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The newest AC Scratch Ticket collaboration is here, bringing items from multiple titles of the legendary Persona series! Read this article for more details!



Prepare to face your true self, Arks! We are proud to announce our newest AC Scratch Ticket collaboration, featuring items from the acclaimed Atlus’ JRPG series, Persona! The PERSONA PARADOX has come to Phantasy Star Online 2 as of August 12th!

Join S.E.E.S, the Investigation Team, and the Phantom Thieves with iconic outfits, music tracks, and more from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4, Persona 5, Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight, and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight packed into a single release!

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There are several types of Scratch Tickets depending on the currency used, from ARKS Cash (AC), Star Gems (SG), and FUN Points. Click here for a quick explanation about Scratch Tickets! By purchasing AC Scratch Tickets you have a chance to obtain special items, including Outfits, Accessories, and Enhancement Items!

[h2]AC SCRATCH TICKET[/h2]
Drawing an AC Scratch Ticket offers a chance to obtain an outfit, accessory, or consumable. Check the list below to learn what can be obtained by drawing a ticket from Persona Paradox!

Release Date: 08/12 04:00 PM (Asia/Tokyo)
Ends: 09/09 03:00 PM (Asia/Tokyo)
Price (per ticket): 200 AC

*Release date and time are subject to change due to server maintenance.

[h3]Outfits[/h3]

Bear Suit | Outfit, All Races, Unisex

Jack Frost Suit | Outfit, All Races, Unisex

Makoto Yuki’s Uniform | Outfit, All Male Races

Yu Narukami’s Uniform | Outfit, All Male Races

Joker’s Phantom Thief Attire | Outfit, All Male Races

Gekkoukan Female Uniform | Outfit, All Female Races

Elizabeth Replica | Outfit, All Female Races

Chie Satonaka’s Uniform | Outfit, All Female Races

Haru Okumura’s Uniform | Outfit, All Female Races

Ann’s Academy Uniform | Outfit, All Female Races

Futaba Sakura’s Outfit | Outfit, All Female Races

[h3]Outerwear[/h3]

Monumental Agent | Outerwear, All Male Races

Aigis Replica | Outerwear, All Female Races

Marie’s Shoulder Bag | Outerwear, All Female Races

Aile Aetos | Outerwear, All Female Races

[h3]Basewear[/h3]

Shujin Academy Uniform M 1 | Basewear, All Male Races

Monumental Agent | Basewear, All Male Races

Yukari Takeba’s Uniform | Basewear, All Female Races

Aigis Replica | Basewear, All Female Races

Aigis Replica B | Basewear, All Female Races

Mitsuru Kirijo’s Uniform | Basewear, All Female Races

Marie’s Clothes | Basewear, All Female Races

Makoto’s Academy Uniform | Basewear, All Female Races

Aile Aetos | Basewear, All Female Races

Charming Flora | Basewear, All Female Races

[h3]Innerwear[/h3]

Monumental Agent | Innerwear, All Male Races

Aile Aetos | Innerwear, All Female Races

Charming Flora | Innerwear, All Female Races

[h3]CAST Parts[/h3]

Treyon Head | Male CAST

Treyon Body | Male CAST

Treyon Arms | Male CAST

Treyon Legs | Male CAST

Aeros Head | Female CAST

Aeros Body | Female CAST

Aeros Arms | Female CAST

Aeros Legs | Female CAST

[h3]Accessories & More[/h3]

P3P Female Protagonist Hair | Hairstyle

Makoto Yuki Hair | Hairstyle

Yukari Takeba Hair | Hairstyle

Aigis Hair 1 | Hairstyle

Aigis Hair 2 | Hairstyle

Mitsuru Kirijo Hair | Hairstyle

Elizabeth Hair | Hairstyle

Yu Narukami Hair | Hairstyle

Chie Satonaka Hair | Hairstyle

Marie Short Hair | Hairstyle

Haru Okumura Hair | Hairstyle

Joker Hair | Hairstyle

Ann Takamaki Hair | Hairstyle

Makoto Niijima Hair | Hairstyle

Futaba Sakura Hair | Hairstyle

Monumental Head | Hairstyle

Wavy Half-Up Pigtails | Hairstyle

Aeros Helmet | Hairstyle

Psychedelic Eyes (L) | Eyes

Psychedelic Eyes (S) | Eyes

Aegis Face Guard | Makeup

P3P Female Protagonist Socks | Body Paint

Marie’s Gloves & Tights | Body Paint

Lotus Flower Socks | Body Paint

S.E.E.S Armband | Accessory

Yukari Takeba Ribbon | Accessory

Aigis Ribbon | Accessory

Mitsuru Kirijo Ribbon | Accessory

Elizabeth Hat | Accessory

Yu Narukami’s Glasses | Accessory

Chie Satonaka’s Glasses | Accessory

Marie’s Hat | Accessory

Marie’s Belt | Accessory

Marie’s Tie | Accessory

Joker Mask | Accessory

Joker Glasses | Accessory

Futaba Sakura Headphones | Accessory

Futaba Sakura Glasses | Accessory

Aile Headgear | Accessory

Aile Wings | Accessory

Lotus Buns | Accessory

Lotus Buns: Red | Accessory

Lotus Buns: Blue | Accessory

Lotus Buns: Black | Accessory

Evolution Device: Morgana | Mag Device

Evolution Device: Jack Frost | Mag Device

[h3]Consumables[/h3]
Food Device: TEC Attack | Mag Device
Food Device: DEX | Mag Device
Safe Enhancer (Total) | Item Enhancement
Great Enhancement Success (100%) | Item Enhancement
Affix Augment (Melee & PP) | Item Enhancement
Affix Augment (Ranged & PP) | Item Enhancement
Affix Augment (Technique & PP) | Item Enhancement
Affix Augment (HP & PP) | Item Enhancement
Affix Augment (PP) | Item Enhancement
Elemental Transition (Ice) | Item Enhancement
Element Enhancement +5% | Item Enhancement

[h3]Furnishings[/h3]
Persona 4G Poster | Furnishing
Persona 5 Poster A | Furnishing
Persona 5 Poster B | Furnishing
Arsène Statue | Furnishing
Persona Q Poster | Furnishing
Persona Q2 Poster | Furnishing
Jack Frost Statue | Furnishing

[h3]Music Disk[/h3]
Mass Destruction | Music Disk
Pursuing My True Self | Music Disk
Reach Out To The Truth | Music Disk
I’ll Face Myself | Music Disk
Never More | Music Disk
Shadow World | Music Disk
Life Will Change | Music Disk
Rivers In the Desert (Remix) | Music Disk
Persona 5 Opening Theme | Music Disk
Last Surprise | Music Disk
Aria of the Soul | Music Disk
Dark Net Tanaka | Music Disk
MAZE OF LIFE | Music Disk
Road Less Taken | Music Disk
Invitation to Freedom | Music Disk

[h3]Emotes[/h3]
464: Persona 3
413: Persona 3 Dance 1
414: Persona 3 Dance 2
415: Persona 3 Dance 3
465: Persona 4
416: Persona 5 Dance 1
417: Persona 5 Dance 2
418: Persona 5 Dance 3
278: Persona 5


[h2]BONUS REWARDS[/h2]
You will gain special prizes depending on the number of AC Scratch Tickets that you draw from the same collection! Check the list below to find out what the rewards are based on how many times you draw:




Aeros Face | Female CAST Face Variant


Whether fighting the Falspawn, fending off Shadows, or battling the occasional corrupted heart, don’t forget to dress for the occasion with the items from this fantastic collaboration! The AC Scratch Ticket: Persona Paradox will be available until September 8th, 11:00 PM (PDT). See you in the game, Arks!


- The PSO2 Team

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If you’re looking for fun in the sun, look no further than the Summer Event in PSO2! Check out this article for more details!



Arks around the globe have come to PSO2, along with Summer! It’s a fabulous time to celebrate the beachy weather and new recruits, and so ARKS HQ has decided to hold a Summer Event from August 5th to September 2nd! Items of interest during this time include new Urgent Quests, Summer-related Client Orders from Xia, a décor overhaul in various areas, Summer BINGO, and more! Features in the event may reward powerful new weapons and some unique cosmetic items! Without further ado, let’s dive into some of the features coming in PSO2’s Summer Event!




[h2]SUMMER-TIME BOOST[/h2]

The heat may discourage some from wanting to train, so ARKS HQ has decided to implement some Ship-Wide and Extreme Quest Boosts to encourage Arks to get out and enjoy the summer. If you’re looking for an item upgrade or some experience gain, then now is the time to pack your calendar with missions and quests!


SHIP-WIDE BOOSTS! Begins: 8/5 (end of maintenance)
Ends: 8/12, 12:59 AM (PDT)

• EXP Earned +50%
  
• Rare Item Drop Rate +50%
  

[h2]EXTREME QUEST BOOSTS![/h2]
Begins: 8/5 (end of maintenance)
Ends: 8/12, 12:59 AM (PDT)

• Meseta Earned +50%
  

*Rates of Boost Effects may change per orders from ARKS HQ.


[h2]DÉCOR THEME: FUN IN THE SUN[/h2]

ARKS HQ wanted to not only give operatives some pool-time, but bring the real feeling of summer to the Ships. That’s why you’ll notice that a couple of new objects have been added here and there throughout your resident Ship. From coconut trees in the Gate Area, to a water slide in the Shopping Plaza, we think you’ll be reaching for sun-tan lotion and smelling the grill as soon as you see the new décor!

Begins: 8/5 (end of maintenance)
Ends: 9/1 (at the beginning of maintenance)


[h2]FRANCA'S (BEACH) CAFÉ[/h2]

Franca has decided to try out a new look for her Café, and all Arks are invited to stop by and check out the new theme! If you’re looking for the perfect backdrop for your selfies, then look no further than the beach huts in the surf! They even have some strategically placed points to pose for the perfect pic! Since it takes quite a while to move furniture around, Franca’s Café décor will be sticking around for a bit longer, until September 30th! So you’ve got plenty of time to soak up the sun!

Begins: 8/5 (end of maintenance)
Ends: 9/29 (at the beginning of maintenance)

[h2]SHE WORE AN...[/h2]

XIA will be making another appearance, and she has some tasks for operatives to perform (naturally in the form of Client Orders.) She’s got a lofty goal for the summer, and needs your help!

[h3]Featured Reward[/h3]

* Assault Mikoshi | Weapon Camo, Assault Rifle



[h2]BEACH WARS![/h2]

If you’ve ever run through sand, then you know it can be excellent for those looking to train. We’re willing to bet that you’ve probably never trained by running through sand while fighting Falspawn though, and ARKS HQ thinks that’s just what’s required to ensure our operatives are in fighting shape for the summer. This exercise will require operatives to join squads of 11 other Arks while battling Falspawn in the surf and sand. The exercise will be deemed “completed” after the squad has amassed a total of 800 points, though the total allowable quest time is limited to 30 minutes. Preliminary runs of this exercise have netted a few interesting rewards, which are displayed below.

Due to the warm weather, Arks are encouraged to dress appropriately for the location, and if they do they will gain a PSE Outfit Bonus effect for the duration they are in the attire and the Beach Wars Urgent Quest, visit this this page to know what you should wear! Effects experienced thus far have been increased EXP gain and an increased rare item drop rate.

[h2]Featured Rewards[/h2]

Aura Delacque | ★13, Wired Lance


Aura Legars | ★13, Assault Rifle


Aura Estur | ★13, Rod


[h2]RAPPY AND NYAU'S BEACHY LOOK[/h2]

Rappy and Nyau are also looking to stay cool for the summer, and recent reports have indicated their attire has changed to reflect the season. Of course, their nature hasn’t changed, so Arks are directed to carry out their previous orders in regards to their destruction. Reports have indicated that they are carrying a few different things lately, so operatives may be able to recover the below listed items after their dispatch.

[h3]Featured Rewards[/h3]

* Let’s Go Summer | Weapon Camo, Wired Lance


Snorkel | Accessory



[h2]BEACH BINGO[/h2]

Get ready for Bingo, Arks! Just sign up for the “Beach Wars!” Urgent Quest and begin eradicating Falspawn and incapacitating Oceanids. As you go, you’ll be informed when you’ve completed a task and the Bingo square number will be briefly displayed at the bottom of your screen. Your ARKS Bingo Card can be accessed through the main menu, then selecting “Current Events” and “ARKS Bingo Card.” To view what tasks you have yet to complete, click on the name of the ARKS Bingo Card–in this case “Summer 2020 Bingo”–and select “View Details.” The tab that displays by default is named “View Bingo Card,” and this is where you can view remaining squares to be completed. The other Tab is named “Bingo Completion Reward” and this is where you view what rewards you have yet to receive. Finally, the number of times you get a “BINGO” –all squares completed in a straight line, may or may not include the “Free” space in the middle– may qualify you for one of the rewards listed below!

Make sure you pick up the Client Orders from Xia, as some of the Bingo squares are related to completing these for her!

[h3]Featured Rewards[/h3]

* Banancher | Weapon Camo, Launcher


Marron Balloon | Accessory


Melon Balloon | Accessory

We can’t wait for the Summer Event to be fully underway, and look forward to seeing the images you capture using the new décor! See you on the water slide, Arks!


- The PSO2 Team

Spending your free time in the training ring may not seem like as much fun as the Casino, but with the Battle Arena it will be! See this article for more details about this exciting feature coming to PSO2 NA on August 5th!



That’s right Arks. Want to test your mettle against your fellow operatives, or sharpen your “adapt-and-conquer” skills? If so then you’re in luck, because the BATTLE ARENA has arrived with Episode 4!



[h2]NEW ARKS ON THE BLOCK[/h2]
Your PvP experience will begin by using the Block Transporter to take you to the BATTLE LOBBY on the UNIVERSAL SHIP. Yes, you heard that correctly. The Universal Ship is a Ship accessible by all Arks, regardless of their home Ship. Players from different Ships can thus play together—or against each other-- in the Battle Arena or Challenge Quests. Navigation to the Universal Ship can be accomplished via the Quest Counter or by using the Teleporter.

[h2]A NEW PVP EXPERIENCE, EVERY TIME[/h2]
In addition to being matched with different people to test your skills against, each PvP experience will also see you using different Photon Arts, Techniques, and weapons that are all particular to the combat area (map) you selected. As in Challenge Quests, you do not bring Mags, Units, Weapons, Class habits, Photon Arts, or Techniques from your home Ship to the Battle Block; just the outfit or layering-wear on your back and your will to prevail. You are dubbed a “Battle Warrior,” and the equipment given to you at the start of each match will be random. Depending on your success in the arena, you’ll earn BATTLE COIN and ARENA POINTS. Battle Coins can be traded for very rare items at the BATTLE COIN EXCHANGE SHOP, while Arena Points will determine your BATTLE RANK.



[h2]WHERE DO YOU RANK?[/h2]
All Operatives are ranked based on their total Arena Points earned between 7:00 AM (PDT) on the 1st of each month and 7:00 AM (PDT) on the 1st of the following month. Beginning at 7:00 AM (PDT) on the 1st of the current month, operatives can receive their Ranking Rewards from the ARKS League Officer on their Ship. Ranking Rewards usually consist of STAR GEMS (SG) and can be seen below. You can also view your own Battle Ranking Information by utilizing the Main Menu, then highlighting Content Information, and then selecting Battle Arena Information. The Battle Lobby also features a Battle Monument where you can view overall Battle Ranking information. Battle Rank is determined by accrued Arena Points (ARP), and correspond to the the ranks shown below.



[h2]TO RANK, OR NOT TO RANK[/h2]

• Ranked Matches are random battles, where you’ll be randomly matched with ARKS Operatives from any block in the Battle Lobby, based on an operative’s BATTLE RANK. Battle Ranks are determined according to the total Arena Points that an operative possesses, with those who win more often in Ranked Matches being likely to be of higher Battle Rank. In these Matches, you cannot choose your opponents, but you will acquire Battle Coins, Reward Items, and your Arena Points will be affected by the outcome. The higher an operative’s Battle Rank is, the more Battle Coins they will receive when a battle ends. Also, those with higher Battle Ranks will find themselves receiving more extravagant rewards when the ranking period is done.
  
  
• Password Matches allow you to enjoy private battles with friends and other operatives by making password entry required in order to join. Therefore, you can choose who you battle. However, in these Matches you will not earn Battle Coins or Arena Points.
  

[h2]MULTIPLE MODES TO CONQUER
[/h2]As if all this wasn’t exciting enough, ARKS HQ isn’t just going to throw you all together in one type of melee. Oh no, you’ll have the choice of battling in EMBLEM SCRAMBLE or 4 VS 4 VR ARENA, with the winner being declared after the allotted amount of time has passed.

• Emblem Scramble consists of 12 operatives who selected the quest at the same time on the selected Field (Map). The operatives will be split into 2 teams. Operatives cannot select their opponents or allies. Each operative will earn EMBLEM POINTS and when the allotted time has passed, the team with the most total Emblem Points will win! Teams will each consist of 6 Arks, and weapons are randomized. When an operative is defeated, the vanquisher will steal 10% of the of vanquished player’s points.
  
  
• 4 VS 4 VR Arenas can only be selected when selecting Password Matches. The rules are the same as a normal Emblem Scramble, with the team who collects the most Emblem Points being declared the winner and teams consisting of four players. There are five possible weapons you can use: swords, assault rifles, rods, jet boots, and bows.
  

[h2]SHOW ME THE REWARDS[/h2]
BATTLE COIN BARTERER RALAF, on the second level of the Shopping Plaza, has a few neat items available for the right amount of Battle Coins. Here are a few!

[h3]Battle Coin Rewards[/h3]

Rappy Suit Mini | Outfit, Unisex, All Races


* Battle Twin Daggers | Weapon Camo, Twin Daggers


Rappy Makeup | Makeup


436: Ninja


The Battle Arena is just one more feature ARKS HQ is thrilled to introduce to PSO2 NA alongside Episode 4, and we can’t wait to hear of the heroic feats that are sure to take place during these brawls! See you in the Battle Lobby, Arks!


- The PSO2 Team

Ready to power through a couple of levels? The prospect is much less daunting when you know that Bonus Quests are coming on August 5th! Read this article for more details!



Feel like going on a solo-adventure to a land of bountiful EXP, Meseta, and Rare Item Drops? If so, then you should be thrilled to know that BONUS QUESTS are arriving in PSO2 NA on August 5th! These quests require the consumption of specific BONUS KEYS, which are often awarded to operatives by ARKS HQ for various reasons. To learn more about Bonus Keys, read on Arks!



[h2]WHERE DO THEY COME FROM
[/h2]
ARKS HQ rewards operatives who perform exceptionally well, so one way to have a chance at Bonus Keys is to clear Recommended Quests at A Rank or better. There’s a reason ARKS HQ wants you to do these quests, so it behooves them to reward you for it.



[h2]WHERE DO THEY GO[/h2]
Bonus Keys are consumed upon the start of the quest. If you disconnect from the server or abandon the quest, the Key will not be returned, so make sure you’re ready.

[h2]TIMING IS EVERYTHING[/h2]
The goal of Bonus Quests is to take your enemies down quickly. This will help you earn the largest amount of EXP, Meseta, and items. Give this goal, these Bonus Quests will have Time limits of usually 10 minutes (some are 4 minutes). There are no level restrictions, so you can jump into them right away. However, these must be undertaken as solo ventures, so no Alliance members or Partner characters.



[h2]THE GOODS[/h2]
A great variety of items can be found in these quests, besides weapons and units with a tendency to be on the rarer side. Such items can include crafting materials such as minerals and jewels from various planets. Some Arks have even reported receiving STAR GEMS and ASTRACITE after completion of these quests. Astracite, of course, can be exchanged with Astracite Exchanger Nautbraugher on the second floor of the Shopping Plaza.


That’s it Arks! See you at the Quest Counter!


- The PSO2 Team

Ready to bring your PSO2 experience to Steam? Or want the ability to play through Windows 10, Steam, or from your couch with an Xbox One? If so, then check out this must-read article to learn about linking your Steam and Xbox Live accounts!



Fleet Oracle has gained a few new bells and whistles to add to the pool of features Arks are already familiar with. Perhaps most notably, there’s a new way to drive your experience of Phantasy Star Online 2–using Steam! That’s right operatives, that “other PC platform” has arrived. Along with the release of the Steam platform of PSO2, an account-linking feature has been added that will allow accounts used on Xbox One and Windows 10 to be played on Steam, therefore preserving your past play-time.

ATTENTION: Do not start Phantasy Star Online 2 on a new platform until you fully understand this account-linking process. Creating a character/setting up a Player ID on a new platform is irreversible and you will not be able to link your account after the fact.



[h2]LINKING YOUR ACCOUNTS[/h2]
There are two ways to link your Xbox Live and Steam accounts; initiating the process from the Steam platform, or from the Xbox One or Windows 10 platform. In each case, you’ll begin the process from the platform that you have been using. We’ll outline the process for both.

If you’d like to begin using the Steam platform to play PSO2 and want to link your Xbox One or Windows 10 account:

• From the Support Menu within the Start Menu of the Windows 10 or Xbox One version of PSO2, select the option to issue an account-linking code. This code will expire after 15 minutes.
  
• After launching PSO2 on the Steam platform, select your Ship and then enter the code from the previous step. Please be careful: you can only use this code when setting up your account on a new platform for the first time. Do not create a new character/set up a Player ID before linking your account.
• Success! The operative can now play using the same PSO2 save data on either their Xbox Live or Steam Account ID.
  

If you’d like to begin using the Xbox One or Windows 10 platform to play PSO2 and want to link your Steam account:

• From the Support Menu within the Start Menu of the Steam platform of PSO2, select the option to issue an account-linking code. This code will expire after 15 minutes.
  
• After launching PSO2 on Windows 10 or Xbox One, select your Ship and then enter the code from the previous step. Please be careful: you can only use this code when setting up your account on a new platform for the first time. Do not create a new character/set up a Player ID before linking your account.
• Success! The operative can now play using the same PSO2 save data on either their Xbox Live or Steam account.
  

*Entering the account-linking code is only possible during the first-time log-in when using the new platform.
**The same account-linking code cannot be used more than twice.
***If the first account-linking code is not used, and a new one is issued, only the newest account-linking code will be active.
****If a user inputs the account-linking code incorrectly, 10 times in a row, after the 10th time the user will not be able to link accounts until 24 hours have passed. This measure is for the safety of your account.



[h2]UNLINKING YOUR ACCOUNT FROM YOUR SECONDARY PLATFORM[/h2]

You cannot unlink your account from the first platform that you used to play PSO2. This process is non-reversible, so make sure it’s what you really want, operative! In each case, you’ll begin the process from the secondary platform you would like to discontinue using. We’ll outline the process for both.

If you’d like to discontinue usage of the Steam platform and it is not the original platform you used to connect to PSO2:

• Log-in to PSO2 from the Steam platform using the Steam account that you’d like to Unlink.
  
• Select “Unlink Account” from the Start Menu of PSO2.
  
• Confirm your desire to Unlink your accounts by entering the specified key in the confirmation window and selecting “Yes”.
  
• Your PSO2 save data on your Steam account will be deleted.
  

If you’d like to discontinue usage of the Windows 10 or Xbox One platform and it is not the original platform your used to connect to PSO2:

• Log-in to PSO2 from the Windows 10 or Xbox One platform using the Xbox Live account that you’d like to Unlink.
  
• Select “Unlink Account” from the Start Menu of PSO2.
  
• Confirm your desire to Unlink your accounts by entering the specified key in the confirmation window and selecting “Yes”.
  
• Your PSO2 save data on your Xbox Live account will be deleted.
  

We’re thrilled to bring operatives together through these different platforms, as well as enlist the aid of Arks from an additional 33 countries! August 5th marks the beginning of not only the newest Episode in Phantasy Star Online 2, but the birth of an expanded PSO2 Community as well, and we couldn’t be more excited! See you in the Lobby, Arks!

- The PSO2 Team