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January 18th News
Mother & Deus Trigger Bug Fix
- This bug will be fixed next maintenance.
Gi Megid Bug Fix
- Apparently there's a bug where under certain conditions, Gi Megid would do too many hits. This bug has existed since EP1.
The Chocolate Way 2019
- Increased ★14 Weapon / Egg Drop Rates (Compared to Last Year's)
- Increased drop rates for Pink Rappy Suit Mini.
- Twin Crea Saber:
- Power: 12%
- Has an Additional Effect With Field Skills
- Supports S1 and S3
- Factor: Ability IV
- Collection File contains the old Fornis, Tactio, and Flow Razor Weapons. However, this time they'll be at +30 Grind.
Arks New Year Carnival Limited Quest #2
- Lumiere Series and Schvelle Boosters will drop.
Web Panel Reward Period Date Change
- The 1st Reward Period will move to a later date.
- Reward Period 1 is now March 20th ~ March 27thl
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha DETONATION
- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation Collab has been announced.
- Expect Costumes, Hairstyles, Camos of Nanoha, Hayate, and Fate.
- There will be Lobby Actions too!
Players Impressions of Phantom at the Arks X-Mas Party
- A survey was conducted for the overall impressions with Phantoms.
- Generally, players had positive impressions with each weapon type.
- They liked the originality of the Rifle "bit" mechanic.
- They felt Rods were a bit stiff with their PAs and normal attacks, and that it was hard to combine that with Technics.
In response to these issues, the development team will focus on relaxing the cancellation timings with Rods. They will also improve the degree of freedom in relation to the operating mechanics.
- The survey continued where players overall liked the class in general.
- They thought the class was fun and felt different from other classes.
- However, they were somewhat dissatisfied with how difficult it was to understand. They didn't like the time it took to figure out how to use it.
In response to these issues, the development team will focus on making it easier to understand. They will add a Shift PA display guide and enhance the contents of the Phantom Training Quest.
- Other impressions included how hard it was to see Phantom Markers, and know the difference between their levels.
- They didn't quite understand when you were invincible during Stealth Tech Charge.
- They also felt that Phantom Finishers were a bit plain
In response to this, they will make the effects easier to understand. Animations and visual effects will be adjusted.
- Players want to know what PAs and Skills you have access to when Phantom is set as a subclass.
- They want the game to have that Rockbear that never dies.
- They want to have more time in trying out the class.
In response to this, the Phantasy Star Fan Festival in March will allow attendees to try out the class.
They might also do that invincible Rockbear, but it's not set in stone right now.
Phantom Stuff
- There's going to be a Phantom Mag skill that converts DEX into S/R/T
- Photon Stream is a skill that increases power based on your Max PP. At skill level 5, you can reach its power cap with 200 PP.
- Critical Stream is a skill that increases your Critical Rate and Critical Damage. You can reach the critical rate cap (whatever that value is) with 300 PP.
- Some potentials will be adjusted in some way while Phantoms are using them. This could result in things like lower potential multipliers or values, etc. Items like Quelle Neigia would be affected.
- Phantom will be officially abbreviated as [Ph].
- Similar to how Hero has the Demonia series, Phantom will also have its own set of weapons. They have not disclosed when these weapons will release.
- When Phantom is used as a sub, you'll be able to use skills that aren't main class limited. Although we don't have the full list of sub friendly skills, we do know that Photon Stream is one of them. Sprint Tech Charge and Full Drive are also available.
- More to be added.
Dark Falz Persona
- Details about the boosted version of this quest will be revealed in the next PSO2 Station.
SUPER PSO2 Day
- February 2nd will be Super PSO2 Day. (The joke is how it's 02/02)
- On February 2nd, 2019 @ 0:00 ~ 23:59 JST, the following will occur:
- 200% EXP Boost
- 200% Rare Drop Boost
- 200% Meseta Boost
- 200% Bonus Quest EXP Boost
- 200% Gathering Fever Rate
- Login Stamp +2
- 2x FUN
- Four [22 SG Tickets]
- Two Tokyo Gold Bonus Keys
- Two [1 Mil EXP Ticket]
- Bargain Sale at the SG Shop
OLD December 15th News
Post Livestream Update
- I'm sorry but we needed some time to sleep.
- Adding PSO2es Slides by Spin Cycle.
- Also Spin Cycle will now be in charge of PSO2es!
Secret Phrase
- Say the following phrase in chat to receive rewards
- 祝「ぷそ煮コミ」アニメ化
- Prizes: 2018 Fun Ticket, 20 King's Crest, 1 Mil EXP Ticket
- You have until Dec 26th Maintenance to claim the prize.
- Prizes can be picked up at the Visiphone.
Emergency Quest Boost Poll
- Merry Christmas on Ice (Quna Concert First)
- December 15th @ 23:00 JST
- Rare Drop & EXP Rate +300%
WEB Panel Rewards
- December 26th ~ January 9th
New Years! Year of the Boar Accessory Select and Lucky Bag G
- January 1st ~ January 9th
- Popular Hairstyles Accessories and Lobby Action
- Layered Wear and Grace Special Ability and Special Ability Protection
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Collab
- Early January Update
- Bell Cranel, Hestia, Ais Wallenstein, costumes, hairstyles, and accessories.
- Hestia Knife and Desperate Weapon Camos
- DanMachi Lobby 1 & 2 Actions
- Posters and Mats too!
- Login for Dan Machi Poster C
Early January Update
- Arks New Year Carnival WEB Event
- New Years Lobby, New Years Xie, New Years Exchange Shop
- Trade in Weapons Badge 2019 for items.
- Suwa Suwa Suru LA
- Melon Balloon
- Homura Weapons
- Circu Ray Unit Series
- Camos of Popular common weapons for each class.
- Omega Dark Falz Series ★13 Weapons
- Clawdem, Detonation, Allure, Chalyra
- Mother & Deus Solo Trigger
Early January Update
- Familia Historia (AC Scratch)
- Racing and Horse Jockey outfits
- Video Contest Lobby Actions: Birthday
Early January Update
- New Year Carnival Limited Quest
- Visit each planet being attacked by Omega's nightmare
- Battle Loser's forces on Wopal
- Battle Double's forces on Harukotan
- Battle Apprentice's forces on Lillipa
- Battle Elder's forces on Naberius
- Quest Drop: ＊Coat Barrel (Photon Color Changeable)
Late January Update
- Valentine Lobby, Bingo (~2/20/2019)
- Love Rappy Suit Mini (Drops from Love Rappies)
Late January Update
- Aurora Valentine and Euclita Valentine
- You can also get Euclita Valentine Partner Card
- ＊Choco Love Empe (CO Reward)
Late January Update
- Sweet Bitter Pop (AC Scratch)
- Euclita and Aurora Valentine Outfits
- Matoi and Melrandia Valentine Costumes
- Euclita Basewear Version and Aurora Short Height Version
- Black versions of Euclita and Aurora's outfits.
- Western Themed Outfits too
- Lobby Actions: Dance 56 and Valentine
Late January Update
- Added New Items to PS Zero Shop.
- Trade in PSZero Memories for Items
- Humar and HUmarl Outfits and Accessories
Late January Update
- The Chocolate Way 2019 (~2/20/2019)
- NPCs will appear in Valentine outfits.
- Chocolate 2019 Collection
- Fornis and Tactio +30
- ★14 Weapon Drop: Twin Crea Saber
Late January Update
- Arks New Year Carnival Part 2
- Client Orders and Exchange Shop Updated
- Maron Balloon
- Lobby Action: Rainbow Drop
- Limited Quest 2 (~2/06/2019)
- A Free Field format quest in the city.
- Quest Drop: ＊Coat Talis
Idola Phantasy Star Saga
- Idola's first Christmas event begins December 18th.
- Christmas Rosalinde: EB: Royal Christmas
Idola Phantasy Star Saga
- Link your PSO2 with Idola Phantasy Star Saga.
- When linked, you'll earn [Idola Points] when playing Idola.
- Beginning December 19th, you can use those Idola Points to purchase items in PSO2.
- Uly / Stella (Lobby Action)
- Idola Poster (Room Item)
- Stella's Helm (Accessory)
- Idola's Main Theme (Disc)
- Star Gems
- Element Enhance +2
- The Menu Guide displays how to link your account in the Camp tab.
PSO2es Gene [Summer Vacation] Figure
- Price: 13,800 Yen
- Seller: Hobby Japan
- Sales Period: Until January 16th
- Release Date: June ~ July 2019
Phantasy Star Fest 2019
- A series of offline events where you can meet up with fellow PSO2 players, take pictures, and buy Phantasy Star merchandise.
- Each event will also hold an Arks Battle Tournament.
- March 10th
- April 21st
- May 25th
- June 8th
- July 14th
- August 17th
Phantasy Star Fest 2019
- New Merchandise!
- Official T-Shirt: 2,700 Yen
- Official Wrist Band: 1,300 Yen
- Official Scarf Towel: 2,000 Yen
PSO2 Comic Anime
- The anime begins Jan 8th 2019 on Youtube and Nico Nico
- A secret phrase will be displayed each episode.
- If you type in this phrase in chat, you'll get [PSO2 Comic Memory]
PSO2 Comic Items
- Character Mats (1 PSO2 Comic Memory Each)
- Arks Jersey M/F [Ba] (4 PSO2 Comic Memory Each)
- Itica&Tetra Pose LA (6 PSO2 Comic Memory)
PSO2 Cloud PC Version
- Starting 12/19, the PC ver will support PSO2 Cloud.
- A new cloud button will be added to the launcher.
- On this version you'll connect to the [Cloud Shared Block]
Phantom Class
[Episode 6] New Class: Phantom
- A new class that also utilizes S/R/T
- Weapon Types: Katana / Assault Rifle / Rod
Phantom Native Action 1: Shift PA
- PA behaviors change after tapping the weapon action.
Phantom Native Action 2: Phantom Marker
- Applies a marker to the enemy hit by the attack.
- When you long tap the weapon action, a follow-up attack can occur.
Technic Attack (Rods Only)
- Activating a Technic causes an additional slash attack to occur.
- This can also recover some PP.
Subclass Phantom
- Phantoms do not support subclasses, however, you can set Phantom as a subclass for standard classes.
Advanced Class Name Change
- The term [Advanced Class] will now be known as [Successor Class].
Successor Class Unlocking Changes
- The condition to unlock a [Successor Class] will be revised.
- This adjustment will make them easier to unlock.
- Unlocking Conditions
- OLD: Have a Striking, Range, and Tech Class at Lv75+
- NEW: Have any 2 classes at Lv75+
Some information is taken from social media and might be incorrect or missing context.
Visitors who attended the Arks X-Mas party got their first look at the Phantom class which is expected to release Spring 2019!
Phantom Class
- Can use Katanas / Assault Rifles / Rods
- They can also use Technics and Gunslashes.
- Each weapon type has 4 PAs.
- Each PA has its own [Phantom Shift] version.
- Phantom can be used as a subclass.
Phantom Shift
- The Phantom Shift activates when you use the [weapon action].
- The behavior for each PA changes when you use the PA during Shift.
Phantom Shift Specifications
- Uncharged: Has a period of Invincibility when activated.
- Uncharged: Leads to Shift PAs.
- Uncharged: Maintains the current combo stage?
- Charged: Used for Marker Detonation
- Charged: Does not lead to Shift PAs.
- Charged: Maintains the current combo stage?
Charged / Uncharged Katana Phantom Shift Example
- Uncharged: Attacks a short-distance ahead while evading.
- Charged: Releases a short-distance high speed slash, and detonates the marker.
Charged / Uncharged Rifle Phantom Shift Example
- Uncharged: Performs a shooting attack with bits while allowing you to move freely.
- Charged: Releases a penetrating shot and makes it possible to detonate the marker on the hit enemy.
Charged / Uncharged Rod Phantom Shift Example
- Uncharged: Fires a photon bullet from the rod.
- Charged: Detonates all the markers within range. Strong against a group of enemies.
Phantom Marker
- A skill you can learn.
- Markers will accumulate as you continue to attack the enemy.
- With a charged weapon action, a powerful follow-up? attack will occur.
- In addition to dealing heavy damage, it's also possible to greatly restore your PP.
Phantom Gear
- Your Phantom Gear will rise as you're fighting.
- You can activate the skill [Phantom Time] from your sub-palette.
Phantom Time
- An active skill that consumes 50% of Phantom Gear.
- You'll be invincible for 5 seconds from activation.
- Extends the invincibility frames during step.
- PP consumption reduced 20%.
Phantom Time Finish
- If you activate Phantom Time again, you'll perform a finisher based on each weapon type.
Evasive Action / Dodge Counter Shot
- Dodge Counter Shot activates when you perform an attack after evading an enemy's attack using [Step].
Attack Jellen
- Provides a certain chance to apply Jellen to an enemy hit by an attack.
Phantom Time Jellen Plus
- Provides a certain chance to apply Jellen when an attack hits during Phantom Time.
Stealth Tech Charge
- For a certain time, from the start of charging a technic, you'll become invincible and your movement speed will increase.
Dodge PP Regain
- Recovers PP when you evade an enemy's attack.
Marker Heal
- Recovers HP when you accumulate the max amount of markers.
Sprint Tech Charge
- Movement speed increases during charging technics.
Phantom PP Restorate
- Increases the amount of PP automatically recovered.
Zero Range Mark Boost
- Bonus is applied to the accumulated markers? when attacking enemies at close-range.
Long Range Mark Boost
- Bonus is applied to the accumulated markers? when attacking enemies at long-range.
Photon Stream
- Increases power based on your max PP.
Critical Stream
- Increases critical rate based on your max PP and critical damage. (It wasn't clarified if Critical Damage is based on max PP)
Mark PP Drain
- Recovers PP when you accumulate the max amount of markers.
Full Drive
- Increases gear accumulation
Quick Cut
- While using a Katana, when you perform a weapon action at a specific time, the behavior will change.
Bullseye
- While using Rifles, it accumulates markers through marker detonation.
Ambivalence
- While using Rods, accumulates markers and gear by doing Technics.
Lord of Thorn
- Decreases markers and increases marker detonation power.
Tech Short Charge
- Reduces Technic charging time and PP consumption, but lowers the power.
Chase Mark Boost
- A bonus is applied to the accumulated markers when attacking enemies suffering from Status Effects or Jellen.
Anyway, I'm not sure what "bonus" means exactly in regards to Markers, so we'll have to wait for more info.
Each Weapon Type has 4 PAs and each PA has a Shift version.
Katana PA: Schmetterling
- Normal: A PA that quickly approaches an enemy. A dependable PA since you don't flinch as you approach.
- Shift: Allows you to slip through the enemy's attack. Due to it's high performance in evasion, it's great for escaping groups of enemies.
Katana PA: Volterzeit
- Normal: A simple PA that does consecutive attacks. Has a long JA ring.
- Shift: Becomes an ultra high-speed slash attack that might be a bit difficult to handle.
Rifle PA: Nacht Angriff
- Normal: Fires a slow moving bit that can explode. You can adjust the distance of the explosion based on the timing you release the button.
- Shift: Performs a dash while you're holding the button and shoots when you let go.
Rifle PA: Verbrechen
- Normal: Lines up the bits and shoots lasers. The direction is based on your input.
- Shift: The deployed bits will automatically fire bullets.
We're adding more stuff.
New Enemy Type: Kaleidomechs
Ultra Hard Difficulty
~ Arriving This Spring ~
Kaleidomechs is a temp name. You can suggest something better: 閃機種
Suggestions So Far:
- Prismoids
We'll most likely use the internal name as a guidance as to what they could be called—whenever that gets datamined.
PSO2es Update
Story Quest Season 3 Chapter 3 (12/19)
- Darker Busters crew joins forces with the Veiner group in search of the Score.
Quick Search Feature
- New Quick Search area (12/19)
- Find Quelle Scarlet, Lavis Canon, Rykros Staff, along with conqueror's crests
Friend Assist Expansion
- Your friend will appear without going through that cutscene.
New Chips:
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★13 Optreion – Fire, Active (Dec. 19th)
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★13 Saika Hyouri – Dark, Active (Dec. 26th) – Eternal Tower Reward
New Chips:
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★12 Bluesy Requiem [White Christmas] – Light, Support (Dec. 19th)
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★12 Divine Amaterasu – Light, Active (Jan. 1st)
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★12 Ignis – Lightning, Active (Dec. 26th) – Eternal Tower Reward
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★12 Valkyrie R25 – Ice, Support (Jan. 17th) – Emergency Quest Reward
New Chips:
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★12 Akhtar [New Year] – Lightning, Support (Jan. 1st ~ Jan. 4th)
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★12 Alma [New Year] – Wind, Support (Jan. 5th ~ Jan. 9th)
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★11 Space Tuna [New Year] – Light, Active (Jan. 1st) – Login Campaign
New Chips:
- ★11 Frozen Tuna – Ice, Active (Dec. 26th)
- ★11 Inferno Bazooka – Fire, Active (Jan. 9th)
- ★11 Pao Houou – Lightning, Support (Jan. 16th)
- ★11 Bio Ribzeal – Ice, Support (Jan. 23rd)
- ★11 Parallel Slider Type-0 EX (Jan. 16th)
New Chips:
- ★12 Zeno [TCG] (Dec. 19th)
- ★12 Lisa [TCG] (Jan. 16th)
- ★11 Echo [TCG] (Dec. 16th)
- ★11 Gettemhart [TCG] (Jan. 1st)
- ★11 Marlu [TCG] (Jan. 23rd)
New Weaponoid Side Stories:
- ★12 Bluesy Requiem [White Christmas] (Dec. 19th)
- ★11 Reinier Orbit (Dec. 26th)
- ★11 Space Tuna [New Year] (Jan. 1st)
- ★11 Craft Plosion (Jan. 9th)
- ★13 Gales Orbit (Jan. 16th)
- ★11 Rose Saber (Jan. 23rd)
Quests:
- TCG chips will be featured in upcoming Limited Quests (Dec. 19th onward), ones like Christmas and New Year's will have ways to obtain them. Certain ones will be obtainable, currently known being Echo, Gettemhart and Marlu.
- A new Weaponoid series quest, "Harmony of Orbit" arrives on December 16th. Each week a new chapter will be released, up to chapter 8.
Emergency Quest and Eternal Tower:
- Eternal Tower (Dec. 26th ~ Jan. 9th) features a new ★13 Saika Hyouri chip in the drop table (surprisingly not a ranking chip), as well as ★13 Cadeceus-NT. The completion chip is ★12 Ignis who will be replacing ★12 Divine Raikou.
- Bantha Oran makes its first appearance as an XH emergency quest! Defeat it for a chance at of a ★12 Valkyrie R25 chip drop.