PSO2 JP Service Relaunch Follow-Up Reports

July 9th @ 18:00 JST

Post Updates

  • Premium Set Expiration details clarified

At this time, they haven't confirmed of any serious issues, nor ongoing DDoS attacks on their end.

While checking on the stability of their services, they noted several problems with the various countermeasures they have in place. On July 9th, they stated they have completed addressing the issues below:

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On July 9th, they completed addressing this issue due to the countermeasures implemented on July 2nd.

Sega has received reports that users are encountering Error 107 when starting up the Launcher. Under certain environments, this error seems to be occurring due to the measures that took place in response to the DDoS attacks. They are sorry for the inconvenience and are now working towards correcting the issue. If you receive this message, they ask that you try relaunching it some other time.

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On July 9th, they completed addressing this issue due to the countermeasures implemented on July 2nd.

Sega has received reports that users are encountering Error 630 when changing blocks. Under certain environments, this error seems to be occurring due to the countermeasures they provided in regards to the DDoS attacks.

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On July 9th, they completed addressing this issue due to the countermeasures implemented on July 2nd.

Sega has received reports where AC is not automatically credited into your account for the "Automatic AC Charging" payment plan. They are sorry for the inconvenience and are now investigating this issue.

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In addition they proceeded to correct the following issues:

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They will carefully push forward addressing these issues, while checking to see if there are no issues with the stability and security of their services. Support will take some time, and they ask that you wait for further correspondence. Further developments as soon as they arrive, will be posted in the support list at the official site.

As for PSO2es, Sega plans to resume service sometime in July. They are making preparations to release a new version, so an application update will be required. They will also consider releasing some form of compensation to all PSO2es users, and will discuss details at a later time.

The following services are currently suspended:

  • PSO2es Logins.

The next PSO2es follow-up report will be released on:

  • July 4th @ 15:00 JST

 

 

Campaigns and Extensions

7/1 11:30 JST

  • Premium Set Expiration details clarified.
  Compensation for All Users
Date July 2nd Maintenance
Items
  • (30x) Advance Capsule d
  • (30x) Advance Capsule e
  • (30x) Advance Capsule f
  • (10x) Extreme Passes
  • (2x) 1000 FUN Tickets
  • (4x) 100% Triboosters
  • (10x) Excubes
  • (2x) (100%) Grind Success
  • (1x) Free Salon Pass
  • (1x) Color Change Pass

 

  • The Free Salon Pass lets you edit AC content from the Makeover Counter. This item is different from its AC counterpart in that Premium Set users are unable to re-edit their customizations. (In a typical scenario, Premium Set users with the regular salon pass can re-edit their customizations for a period of time.)
  • The item's name for the "(100%) Grind Success" was published incorrectly in the previous report, and has now been corrected.

 

Login Stamp Period July 3rd @ 00:00 ~ July 17th @ 23:59 JST
Boost Content Login Stamp +1 Bonus!

 

Boost Event Period (Between Maintenances)
July 9th ~ July 16th 2014
Boost Content +50% EXP for All Quests!
+50% Rare Drop Boost!

 

Extensions

  • Items that are valid for a period of time, (Premium Sets / Extra Storage) will be extended for 15 days.
    • To be addressed on July 2nd's Maintenance.
    • [Premium Sets], [Extra Storage Slots 1 ~ 5], [My Room], [My Shop], [Client Order Cap Expansion] will be extended for 15 days.
    • Items that expire between June 19th ~ July 2nd's maintenance maintenance are also included.
    • Items that DON'T expire as of July 2nd will be extended for 15 days. (※)
    • In addition, items that DO expire by July 2nd will be extended for 15 days from the point of time of expiration. (※)
  • Item Design Contest
    • Extended until July 23rd @ 16:00 JST
  • PSO2 2nd Anniversary Illustration Contest
    • Results posted late July
  • PSO2 2nd Anniversary Character Contest
    • Extended until July 9th @ 16:00 JST
    • Nominees posted early August
    • Results posted mid August
  • PSO2 2nd Anniversary Character Portrait
    • Extended until July 23rd @ 16:00 JST
    • Results posted late August
  • Interlocking WEB Mission
    • Extended until August 27th Maintenance
    • Mission 1 Reward Schedule: July 23rd Maintenance
    • Mission 2 Reward Period: July 23rd ~ July 30th Maintenance
  • Buy AC Campaign #11
    • Extended until July 9th Maintenance
    • Rewards posted early August
  • Spend AC, Get Item Campaign #9
    • Extended until July 23rd Maintenance
    • Reward period Mid August
  • Sonic's Birthday
    • Extended until July 9th Maintenance
    • Rewards posted Early August
  • Webmoney Campaign #10
    • Extended until July 13th
    • Details: You will be entered into a drawing for Webmoney points if you purchase 3000 AC with Webmoney between May 30 ~ July 13th
    • Rewards posted Mid August
  • Client Order Campaign #56
    • Extended until July 9th
    • Rewards posted July 16th.
  • PSO2 Live Broadcast #21 Secret Phrase
    • Phrase: かんしゃさいたろう
    • Extended until July 9th
    • Rewards posted at an unspecified maintenance.
  • PSO2 x PSO2es Interlocking Campaign
    • Reward posted early July.
PSO2 New Registrations Campaign #9
Campaign Extended until July 23rd.
Qualifying Period Prize Date
June 11th ~ July 2nd Mid July
July 2nd ~ July 9th Mid July
July 9th ~ July 16th Late July
July 16th ~ July 23rd Early August
Welcome Back Go! Go! Campaign #2
Campaign Extended until July 23rd
Round Target Achievement Period Prize Date
1 June 11th ~ July 2nd Mid July
2 July 2nd ~ July 9th Mid July
3 July 9th ~ July 16th Early August
4 July 16th ~ July 23rd Mid August

Campaign Visiphone Expiration Extensions

  • Compensation for the Extreme Quest: Tundra and Mechs Bug
    • Expires July 9th @ 11:00 JST
  • 5/23 Special Maintenance Compensation
    • Expires July 9th @ 11:00 JST
  • 5/25 Connection Issues Compensation
    • Expires July 9th @ 11:00 JST
  • Client Order Campaign 12
    • Expires July 9th @ 11:00 JST

 

What About The Vita?

This section below is based on personal opinion and has nothing to do with Sega's press releases. We've been seeing a lot of questions about the Vita version and we hope to bring some clarity to the situation.

At this current time, the only major PSO2 service that is not online is the smartphone version. That being said, the majority of people outside of Japan will have an extremely difficult time connecting to the servers. If you can connect outside of Japan, congratulations, you are one of the lucky few who won't be experiencing any problems.

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Barely anyone from Japanese territories are reporting issues with error 630 and 107. Though Sega will continue to take measures in addressing the issue, there is NO obligation for them to have to have this corrected so players outside of Japan can connect to the server.

PSO2 JP: The Casino Area

Casino Area

The new Casino Area has a theme park-like atmosphere. It will first have two different kinds of games, "Mesetan Shooter" and "Rappy Slot." Every day you'll receive a "Coin Pass" which you can use to redeem a random amount of Casino Coins. Each game has fluctuating advantages/disadvantages based on its difficulty.

 

Rappy Slots

Rappy Slot is a single player slot machine game. Similar to Just Attacks, the game encourages you to press buttons at the right moments. When the singing rappies are together, a [RaPSEBURST] will occur.

 

Meseta Shooter

You can play Mesetan Shooter, which is a multiplayer game that supports up to 4 players. You can earn coins by shooting at the targets. Various characters will appear during the mini-game. Achieving a PSE Burst increases the chances that a rare Mesetan will appear, giving you the prospect of earning even more coins! However, if you shoot Mr. Umblla, you'll lose coins.

 

Casino Prizes

You can exchange coins for various items at the Prize Counter like Weapon Camos and Rare Enemy Triggers. Rare Enemy Triggers lets you encounter a rare enemy at Area 1 in a quest.

In addition, in the Casino, there are balloons you can use to fly through the air. You could think of this Casino like an oasis for players who are tired of fighting enemies.

 

2nd anniversary event 2

 Shining Force Ex

In late July, part 1 of the "Phantasy Star Festa: Volume 2" update will be kicking off with a new limited quest. It's an all star quest that takes place in the Ruins. It features level 70 bosses with increased chances that some of them will appear at the same time.

Here you can expect to see "Shining Force Cross Exlesia" boss [Knight Gear], with its rare counterpart [Knight Mage Knight Gear]. You might even see three [Knight Gears] appearing at the same time.

There are some changes coming to AC Scratch in the upcoming weeks. AC Scratch Gold will now feature sets for costume, accessory, hairstyle, weapon camo, and cast parts. This should be arriving around part 3 of the "Phantasy Star Festa: Volume 1" update.

In addition, during the time of the Hatsune Miku collaboration, they will add a female voice in the "Hakaka" dialect.

Extra Things

  • They will announce details of the balance adjustments in the Sapporo conference.
  • Jet boots were nominated to appear in EP1. They were pushed back to EP2, but disappeared, and reappeared for EP3! Originally they were not going to be "tech" weapons, but Suganuma proposed that idea.
  • The EP3 soundtrack is under consideration, but Kobayashi is pretty tied up with EP3 at the moment.
  • It may not appear exactly when EP3 launches, but they're looking into improving Parallel Areas with level 70 enemies.

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This space contains information gathered by attendees from the Festa. Unfortunately we will not be able to verify what is presented, so you may read this content at your own risk. The information is updated periodically and is subject to change at any time.

  • Scratch contents will change.
  • AC Scratch G is going to be like the New Years scratch with items in a set. For example: Costumes+(Hairstyles or Accessory) sets.
  • Voice Ticket? A female voice in the Hakata dialect may be appearing.
  • Late July: Shining Force Collab Boss Knight Gear in a Ruins limited quest. He has a rare variant too! His drop items may have Freeze IV attached.
  • Rare Enemy Triggers lets you encounter a rare enemy at Area 1.
  • Casino: Search for the hidden lillipan which changes location during maintenance.
  • Casino: Each day you login, you acquire a coin pass which you can use to obtain a "random" amount of Casino coins.
  • Rappy Slot:  Similar to Just Attacks, you should push the button at a certain time.

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PSO2 JP Experiencing DDoS Attack

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 June 27th @ 16:30 JST

PSO2 Service Reopens

The DDoS attacks are coming in at a much lower rate. Sega has reopened PSO2 service as of June 27th 16:30 JST. Unfortunately, there are still other services that need to be reopened, and it will take some time to complete this task. 

  • They will need some more time in addressing PSO2es, they'll announce at a later time when they'll relaunch service for PSO2es.
  • AC purchases will be suspended for a while. They'll announce at a later time when AC can be purchased again.

Sega will announce the rescheduling of the 6/26 update after examining the stability of the servers. The countermeasures they now have in place may cause, under specific environments, communication delays and connection difficulties. In regards to this, they plan to make improvements while examining the stability of the service.

Sega will post another followup report on Saturday, June 28 @ 19:00 JST.

At this time, the current services have been suspended:

  • AC Purchases
  • Smartphone Version PSO2es Logins

At this time, the following bugs have been confirmed:

  • Players with OTP enabled may receive an error message upon logging in. If this occurs, you should wait some time before trying to login again. If you get through, this bug may resurface if you log out and log in again.

As for compensations, they plan to address them after examining the stability of the servers.

Compensation Plans:

  • They will examine some kind of compensation for all users.
  • They will extend the AC expiration date.
  • They will consider extending items that are valid for a period of time, like Premium Sets and Extra Storage Slots.
  • They will discuss the new schedule for the various events and campaigns (including the interlocking WEB Event) at a later time.
    • Targeted Events & Campaigns:
      • Item Design Contest
      • 2nd Anniv: Character Contest
      • 2nd Anniv: Character Portrait
      • Interlocking Web Event Missions
      • MJxPSO2 Campaign
      • PSO2 New Registration Campaign #9
      • Buy AC Campaign #11
      • Welcome Back Go! Go! Campaign #2
      • Spend AC, Get Items Campaign #9
      • Sonic's Birthday 2014
      • Webmoney Campaign #10
      • Client Order Campaign #56
      • PSO2 Live Broadcast #21 Secret Keyword
  • They will extend the expiration date for campaign item retrieval.
  • Compensation details and dates will be discussed at a later time.

 

Extensions

The following contents have been extended:

  • Twinkle Splash: July 2nd @ 11:00 JST
  • Sega Platinum Selection: July 16th @11:00 JST

More extension announcements will be posted in the future.

 

 

Comments have been reopened, however they will be placed under strict moderation and may take some time to show up. Some comment threads and their replies (regardless of whether they were reasonable or not) have been removed. After the service restores, the comment section will return to its regular format.