PSO2 NGS Headline Wave Recap #05.5

September 1st

AC Revival Scratch: Rewind Collection Sep'25

• NGS Spec Avatar items from September's past are returning.
• Scratch count bonus contains PSO2 Spec Weapon Camo ＊Singer Mic.

September 3rd

Alter Realm Exploration: Updated

• Alter Realm Exploration: Combat Sector.
• It's a quest in which you generate PSE Bursts and defeat powerful High Enemies.
• The PSE Gauge does not decrease, in exchange, there will be no special weather.
• Successfully completing Extra Missions and Special Trials will grant powerful player ability enhancements until the end of the PSE Burst.
• Ability enhancements are granted randomly, so the key to victory is to play according to your abilities.
• New Trials include [Repel the Nemesis Carrier] & [Mining Rig Defense].
• New Powerful bosses, High Rasetsu and High Val Zagga will spawn.
• Limited Tasks and Title Tasks will be available.

New Equipment

• The ★13 "Zenith" weapon series will make their debut, upgraded from the Cres series.
• In addition to increased stats, there's an effect appended to the potential that increases the power of the Photon Blast.
• Zenith Materials Needed:
  • Cres Weapon x1
  • Cres Cube x5
• Cres Cubes can be obtained in places like Alter Realm Combat Sector.

Cres AT

• In addition, there will be a new ★13 weapon series called [Cres AT] which has the same performance as the regular [Cres] series. However, the [Cres AT] series can not be put up for sale in Player Shops. It can be obtained by exchanging the new [Cres Cubes].
• Both the [Cres] & [Cres AT] series can be upgraded to the "Zenith" series with [Cres Cubes].
• Cres AT Materials Needed:
  • Cres Cube x10

Aindale

• New ★13 "Aindale" weapon series are upgraded from the Volhale (Volgen) series.
• In addition to increased stats, there's an effect appended to the potential that recovers HP at set intervals.
• Euvalevolt II, which can be obtained in the Alter Realm Combat Sector, is a material required in the upgrade to "Aindale."
• Aindale Materials Needed:
  • Volhale Weapon x1
  • Euvalevolt II x150
  • Euvalevolt I x300
  • Progregrinder x800

Atelier Yumia Style

• Costumes and Hairstyles of Yumia, Isla, Rutger, and Nina will be coming to NGS.
• Aside from Weapon Camos, the Flammi Mag Form, Yumia Synthesis Motion Change, Stamps, Line Strike Cards, Cards Sleeves, and more will also be available.
• Don't miss out on the Music Disc "Wish Weaving Workshop"

September 10th

AC Scratch: Remix Motions '25

• Contains effect arrangements and flipped versions of past Lobby Actions and Motion Changes.
• You can get the flipped version of the Lobby Action: Big Bear, in the Scratch Count Bonus.

September 17th

Limited Emergency Quest: Marshland Shadow Pair

• Ruino Gryphon and Ruino Angel have been given a Harmonizer.
• They will revive after a certain amount of time if both aren't defeated at the same time.
• Try to defeat them while keeping their health even.
• When the enemy's HP is below a certain amount, a disruptive gameplay nuisance will occur.

Leciel Exploration Update

• In addition to enemy level increases, player ability buffs were added.
• Ruino Ange and Ruino Guranz bosses were added.
• Ability Buffs include aspects such as having the Photon Blast change into having your character equip the Mobile Cannon ALR.
• New Special Ability Capsule: Royce Halphiniria
  • HP+35 PP+7
  • Power +6%
• It requires 50 Basedata / 10 Lux Halphiniria / 10 Mascis Halphiniria

SG Scratch: Refined Form Sep '25

• Mesh Shirt and Airy Summer Dress will come back with NGS Specs.
• Lobby Actions like Real Umbrella+ and Curse+ will be available.

Mission Pass: NGS Season 48

• Zeinesis Armor as Accessories
• Long Sword Earrings
• Mag Form / Lepheus

2 Revival Scratches

• Luxurious! Japanese-Style Clothing Revival
  • A collection of Japanese clothing and hairstyles. First Draw is Free.
• Accessory Revival Sep '25
  • Accessories released in the past have come back.

Letter From The Developer

The Zenith and Cres AT Series

The Zenith series can be obtained by upgrading the Cres Series, which was originally released in June.

The Cres Cubes required for the upgrade are more difficult to obtain than Euvalevolt II which is needed for the Aindale series. Considering how difficult the Cres Series itself is to obtain, they have introduced the Cres AT series, which can be exchanged using Cres Cubes and upgraded into the Zenith series.

The Cres AT series has the same appearance and performance as the Cres series, but cannot be listed in My Shop. If you already own the Cres series, you'll only need to obtain Cres Cubes to experience Zenith early.

The Aindale Series

The ★13 Aindale series can be obtained by upgrading the Volhale (Volgen) weapons, which were released in August.

The upgrade that has gone from Euvale to Volhale to Aindale has reached its final stage. Aindale's performance surpasses that of the Cres series and even when upgrading to Aindale, you don't need an N-Special Ability Transfer Pass.

Operation Report

When playing Alter Realm, my Item pack and storage are filling up with Claudim series trial rewards. Are there any plans to address this, such as making them eligible for auto-sell?

In the October update, we plan to include Trial Rewards in the Auto-Sell feature.

Since the release of Alter Realm, When taking screenshots on halpha, I find the cracks in the sky distracting. Are there any plans to address this?

There was quite a bit feedback about this, but we are planning to implement a chat command to hide the Dimensional Ripper. It will be limited to the Photo Rooms. It will require you to type it once, which is a bit of an inconvenience, but we hope anyone who wants to take a picture with Halpha without the Dimensional Ripper will use this feature.

Could you make it possible to open storage from the Salon and use items?

There will be some restrictions, such as the selling function not being available and limits on ticket usage but we plan to allow you to open the storage in the Salon.

Is it possible to prevent the ARKS Decoy'S Gaze from following?

We will be adding features to prevent the Arks Decoy's gaze from following you, apply facial expression, and edit the decoy's dialogue. We are considering this for the end of year update.

Secret Phrase (JP Only)

• Say the phrase to receive 10 Super Phantasy Festival SP Scratch Tickets and 100 Card Scratch Vouchers.
• おねがいカジキさま
• You have until August 31st @ 12:00 JST.

Akhtar Summer Vacation

• Currently accepting Pre-Orders at Hobby Japan Online Shop and other various online retailers.
• Orders close on October 20th, 2025.
• The Khorshid figure shown in the image is not included, and will be sold seperately at a later time.

Play PSO2es, Get Rewards Campaign

• Log into PSO2es (passed the tutorial), and receive 3 of the following items per day.
  • N-Gene Homemade Pudding
    • +30% Rare Drop Rate / Earned EXP for 10 Minutes

Super Phantasy Festival EX! Costume GET Campaign (Beginning Sept 3)

• Part 1: Clear Tasks for Alter Realm to get Cast Parts
• Part 2: Clear Emergency Quests, Leciel Exploration to get special costumes.
• Furthermore, Pre-Scheduled EQ's with 2x Item Drop of Certain Items, and are clearable twice.

Phantasy Star Online 25th Anniversary Pop Up Store

• To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its 2000 release, they have decided to open pop-up stores in two locations: Shinjuku and Akihabara.
• There will be merchandise of a variety of characters, both old and new.
• Phase 1: Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store 1F Event Space
  • October 17th ~November 3rd
• Phase 2: AKIBA Cultures Zone Culpop
  • December 5th ~ December 21st

Lingering Summer Season: Let's Play 2025 Autumn

• Program starts after the September Headline Wave
• Features quest gameplay with fellow ARKS and a Fashion Show.
• Furthermore, you'll get to see gameplay of the new face variation releasing in October.
• Schedule: September 19th @ 22:10 ~ September 20th ~ 02:10 JST
• The program start time may change based on the broadcast time of Headline Wave.
• Starring: Yui Hasegawa & Haruka Yanagawa
• Channel: NGS Official Youtube Channel
• Ship: Ship 7

Next NGS Headline

August 29th (Friday)

September's NGS Headline Wave

• September 19th (Friday)
• Contains Late September Update Through October.