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9/27 End of Scheduled Maintenance Announcement


[h3]The scheduled maintenance that started on 9/26/2023 (Tue) at 7:00 PM (PDT) ended on 9/27/2023 (Wed) at 1:00 AM (PDT).[/h3]

The version number on the bottom right of the title screen should still be Ver.7.2201.2.

Update Details

https://youtu.be/UvYF7YidbnU?t=132

[hr][/hr][h2]Maintenance details[/h2]
[h3]Things addressed during maintenance[/h3]
  • Along with the scheduled maintenance, the expiration of Premium Sets, Extended Storage 1-6, Material Storage, Personal Shop usage, PSO2 Personal Quarters usage, Max Orders Received Limit Expansion, and Bonus Keys will be extended by 6 hours.

    *The expiration for the above items expiring before the end of this scheduled maintenance has been extended by 6 hours from the original expiration.

  • Characters that completed the application for Ship Transfer before the beginning of the scheduled maintenance have been transferred.

    *Ship transfers during scheduled maintenance are processed in the order that they are received. There is a limit to the number of transfers that can be performed during each maintenance, and if the maximum number of applications is reached, applications will be rolled over to the next scheduled maintenance.

    *For more details on Ship Transfers, such as the requirements, please check here.

  • When logging into PSO2 Blocks, each character’s location will be set to the Gate Area.

    *Characters may be moved to the Bridge depending on their progress in the story.

Thank you for playing PSO2 New Genesis!



9/26 Scheduled Maintenance Announcement



[h2]The scheduled maintenance will occur during the following period:[/h2]

[h3]From 9/26/2023 (Tue) 7:00 PM (PDT) to 9/27/2023 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT)[/h3]

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*Please do not connect to the game servers until the end of maintenance is announced.

*Please note that the availability of Weekly Tasks and Limited-time Tasks that end at 8:00 PM (PDT) on the day of scheduled maintenance will end at the start of scheduled maintenance.

*Please note that if the 24 hour period after a Character Deletion Request passes during the maintenance, the character will be deleted.

*Characters that have completed the “Application for Ship Transfer During Scheduled Maintenance” will be transferred. AC will not be consumed until the Ship Transfer is complete.

*Ship Transfer applications will be processed according to the order in which they were submitted. However, some Ship Transfers may be postponed until the next Scheduled Maintenance if the number of submitted applications is excessive.

*If you do not have enough AC at the beginning of the Scheduled Maintenance, Ship Transfer will not occur, even if you purchase AC during the Scheduled Maintenance.

*For more details on Ship Transfers, such as the requirements, please check here.

[h3]Please note that the time maintenance is scheduled to end may change depending on the circumstances.
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New fashion items! Cyber Comfort


[h2]Fashion items: Cyber Comfort[/h2]

*The information on this page is not finalized. For actual item images, names, the lineup, etc., please check the in-game Prize List after the Scratch Ticket has been released.

*Not all items included in the Scratch Ticket lineup may be listed.


[hr][/hr][h2]Outfit designs[/h2]


[hr][/hr][h2]A selection of some items available:[/h2]

Arbeitner T1 [Ba]
Pianeta/B2 [Ba]
Arbeitner Hair
ㅤㅤ
Curly Ponytail Extension
Arbeitner Boots
Kuetzalkaos Wings/B


To see more, check out this page!


Balance adjustments coming on 10/11/2023



Here’s what you’ll find in the balance adjustments coming on 10/11/2023 (Wed) (PDT).

[hr][/hr][h3]Fighter balance adjustments[/h3]
Class Skill adjustments
The following adjustments will be made to Fighter Class Skills.

Class Skill
Adjustment
Overload
Reduced cooldown time.
Overload Short Cycle
Reduced cooldown time.

[hr][/hr][h3]Ranger balance adjustments[/h3]
Assault Rifle adjustment
The Potency of Assault Rifles will be increased when the Potency Increase is less than the maximum due to distance.

[hr][/hr][h3]Gunner balance adjustment[/h3]
Twin Machine Guns balance adjustment
The Potency of Twin Machine Guns will be increased when the Potency Increase is less than the maximum due to distance.

[hr][/hr][h3]Force balance Adjustments[/h3]
Class Skill adjustments
The following adjustments will be made to Force Class Skills.

Class Skill
Adjustment
Photon Flare
Reduced cooldown time.
Photon Flare Short Cycle
Reduced cooldown time.
Rod Attack Impact
Increased Potency.
Relaxed Weapon Action cancel timing.

[hr][/hr][h3]Braver balance adjustments[/h3]
Class Skill adjustment
The following adjustments will be made to a Braver Class Skill.

Class Skill
Adjustment
Brave Combat
Adjusted Bow Combat Finisher so that the Bow Attack Impact Gauge accumulates.
Bow adjustments
Photon Art
Adjustment
Flex Arrow
Increased charge amount for Bow Attack Impact gauge.
Frenzied Firework
Increased charge amount for Bow Attack Impact gauge.
Dimensional Ray
Increased charge amount for Bow Attack Impact gauge.
Ceaseless Draw
Increased charge amount for Bow Attack Impact gauge.

[hr][/hr] Thank you for enjoying PSO2:NGS Ver.2!


Premium User PSO2 Day!

[h3]Check the link here to see an overview of new and ongoing events and campaigns![/h3]

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Premium User PSO2 Day!


The 21st of every month is PSO2 DAY for Premium Set users!
We’ll also have Limited-time Tasks that everyone can enjoy, so take this chance to make the most of NGS!

*Please also note that you will receive the gifts only once during the period.

[hr][/hr][h2]Campaign Period[/h2]
9/21/2023 (Thu) 5:00 PM (PDT) - 9/23/2023 (Sat) 5:00 AM (PDT)

[hr][/hr][h2]Campaign information[/h2]

NGS Blocks
Boost Event (Only for players with an active Premium Set)
  • EXP Earned +20%
  • Rare Drop Rate +50%
*For quests with fixed rewards, only the EXP Earned +20% boost will be applied.

*Leciel Exploration is not eligible for the Rare Drop Rate Up Campaign Boost Effect. However, the Rare Drop Rate Up Boost Item Effect is applied.


Limited-Time Tasks (All players)
  • PSO2 Day Limited-Time Tasks
*For more information, please go to the in-game main menu Tasks/Quests, select Tasks, and check the Limited Time Tasks.


PSO2 Blocks
Boost Event (Only for players with an active Premium Set)
  • FUN +100%
  • EXP Earned +200%
  • Rare Drop Rate +200%
  • Gathering Fever Occurrence Rate +100%
*The amount of FUN points earned by consuming items that give you FUN points are not eligible for the FUN +100% Boost effect.

Boost Event (All players)
  • Item Enhancement Success Rate +10% (Units/Skill Rings)
  • Augmentation Success Rate +15% (Weapons/Units)
  • Enhancement EXP +15% when enhancing a weapon


[hr][/hr][h2]Gifts in NGS Blocks[/h2]
  • 50 SG
    *When you receive Star Gems via the Receive Campaign Items menu, they will be directly added to your owned Star Gems (SG).

  • Special Scratch Ticket (x2)
*To be eligible for gifts, it is necessary to select a character and enter an NGS Block.

*If you start using a Premium Set during the event period, the gift item will be sent once you move to an NGS Block.

*Please refer to the Receive Campaign Items menu in-game for the deadline to receive campaign items.

*You can obtain gifts via Receive Campaign Items in the System Menu in NGS Blocks.

*Rewards are distributed to the account, so please be careful about which character you use to receive them..


[hr][/hr][h2]The ARKS Rappy can be found in PSO2 Blocks during PSO2 Day![/h2]

                             ARKS Rappy
                          Rappy Suit Mini


In PSO2 Blocks on the 1st and 21st of every month – known as PSO2 Day – an ARKS style Rappy called the ARKS Rappy will appear! They look so cute wearing their version of the Close Quarters outfit!
They might drop equipment with new Augments or even a Rappy Suit Mini: ARKS!

*The ARKS Rappy only appears in new Rooms created after the campaign starts. A new Room can be created by accepting a quest, setting a password, and then checking the "Also Limit Multiplayer Requests from Other Parties" box. After accepting the quest, select "Party Commands" under Community in the Main Menu, and change the Password Settings under Party Settings to allow other players to join.

[hr][/hr][h2]Precautions[/h2]
  • Even if you fulfill the conditions with multiple characters, you can only receive one gift per account.
  • Only users using a Premium Set during the campaign period are eligible.
  • The account may no longer be eligible to receive the gift if all characters that met the requirements are deleted.
  • In PSO2 Blocks, to prevent server overload, some notifications, such as incoming mail, Alliance invitations, and campaign items will not be displayed if you log in during an Urgent Quest. Even though the notification is not displayed, incoming mail, Alliance invitations, and campaign items will be delivered normally.
  • The ARKS Rappy does not appear in Trigger Quests.
  • The content and schedule of the campaign may change due to unforeseen operational reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Please note that items distributed in this campaign may also be distributed in other campaigns.

Thank you for enjoying PSO2:NGS ver.2!