Say ゲーム★マニアックス in chat to receive a crappy checkered pattern shelf and a Game Maniax logo sticker. This phrase must be said at some point in time as long as it is done before February 3rd's maintenance.
Prizes will be distributed at a later date.
Author: Ricardo
Changes With PSO2's Episode Selection
PSO2 Episode Selection
- All characters will start the game from Episode 4 once the update goes live, including those who are currently playing Episodes 1 ~ 3.
- EP 1~3 players, after making some progress through Episode 4, will be given the option to choose between EP1~3 or EP4 the next time they log in.
- In other words, making it past a certain point in Episode 4's story will unlock the option of choosing between EP1~3 and EP4 upon logging into the game.
- Those who wish to play Episode 1 ~ 3 content should select the
[tooltip type="link" link="javascript:void(0)" target="_self" tooltip="ゲーム開始（EP1～3）" style="top" ]Start from (EP1~3)[/tooltip] option on the character selection screen.
If [Episode 4] is selected on startup:
- You will advance through the Story using the [Story Board] and not the [Matter Board].
- Event Fields will not appear during quests. Story events will instead be activated by selecting "Event Pieces" on the Story Board.
- Some NPCs will not show up in the lobby.
- You will not be able to play Story Quests from Episodes 1 ~ 3.
If [Episode 1 ~ 3] is selected on startup:
- You will be able to play the Episode 1 ~ 3 stories in order.
- The menu option to [Play from Episode 3] will no longer be available when the game begins. Characters with Episode 3 [Matter Boards] prior to this update can continue their EP 3 progress in the same manner as before.
- You will advance through the story using the [Matter Board].
- Event Fields will display in quests and can be accessed to start the event.
Quest & Client Order Changes
- Featured Quests will now be unlocked once the Tokyo Free Field Quest is cleared.
- Daily Orders will now be unlocked once the Tokyo Free Field Quest is cleared.
- Io's Client Orders will now be unlocked once you clear Nab Rappy Capture or finish your Mag License Application order.
- The contents of Daily Orders and Team Orders will change during maintenance on January 27th in response to the release of the Tokyo field.
※Those who've already unlocked the aforementioned features will retain access to them.
Initial Photon Arts
New characters created after the release of Episode 4 will initially learn these Photon Arts / Technics.
| Before | After | |
|---|---|---|
| Sword | Twister Fall | Over End |
| Wired Lance | Bind Through | Other Spin |
| Rifle | Piercing Shell | One Point |
| Rod, Talis | Barta | Il Grants |
| Katana | Tsukimi-sazanka | Guren Tessen |
| Jet Boots | Strike Gust | Gran Wave |
Other Changes
- The placement of certain shops and attendants will be altered.
- Certain NPCs have been newly outfitted with Layered Costumes.
- Some costume and accessory behaviors will be adjusted to accompany the implementation of Layered Costumes and the new Accessory Size & Angle features.
- In Episode 4, the Client Orders required to obtain a Compound Technic will no longer exist. These technics must instead be obtained from the Photon Drop Exchange Shop.
- Players who select Episode 1 ~ 3 can also obtain them through Client Orders in the same manner as before.
Weapons Badge Changes
- The Weapons Badge changes will be implemented during February 10th's maintenance.
- Once this goes live, Weapons Badge 2015 will no longer be obtainable.
- However, the [Weapons Badge 2015 Exchange] will continue its service by being available from the Exchange Shop.
Are you Ready For Episode 4?
All features listed in this linked article, including the new character customization options, will be arriving on January 27th, 2016! However, the Maestro Summoner AC Scratch will be released two days later on January 29th. Coming up in late February will be the release of the "Episode 4 Character Creation Demo". This is a standalone program where you can test how your computer fares with the new graphics setting.
PSO2 Live Broadcast #38 Recap
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Say あにめでたろう in chat to receive a very odd looking "hairstyle."
- Nab Rappy Fake (Hairstyle)
- 2016 FUN Ticket
The phrase must be said at some point in time, as long as it is done before maintenance on January 27th. Items will be distributed at a later date.
Emergency Quest Boost Poll
- Mining Base Demise (After the Dance Festival)
- January 17th @ 22:00 JST
- +150% Rare Drop/EXP Boost
Previous information about Episode 4 can be found here, here, and here.
Reborn: Episode 4 (January 27th, 2016)
- A New Class "Summoner" fighting with Pets they've raised.
- A Character Creator that goes above and beyond.
- Experience the new Layered Wear Costumes.
- Item Pack can be expanded to 150 slots with AC.
- Free 300 slot Character Based Storage!
- With AC it can be expanded to 1000 slots.
- Premium Storage expanded to 400 slots.
- Save up to 12 My Set slots.
- Maximum of 5 Support Partners.
Reborn: Episode 4 (Valentine 2016 Update)
- Valentine Lobby (~ 3/9)
- Where's The Chocolate 2016
- Defeat the special prefix-named Diabo appearing in this quest and obtain new special abilities.
- Mutation II Special Ability
- Use it to earn a success rate bonus when combining Ⅲ's into Ⅳ.
- Combine 5 Mutation I's for a 50% chance to create Mutation Ⅱ
- Special Prefix Named Diabo drops Nemesis Weapons.
- Mutation II Special Ability
Reborn: Episode 4 (Valentine 2016 Update)
- Street Style Snap (AC Scratch)
- Tokyo-ish Casual Wear Layered Costumes
- ARKS Attendant Layered Wear costumes.
- The bonus for this scratch will be Valentine Items shown on the right.
Reborn: Episode 4 (Valentine 2016 Update)
- PS Festa 2016 ONLINE Event!
- Xie (PS Festa 2016)
- Nagisa Reappears
- PS Festa 2016 Bingo
- Incarnation of Darkness (Limited Quest) (~2/24)
- An All Star Quest taking place in Floating Facility.
- Get Camos of Legendary Weapons with [Weapons Badge 2016]
- Rico and Flowen crossing over Space and Time.
- Earn quest points to increase the chances of bosses and Rare E-trials.
- 2015 Badge (x10) → 2016 Badge (x1)
- Festa 2016 Exchange Shop
- Camos of Legendary Weapons = 350 Weapons Badge Gold
- Flowen's Sword, Red Saber, Dual Bird, Amore Rose, Galatine etc..
Episode 4 Start Guide Book
- A Start Guide explaining the new features of Episode 4.
- Purchasers will receive a Rappy Rappy Baton (Baton Camo) and Otona Crêpe
- Releases the same day as Episode 4.
Charagumin Figures
- The Charagumin [Fonewearl] is now on sale!
- However, today we'll be announcing a new Charagumin Figure.
- The prototype for the Charagumin Hunewearl will be revealed at the winter [Wonder Festival 2016]!
PSO2 the Animation Vol.1 Blu-ray/DVD Item Codes
- More details can be found here.
- Seiga Academy Uniforms (Basewear)
- Itsuki and Rina's Hair and Voice.
- PSO2 Anime Eyebrows, Eyelashes, and Eyes.
- Seiga Academy Ribbon and Tights.
Episode 4: Chapter 1 Present
- If you clear EP4 Ch1, you'll get a SORO Suit Set
ARKS Cafe: Festa Special #2
- New Bonus Items from the ARKS Cafe
- PSO2 Heroine Posters and PSO2 TV Anime Poster.
- Circling Rappies & Beanbag Juggling Lillipa
PSO2 PlayStation 4: Closed Beta Test Announcement
- You can sign up at the PlayStation Store, from either the web or your PlayStation 4.
- Some time after the application period is over, they will select the winners and send them a product code for the beta.
- As a bonus for participating in the closed beta, you will receive the following items based on your character's class level.
- Level 10+: +50% Tribooster (x2) / +100% EXP Booster (x2)
- Level 20+: +100% Tribooster (x5)
- Level 30+: Head Riding Toro / +100% Tribooster (x1)
- Beta Recruitment Period: January 25th ~ February 15th
- Only 50,000 people will be selected for the Closed Beta Test.
- PS4 Closed Beta Period: February 25th ~ March 6th
- The exact times for the schedule will be revealed in the future. Don't expect it to be a complete 24 hour test.
PlayStation 4 Version Launch Date
- The PS4 version plans to launch on April 20th, 2016!
- PlayStation Plus subscription not required to play.
PSO2 Episode 4 Deluxe Package
- PSO2 Episode 4 Deluxe Package releases April 20th.
- The Deluxe Package will have a simultaneous release on PS4, Vita, and PC.
- You can get item codes for Itsuki costumes and more.
~ PSO2 Episode 4: Character Creation Demo ~
PSO2 Episode 4: Character Creation Demo
- Releasing late February!
New Feature: Gathering
- This March you'll get to fish and harvest from the field.
- A new area called "Franca's Cafe" will be added to the lobby!
- Henri is back!?
- Obtain new "Rings" or create some "Cuisine" by gathering materials.
- You can equip a ring to your right hand and left hand.
- Rings appear to have skill levels attached
- Double Saber Whirlwind Lv. 1
- JG Heavenly Fall Lv. 1
- JG Sonic Arrow Lv. 1
- DB Snatch Lv. 1
- KA Gear G Release Lv. 1
- Killing Bonus Lv. 1
- Some rings require Lambda Grinders in addition to specific materials.
- Rings will also raise your stats.
- Rings appear to have skill levels attached
- You can create Cuisine by gathering specific materials.
- A tomato salad requires 10 Tomatoes
- Effect: +30% Vegetable Acquisition Rate for 1 minute.
- Jerky requires 1 Red Meat
- Effect: +50 HP + 5 PP for 5 minutes.
- A tomato salad requires 10 Tomatoes
- Both Fishing and Harvesting appears to have a "Stamina Bar"
- (For example, each fishing action costs 10 Stamina?)