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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

@ 0:00 ~ 23:59 JST,

OLD December 15th News

Post Livestream Update



I'm sorry but we needed some time to sleep.

Adding PSO2es Slides by Spin Cycle.

Also Spin Cycle will now be in charge of PSO2es!

Secret Phrase

Say the following phrase in chat to receive rewards

祝「ぷそ煮コミ」アニメ化

Prizes: 2018 Fun Ticket, 20 King's Crest, 1 Mil EXP Ticket

You have until Dec 26th Maintenance to claim the prize.

Prizes can be picked up at the Visiphone.

Emergency Quest Boost Poll

Merry Christmas on Ice (Quna Concert First)

December 15th @ 23:00 JST

Rare Drop & EXP Rate +300%

WEB Panel Rewards

December 26th ~ January 9th

New Years! Year of the Boar Accessory Select and Lucky Bag G

January 1st ~ January 9th

Popular Hairstyles Accessories and Lobby Action

Layered Wear and Grace Special Ability and Special Ability Protection

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Collab



Early January Update

Bell Cranel, Hestia, Ais Wallenstein, costumes, hairstyles, and accessories.

Hestia Knife and Desperate Weapon Camos

DanMachi Lobby 1 & 2 Actions

Posters and Mats too!

Login for Dan Machi Poster C

Early January Update

Arks New Year Carnival WEB Event

New Years Lobby, New Years Xie, New Years Exchange Shop

Trade in Weapons Badge 2019 for items. Suwa Suwa Suru LA Melon Balloon Homura Weapons Circu Ray Unit Series Camos of Popular common weapons for each class. Omega Dark Falz Series ★13 Weapons Clawdem, Detonation, Allure, Chalyra Mother & Deus Solo Trigger



Early January Update

Familia Historia (AC Scratch)

Racing and Horse Jockey outfits

Video Contest Lobby Actions: Birthday

Early January Update

New Year Carnival Limited Quest

Visit each planet being attacked by Omega's nightmare

Battle Loser's forces on Wopal

Battle Double's forces on Harukotan

Battle Apprentice's forces on Lillipa

Battle Elder's forces on Naberius

Quest Drop: ＊Coat Barrel (Photon Color Changeable)

Late January Update

Valentine Lobby, Bingo (~2/20/2019)

Love Rappy Suit Mini (Drops from Love Rappies)

Late January Update

Aurora Valentine and Euclita Valentine

You can also get Euclita Valentine Partner Card

＊Choco Love Empe (CO Reward)

Late January Update

Sweet Bitter Pop (AC Scratch)

Euclita and Aurora Valentine Outfits

Matoi and Melrandia Valentine Costumes

Euclita Basewear Version and Aurora Short Height Version

Black versions of Euclita and Aurora's outfits.

Western Themed Outfits too

Lobby Actions: Dance 56 and Valentine

Late January Update

Added New Items to PS Zero Shop.

Trade in PSZero Memories for Items Humar and HUmarl Outfits and Accessories



Late January Update

The Chocolate Way 2019 (~2/20/2019)

NPCs will appear in Valentine outfits.

Chocolate 2019 Collection Fornis and Tactio +30

★14 Weapon Drop: Twin Crea Saber

Late January Update

Arks New Year Carnival Part 2

Client Orders and Exchange Shop Updated Maron Balloon Lobby Action: Rainbow Drop

Limited Quest 2 (~2/06/2019) A Free Field format quest in the city. Quest Drop: ＊Coat Talis



Idola Phantasy Star Saga

Idola's first Christmas event begins December 18th.

Christmas Rosalinde: EB: Royal Christmas

Idola Phantasy Star Saga

Link your PSO2 with Idola Phantasy Star Saga.

When linked, you'll earn [Idola Points] when playing Idola.

Beginning December 19th, you can use those Idola Points to purchase items in PSO2. Uly / Stella (Lobby Action) Idola Poster (Room Item) Stella's Helm (Accessory) Idola's Main Theme (Disc) Star Gems Element Enhance +2

The Menu Guide displays how to link your account in the Camp tab.

PSO2es Gene [Summer Vacation] Figure

Price: 13,800 Yen

13,800 Yen Seller: Hobby Japan

Hobby Japan Sales Period: Until January 16th

Until January 16th Release Date: June ~ July 2019

Phantasy Star Fest 2019

A series of offline events where you can meet up with fellow PSO2 players, take pictures, and buy Phantasy Star merchandise.

Each event will also hold an Arks Battle Tournament. March 10th April 21st May 25th June 8th July 14th August 17th



Phantasy Star Fest 2019

New Merchandise! Official T-Shirt: 2,700 Yen Official Wrist Band: 1,300 Yen Official Scarf Towel: 2,000 Yen



PSO2 Comic Anime

The anime begins Jan 8th 2019 on Youtube and Nico Nico

A secret phrase will be displayed each episode.

If you type in this phrase in chat, you'll get [PSO2 Comic Memory]

PSO2 Comic Items

Character Mats (1 PSO2 Comic Memory Each)

Arks Jersey M/F [Ba] (4 PSO2 Comic Memory Each)

Itica&Tetra Pose LA (6 PSO2 Comic Memory)

PSO2 Cloud PC Version

Starting 12/19, the PC ver will support PSO2 Cloud.

A new cloud button will be added to the launcher.

On this version you'll connect to the [Cloud Shared Block]

Phantom Class

[Episode 6] New Class: Phantom

A new class that also utilizes S/R/T

Weapon Types: Katana / Assault Rifle / Rod

Phantom Native Action 1: Shift PA

PA behaviors change after tapping the weapon action.

Phantom Native Action 2: Phantom Marker

Applies a marker to the enemy hit by the attack.

When you long tap the weapon action, a follow-up attack can occur.

Technic Attack (Rods Only)

Activating a Technic causes an additional slash attack to occur.

This can also recover some PP.

Subclass Phantom

Phantoms do not support subclasses, however, you can set Phantom as a subclass for standard classes.

Advanced Class Name Change

The term [Advanced Class] will now be known as [Successor Class].

Successor Class Unlocking Changes

The condition to unlock a [Successor Class] will be revised.

This adjustment will make them easier to unlock.

Unlocking Conditions OLD: Have a Striking, Range, and Tech Class at Lv75+ NEW: Have any 2 classes at Lv75+



Phantom Notes from Attendees Some information is taken from social media and might be incorrect or missing context. Visitors who attended the Arks X-Mas party got their first look at the Phantom class which is expected to release Spring 2019! Phantom Class Can use Katanas / Assault Rifles / Rods

They can also use Technics and Gunslashes.

Each weapon type has 4 PAs.

Each PA has its own [Phantom Shift] version.

Phantom can be used as a subclass. Phantom Shift The Phantom Shift activates when you use the [weapon action].

The behavior for each PA changes when you use the PA during Shift. Phantom Shift Specifications Uncharged: Has a period of Invincibility when activated.

Uncharged: Leads to Shift PAs.

Uncharged: Maintains the current combo stage?

Charged: Used for Marker Detonation

Charged: Does not lead to Shift PAs.

Charged: Maintains the current combo stage? Charged / Uncharged Katana Phantom Shift Example Uncharged: Attacks a short-distance ahead while evading.

Charged: Releases a short-distance high speed slash, and detonates the marker. Charged / Uncharged Rifle Phantom Shift Example Uncharged: Performs a shooting attack with bits while allowing you to move freely.

Charged: Releases a penetrating shot and makes it possible to detonate the marker on the hit enemy. Charged / Uncharged Rod Phantom Shift Example Uncharged: Fires a photon bullet from the rod.

Charged: Detonates all the markers within range. Strong against a group of enemies. Phantom Marker A skill you can learn.

Markers will accumulate as you continue to attack the enemy.

With a charged weapon action, a powerful follow-up? attack will occur.

In addition to dealing heavy damage, it's also possible to greatly restore your PP. Phantom Gear Your Phantom Gear will rise as you're fighting.

You can activate the skill [Phantom Time] from your sub-palette. Phantom Time 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 20%. Phantom Time Finish If you activate Phantom Time again, you'll perform a finisher based on each weapon type. Evasive Action / Dodge Counter Shot Dodge Counter Shot activates when you perform an attack after evading an enemy's attack using [Step]. Attack Jellen Provides a certain chance to apply Jellen to an enemy hit by an attack. Phantom Time Jellen Plus Provides a certain chance to apply Jellen when an attack hits during Phantom Time. Stealth Tech Charge For a certain time, from the start of charging a technic, you'll become invincible and your movement speed will increase. Dodge PP Regain Recovers PP when you evade an enemy's attack. Marker Heal Recovers HP when you accumulate the max amount of markers. Sprint Tech Charge Movement speed increases during charging technics. Phantom PP Restorate Increases the amount of PP automatically recovered. Zero Range Mark Boost Bonus is applied to the accumulated markers? when attacking enemies at close-range. Long Range Mark Boost Bonus is applied to the accumulated markers? when attacking enemies at long-range. Photon Stream Increases power based on your max PP. Critical Stream Increases critical rate based on your max PP and critical damage. (It wasn't clarified if Critical Damage is based on max PP) Mark PP Drain Recovers PP when you accumulate the max amount of markers. Full Drive Increases gear accumulation Quick Cut While using a Katana, when you perform a weapon action at a specific time, the behavior will change. Bullseye While using Rifles, it accumulates markers through marker detonation. Ambivalence While using Rods, accumulates markers and gear by doing Technics. Lord of Thorn Decreases markers and increases marker detonation power. Tech Short Charge Reduces Technic charging time and PP consumption, but lowers the power. Chase Mark Boost A bonus is applied to the accumulated markers when attacking enemies suffering from Status Effects or Jellen. Anyway, I'm not sure what "bonus" means exactly in regards to Markers, so we'll have to wait for more info. Each Weapon Type has 4 PAs and each PA has a Shift version. Katana PA: Schmetterling Normal: A PA that quickly approaches an enemy. A dependable PA since you don't flinch as you approach.

Shift: Allows you to slip through the enemy's attack. Due to it's high performance in evasion, it's great for escaping groups of enemies. Katana PA: Volterzeit Normal: A simple PA that does consecutive attacks. Has a long JA ring.

Shift: Becomes an ultra high-speed slash attack that might be a bit difficult to handle. Rifle PA: Nacht Angriff Normal: Fires a slow moving bit that can explode. You can adjust the distance of the explosion based on the timing you release the button.

Shift: Performs a dash while you're holding the button and shoots when you let go. Rifle PA: Verbrechen Normal: Lines up the bits and shoots lasers. The direction is based on your input.

Shift: The deployed bits will automatically fire bullets. We're adding more stuff.

Episode 6

New Enemy Type: Kaleidomechs

Ultra Hard Difficulty

~ Arriving This Spring ~

Kaleidomechs is a temp name. You can suggest something better: 閃機種

Suggestions So Far:

Prismoids

We'll most likely use the internal name as a guidance as to what they could be called—whenever that gets datamined.

PSO2es Update

Story Quest Season 3 Chapter 3 (12/19)



Darker Busters crew joins forces with the Veiner group in search of the Score.

Quick Search Feature

New Quick Search area (12/19)

Find Quelle Scarlet, Lavis Canon, Rykros Staff, along with conqueror's crests

Friend Assist Expansion

Your friend will appear without going through that cutscene.

New Chips:

★13 Optreion – Fire, Active (Dec. 19th)

★13 Saika Hyouri – Dark, Active (Dec. 26th) – Eternal Tower Reward

New Chips:

★12 Bluesy Requiem [White Christmas] – Light, Support (Dec. 19th)

★12 Divine Amaterasu – Light, Active (Jan. 1st)

★12 Ignis – Lightning, Active (Dec. 26th) – Eternal Tower Reward

★12 Valkyrie R25 – Ice, Support (Jan. 17th) – Emergency Quest Reward

New Chips:

★12 Akhtar [New Year] – Lightning, Support (Jan. 1st ~ Jan. 4th)

★12 Alma [New Year] – Wind, Support (Jan. 5th ~ Jan. 9th)

★11 Space Tuna [New Year] – Light, Active (Jan. 1st) – Login Campaign

New Chips:



★11 Frozen Tuna – Ice, Active (Dec. 26th)

★11 Inferno Bazooka – Fire, Active (Jan. 9th)

★11 Pao Houou – Lightning, Support (Jan. 16th)

★11 Bio Ribzeal – Ice, Support (Jan. 23rd)

★11 Parallel Slider Type-0 EX (Jan. 16th)

New Chips:



★12 Zeno [TCG] (Dec. 19th)

★12 Lisa [TCG] (Jan. 16th)

★11 Echo [TCG] (Dec. 16th)

★11 Gettemhart [TCG] (Jan. 1st)

★11 Marlu [TCG] (Jan. 23rd)

New Weaponoid Side Stories:

★12 Bluesy Requiem [White Christmas] (Dec. 19th)

★11 Reinier Orbit (Dec. 26th)

★11 Space Tuna [New Year] (Jan. 1st)

★11 Craft Plosion (Jan. 9th)

★13 Gales Orbit (Jan. 16th)

★11 Rose Saber (Jan. 23rd)

Quests:

TCG chips will be featured in upcoming Limited Quests (Dec. 19th onward), ones like Christmas and New Year's will have ways to obtain them. Certain ones will be obtainable, currently known being Echo, Gettemhart and Marlu.

A new Weaponoid series quest, "Harmony of Orbit" arrives on December 16th. Each week a new chapter will be released, up to chapter 8.

Emergency Quest and Eternal Tower: