PSO2 NA/EU: Phantasy Star Online 2 Playable at PAX

Sega of America announced they will have 9 playable titles at Penny Arcade Expo.

 

Screenshot of the Alpha Test lobby at PAX

In regards to this screenshot:

It's a random screenshot that is being read into too deeply. Edward also said this was going to be the PAX showfloor booth. Spoilers ahoy – it's not going to look like the Alpha lobby. ~Clumsyorchid

Penny Arcade Expo Lineup:

  • Aliens: Colonial Marines
  • The Cave
  • Hell Yeah! – Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
  • Jet Set Radio
  • NiGHTS into dreams…
  • Phantasy Star Online 2
  • Sonic Adventure 2
  • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
  • Unannounced digital title (new IP)

Catch them in booths 242 and 252 from August 31st, 2012 through September 2nd, 2012.

PSO2 JP: Temporary Maintenance 8/10/2012

Phantasy Star Online 2 will undergo temporary maintenance on August 10th, 2012.

Maintenance Contents:

  • To fix the bug in the Aesthetics Counter.
  • Countermeasures towards malicious exploits that hinder others' gameplay.

Maintenance Times

  • August 10th, 8:00 ~ 13:00 JST
  • August 9th, 7:00PM ~ 12:00 AM EDT
  • Other Time Zones

PSO2 JP: 8/8/2012 (Crystal Dragon Update 2)

Today, Phantasy Star Online 2 has been updated with new content.

New Client Order NPC: Michela

New Interrupt Ranking Prizes

 

月桂樹の冠 (Laurel Wreath)

 

金メダル Gold Medal

 

銀メダル Silver Medal

 

銅メダル Bronze Medal

These Interrupt Ranking rewards will last until September 12th, 2012.

New Field: Floating Continent

New Quest: (Hard Lv 35+)

  • 凶暴化龍族鎮圧: Subdue the Berserk Dragons
  • 指定標本回収:浮遊大陸 Specimen Collection : Floating Continent
  • キャタドランサ討伐: Subdue Caterdransa
  • 浮遊大陸探索: Floating Continent Exploration

New Interrupt Event

New Client Order

New Item

 

アリスティン Aristin (Sword)

 

ラズライル Razrail (Wired Lance) and Quartz Series (Unit)

 

グラマシェント Gramasciento (Rod)

 

リドゥルティブ Ridultiv (Launcher)

 

AC Shop Item Name Change

Item Pack Expansion 10 (x5)'s name has been changed but will still function the same as it did before.

  • Before: アイテムパック拡張10(5個)
  • After: アイテムパック拡張最大セット

Option Menu Changes

  • The Detailed Model Count will now have a maximum value of 100 regardless of the PC's specs.

Graphical Changes

  • Adjusted the way ribs are shown on female bodies.

Balance and Client Order Changes

  • Because Joseph's _ _ Training IV client orders were not easy to understand, they have revised the explanation and changed the designated weapon needed to complete the order.
  • Eased the difficulty by adjusting the enemy levels for Story Quests 3 and 4.
  • Eased the difficulty by adjusting the time limits for some client orders.

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected a bug where your text written in the Chat settings menu would disappear.
  • Corrected a bug where the Caterdran would not show up and disappear.
  • Corrected a bug where the moon atomizer wouldn't revive.
  • Corrected a bug where the screen would freeze for a moment if there were too many characters in the lobby and such.
  • Covered more ground in correcting the bug where the room items would automatically change directions.

Maintenance Notes

  • When choosing a hairstyle or accessory in the Aesthetics Counter there is a bug where there are several entries that show a no symbol. If you choose one of these entries and try to apply it, an error message will pop up.