PSO2 JP: Maintenance and Patch (01/23/2019)

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Arks Live Correction

Sega has posted a slight correction with the skill [Photon Stream] mentioned in the previous livestream. The skill works basically the same, but the effects are actually two separate skills.

  • [Photon Stream]: Increases Power based on Max PP, skill level 5 reaches the Max Power at 200 PP.
  • [Critical Stream]: Increases Critical Rate based on Max PP and increases Critical Damage※, skill level 5 reaches the Max Critical Rate at 300 PP.
    ※The Critical Damage wasn't clarified if it increases based on Max PP

Maintenance!

The Chocolate Way returns in this week's update!

PSO2 Maintenance

  • 1/23/2019 @ 11:00 ~ 17:00 JST
  • 1/22/2019 @ 9:00 PM ~ 3:00 AM EST

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 1/23/2019 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 1/22/2019 @ 8:55 PM ~ 3:30 AM EST

January 23rd's Update

  • Game Launcher: Version 05.00.05
  • Game Client: Ver.5.1102.1
  • Patch Size: 66MB (PC) / xx (PS4) / 66MB (Vita)

PSO2 Maintenance in your Timezone

 

We're currently looking for more volunteers to help out on Bumped. If you're interested in covering PSO2es, Idola, AC Scratch, or other parts of the site, you can contact (PSO2Ricardo#4505) on Discord!

 

Upcoming Broadcasts

PSO2 Station

  • January 29th @ 21:00 JST
  • More of Ep6 will be revealed in the Sneak Peak

 

Patch Notes

New Years Event
(January 23rd ~ February 6th)

Limited Quest

Quest Difficulty Req.
Chaotic City
混沌群がる暗影の街		 Normal Lv.8+
Hard Lv.20+
Very Hard Lv.40+
Super Hard Lv.50+
Extra Hard Lv.75/75+

Xie (New Years)

  • Added new Client Orders to Xie
  • Updated the [New Years 2019 Exchange Shop]

 

Valentine's Event
(January 23rd ~ February 20th)

Lobby

  • Implemented Valentine Lobby

Emergency Quest

Quest Difficulty Req.
The Chocolate Way 2019
チョコレートの行方2019		 Normal Lv.1+
Hard Lv.20+
Very Hard Lv.40+
Super Hard Lv.50+
Extra Hard Lv.75/75+

Aurora & Yucreta (Valentine)

  • Added Client Orders to Aurora and Yucreta
  • Added Partner Card for Yucreta (Valentine)

Bingo

  • Distributed Chocolate 2019 Bingo Cards

Collect File

  • Added Chocolate 2019 Collection

~ Twin Crea Saber ~
~ New ★14 Dual Blades ~

 

Other Updates

Interrupt Event

  • Added a new interrupt event

PSZERO Memory Exchange

  • Updated product listing

Treasure Shop

  • Updated product listing

Bingo

to be added…

 

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Emergency Quest Schedule

Boost Event 49

▲▲ Eastern Standard 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 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.
  • You can see the Emergency Quest schedule on your phone by subscribing to the Google Calendar.

 

Weekly Comic Memory Phrase

Obtain a [Puso Comic Memory] by saying the special phrase…

中の人ちゃんといた

Last Week's: 年齢はファンタジー

 

AC Shop Bargains

The following bundles contain AC Shop items at a discounted price!

Period Date: Until January 30th's Maintenance

Item Package Contents Price
半額ACスクラッチ券
Half-Priced AC Scratch Ticket		 AC Scratch Ticket (x1) 100 AC
【おまけ付】プレミアムセット
Premium Set 2 + Bonus		 30 Day Premium Set
AC Scratch Ticket
Scape Doll (x3)
Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold]		 1,600 AC
【おまけ付】ブーストセット2
Boost Set 2 + Bonus		 +150% EXP Booster (x6)
+400% Rare Drop Booster (x3)
Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold]		 4,000 AC

※Each bundle is limited once per account.

 

 

Spend AC, Get Items

Players who spend set amounts of AC during the campaign period will receive several prizes!

Campaign Period

  • Until January 27th @ 23:59 JST

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Spend 2000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +100% Tribooster (x2)
  • 15,000 EXP Ticket (x5)

(2) Spend 5000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • Love Rappy Suit
  • +30% Ability Affixing Success

(3) Spend 10,000 AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +150% Tribooster (x3)
  • Lambda Grinder (x2)

※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.

 

Character General Election Mid-Term Results

The Character General Election mid-term results are in!

1st: Margareta | 2nd: Matoi | 3rd: Harriet
1st: Luther | 2nd: Regius | 3rd: Elmir
1st: Dark Falz Persona | 2nd: Omega Cockatrice | 3rd: Erythron Dragon

Don't like the top 3 placements? You still have time to vote! The election period closes on February 6th, 2019 @ 16:00 JST

Voting Links

 

Quest Boosts

Chaotic City (During Arks League)

  • +100% Rare Drop Rate

 

King's Crest Campaign

Complete the following goals to obtain King's Crests. The crests can be exchanged for ★14 Weapons at Zieg!

Campaign Period

Jan. 23rd ~ Jan. 29th

Campaign Tasks

  Goal Reward
1 Clear [Specter of Destruction] x2 King’s Crests (x10)
2 Clear [Chocolate Way 2019] x1 King’s Crests (x10)
3 Clear [Chocolate Way 2019] x3 King’s Crests (x10)
4 Clear Aurora (Valentine)'s CO:
ユクちゃんとチョコ
 King’s Crests (x10)
5 Login 3 Days King’s Crests (x10)
6 Link with PSO2es and Quick Search King's Crests (x10)

※Goal 6 will be distributed on Feb 13th

The ARKS New Year Carnival Escapes To The City!

Kaeto 7 Comments

~ January 23rd, 2019 ~

 

New Limited Quest

The New Year's Carnival proceeds with a new 12-player limited quest! Carve a path through enemy swarms of all sorts to take back the city.

Among the quest's rewards are the [＊Coat Talis] weapon camo and a collection of ★13 and ★14 weapons that includes the Lumiere series.

 

＊Coat Talis | ＊コートタリス
~ Photon Color Changeable ~

 

Exchange Shop Update

The 2019 Exchange Shop will be updated with the new [Rare Drop GET] Lobby Action and [Maron Balloon] Accessory!

 

The Chocolate Way 2019

Valentine's is swiftly approaching, and with it, the return of [The Chocolate Way] Emergency Quest! Unite with your favorite female characters in their Valentine vestures to face new threats in the volcanic caves of Amduscia.

As you push forward you will encounter powerful boss enemies, such as Apostolo Dragon and Drago Dealion! Players may even come across a Love Empe Rappy.

 

With luck, players may acquire the [Love Rappy Suit Mini] costume or the new ★14 [Twin Crea Saber] Dual Blades during the quest.

 

Valentines Bingo

Clear the [Valentines 2019 Bingo] in no time by assisting the Valentine versions of Aurora and Euclita with their client orders and participating in the seasonal Emergency Quest!

 

Chocolate 2019 Collection

Weapons with a [+30] grind value and a Steady Parfait +2 can be obtained from the [Chocolate 2019 Collection]!

 

PSZERO Costumes

PSZ Humar | PSZヒューマー
PSZ Humarl | PSZヒューマール

Additional costumes join the lineup at the PSZERO Memory Exchange Shop! Each piece costs three PSZERO Memories.

 

Sweet Bitter Pop (AC Scratch)

Look the part for the Valentine's Day gaiety with a selection of darling dresses available in the latest AC Scratch!

 

PSO2 Station #27 Recap

Ricardo 63 Comments

Warning! This post is updating in real time!
Please take note as the information below is subject to change.

January 18th News

Mother & Deus Trigger Bug Fix

  • This bug will be fixed next maintenance.

Gi Megid Bug Fix

  • Apparently there's a bug where under certain conditions, Gi Megid would do too many hits. This bug has existed since EP1.

The Chocolate Way 2019

  • Increased ★14 Weapon / Egg Drop Rates (Compared to Last Year's)
  • Increased drop rates for Pink Rappy Suit Mini.
  • Twin Crea Saber:
    • Power: 12%
    • Has an Additional Effect With Field Skills
    • Supports S1 and S3
    • Factor: Ability IV
  • Collection File contains the old Fornis, Tactio, and Flow Razor Weapons. However, this time they'll be at +30 Grind.

Arks New Year Carnival Limited Quest #2

  • Lumiere Series and Schvelle Boosters will drop.

Web Panel Reward Period Date Change

  • The 1st Reward Period will move to a later date.
  • Reward Period 1 is now March 20th ~ March 27thl

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha DETONATION

  • Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation Collab has been announced.
  • Expect Costumes, Hairstyles, Camos of Nanoha, Hayate, and Fate.
  • There will be Lobby Actions too!

Players Impressions of Phantom at the Arks X-Mas Party

  • A survey was conducted for the overall impressions with Phantoms.
  • Generally, players had positive impressions with each weapon type.
  • They liked the originality of the Rifle "bit" mechanic.
  • They felt Rods were a bit stiff with their PAs and normal attacks, and that it was hard to combine that with Technics.

In response to these issues, the development team will focus on relaxing the cancellation timings with Rods. They will also improve the degree of freedom in relation to the operating mechanics.

  • The survey continued where players overall liked the class in general.
  • They thought the class was fun and felt different from other classes.
  • However, they were somewhat dissatisfied with how difficult it was to understand. They didn't like the time it took to figure out how to use it.

In response to these issues, the development team will focus on making it easier to understand. They will add a Shift PA display guide and enhance the contents of the Phantom Training Quest.

  • Other impressions included how hard it was to see Phantom Markers, and know the difference between their levels.
  • They didn't quite understand when you were invincible during Stealth Tech Charge.
  • They also felt that Phantom Finishers were a bit plain

In response to this, they will make the effects easier to understand. Animations and visual effects will be adjusted.

  • Players want to know what PAs and Skills you have access to when Phantom is set as a subclass.
  • They want the game to have that Rockbear that never dies.
  • They want to have more time in trying out the class.

In response to this, the Phantasy Star Fan Festival in March will allow attendees to try out the class.

They might also do that invincible Rockbear, but it's not set in stone right now.

Phantom Stuff

  • There's going to be a Phantom Mag skill that converts DEX into S/R/T
  • Photon Stream is a skill that increases power based on your Max PP. At skill level 5, you can reach its power cap with 200 PP.
  • Critical Stream is a skill that increases your Critical Rate and Critical Damage. You can reach the critical rate cap (whatever that value is) with 300 PP.
  • Some potentials will be adjusted in some way while Phantoms are using them. This could result in things like lower potential multipliers or values, etc. Items like Quelle Neigia would be affected.
  • Phantom will be officially abbreviated as [Ph].
  • Similar to how Hero has the Demonia series, Phantom will also have its own set of weapons. They have not disclosed when these weapons will release.
  • When Phantom is used as a sub, you'll be able to use skills that aren't main class limited. Although we don't have the full list of sub friendly skills, we do know that Photon Stream is one of them. Sprint Tech Charge and Full Drive are also available.
  • More to be added.

Dark Falz Persona

  • Details about the boosted version of this quest will be revealed in the next PSO2 Station.

SUPER PSO2 Day

  • February 2nd will be Super PSO2 Day. (The joke is how it's 02/02)
  • On February 2nd, 2019 @ 0:00 ~ 23:59 JST, the following will occur:
    • 200% EXP Boost
    • 200% Rare Drop Boost
    • 200% Meseta Boost
    • 200% Bonus Quest EXP Boost
    • 200% Gathering Fever Rate
    • Login Stamp +2
    • 2x FUN
    • Four [22 SG Tickets]
    • Two Tokyo Gold Bonus Keys
    • Two [1 Mil EXP Ticket]
    • Bargain Sale at the SG Shop

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