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3/7 Scheduled Maintenance Announcement



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

[h3]From 3/7/2023 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 3/8/2023 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST)[/h3]

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

*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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Get ready for Slayer! Campaign

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Collect Slayer Operation Prep Tickets to get weapons and Weapon Camo for the new Slayer class!

[hr][/hr][h2]Slayer Operation Prep Tickets: Limited-time Tasks[/h2]

                             From the end of scheduled maintenance on 3/1/2023 (Wed) (PST)
                             until the start of scheduled maintenance on 4/4/2023 (Tue) (PDT)


We’re releasing special Limited-time Tasks during the campaign period where you can get Slayer Operation Prep Tickets!

  • Additional Limited-time Tasks that reward Slayer Operation Prep Tickets will be released every Wednesday through 3/28/2023 (Tue) (PDT).

  • Please note that the period in which you can accept these Tasks will be different depending on the Limited-time Task.

  • You can get up to twenty Slayer Operation Prep Tickets through this campaign.

[hr][/hr][h2]Slayer Operation Prep Tickets: Exchange Shop[/h2]

                              From the end of scheduled maintenance on 4/5/2023 (Wed) (PDT)
                              until the start of scheduled maintenance on 6/6/2023 (Tue) (PDT)

[h3]Where to exchange[/h3]
  • Aelio Region Central City: Item Trader NPC Travis
  • Retem Region Retem City: Item Trader NPC Saetta
  • Kvaris Region Kvaris Camp: Item Trader NPC Neville
  • Stia Region Stia Camp: Item Trader NPC Sakura

[hr][/hr][h2]Exchange Shop Lineup[/h2]

See the full lineup here!

[h3]Weapons with Preset Augments[/h3]

Item
Preset Augments
Trunkul Gunblade +50
Crystia Gunblade +50
Rugged Gunblade +50
Sechetyl Gunblade +50
Cinquem Gunblade +50
Evolcoat Gunblade +50
Doldor Soul IV
Precision IV
Alts Secreta IV
Mastery IV
Triplble
Tenebrous Gunblade +50
Ice Exploit II
Doldor Soul IV
Precision IV
Alts Secreta IV
Mastery IV

[h3]Gunblade Exclusive Weapon Camos[/h3]
               * Clio Talon Schneider
                * Relic Axeon CV

[hr][/hr][h2]Precautions[/h2]

*The content and schedule of the campaign may change due to unforeseen operational reasons.

*Please note that items distributed in this campaign may also be distributed in other campaigns.


Thank you for enjoying PSO2:NGS!

Events and Campaigns

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

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Enjoy PSO2 Day on the 1st of every month! There will be Limited-time Tasks, so come and enjoy NGS during this period!

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

[hr][/hr][h2]Campaign Period[/h2]
3/1/2023 (Wed) 4:00 PM (PST) - 3/3/2023 (Fri) 4:00 AM (PST)

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

NGS Blocks Content

EXP Earned +20%
Rare Drop Rate +50%

*For quests with fixed rewards, only the EXP Earned +20% boost will be applied.

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 Content

FUN +100%
EXP Earned +200%
Rare Drop Rate +200%
Gathering Fever Occurrence Rate +100%
Item Enhancement Success Rate +10%
(Units/Skill Rings)
Augmentation Success Rate +15%
(Weapons/Units)
Enhancement EXP +15% when enhancing a weapon

*The amount of FUN points earned by consuming items that give you FUN points are not eligible for the FUN +100% Boost effect.


[hr][/hr][h2]Gifts in NGS Blocks[/h2]



*To be eligible for gifts, it is necessary to select a character and enter 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.
  • 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!

AC Purchase Campaign



Buy AC during this campaign to get extra gifts based on the amount you purchase!

[h2]Campaign period[/h2]

From the end of scheduled maintenance on 3/1/2023 (Wed) (PST) until the start of scheduled maintenance on 3/7/2023 (Tue) (PST)

[h2]Gift tiers[/h2]

                            Requirements
                                    Gift(s)
Players who log in to the game after purchasing a total of 500 AC or more during the period
N-EX EXP Earned +25% (x1)
Players who log in to the game after purchasing a total of 4,000 AC or more during the period
N-EX Rare Drop Rate +25% (x1)
New item: Japanese-Style Earrings (x1)
Players who log in to the game after purchasing a total of 8,000 AC or more during the period
N-EX EXP Earned +50% (x1)
New item: Floria Piercer (x1)
Players who log in to the game after purchasing a total of 12,000 AC or more during the period
N-EX EXP Earned +50% (x1)
New item: Japanese-Style Earrings (x1)
New item: Floria Piercer (x1)


                      Japanese-Style Earrings
                               Floria Piercer


*You will be able to collect these gifts from Receive Campaign Items after meeting the requirements.

*AC purchased through each store is added to your account by logging in to NGS. The total amount of AC added is then eligible for the campaign.


Please note that AC is not directly eligible for the campaign at the moment of purchase.

[h2]How to Receive Items[/h2]
You can collect your gift(s) via Receive Item: Account under the Receive Campaign Items option in the System Menu in-game.

*Please log out and log back into the game if you do not see your gift(s).
*Please refer to the Receive Campaign Items menu in-game for the deadline to receive these items.


Check here for how to Receive Campaign Items in NGS Blocks Check here for how to Receive Campaign Items in PSO2 Blocks

[h2]Precautions[/h2]
  • Please note that you will only be able to receive the gifts once per account even if you purchase the specified amount of AC or more multiple times during the campaign period.
  • Reward eligibility cannot be transferred to another registered ID.
  • Reward distribution may be suspended or canceled if we detect violations of the Terms of Service.
  • Please note that gifts from this campaign may also be distributed in other campaigns.
  • The content and schedule may change due to unforeseen operational reasons.

3/1 End of Scheduled Maintenance Announcement


[h3]The scheduled maintenance that started on 2/28/2023 (Tue) at 6:00 PM (PST) ended on 3/1/2023 (Wed) at 12:00 AM (PST).[/h3]

The version number on the bottom right of the title screen should still be Ver.7.1001.1.

Please see the following link for more details on this update.
3/1 Update Details

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9UqeVgeA0A&t=2s
[h2]Spec changes[/h2]
  • Until the Scheduled Maintenance on 3/7/2023 (Tue), some of the Gigantix and Dread Enemies that appear in the Dreisen Plant and Stia Outskirts will be changed.

    Dreisen Plant
    The Gigantix Engouku will be replaced by Doldoris.
    The Dread Enemy Flamedyl Sword will be replaced by Blazentos.

    Stia Outskirts
    The Gigantix Doldoris will be replaced by Engouku.
    The Dread Enemy Blazentos will be replaced by Flamedyl Sword.

    *This information was mistakenly left out of our announcement. We would like to add it and apologize for any inconvenience caused by this missing information. (Added on 3/1/2023 at 4:55 AM (PST))

[h2]Bug fixes[/h2]
[h3]Issues fixed in NGS[/h3]
  • Fixed a bug with the Weapon Camo
  • Curio Holy Ray where the item was not displayed correctly and could not be equipped, deposited to Storage, put up for sale in the Personal Shop, etc.

[h2]Maintenance details[/h2]
[h3]Things addressed during maintenance[/h3]
  • Regarding the bug: The Best Record for ARKS Records: Helical Line: Solo may not be updated correctly, the missing ARKS Record Badges have been sent to the OP Team Storage of those who, due to this bug, received fewer Participation Rewards than they should have for achieving Best Records.

  • 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.

[h3]Items sent to Receive Campaign Items[/h3]

Summary
Receipt Period
Eligible Players
Delivered Item(s)
Until 4/1/2023 (Sat) 1:00 AM (PDT)
All players (accounts)
SG 50 Ticket (x1)


*You can obtain Campaign Items via the Receive Campaign Items option on the Visiphone in PSO2 Blocks or Receive Campaign Items in the System Menu in NGS Blocks.

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

*You will not be able to receive items if you do not have enough space in your inventory or if additional items exceed your maximum carrying capacity.


Thank you for playing PSO2 New Genesis!