PSO2 JP: Maintenance and Patch (3/16/2016)

The [PS Festa 2016! Support Item Selection] AC Scratch will arrive after maintenance.

March 16th Maintenance

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 3/16/2016 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 3/15/2016 @ 9:55 PM ~ 4:30 AM EDT

March 16th Patch

  • Launcher: Version 04.00.00
  • Client: ver. 4.0101.1
  • Patch Size: 26 MB (PC) / 29 MB (Vita)

 

Watanabe Loser Sticker
ワタナベルーサーver. (Watanabe Loser ver.)

PointOn Bonus Gift

  • Players can receive a special Watanabe Loser sticker if they trade in 2000 PointON Pons for Arks Cash. The PointOn campaign is only available to Japanese domestic residents.

 

Dell Themed Bonus Gifts

  • Customers who purchase an Inspiron 15 7000 series from Dell Japan receive an Arkuma Suit AW costume.
  • Customers who purchase select Alienware products from Dell Japan receive an *Alien Tact weapon camo.

Boost Week

Happy Boost Week everyone! The following boosts will apply between March 16th ~ March 23rd's maintenance.

Boost Week
+150% EXP Boost For All Quests

+150% Rare Drop  Boost For All Quests

+150% Meseta Boost For All Quests
+150% Rare Enemy Spawn for All Quests
2x Earned FUN
Login Stamp +1 Bonus
20% OFF Discount at Recycle Shop
+10% Item Grinding Boost (Weapons/Units)
+10% Ability Affixing Boost

+100% Rare Drop Rate For:

Mining Base Defense: Demise
Progeny of the Apocalypse
Ultimate Quest: Naberius
Ultimate Quest: Lillipa

※The Recycle Shop discount does not apply to items that need [1] item for exchange.
※[Excube] or [Recycle Badge] exchanges do not qualify for the discount.
※The [Craft Shop] does not qualify for the discount.

 

Web Panel Rewards

The following rewards are available for pickup until April 6th's maintenance. Only those who've cleared a quest for the Web Panel rewards qualify for the items listed below.

Phantasy Star Festa 2016: Web Panel Rewards (1)

  • 1000 FUN Ticket (x1)
  • Casino Coin Pass (x3)
  • Evo Device / Draco (x1)
  • +100% Tribooster (x1)
  • Free Salon Pass (x1)
  • Color Change Pass (x1)
  • *Sakura Kagura (Tact Weapon Camo) (x1)

Phantasy Star Festa 2016: Web Panel Rewards (2)

  • Lambda Grinder (x50)
  • Photon Booster (x3)
  • 100% Grind Success (x3)
  • +40% Ability Affixer Success (x1)
  • Quna Stage (Room Item) (x1)
  • Mascot Necklace (Accessory) (x1)

 

 

 

Emergency Quest Schedule

▲▲ Eastern Daylight Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

▲▲ Japanese Standard Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

Eastern / Central / Mountain / Arizona / Pacific

Hawaii / São Paulo / London / Berlin / Moscow

Bangkok / Philippines / Sydney / Japan

Please Note:

  • The Emergency Quest schedule will update automatically during maintenance. Please wait until after maintenance has ended to see the current schedule.
  • Please resync the calendar periodically to receive the latest updates, as the schedule may change at Sega's discretion.
  • This calendar is unable to show Emergency Quests that occur at random.
  • Boost Events that occur for 24 hours will appear in this calendar with only their start times.
  • Boost Events that occur for several hours will use the "period" suffix in their titles. Please check the Google Calendar itself to view the event duration.

 

PSO2 The Animation Quiz!

PSO2 Animation Quiz

Players can receive presents for each question they answer correctly in the PSO2 The Animation Quiz! Questions will be announced both in-game and on Twitter each Saturday around 11:00 AM JST.

Quiz Guidelines

  • Players must say the answer to the question through the in-game chat.
  • Players will receive a +100% Tribooster for each question they answer correctly.
  • Questions will be announced each Saturday around 11:00 AM JST.

Let’s say, for example, the answer to the question was [ARKS].

Acceptable Answers
アークス Answering in Full-Width Katakana
Unacceptable Answers
あーくす Answering in Hiragana
アークス Answering in Half-Width Katakana
Arks Answering in English
ア -クス Answering with spaces, symbols, or punctuation marks
breaking up the response.

Proposed Answers

PSO2 The Animation Quiz Cheat Sheet
Answer Deadline
イツキ 1/12 @ 23:59 JST
リナ 1/19 @ 23:59 JST
ユタカ 1/26 @ 23:59 JST
コウタ 2/2 @ 23:59 JST
アイカ 2/9 @ 23:59 JST
シルバ 2/23 @ 23:59 JST
ミカ 3/1 @ 23:59 JST
キッド 3/8 @ 23:59 JST
カスラ 3/15 @ 23:59 JST
マサヤ 3/22 @ 23:59 JST

The next question will be announced on Saturdays around 11:00 AM JST.

Prize Distribution Date

  • During upcoming maintenances after the answering period has ended.

 

AC Shop Bargains

AC Shop Bargains March

March 16th ~ March 23rd (Maintenance)

Certain AC Shop Items will be available at a discounted rate when purchased through the bundles listed below.

Item Package Contents Price
半額スクラッチ券
Half-priced AC Scratch
AC Scratch Ticket (x1)
100 AC
スクラッチ+拡張倉庫セット
Scratch + Extra Storage Set
AC Scratch Ticket (x12)
Extra Storage 1 – 30 Days (x1)
Extra Storage 2 – 30 Days (x1)
2,900 AC
便利アイテムセット3
Useful Item Set 3
+150% EXP Booster (x10)
Scape Doll (x5)
Sub-Palette Expansion Ticket (x1)
30 Day CO Cap Expansion Ticket (x1)
AC Scratch Ticket (x5)
4,500 AC

※Each item package is limited one per account. 

 

AC Shop Bargains List March

※These item packages will be listed in yellow at the AC Shop!

 

 

Spend AC, Get Items #20 (Extended)

Spend AC Get Items 20

Players who spend set amounts of AC during the campaign period will receive several prizes in March.

Campaign Period

  • February 10th ~ March 23rd (Maintenance)

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Spend 100+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +50% Rare Drop Booster (x2)

(2) Spend 2,000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • Synthesizer (x50)
  • Grind Risk Reducer +2 (x5)
  • 15,000 EXP Ticket (x3)

(3) Spend 5,000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • Egg Rappy Suit
  • Grind Success +30% 

※AC / iAC spent in PSO2es prior to linking does not qualify for this campaign. However, any AC or iAC spent after linking will qualify for the campaign.

Ways You Can Spend AC

  • Playing Arks Scratch on PSO2 or PSO2es
  • Buying Arks Scratch Ticket Bundles
  • Buying Items in the AC Shop
  • Using a Scape Doll to revive
  • Using AC Content at the Beauty Salon
  • Spending AC to add a Skill Tree
  • Spending AC to reset a Skill Tree
  • Spending AC to buy a character
  • Transferring to another ship

Using [Arks Scratch Tickets] to play the AC Scratch does not fulfill the campaign requirements of spending AC.

Prize Distribution Date

  • Early April

 

The Next PSO2 Ship Competition brings us the Sakura Cup

~ March 23rd, 2016 ~

 

EP4 Story Events

Unlike the fearful Hitsugi and Al, Kohri remained composed, guiding the two as if she'd come to some realization. Thanks to her help, they manage to escapebut an unexpected character lies in wait

 

Sakura Cup & Lobby

Sakura Lobby 2016 Banner

The Sakura Lobby returns, filled with the calming sight of cherry blossom trees and falling petals. New to this year's version is the inclusion of a decorative ARKS Ball, giving players the impression of the ancient sport of Kemari.

 

Arkumami Intercom

Our sixth ARKS Ship Competition will be held, with new prizes based on Arkumami. The [Sakura Cup] will split all ships into four groups in a battle for points. This time, the limit on how many points an individual can contribute will be raised as well.

 

Arkumami's prize shop will also include items such as Lambda Grinders and Challenge Mile tickets.

 

Jeané NPC

PSO2 Jeané NPC

PSO2es' Jeané character will appear in PSO2's lobby for a limited time! By completing her client orders, players can earn Chip Fragments. Trade them at her exchange shop to get prizes such as the [*Jeané Pillow ] weapon camo or a PSO2es Poster room item.

 

Jeané Pillow Camo

She may pop up during Emergency Trials to raise your spirits with her cheerful demeanor and help you defeat foes. You can even get Lambda Grinders by clearing these trials.

 

Jeané Partner Card

By completing her client orders, you can also unlock Jeané's partner card! She mains the Fighter class and wields a double saber.

Her star-shaped [Stella Tears] combat uniform and [Jeané Twin Tails] hairstyle will appear in the upcoming AC Scratch.

 

Star Chef Galaxy (AC Scratch)

Café Cook Coat F
カフェコックコートF ✪ Café Cook Coat F [In] / [Ba]

Blend in with the staff of Franca's Café with new chef uniforms! Otherwise, go for an academic look with Tensei Academy student uniforms or stylish ARKS trainee blazers.

 

Café Cook Coat M
カフェコックコートM[Ba] ✪ Café Cook Coat M [Ba]
Cyleion Repca
キュレイオン・レプカ ✪ Cyleion Repca
Tensei Academy Uniform F
天星学院制服F[Ba] ✪ Tensei Academy Uniform F [Ba]
ストライプ1[In] ✪ Stripe 1 [In]
Tensei Academy Uniform M
天星学院制服M[Ba] ✪ Tensei Academy Uniform M [Ba]
ボクサーパンツ1[In] ✪ Boxer Briefs 1 [In]
Academia Blazer F
アカデミアブレザーF ✪ Academia Blazer F
Academia Blazer M
アカデミアブレザーM ✪ Academia Blazer M

 

 

PSO2 Gathering Mini Guide

PSO2 Gluttony and Rings

PSO2 Gathering Guide

[Skill Ring List] [Cuisine List] [Achievements] [Material Boosters]

Gathering is a new system introduced on March 9th that allows players to mine or fish for materials in Free-Field Quests. With these materials, they can create Cuisines that provide various effects, or a Skill Ring capable of mimicking or altering a skill or weapon's behavior.

This guide is a work in progress and is currently being updated.

April 21st: 3:00 PM

  • Added April 20th's Client Order
  • Updated the Recovering Stamina section.
  • Added Skill Rings
  • Added Cuisines and their requirements.

March 10th: 10:00 PM

  • Added entire list of achievements.
  • Added images to Cuisine list.
  • Added hovers displaying which achievement unlocks what recipe.

March 10th: 6:00 AM

  • Added partial list of achievements.

March 9th: 12:33 PM

  • Added Cuisine List

March 9th: 11:00 AM

  • Added Skill Ring List
  • Added Grinding Cap Information to Skill Rings

Gathering Spots

Gathering Spots

Players are able to gather materials from the Free Exploration quests of the Forest, Coast, Desert, Quarry, Ruins, and Tokyo fields. Accessing the green or blue gathering spots on the field allows the player to select from three tools at their disposal.

Action Tool Stamina Usage Item Uses
採取をする
Harvest
ピッケル
Pickaxe
消費スタミナ
(Stamina Usage:10)
Infinite
極み】採取
Master Harvesting
極み】ピッケル
Master Pickaxe

消費スタミナ
(Stamina Usage:10)

One-time Usage
よい採取
Good Harvesting
よいピッケル
Good Pickaxe

消費スタミナ
(Stamina Usage:10)

One-time Usage
Action Tool Stamina Usage Item Uses
釣りをする
Fish
釣り竿
Fishing Rod
消費スタミナ
(Stamina Usage:10)
Infinite
極み】釣り
Master Fishing
極み】釣り竿
Master Fishing Rod

消費スタミナ
(Stamina Usage:10)

One-time Usage
よい釣り
Good Fishing
よい釣り竿
Good Fishing Rod

消費スタミナ
(Stamina Usage:10)

One-time Usage

Master Tools can be obtained through AC.
Good Tools can be obtained from clearing Gathering Achievements.

Master Tools can be purchased in bundles of seven for 950 AC at the AC Shop.

  • 【極み】ピッケル(7個) Master Pickaxe (x7)
  • 【極み】釣り竿(7個) Master Fishing Rod (x7)

Alternatively, you can purchase a single tool for 150 AC by selecting it from a gathering spot's menu.

 

Recovering Stamina

Recover Stamina

The player is given two stamina bars: one for harvesting, and another for fishing.. If the player runs out of stamina, they can either wait for it to fill over time, or they can purchase stamina drinks with Star Gems (SG).

Stamina Drinks typically cost 150 SG; however, the first 9 drinks you buy each day are available at a discounted rate. This discount decreases with each drink you buy, until finally wearing off upon your 10th drink and onward. Your drink count resets at 5AM in Japan, allowing you to take advantage of the discount each day.

Stamina Drink Costs

  • 1st Drink = 10 SG
  • 2nd Drink = 10 SG
  • 3rd Drink = 20 SG
  • 4th Drink = 20 SG
  • 5th Drink = 30 SG
  • 6th Drink = 40 SG
  • 7th Drink = 50 SG
  • 8th Drink = 50 SG
  • 9th Drink = ?? SG
  • 10th Drink and Above = 150 SG

The discount reapplies after 5:00 JST each day, putting you back on the 1st drink.

Combos and Fevers

Combo Gathering

Combos will rack up each time you use a Gathering Spot. You can earn bonus combos after draining a spot of all its resources. Once the countdown timer ends, you'll earn EXP based on your combo score.

 

Fever Gathering

Utilize the Gathering Spots for a chance for a Fever to occur. Once activated, the following effects are applied:

  • Increases the number of materials you could acquire.
  • Makes it easier to obtain rare materials.
  • Allows unlimited usage on a Gathering Spot.
    • This will still consume Stamina.

You can also get a Fever by achieving 25 combos. 

Gathering Level And Achievements

Achievements List

You can increase your Harvesting and Fishing levels by clearing Gathering achievements. Increasing these levels nets you bonus Fever time, and upon leveling up, it refills your stamina bar.

You can access your achievement list from the Visiphone by clicking on
ギャザリング.

 

Achievements List

Cuisine Shop

Cuisine Shop

The Cuisine Shop is available from Ida in Franca's Café. Initially, only a few dishes are available, but you'll unlock more by clearing Gathering achievements. A quick way of unlocking new recipes is to go around each field, gathering up as many materials as you can.

Each cuisine requires specific materials.

Details can be found in the Cuisine Shop List.

Cuisine Shop List

 

Skill Ring Shop

Skill Ring Shop

The Skill Ring Shop is accessible from Franca's Cafe. Skill Rings are a new Equipment category that will either modify a weapon's behavior or mimic the effects of a skill. Skill Rings must be equipped from the [Equip Armors] button in the Main Menu.

L-Rings will either alter a weapon's behavior or provide some support for a skill. R-Rings copy the effects of skills for use on other classes. For R-Ring's, the skill's originating class is barred from equipping the ring if the class is set as the main or sub-class.

 

 Skill Ring Grind

The ring will earn EXP as long as it is equipped to the player as they earn EXP.  After it reaches a certain value, you can head to the Item Lab to grind the ring.

 

Skill Ring Grind Cap

The Ring EXP determines the number of possible grinds you can perform on the ring. As you gain more EXP, this grind cap is raised allowing for even more grinds.

強化値 (Grind Value) / (#まで強化可) Current Grind Cap

For example, in the screenshot above, the grind value is 1, and the current grind cap is 2. You can raise this cap by having the ring gain EXP.

 

Grinding the ring improves the skill's performance. With L-Rings you may also select which stats you want to increase.

Skill Ring Shop List

 

Client Orders

Sophia's Client Orders

Sofia Client Orders

  • ギャザリングをしてみましょー
    • Go Fishing and Harvesting on any Free-Field Quest.
  • 料理を作ってみましょー
    • Show Forest Tomato Salad to Sophia.
    • To clear this Client Order, you'll need to head to the Cuisine Shop, and on the first entry, hand in 10 Forest Tomatoes.
    • Afterwards, head back to Sophia and show her the Tomato Salad.
  • リングを作ってみましょー
    • Show your R / Boost Slayer Ring to Sophia
    • To clear this Client Order, you'll need to head to the Skill Ring Shop, and on the bottom-most entry, hand in the Earth Rocks Sophia gave you in her first Client Order. Head back to Sophia, and by not equipping the Ring, you can turn in the Client Order.
  • リングを強化してみましょー
    • Grind a Skill Ring
    • You can use the R / Boost Slayer ring you recently acquired and grind the ring at the Item Lab.

 

Yerkes Client Orders

Yerkes Client orders

Name Objective Recommended Meal
ナベルダケの調達
Supplying Naberius Mushrooms
Bring 5 Naberius Mushrooms
(ナベルダケ)
※This item can be collected from [Forest] or [Ruins]
[Ruins Shrimp Kakiage]
遺跡エビのかき揚げ
ウォパルシェルの調達
Supplying Wopal Shells
Bring 5 Wopal Shells
(ウォパルシェル).
※This item can be collected from the [Coast]
[Ruins Shrimp Kakiage]
遺跡エビのかき揚げ
アキビンの調達
Supplying Empty Bottles

Bring 5 Empty Bottles
(アキビン)
※This item can be collected from [Tokyo]

[Coast Moule With Oil]
海岸ムール貝のオイルづけ
リリーパチョッキの調達
Supplying Lillipa Vests

Bring 5 Lillipa Vests
(リリーパチョッキ)
※This item can be collected from the [Desert] or [Quarry].

[Coast Moule With Oil]
海岸ムール貝のオイルづけ