08.05.2026
Main Story Chapter 9
After their investigation of the Alter Realm, the protagonists arrive with Lucia, a girl who has lost her memories, to pay a visit to Crawford.
New developments unfold surrounding Lucia's memories and the strange occurrences in the Alter Realm.
Super Phantasy Festival
Central City has been decked out in Anniversary attire to celebrate the 14th Anniversary of PSO2. Region Mags will also change to follow suit.
Lillipas, Ceremo Rappy, and Ceremo Empe Rappy may spawn at various locales.
Xiandy will be our navigator, dressed up in dancer attire.
The Seasonal Point Exchange Shop will include items such as the Sunny Pillow, Yo-yo Innertube, and a Solus hand themed accessory.
Super Phantasy Festival SP Scratch
Margareta's costume from PSO2 will arrive in NGS specs!
Many new items will make their debut, including items released in the past that are now difficult to obtain.
Limited Quest: What Lurks in the Twisted Forest
This limited quest is set in Resol Forest, which looks different than normal. Megalotix and Enhanced Enemies will stand in your way. Make use of game mechanics like Sky Chargers to gain the upper hand.
Head to the deepest area to face the Ruino Anga.
Limited Emergency Quest: Paragon of Creation [Loser] D.2
Face Luther in an 8 player quest that's easier than the Major Target Suppression version.
You can even get the Luther Line Strike card with the key visual from the 2025 Super Phantasy Festival!
EX Style Update
EX Style level cap has been raised to 40. There will also be new skills for each style.
- First Strike: The Photon Blast Gauge will be filled to a certain amount at the start of a quest.
- Blast Echo Quick Trigger: Consuming stock triggers an additional attack with the effect of shortening the Photon Blast cooldown time, as well as, charging up the Photon Blast gauge.
The new Legendary 5 Weapon "Learence" series has an effect that increases the amount the Photon Blast gauge fills with attacks and a potential that increases the power of all party members for a limited time when a Photon Blast is activated.
You can upgrade the "Kougensei" weapons into the new ★15 "Shougensei" series by trading in 150 Kougensei Volt I and 300 Progregrinders. These weapons have higher stats and more powerful potentials than their predecessors.
Various Improvements
Quick Food is getting a "Recommended Recipes" option that automatically selects the ingredients for you.
You can add items to your Wishlist from the Quest Reward Details and Featured Drop Items sections.
The Quest Info screen will display the recommended element for the quest.
The Quest Rank and Level will be displayed on the Quest Results Screen.
The Use Item screen that appears after a scratch will now let you immediately use items such as Build Parts, Music Discs, and Mag Forms.
The Salon's Custom Expression menu is getting a feature that allows you to copy expression settings.
The weapon icon for Multi-Weapons will now also display in the Item Details window.
An assortment of geometric Build Parts will be coming to Creative Space.
Line Strike
20 new cards focusing on characters from PSO2 Classic will make their debut in Line Strike. These will offer new strategies, strengthen the basic strategies of each element, or add flair to your deck with unique abilities.
New starter deck will focus on self-buffing Fire and Lightning and moving cards with increased attack to a different lane, so you can use them again. Also packaged is a new "Line Strike Ring" accessory which Victoria uses, that displays cards around you.
Touhou Project Part 2
Touhou has arrived once again to NGS with a set of new collaboration items. Log into the game to receive Build Part stands of characters.
AC Scratch: Touhou Project Style '26
Dress up as Alice Margatroid, Youmu Konpaku, Yuyuko Saigyouji, and Yukari Yakumo.
It will also include Mag Form/Yukkuri Alice & Youmu and bullet pattern Build Parts.
Scratch Count bonus will contain the music disc "Marisa Stole The Precious Thing."
AC Scratch: Touhou Project Revival
It's a revival of last year's Touhou Project Style scratch. Bad Apple!! feat.nomico will be available in the Scratch Count Bonus.
08.08.2026
Revival Scratch: Handpicked! Swimsuit Revival T1/T2
Around 40 carefully selected swimsuits will re-appear in this revival scratch. In addition, the scratch count bonus will have Aina and Manon totalwear along with Portable Holograms fit for summer!
08.12.2026
Mission Pass: Season 59
Brisa Aeri
Invader Mask
Inward Curl Antenna
Mo "Idle: Propeller Engine/B"
In addition, Creative Space will receive Build Parts from the Vintage B series.
SG Scratch: Alternative Starlight
This SG Scratch contains Lucia's costume, hairstyle, and accessories, along with Totalwear of the Central City operators and Crawford.
AC Scratch: Luminous Cybers
Features sci-fi uniforms and dancer outfits.
08.19.2026
Limited Quest: Beach Wars '26
Head to the beach in West Aelio in this 12 player Limited Quest. There's no time limit, so the more Trials you clear, the greater the Trial Clear rewards will be.
Line Strike cards featuring Elmir and Rappy will drop with special Summer-themed artwork!
Story characters in swimsuits will join the fray during the Trials. Experience unique interactions and team-ups among them.
Characters in swimsuits will appear in the Photo Rooms, be sure to take some screenshots alongside them.
New Special Abilities
New special ability, Emis Halphiniria, can be created at the Item Lab by trading in Rois Halphiniria, Athos Halphiniria, and the new special ability "Wellsdata."
You can acquire "Wellsdata" from Limited Quest Beach Wars and other future content.
The Seasonal Point Exchange shop will have new items like Solus Wings, Large Meat, and Photon Crown.
Revival AC Scratch: Super Phantasy Festival '26
This revival scratch features items like Secramizia Hair and Curl Long Pony. The Scratch Count bonus includes the [＊Stealth Weapon] camo.
08.21.2026
PSO2 Memories Aug '26
Avatar items from PSO2 Classic return in a revival scratch. You can get a prize exchange ticket from the Scratch Bonus every 15 draws and also the "Rappies" lobby action.
Can't anybody hold onto their memories in this universe?