Alter Realm & Duel Quests Expands in NGS Through November

11.05.2025

Alter Realm Exploration Update

Altered Investigation: South Tundra Area will be added to the Alter Realm Interception Sectors. Up to 32 Players are tasked with defeating High Enemies which spawn at set intervals.

The South Tundra area will feature "Alter Dash Panels," which not only increase movement speed, but also unleashes additional attacks to surrounding enemies in conjunction with the player's attack.

Hi Ams and Hi Crocodallus will showcase new attack patterns and have higher stats compared to their regular versions.

But that's not all! All quests in Alter Realm Exploration will support All Ship Matchmaking!

Other Features

  • Limited Tasks and Title Tasks will reward N-Master Cubes, Silver / Gold Big Bang Scratch Tickets & more!
  • Kvaris EQ: Remnants of Ambition (Rank 3) added.
  • Kvaris EQ: Rampage of the Sunderer (Rank 2) added.

New Limited Quest & Equipment

In December, an offline event known as the "Arks Friendship Caravan" will take place in 3 locations across Japan! A limited quest will also be available, giving players the chance to practice for the tournament at the event.

The new ★13 "Fortas Armor" will be introduced, boasting +7.5% Weapon Power Increase!

Then there's the new special ability C/Elga Gigas Maesti which has HP +40 and Power +5.75%.

New Line Strike Cards

It's that time again for another set of Line Strike Cards. This time, 14 new cards will be added featuring characters from PSO2 and NGS such as Luther and [Double].

Some New Skills

  • Cooking: Adds "Kanui's Special Omurice" to your hand.
  • Hospitality: Places "Pharia's Special Omurice" in the target square.
    • Does not activate if an enemy is already placed in the square.
  • Overload: Reduces the PP added at the beginning of the next turn by 1.
  • Imitation: Uses the Same Support/Disrupt Skill as the Target ally.
    • Cannot Imitate Passive Skills.
    • Cannot imitate Transformation Skills.

A card sleeve depicting the main visual of the [Sympathy 2021] concert, and a playmat of the PSO2 Episode 6 Material Collection cover art will appear in the Card Recycle. The Crawford card which appeared previously as a Task Reward, will now be in the Card Scratch. Lastly, the AC Shop will have a Starter Deck with cards that focus on strengthening Light & Wind allies and movement-based strategies.

AC Scratch: Stylish Autumn '25

This scratch contains dress shirt, fur coats, and one-piece dresses.


11.12.2025

New Stages Added To Duel Quests

Stages 3 ~ 4 have been added to Extra Duel: Onslaught of the Star Breaker. In stage 3, you'll battle the Ravide, and in Stage 4, you'll go up against Gilzeiva.

Clear Rank 5 to earn the Balrog Sword and Balrog Rifle accessory.

The boss Hi Gilzeiva will boast new attack patterns and higher stats. Try your best to take it down!

Mission Pass: NGS Season 50

AC Scratch: Dreamy Story

Dress your character up in fairytale inspired outfits.


11.19.2025

Relay Quests Are Back!

Get ready for another round of Relay Quest, whose content and # of players change every 2 days. A new quest will be added into the mix known as "Recall the Crushed Path."

The rewards are the same across all quests, so feel free to do them at your own pace.

Revival AC Scratch: Hairstyle Remix

In addition to previously released hairstyles, the "Hairstyle Remix" scratch will contain new variations that mix up popular hairstyles or swap the Color 1 & Color 2 portions of the hair. The scratch count bonus will feature the "Fluore Fasci Mix," a combination of the "Fluore Fasci Hair" and "Motenashi Eclettica Hair."


11.21.2025

PSO2 Memories Nov '25

Items released in PSO2 Classic will get a revival. You can get a prize exchange ticket as a Scratch Bonus every 15 draws and also the "Cross Legs" lobby action.


11.26.2025

Even More Stages for Duel Quests

Stage 5 and 6 have been added to Onslaught of the Star Breaker. This time, Varzagga will be on Stage 5 and Plutinede on Stage 6.

Clear Rank 5 to receive the accessories "Dalion Ring" and "Starless Cube."

Just like the bosses in the previous stages, Hi Plutinede will have new attack patterns and higher stats.

Relay Quests Updated

A different set of Relay Quests will roll out, including a relay quest adjusted variant of the Arks Friendship Caravan tournament quest from November 5th. All of these quests feature the same rewards so you can play them at your own pace.

AC Scratch: Shade of Steampunk

Gobble up some Steampunk outfits, including a one-piece dress with suspenders.

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