PSO2: New Patch for Open Beta Client

Today June 20th, at 22:30 JST, a new patch for the Open Beta client has been released. 

This new patch should update your game client to:

  • open β test ver.1.0002.1

This patch currently requires 7MB of space to install.

For those who did not participate in the Pre-Open Beta Test, you must download a 3GB patch to play the game in addition to the 7MB patch. You must have more than 3GB of space available for the patch to complete. Due to server congestion we suggest downloading the update around 1PM ~ 3AM Eastern. 

Porori Image

Sakai updated today but we've covered pretty much everything today and yesterday, so today's Porori image is the concept images for Jean's costume.

It's considerably different from Jean's actual costume colors. Originally they were thinking of making this the Ramar default costume. It kinda looks like an American footaball player.

 

Here's what Philia wears from Chapter 1, quite an attractive costume!

 

PSO2: Typing in your Item Codes

Item Code Distribution Schedule

Item Codes will be sent to your email address on the following dates:

August 16th @ 3 AM Eastern [Welcome Campaign]

  • Crappy Plate 「ラッピープラトゥ」
  • FUN 1000 Ticket「FUN1000獲得チケット」

August 17th @ 3 AM Eastern [Supporters Campaign]

  • Premium 1 Day Pass「プレミアムセット1日券」

 

Item Code Information

Visiphone in the Arks Lobby

If you meet certain conditions or purchase certain physical products, you may receive an item code that allows you to acquire an item within the game.

This morning, those who met certain conditions in the closed beta test, received item codes for the game. You will input these item codes in the visiphone in the Arks Lobby.

■アイテムコード Item Code Example:
 A1234B1234C1234 / B1234B1234C1234 / A1234B1234C1234

The item codes from the June 20th, 2012 email will expire December 31st, 2012 @ 24:00 JST. You may also input item codes for the "Nacht" version of weapons or Bouquet Rifle through this menu. However, the codes received from the Triple Campaign must be converted from Campaign Codes into Item Codes before the game acknowledges them.

Please note that you can only enter Item Codes once and can not re-enter the same code again. [If you entered item codes into the Pre-Open Beta Test, you may input that same item code into the Open Beta Test]

 

Visiphone Menu

  • マイショップ My Shop
  • フレンドパートナー Friend Partner
  • 自分のアークスカード編集 My Arks Card
  • アークスサーチ Arks Search [Search Players and Teams]
  • 図鑑を見る View Collection (Weapon and Unit Collection)
  • プレイ実績 Gameplay Achievements
  • ランキング Ranking
  • アイテムコード Item Codes

The last entry of the visiphone will allow you to input the item codes you received through emails. Your item will be sent to the administration storage in your storage box.

 

Storage Box Menu

  • アイテムを預ける Place Items In Storage
  • アイテムを取り出す Take Items Out of Storage
  • 受け取り専用倉庫  Received Storage
  • メセタを預ける Place Meseta In Storage
  • メセタを引き出す Take Meseta Out of Storage

The second entry will allow you to receive items from Administration, or reward items that you, for whatever reason, were unable to hold at that moment.

 

Choose 運営倉庫 Administration Storage to get your items.

 

The Premium Block

Those who purchase the "Premium Set" or connect from an authorized Net Cafe can enter the Premium Block. With the "Premium Set" you can enter normal and premium blocks as well.  During the Open Beta Test, only block 52 will become the premium block.  After the official release,  they will designate an appropriate amount of blocks as the Premium Block.

[pso2 players]

 

Phantasy Star Online 2 Open Beta Starts June 21st 2012

June 21st, 2012 until…

Based on the results of the pre-open beta, Sakai has decided to push forward towards the Open Beta. In fact, we have a new record of simultaneous connections reaching 41,500 people on Saturday.

Since they will be making preparations for the Open Beta test, the servers will be offline for a few days until the 21st of June. Do not uninstall the game because the same client will be updated for the Open Beta and the official game.

Phantasy star Online 2 Open Beta Schedule:

  • 6/21/2012 @ 3:00 AM Eastern
  • 6/21/2012 @ 2:00 AM Central
  • 6/21/2012 @ 1:00 AM Mountain
  • 6/21/2012 @ 12:00 AM Pacific
  • 6/20/2012 @ 9:00 PM Hawaii
  • 6/21/2012 @ 8:00 AM United Kingdom
  • Other Time Zones

If you live on the Pacific coast, it is essentially a Wednesday night. The game data from the Open Beta, will carry over into the official game!

 

Open Beta Notes

There are now 10 ships (servers) you can choose from. Please remember, at this time, you can not move your character across another ship. They are tethered to the one ship they were created in.

During the Open Beta, you will not be able to purchase AC, thus, everyone playing will have access to My Room and My Shop for free. This means you can only create one character for the Open Beta. You are allowed to delete your first character and remake them for free, but upon making your second character, you will be asked to spend Arks Cash.

The game itself is pretty much complete and similar to the official release. Any game balancing, level design changes, or spec optimizations, will be carried out if necessary some time after the official release.

From this point on in the Open Beta, you can only enter item codes once at the visiphone. You can not re-enter the same item code again. [For those who entered item codes in the Pre-Open Beta, you can enter that same item code in the Open Beta.]

 

Measures

There is now a page on the PSO2 Players Site for feedback and developer responses. This list will update during the day as users submit bug reports and requests for the game. In fact, a few of them have already been submitted, namely:

Theodore….

If there are no major problems in the Open Beta test, they will quickly start the Official game. Finally everyone will be able to enjoy Phantasy Star Online 2. Until next time!

[via pso2 players + blog]
[thanks _knot_]

Phantasy Star Online 2 Start Guide

To coincide with the official release, the PSO2 Start Guide Book will help new players become accustomed to the game's features. It covers a wide variety of topics such as installation, photon arts, skills, enemies, developer interviews, concept art and more.

This book comes packaged with two extras:

  • A DVD containing the installation files for the game.
  • グッレ・バズッカ/ナハト Gur Bazka/Nacht Item Code

Gur Bazka/Nacht (LV1 Ranger Launcher) Item Code

PSO2 Start Guide Book

  • Release: June 27th, 2012
  • Price: 980 Yen ($12.30)
  • Pages: 80
  • Publisher: Enterbrain