PSO2 JP: Maintenance and Patch (3/23/2016)

The Sakura Cup begins on March 27th! View the update preview for new information about Jeané's PSO2 debut.

March 23rd Maintenance

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 3/23/2016 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 3/22/2016 @ 9:55 PM ~ 4:30 AM EDT

March 23rd Patch

  • Launcher: Version 04.00.00
  • Client: ver. 4.0101.2
  • Patch Size: 31 MB (PC) / 49 MB (Vita)

Check the ARKS Promotion Squad Rewards post for more secret phrases.

Sakura Ball Lobby
Sakura Lobby & Sakura Ball
Until April 6th.
Arkmammi
Arks Ship Competition

Arks Ship Competition

  • Begins: March 27 @ 12:00 JST
  • Ends: April 3 @ 22:00 JST

Level Up Quest

  • 混沌導く闇の化身 (Chaotic Darkness) (3.23 ~ 3.30)
  • 混沌産み出す闇の化身 (Darkness From the Chaos) (3.30 ~ 4.6)
  • (N: 8/H: 20/VH: 40/SH: 50/XH: 70)
    • Subdue Za Oodan must be cleared to access this quest.

 

lil gene
Jeané Client Orders
Until June 8th

Jeané (ジェネ) will appear in the Lobby handing out Client Orders until June 8th's maintenance.

New Interrupt Event Added

New Partner Card Added

  • Jeané

Story Board

  • Added new events to the Story Board

Quest

  • Changed the rewards for clearing E-Trials in Beach Wars 3!

Jeané Exchange Shop

  • Added Jeané's Exchange Shop.
  • Available until June 8th @ 11:00 JST

Prize Shop

  • Added Items to Arkumami's Prize Shop
  • Available March 27th @ 11:00 ~ April 20th @ 11:00

Shop Changes

The following changes have been applied to the Recycle Shop, Pet Goods Shop, Pyroxene Exchange Shop, Spellstone Exchange Shop, and Emblem Exchange Shop.

  • You will no longer have to pre-select the number of items you wish to purchase. Selecting a product in the shop will immediately open up the list of items you currently possess. The game will automatically calculate the maximum number of products you can obtain based on the quantity of exchange materials you've selected. You may also hold down the Shift Key to select several items from your list. Doing so will automatically select the maximum stack you currently hold for that particular item.

Jeané NPC

PSO2 Jeané NPC

Jeané from PSO2es 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.

Client Order Objective
強くなるために
To become stronger
Defeat [Aginis] x3
Defeat [Za Oodan] x3
Defeat [Fangulf] x3
Reward: Jeané's Partner Card
限界を超えたい!
Beyond the Bounds!
Defeat 60 Enemies
Reward: Bronze Chip Fragment 2016
 何を贈れば喜んでくれるかな?
What if I Give you Something?
Find 1 Beautiful Shell from Lv.21+ Oceanids
Reward: Silver Chip Fragment 2016
 初めての共同作業
First Joint Operation
Clear [Coast Exploration] with
A-Rank on Hard or Higher
With only Jeané in your party.
Reward: Gold Chip Fragment 2016

 

PSO2es Recycle Shop

Jeane Recycle Shop es

Instead of just trading in the fragments for a Jeané Pillow, how about heading to the PSO2es Recycle Shop to pick up some sweet ★12 weapons! That's right! Tenimusou, Zirenheit, and Nox Shootayer can be yours for 30 Gold Chip Fragments each!

Recycle Shop Item Required Materials
Tenimusou (Weapon)
テンイムソウ(両剣) × 1
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 30
Zirenheit (Weapon)
ズィレンハイト(魔装脚) × 1
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 30
Nox Shootayer (Weapon)
ノクスシュタヤー(長銃) × 1
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 30
Fire Partisan PA Booster
★11「炎の長槍 激化」 × 1
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 10
Fire Gunslash PA Booster
★11「炎の銃剣 激化」 × 1
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 10
Fire Bow Specializer
★11「炎の強弓 特化」 × 1
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 10
Fire Tech Booster
★11「炎の法術 激化」 × 1
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 10
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 1
Silver Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016銀 × 3
Gold Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016金 × 1
Bronze Chip Fragment 2016
チップのかけら2016銅 × 10

Players who participate in the PSO2es 2nd Anniversary Special Quest will gain the chance of obtaining even more 2016 Chip Fragments! Good luck and happy hunting!

 

Emergency Trial and Partner Card

Jeané Pillow Camo

Jeané may pop up during Emergency Trials raising your spirits with her cheerful demeanor while helping you defeat foes. You can even get Lambda Grinders by clearing these trials.

 

Jeané Partner Card

By completing her first client order, you can 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 are now available in our current AC scratch.

 

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
クーナ 3/26 @ 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.

 

Vita's 3rd Anniversary – Buy AC Campaign

3rd Anniversary Vita 2

Sega will be holding a Buy AC Campaign to commemorate the 3rd Anniversary of the PSVita version's release! Players who purchase above the specified amount will receive some fabulous gifts.

Campaign Period

  • March 18th ~ April 8th @17:59 JST

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Purchase 500+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • 1000 FUN Ticket (x3)
  • 15,000 EXP Ticket (x3)

(2) Purchase 2000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • Good Pickaxe (x10)
  • Good Fishing Rod (x10)

(3) Purchase 5000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • Warrior Lillipa (x1)
  • +30% Ability Affixing Success (x1)

(4) Purchase 10000+ AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +100% Tribooster (x3)
  • Ragol Memory (x3)

The total amount of AC purchased during the campaign period determines which prizes you are eligible for. If you purchase 2,000 AC, then you will qualify for prizes (1) and (2). If you purchase 5000+ AC, you will receive prizes (1), (2), and (3). Etc.

Prize Distribution Date

  • Late April at the Visiphone

Final Fantasy XIV and PSO2 Collaboration Announced

 

FFXIV and PSO2

A collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and Phantasy Star Online 2 was announced at the Phantasy Star Festa 2016 event! Phantasy Star Online 2 will receive Odin as a collaboration boss! In addition, other items will be planned as well including costumes from the popular Miqo'te race. The collaboration is expected to begin this summer, please check back with us in the future for further details.

PSO2 Live Broadcast #40 Recap

Some content may get delayed due to work.

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

 

PSO2 EQ 40

Emergency Quest Boost Poll

  • A Boisterous White Day (+140% Rare Drop / EXP Boost)
  • Extra +10% Boost by attending the live event.
  • March 21st @ 22:00 JST after the Arks Dance Festival

 

Suganuma Code

Suganuma Secret Phrase

  • Say すがぬまおつたろう in chat to receive a Head Riding Suganuma accessory and two Ghidoras Triggers.
  • This phrase can be said at any point in time as long as it is done before March 30th's Maintenance.

 

easter event

Early April Update

  • Easter Event 2016
  • Easter Bingo, Rappy Ball (~5/11)
  • Wild Easter (~5/11)
    • Obtain a new ★13 weapon: Eggscarpe (Jet Boots)
    • Eggscarpe can be equipped by Hunters, Gunners, Techers, and Bouncers.

 

Early April 2

Early April Update

  • New Story Board Events
  • Hitsugi and Al appear inside the ARKS Ship.
  • Pietro and Katori are arguing?

 

Early April 3

Early April Update

  • Winners Design 3 [Side A]
  • Part 1 of the Item Design Contest Winners.
  • Includes Weapon Camos, Accessories, and Room Items.

 

Late April Update 1

Late April Update

  • Stage 6 Graphics Setting for the PC version
  • Set 6 actions to your weapon.
  • "Effect Reduction" settings added.

 

Late April Update 2

Late April Update

  • Toro and Kuro Collaboration
  • They will even appear in the lobby for the PS4 version.
  • T-Shirts featuring the duo will appear as basewear in a new scratch.
  • New Toro and Kuro Suits can be obtained as AC Scratch bonuses.

 

Late april 3

Late April Update

  • New Scratch: Toro & Kuro Station
  • Suit & Slacks and CAST-style Layered Costumes.
  • New CAST Parts
  • New Mag Evolution Device

 

new age grind

Late April Update

  • New Grinding System for "New-Age Weapon" Category.
    • Grind without failure by combining fellow weapons.
    • Has a "Great Success Rate" during the grinding process.
    • Increase the grind cap by unlocking a potential ability.
      • Example 1: 10 → 11 | Example 2: 20 → 21
    • Combine the same item to increase the grind cap even more.
      • Example: 30 can be grinded up to 35.
    • You can also increase the elemental values through weapon grinding.
  • The player found [Nox Kuviel NT] on the field, brought it to the item lab, and selected it as the base weapon for the new grinding process.
  • There were other NT weapons in their item pack, including Vita Arch NT, Vita Crashelb NT, Heretic End NT, and Sword NT.

 

New System Collect File

Late April Update

  • New Weapon Acquirement System: Collection File
  • The Collection File screen lists the reward weapon at the top, and the items it requires below.  The gauge increases upon clearing the quest when you defeat enemies listed in the 'file sheet'. When you reach 100% for a particular item, you'll get the item as a drop.
  • Complete your 'Collection File' to get the reward item shown at the top.
    • Here you can get the New-Age "Revolucio Series" weapons.
  • Collection File is basically another take on the old Matter Board system where instead of nodes, you can pick up weapons after defeating a set number of specific enemies.

 

Star Gem System

Late April Update

  • New Currency: Star Gems
  • Some AC content will change into consuming Star Gems. (For example, Gathering and Pet related features.)
  • While it's possible to purchase Star Gems with AC, you can also acquire them for free.
  • For example, you can acquire a star gem by wearing new outfits. As you continue wearing them, their "Affection Gauge" rises until it maxes out.  From here, you can click on the outfit in your Item Pack, and select the option to retrieve your Star Gems.
    • This can only be done once per newly released outfit.

 

 

PSO2es Anniv 2

PSO2es 2nd Anniversary (Late March ~ Early May)

  • Jeané will appear in PSO2's lobby!
  • You can acquire her partner card.
  • Jeané's costume will appear in the March 23rd AC Scratch lineup.
  • There will also be an interlocking PSO2 x PSO2es event where you can get rare items.
  • From Jeané's exchange shop you can get the [*Jeané Makura] weapon camo.
  • The limited Jeané&More [Anniversary] chip will be available on April 1st and April 2nd.
  • New Weaponoid Chips include Kazanō and Bluesy Requiem.

 

 

Weaponoid SS

PSO2es Latter Half of April Update

  • Weaponoid Side-Story Chapters will also be released.

 

Million Arthur Collab

PSO2 and Million Arthur Collaboration (Square Enix) (April)

  • Popular characters from Kairisei Million Arthur will appear as chips!
    • Mercenary Arthur
    • Thief Arthur
    • Millionaire Arthur
    • Diva Arthur
    • Nimue

 

 

 

PSO2 Anime Vol 3 Bonus

PSO2 The Animation Vol. 3 Bonus Items

  • Seiga Academy Summer Uniform F and M (Basewear)
  • Musashi Repca (Costume)
  • Aika and Musashi's voice
  • Aika and Yutaka's hair
  • Seiga Academy Uniform Ribbon and Necktie
  • Seiga Academy High Socks and Socks
  • Musashi Hat, Glasses, Rear Unit
  • Magia Earrings Crimson
  • Black PSO2 Anime Eyelashes C
  • PSO2 Anime Vol. 3 Poster

 

PSO2 Special Book Slide

PSO2 Special Book Vol 1

  • Anime interviews from Keiichiro Kawaguchi, Hirokazu Hanai, Sakai, and Kimura.
  • Anime main cast interviews.
  • EP4, hitherto and henceforth, developer interviews.
  • Anime, EP4, and PS4 version information, playing guide, and a "Fan Project."
  • Item codes include a PSO2 Anime Wall Seal (#2), a Tribooster, and a Half Doll.
  • Expected release: April 28th