Don't worry, you didn't miss a stream, but today we got some information from the latest Weekly Famitsu! One of Episode 6's main concepts is to allow you to play with your favorite weapon and class. A preview of the first batch of adjustments have been provided by Famitsu. Later on, we will provide a more detailed list of adjustments on its own separate page once that information is announced.
Existing Class Adjustments & Features (This list is NOT exhaustive.)
Hunter Adjustments
Hunter Gear Boost / Charge Parrying / War Brave will have their max skill level set to LV. 1.
Their effects will be the same as the current Lv. 5.
Improved the turning speed of Partizan's normal attack while on the ground.
Added New Skill Ring : L / Another Wired Mode
When using WL's Holding PAs, you can attack the enemy without capturing them.
Details will be revealed at future Phantasy Star Festas.
Broadcast Begins Sometime in 2019!
The Spring Update
Late March Update
Spring Event 2019
Sakura lobby
Sakura Nyau
Franka’s cafe (Sakura theme)
Subclass EXP gain increased up to LV. 70!
Late March Update
Spring Event 2019
Akhtar, Lien, and Gene will appear in the lobby!
Complete client orders to get [Chip Fragments] so you can obtain collab items from the shop!
Character Posters, Mats, and Makura Weapon Camos
Late March Update
Daydream Live (AC Scratch)
Lobby Action [Dance 57] & [Sakura Watching]
Ahktar and Lien outfits
Special Forces themed wear
Quna and Matoi's [Phantasic QM] Costumes
Stars: EPISODE6
Episode 6 Release Date
Episode 6 Release Date is April 24th
The concept of Episode 6 is for PSO2 to "Return to its Roots" with further enhancement of the Sci-Fi genre by battling the forces of [Luminmechs] & [Photoners] whose technology exceeds the ARKS!
PSO2 will retain its premise of allowing you to "play with your favorite weapons and class" by continuing to update all classes throughout Episode 6. Each class will receive new actions, (for example new PAs, etc.,) which will gradually release throughout EP6.
PSO2 will also introduce [Ultra Hard], allowing you to obtain a variety of items from powerful enemies.
The game will not only enhance its battle, but also its communication aspects.
And introducing the [Luminmechs] which Photoners control.
Episode 6 Ultra Hard Difficulty (Mid May)
Ultra Enemies
Bosses will have different appearances and movesets in UH.
Photoner Infection Core
Appears in Ultra Hard difficulty and launches powerful attacks.
Enemy Shield
Drastically reduces damage if you attack areas other than the shield's weakpoint.
Shields will have various aspects, for example, they might be vulnerable to short-distance attacks, but highly resistant to long-range attacks. In another example, they could be strong against ground attacks, but weak to air attacks.
New Emergency Quest (Late May)
[Armada of the End], an 8 player Emergency Quest!
The Arks have a new ace up their sleeve, the [A.I.S Vega], which makes three-dimensional space battle possible.
The Luminmechs are also prepared with the release of
[Nemes Anjure]!
Giant Luminmech Nemes Anjure
New Feature: Group Chat
A new chat system where up to 100 people can participate.
You can setup a group chat with your friends regardless of whether they're in your team or not. You can join up to 5 chats.
New Feature: Arks Missions
Main Missions:
Guides the player into becoming a full-fledged ARKS.
Deepen your understanding of PSO2 as you gain equipment and explore various features.
Daily / Weekly Missions
Clear Missions to earn Meseta and Bonus Keys
Clear any Free/Arks/Limited Quest on SH+ for 42,000 Meseta
Use a Food Item or Boost Item for 40,000 EXP
Clear any Endless Quest once for 420,000 Meseta and 160,000 EXP.
Collect 350,000 meseta through CO rewards for 700,000 Meseta and 240,000 EXP.
The above are just a sample of the Daily / Weekly missions
Changed Contents
Accompanying the new Arks Mission feature are the following changes:
Arks Road will be suspended.
Navigation System will be integrated into [Main Missions].
Astarte will now be known as the [Arks Mission Administrator].
Decreased Meseta from Klotho
They will reduce the amount of Meseta earned from Klotho's client orders, but will distribute the equivalent through [Daily/Weekly Mission] rewards.
Improvements for Early Portions of the Game
Completely improved the game's prologue!
Made the basic operations more practical to learn.
Area 1 has Rockbear, Area 2 has Dark Ragne
Due to the above boss changes, Forest Exploration's boss will now be set to Fang Banshee
Forest, Caves, And Desert will have lower enemy levels.
Item drops will be adjusted on Normal ~ Hard Difficulty.
Revised some of the initial PAs you learn on a new character.
Integrated all Story Content into the Quest Counter!
Episode 1~ 3 Adjustments
Omnibus EP1~3 will now be known & classified under the [Oracle Arc]
Scenes of Alma's thoughts will occur if you play the opening of Episode 5.
Restored certain quests and events that were in high demand.
Episode 4 Adjustments
EP4 will be classified under the [Earth Arc].
The Story Board will be removed.
Improved the quality for certain events and revised the clear rewards.
Episode 6 Story
Episode 5 and 6 will be classified under the [Photoner Arc].
You can play Episode 6 after clearing Episode 5.
Other Improvements
You can now change how damage values are displayed (Large/Medium/Small/None)
Customize the reduction in effects of other players.
Place PAs on your Sub-palette.
Test lobby actions you've learned in the Beauty Salon
All the support effects on the Photon Tree are available.
Choose a different drink effect. (Overwrites the previous drink)
Class and Balance adjustments.
Spring ~ Early Summer 2019
Episode 6: Chapter 1
New NPCs
New Enemy Type [Luminmechs]
New Class [Phantom]
New Difficulty [Ultra Hard]
New Free Field: Region Exploration: Lillipa
New Boss Enemy: Ultra Enemies
New Enemy System: Enemy Shield & Photoner Infection Cores
New System: [Arks Mission]
New Communication System: [Group Chat]
Other Improvements.
Early Summer 2019
New Emergency Quest
Added A.I.S. Vega
New [Region Exploration] Area
Added Ultra Enemy.
Summer (7th Anniversary)
7th Anniversary Event
8 Person Limited Quest
12 Person Limited Quest
Summer (August ~ September)
Episode 6: Chapter 2
New PA System
New PAs for Sword and Jet Boots
New [Region Exploration] Area
Added Ultra Enemies
Winter
A New Class is …!?
Phantom Skills
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Visitors who attended the Phantasy Star Fan Festa 2019 got their first-hand trial of the adjustments made to Phantom class.
New Phantom Skills
Main
Phantom Talis S Charge (NEW)
Reduces the charging time of the Technic that was activated from the thrown Talis of the PA: Eisen Fluegel
(Eisen Fluegel is a rod PA that shoots out a "Talis-like" bullet.)
Jellen Redress (NEW)
Strengthens Jellen when you attack an enemy afflicted by Jellen.
Ph Weapon Bonus 1 & 2 (NEW)
Increases power when using Phantom's Weapon Types
Power: 165% Each
Gespenst (NEW)
When you receive an attack when your HP is 50% or below, it will nullify status effects and greatly reduce damage.
Recast Time will occur after activation.
Main & Sub
Critical Stream (NEW)
Increases Critical Rate and Critical Damage based on the Max PP.
Critical Rate: Max +60%
Critical Power: Max +5%
PP High Up (New)
PP+20 at Max (LV.10)
All Attack Bonus (New)
Gain a Damage Bonus
Strike: 145%
Range: 130%
Tech: 135%
Pet: 135%
Main Class Skills
Phantom Time (Active Skill)
An active skill that consumes 50% of Phantom Gear.
You'll be invincible for 5 seconds from activation.
Extends the invincibility frames during step.
PP consumption reduced by 20%.
Phantom Time Finish
Enables a Finisher for Phantom Time
Phantom Time Mark Plus
Provides a Marker Accumulation Bonus during Phantom Time.
Phantom Time Jellen Plus
Provides a certain chance to apply Jellen when an attack hits during Phantom Time.
Mark PP Drain
Recovers PP when you've accumulated the max amount of markers.
Lord of Thorn
Decreases markers, and increases marker detonation power.
Chase Mark Boost
Provides a Marker Accumulation Bonus when attacking enemies suffering from Status Effects or Jellen.
Dodge Counter Shot
Dodge Counter Shot activates when you perform an attack after evading an enemy's attack using [Step].
Stealth Tech Charge
For a certain time, from the start of charging a technic, you'll become invincible and your movement speed will increase.
Phantom Talis S Charge (NEW)
Reduces the charging time of the Technic that was activated from the thrown Talis of the PA: Eisen Flugel
(Eisen Flugel is a rod PA that shoots out a "Talis-like" bullet.)
Attack Jellen
Provides a certain chance to apply Jellen to an enemy hit by an attack.
Jellen Redress (NEW)
Strengthens Jellen when you attack an enemy afflicted by Jellen.
Dodge PP Regain
Recovers PP when you evade an enemy's attack.
Phantom Marker
Accumulates Markers towards an enemy hit by an attack.
Marker Heal
Recovers HP when you accumulate the max amount of markers.
Zero Range Mark Boost
Provides a Marker Accumulation Bonus when attacking enemies at close-range
Long Range Mark Boost
Provides a Marker Accumulation Bonus when attacking enemies at long-range.
Quick Cut
For Katanas, when you perform a weapon action at a specific time, the behavior will change.
Bullseye
While using Rifles, markers are accumulated by Marker Detonation.
Ambivalence
While using Rods, accumulates markers and gear by doing Technics.
Gespenst (NEW)
When you receive an attack when your HP is 50% or below, it will nullify status effects and greatly reduce damage.
Recast Time will occur after activation.
Ph Weapon Bonus 1 & 2 (NEW)
Increases power when using Phantom's Weapon Types
Power: 165% Each
Main and Sub Skills
Full Drive
Increases gear accumulation
Sprint Tech Charge
Increases movement speed while charging Technics.
Tech Short Charge
Reduces Technic charging time and PP consumption, but also lowers the power.
Phantom PP Restorate
Increases the amount of PP recovered.
Auto PP Recovery / Attack PP Recovery: 130% Each.
Photon Stream
Increases damage based on your max PP.
Max Power: +10%
Critical Stream (NEW)
Increases Critical Rate and Critical Damage based on the Max PP.
Max Critical Rate: +60%
Max Critical Power: +5%
PP High Up (NEW)
PP+20 at Max (LV.10)
All Attack Bonus (NEW)
Gain a Damage Bonus
Strike: 145%
Range: 130%
Tech: 135%
Pet: 135%
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Questions & Answers
Will there be other opportunities to obtain Atol Orbit?
They don't have plans for this, however another version of the Orbit weapons will be implemented eventually through Ultra Hard.
What are the requirements for Ultra Hard?
Lv.85 for Main and Sub Class will be required.
Will there be plans to update the Expert conditions?
Yep! It won't happen at the launch of Episode 6, but they'll eventually change the conditions at some point in the future. It appears you'll need to do solo content this time.
Will "Tech Arts" type skills/rings/abilities apply to Phantoms when they connect Normal PAs to Shift PAs?
Tech Arts-type effects require differentPAs to connect. If you do Normal PA1 -> Shift PA1, this won't count because they're classified as the same PA. Instead you'd need to do Normal PA1 -> Shift PA2 for it to apply.
Are there plans to redistribute the Basilis Weapons?
Yes! The Basilis weapons will eventually make a comeback as a drop.
At what point will they allow trading for all ★13 weapons?
It's still too early to say, but someday they want to do it.
Will they bring premium service for the Random Drink?
They don't have plans for this.
Do they have plans for new compound rings?
At present, they do not have plans for new compound rings.
Will the Evleda Unit upgrade be strong enough for Ultra Hard?
Yes.
So how many people have the entire Austere-NT series?
A total of 13 players has obtained every weapon type of Austere-NT
Do they have plans to raise the PA/Tech level?
No.
Hey, so a while back you made adjustments for Bravers in regards to Rapid Shoot and Divine Raikou's potential. Will we see something similar for Techers, like Wand's normal attack speed and Lavis Cannon's potential?
Adjustments will be made to Wand's normal attack speed. We're going to raise it so that it's of similar speed to the current S4: Swift Strike. In addition, S4: Swift Strike will be adjusted to be a little bit faster, and will be placed about halfway between Wand's normal attack speed and Lavis Cannon's speed.
Persona Trigger (Specter of Tragedy) Play Report (Feb 6 ~ Feb 12)
65 players have cleared the trigger quest solo.
Fastest solo clear time was 12:43 as Ra/Hu
The masks were Double -> Elder
(Wow it's not a Gu/Fi!)
Fastest party clear time was 3:40 with Br/Ra, Br/Ra, Fo/Te, and Te/Ra
The masks were Loser -> Apprentice
Area Survey: Remnants of Other Worlds Play Report (Feb 20 ~ Feb 26)
939 players have reached Depth 400+
Most popular main classes in this quest who reached Depth 100+:
Hero (45%)
Hunter (12%)
Summoner (10%)
Braver (10%)
Fighter (9%)
★15 Popularity
Atlas EX
Austere-NT
Lightstream
Swords
68%
15%
17%
Wired Lance
67%
22%
11%
Partizan
50%
38%
12%
Twin Daggers
71%
16%
13%
Double Sabers
62%
16%
22%
Knuckles
44%
20%
36%
Dual Blades
56%
26%
18%
Gunslash
28%
51%
21%
Assault Rifle
71%
17%
12%
Launcher
45%
40%
15%
TMGs
77%
15%
8%
Bullet Bow
73%
14%
13%
Rod
51%
22%
27%
Talis
46%
38%
16%
Wand
80%
11%
9%
Jet Boots
62%
16%
22%
More to be added.
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PSO2es (Smartphone Game)
PSO2es Update
Special Quest in commemoration of the 5th Anniversary [It’s the 5th Anniversary, Everyone Gather!]
Chance to obtain Songstress Akhtar chip.
April 1st ~ April 10th
Photon Dice becomes easier to play!
Added Skip Animations feature
Added Continue Feature
Other System Changes
Login Bonus EXP Tickets Adjustments
You will now get [100,000 EXP Ticket] x1 instead!
UI improvements
Bug fixes
PSO2es Update
PSO2 Linked Special Quest [5th Anniversary Comm. Mission]
March 20th ~ May 15th
Gather [Chip Fragments 2019] in [PSO2] & [PSO2es] to exchange for the [Darkness Ahktar] chip, ★13 NT Weapons, and [PSO2] Room Items and Weapon Camos.
When putting up items through your Player Shop, you can now search the prices of items with specific special abilities.
Early Feb Update
Play a 4-Player Trigger Quest for a Lv. 95 Dark Falz Persona
New actions will occur in the Trigger version
New Weapon Camos will drop in this version.
Late Feb Update
White Day Lobby, Lovey Rappy, Lovey Empe Rappy (~ 3/20)
White Day Bingo & Reward: ＊Anlazwal
Late Feb Update
White Day Afin appears in the Lobby.
You can also get his Partner Card too!
If you clear all Valentine's Client Orders, Aurora will reappear with special orders and additional rewards.
Late Feb Update
Afin, Quna, and Phaleg White Day Outfits.
Noble medieval Knight Outfits
Sit 6 and Barrel Play Lobby Actions
Late Feb Update
A Boisterous White Day 2019
Some enemy spawns have changed.
Omega Apprezina will appear!
Characters wearing White Day costumes will appear!
Lovey Empe Rappy / Izane Kazuchi has a chance to appear.
White Day 2019 Collection (~3/20)
Fornis and Strategio at +30
L&K38 Combat +30
★14 Quest Drop: Exacrimav (Rifle)
Late Feb Update
Phantasy Star Zero Collab #3
Ogi Cast Parts + Ana's Costume and Hairstyle
＊M25SE Missouri & ＊Maisen
Early March Update
KOF Legends (AC Scratch)
Costumes, Hairstyles, and more for:
Kyo Kusanagi
Iori Yagami
Mai Shiranui
Leona
Athena
Various KOF Lobby Actions
Early March Update
Endless Quest Part 2: Endless: Eternal Rondo
New Stages for More Powerful Arks Awaits!
There's even a Battle Arena style stage!?
New Chips (1)
Ares Nest – ★13 Dark, Support (2/6)
Elcuria – ★12 Dark, Wind (2/6)
Immediate Feather – ★12 Lightning, Active (3/6)
Evil Nochiuhau – ★12 Dark, Active (2/13)
New Chips (2)
Matoi [Valentines] – ★12 Wind, Support (2/6)
Motav Prophecy [Valentines] – ★12 Fire, Support (2/13)
Bruno [White Day] – ★12 Wind, Support (3/6)
New Chips (3)
Anti-Android Rifle – ★11 Lightning, Support (2/20)
Bio Radle – ★11 Fire, Support (2/27)
Skia Blade – ★11 Ice, Support (3/6)
Precious Balmung – ★11 Light, Support (3/1 AC only)
New Chips (4)
Patty [TCG] – ★12 Wind, Active (2/13)
Barbara [TCG] – ★11 Light, Support (2/6)
Josef [TCG] – ★11 Dark, Active (3/6)
Weaponoid Side Stories
Akhtar, Motav Prophecy [Valentines], Ray Dual, Evil Pirikanet, Ares Nest and Gene [Season 3] all will get gaiden stories (and/or) chapter additions.
Special Quests & Event Update
More [TCG] related special quests will arrive at a later date, similar to the previous three, they'll have [TCG] character chips and drop ★13 weapons.
The Ares weaponoid story gets a second chapter (2/13). Learn more about Ares Nest and more Ares weaponoids!
Fight against Burn Draal and Magisa Meduna in a double-feature Emergency Quest, with another ★14 Aletheia series appearing as a drop, ★14 Aletheia Lancer.
This upcoming Eternal Tower features a new ranking chip: Evil Nochiuhau. Evil Pirikanet-NT will now drop here.
Story and other announcements
Season 3 Chapter 3 arrives on (2/6)
A new quick search area will be added (2/6), it will drop ★13 and ★14 weapons such as Yasminkov 8000C, Eternal Psycho Drive and and Bran Fluke
Miscellaneous updates such as UI adjustments and changes to the Leisure activites in March.
The Seiga Rangers comic will be featured in G's magazine. Go Go Seiga Rangers!(2/1)
Phantasy Star Fan Festival 2019
The Phantasy Star Fan Festival is an offline event where players can meet up, participate in the battle tournament, try out the new Phantom Class, and take photos with the official Phantom cosplayers. Each offline event takes place in a different location each month.
Fan Festival 2019 Schedule
3/10 Tokyo
4/21 Nagoya
5/25 Nagoya
6/8 Fukuoka
7/14 Kobe
8/17 Tokyo Big Sight (Finals)
Attendees can obtain item codes for exclusive lobby actions of each city's specialty.
Tokyo Soy Sauce
Nagoya Fried Prawn
Other items will be revealed in the future.
Attendees will also receive item codes for in-game Fan Festival T-Shirts
Phantasy Star Fan Festival Merchandise
P-Spec Vol 6 (2000 Yen)
T-Shirts (2,700 Yen)
Aluminum Clear File (500 Yen)
Wrist Band (1,300 Yen)
Muffler Towel (2,000 Yen)
Phantasy Star Fan Festival Merchandise
Icing Cake (1200 Yen)
Map Tote Bag (1,500 Yen)
Location Based Acrylic Keychain (800 Yen Each)
Phantasy Star Fan Festival Merchandise
Rare Drop T-Shirt (3,500 Yen)
Planet Lillipa Graphic Tee (3,800 Yen)
PSO2 Die-cast Pins (1,200 Yen)
Phantom Pin Badge (800 Yen)
ARKS ID Pass Case (1,200 Yen)
Phantasy Star Fan Festival Merchandise
PC Plush Rappy (5,400 Yen)
PSO2 Mascot Hand Towel (1,500 Yen)
PSO2 Rubber Desk Mat (Phantasic QM) (2,500 Yen)
PSO2 Graphic Bath Towel (4,500 Yen)
PSO2 B2 Tapestry (P-Spec Vol 6) (3,000 Yen)
Puso Ni Comic Anime Mug (1,500 Yen)
STARS: EPISODE 6
~ The Heroes Gather ~
~ Ulc, Theodore, and Harriet!? ~
~ An Unforeseen Intruder ~
~ The False Goddess: Mitra ~ ~ Voiced by Chika Anzai ~
