suggest a better name, now is the time.
- This will take place as a 12-Player Limited Quest (~2/7/2018)
- Demons and Darkers will appear.
- Sometimes you'll go to another route with lots of enemies.
- At the end is a battle with Omega Hunar!
Early January Update
- Field: Enchanted Forest
- ★13 NT Versions of the Japanese style weapons will drop.
- Supports S-Class Abilities
- The [Enchanted Forest Trigger] can also drop.
- ★13 NT Versions of the Japanese style weapons will drop.
- Trigger: Enchanted Forest
- A highly difficult 4-Player Quest
- Quest fails upon 9 incapacitations
- Trigger can be sold in My Shop
Late January Update
- Voice Idol [Yuzuki Yukari] Collaboration
- Her outfit can also be worn on men!
- Hairstyles, Accessories, and Stickers will also appear.
- Yuzuki Yukari's Battle Voice is also available.
- Music Discs and room items too!
Late January Update
- New AC Scratch [Emotional Electro Voice]
- Casual Female Knight Outfits
- Sleeveless Military Coat and Torn Shorts
- Winter Blouson Outfit.
- Lobby Action: Hunting 1
Late January Update
- Rematch Quest
- The Evil [Dragon Atrum]
- A 4-Player Rematch Quest
- Quest fails upon 3 Incapaciations.
Late February Balance Adjustments
- Compound Technic Adjustment
- Force Compound Technic will have separate recast times.
- Mobility Performance Improvement
- Sa Foie Type Zero and Il Zonde will have better performance.
- Mirage Escape supports Jump Cancellations
- PP Restoration Improvement
- Made changes to skill [PP Restorate]. Buffed the natural PP recovery amount when standing still.
- Summoner
- Torim, Aero, Maron, Redran, Rappy Improved
- Pet PA power and range improved
- Twin Machine Guns Movement Performance
- Nearing the enemy performance improved. (Grim Barrage)
Future Roadmap
Late February
- New feature to change your Dark Blast's color.
April Update
- New Dark Blast Form
- Expert Player Condition Revisal
May Update
- Level Cap 85 for Regular Classes
- New Class Skill for each Regular Class
Early Summer
- New Technics
- ★14 Pets
That Nebula Update
- (Nebula is latin for "Cloud"….?!)
- (If you split the Kanji, you also get _______ Star Cloud..??)
Nintendo Switch Service
- They will create several [PC & Cloud] Blocks
- The Cloud version can only play on these blocks.
- Multi-Block Matching ranges within the scope of [PC & Cloud] blocks.
- For Battle Arena, you can play only on the [Cloud Exclusive] Blocks.
- They will set up Battle Arena ranking exclusive to the Cloud version.
- For Challenge Quests, you can only play on the [PC & Cloud] Blocks.
- You can login under the same SEGA ID account you use for other versions.
- AC can not be purchased from the Nintendo eShop.
- Service will begin Spring 2018
PS Network Award 3 Year Streak Campaign
- 12/27 ~ 01/03
- Say the secret phrase during the above dates to receive
- 100 SG Ticket
- +100% Tribooster (x2)
- Free Salon Pass
- +100% Rare Drop Boost
We'll discuss this campaign during the December 27th Maintenance.
PSO2es Gene and Annette Figures
- Gene Summer Vacation Figure
- Annette Summer Vacation Figure
- Releasing 2018
A.I.S. Exoda 1/72 Scale Plastic Model
- Price: 6264 Yen
- Date: 12/25
- Also include Dagan Figure
- Item Code
- Plastic model Package Mat 3
- Evo Device / A.I.S
Matoi -Tony Ver- Figure
- Price: 15,800 Yen
- Scale: 1/6
- Date: 12/23~
Yuki Yuna is a Hero Collaboration
- Yuki Yuna and Togo Mimori
- Costumes and Accessories will appear in PSO2!
- Coming Winter 2018. (Winter also means Q1)
Omnibus Quest Campaign
- December 20th ~ January 10th
- Clear EP3 Omnibus [Why Am I Here]:
- 40 SG Ticket
- Bonus Key Rappy F
- Evo Device / Patty n' Tiea
- S-Rank Clear EP3 Omnibus [Why Am I Here] using a REGULAR class:
- +100% Tribooster (x2)
- Ability Affixing Success +45% (x1)
- *Divine Sword Crosstrease
ARKS NEW YEAR Carnival 2018
- January 10th ~ February 21st
- WEB Panel System
- Unit General Election Winners
- New Field: The Enchanted Forest
- Play qualifying quests to receive [Weapons Badge 2018]
Scalp D x PSO2
- Set Price: 7,800 Yen
- Release Date: February 14th, 2018
- Scalp D will be selling shampoo and conditioner products inside a PSO2 branded box. Purchasers will receive Item Codes for PSO2.
Scalp D x PSO2
- Oily-tan Repca M (Costume)
- Oily-tan Repca F (Costume)
- Oily-tan Hair (Hairstyle)
- Oily-tan Headdress (Accessory)
- 380 [Lather] (Lobby Action)
PSO2's 4th Drama CD – Xiera's Report
- Pre-Sales at Comiket 93: 12/29 ~ 12/31
- General Sale: January 10th, 2018
- Item Code List:
- Male – Enga Voice
- Male – Pietoro Voice
- Female – Kohri Voice
- 370 Xiera Pose (Lobby Action)
- CD Package Mat (Room Item)
PSO2es Update
- Eternal Tower
- Initial Release: 12/27 ~ 01/03
- It will have 60 Floors!
- If you clear with a "Gold Record" based on the total time of clearing the 60 floors, you'll receive the new Weaponoid chip [Agito].
- Eternal Tower drops new ★13 Weapons: Dominacio Series.
PSO2es Update
- Annette [New Year] (1/1 ~ 1/3 @ 23:59)
- Io [New Year] (1/4 ~ 1/10)
PSO2es Update
- Fornis Physis Chip (12/27)
- New Matoi chip exclusive to AC esScratch (12/20)
- Space Tuna, Rose Saber
- Tear Grid PA
PSO2es Update
- Login between 12/27 ~ 1/24 to receive the new [Imperial Pick (Going Year Coming Year) Weaponoid Chip
- Weaponoid potentials will be coming to Gal Wind, Fahren Glyph, Gift Sack-NT, Lufnesia-NT, Shane Frisa
PSO2es Update
- Ranking Event (January 11~)
- Org Keratos drops Raete Shooteyr
- Crys Draal drops Raete Lipher
- Top Ranking Reward: Rose Steward
~ Virtual ON & A Certain Magical Virtual ON ~
~ Get Ready in February ~