Rappy Burst - PSO2 Global Fan Blog

PSO2:NGS is NOW Available!

9 June 20219 June 2021
by Ani

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is NOW available! ☄️

#PSO2NGS is the latest addition to the PSO franchise, releasing during PSO’s commemorative 20 year anniversary, with a completely upgraded game system and graphics engine from #PSO2!

– TRUE ADVENTURE STARTS, NOW –

Scratch

PSO2 Global Final Scratches Beauty & SG Collection (Rewind…

2 June 20212 June 2021
by Ani

(AC) Rewind: Beauty
Release Date: 02/06, 12:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CEST
Ends: Permanent

Rewind: SG Collection
Release Date: 02/06, 12:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CEST
Ends: Permanent

Scratch

AC & SG Scratch: Support Items Pack (Rewind Series)

24 May 202124 May 2021
by Ani

(AC) Rewind: Support Items Pack
Release Date: 05/26, 12:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CEST
Ends: Permanent

(SG) Rewind: Support Items Pack
Release Date: 05/26, 12:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CEST
Ends: Permanent
Price (per ticket): 100 SG

Scratch

AC Scratch: CAST Heroes & Heroines (Rewind Series)

24 May 202126 May 2021
by Ani

Rewind: CAST Heroes
Release Date: 05/26, 12:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CEST
Ends: Permanent
Price (per ticket): 500 AC

Rewind: CAST Heroines
Release Date: 05/26, 12:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CEST
Ends: Permanent
Price (per ticket): 500 AC

Announcement

Changes Coming to PSO2

20 May 202126 May 2021
by Ani

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, some PSO2 features and campaigns will be changed or removed.

The end of PSO2 Log-in Bonuses

PSO2 Log-in Bonuses will stop upon the launch of PSO2:NGS.

New Log-in Bonuses will be available in PSO2:NGS.

The following items can be received from PSO2:NGS Log-in Bonuses:

Salon Free Pass
Star Gems
Color-Change Pass

New, first-time Platform Log-in Bonuses will be available as follows:

Platform	Rewards
Xbox One	* Flowen’s Sword \| Sword Weapon Camo (x1) * F Shooter / Licht \| Assault Rifle Weapon Camo (x1) * Squeaky Hammer / Nacht \| Rod Weapon Camo (x1) N-Half Scape Doll \| Consumable (x5)
Win10 (MS Store)	* Nei Claw / Nacht \| Wired Lance Weapon Camo (x1) * L&K Combat / Licht \| Twin Machine Guns Weapon Camo (x1) * Windmill / Nacht \| Wand Weapon Camo (x1) N-Half Scape Doll \| Consumable (x5)
Steam	720: Headcrab \| Emote (x1) N-Half Scape Doll \| Consumable (x5)
Epic Games Store	* Skullstrum \| Weapon Camo (Sword, Twin Daggers, Wand, Katana, Soaring Blades) (x1) * Cazarodoh \| Weapon Camo (Partisan, Rod, Wand) (x1) * Black Bulls \| Assault Rifle Weapon Camo (x1) N-Half Scape Doll \| Consumable (x5)

Items available from PSO2 ARKS Missions

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, the rewards for completion of ARKS Missions will change and the amounts of the following items will be increased:

Triboost +100%
Enhancement Success Rate +50%
Augmentation Aid +30%
Lambda Grinder

Items received from PSO2 Special Presents

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, the chances of receiving the following items as Special Presents after completing Recommended Quests in PSO2 will be increased:

Tokyo Bonus Key: Silver
Tokyo Bonus Key: Gold
Rappy Fever Bonus Key

The following changes will also be applied to PSO2 Special Presents:
Magatsu Bonus Key: Silver and Magatsu Bonus Key: Gold will no longer be distributed.

End of Fresh Finds Shop, Introduction of Treasure Shop

The “Fresh Finds Shop” will be closed.

As a replacement, the “Treasure Shop” will be added.
The Treasure Shop can be viewed by speaking with NPC Sirona, located to the right of the Space Gate in the Gate Area.

PSO2 Day

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, the following changes will be applied to PSO2 Day:

FUN Earned +100%
EXP Earned +200% (before 100%)
Rare Drop Rate +200% (before 100%)
Gathering Fever Rate +100%
Rare Enemy “ARKS Rappy”
Item Enhancement Aid +10% (new)
Augmentation Success Rate +15% (new)
Enhancement EXP +15% when enhancing weapons (new)
PSO2 Day: Premium User Appreciation Day Rewards (removed)
Log-in Stamp +1 Bonus (removed)
Tokyo Bonus Key: Gold (removed)

SG 22 Ticket (x2) will be distributed as a present for PSO2 Day events in PSO2:NGS.

PSO2 Day will continue in PSO2:NGS.
Details about PSO2:NGS Events will be announced at a later date.

PSO2 Event Lobbies and Limited-time Enemies

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, the following PSO2 Event Lobbies and Limited-time enemies will be released according to the table below:

Event Lobbies and Limited-time Enemies will be changed on the first of every month.
In regards to June, the first half of June is considered to be from June 1^st to June 15^th and the second half is considered to be from June 16^th to June 30^th.

PSO2 Scheduled Urgent Quests

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, there will be no more scheduled Urgent Quests in PSO2.
Urgent Quests will then only occur spontaneously.

The Urgent Quest “Twisted with Hatred” which is currently only available as a scheduled Urgent Quest will be changed so as to occur spontaneously.

There will not be advanced notice provided for PSO2:NGS Urgent Quests, outside of special occasions (such as events).

Features for Returning Players

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, the following features for Returning Players will no longer be available:

– Basic Survey
– Rarity 12★ Units, Stella Wall Set

Returning Player Bonus:
– Triboost +50%
– Additional Presents from Recommended Quests
– Display of the Returning Player Icon

The Friend Referral System

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, the Friend Referral System will no longer be available.
Players will no longer be able to obtain any new ARKS Badge: Blue or ARKS Badge: White.
Players in possession of ARKS Badge: Blue or ARKS Badge: White will still be able to exchange them for items from the Badge Exchange Shop.

Gender Settings

Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, the names of the following settings will be changed in PSO2 to be consistent with PSO2:NGS:

The Motion Base Type can be changed by selection “Change Motion Base Type” when visiting the Salon.

Scratch

AC Scratch: Heroines (Rewind Series)

18 May 202124 May 2021
by Ani

Rewind: Heroines
Release Date: 05/19, 12:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CEST
Ends: Permanent

Scratch

AC Scratch: Heroes (Rewind Series)

17 May 202117 May 2021
by Ani

Rewind: Heroes
Release Date: 05/19, 12:00AM PDT / 09:00AM CEST
Ends: Permanent

Livestream

PSO2:NGS Prologue 4 Broadcast Coming Soon!

17 May 20211 June 2021
by Ani

The program is scheduled to air at 4:30AM (PDT) / 1:30PM (CEST) on May 25th (Tue) via Youtube Live.

Joining Official Navigator Hiro Arai will be an active ARKS Operative, Yuki Iwai, from the comedy duo “Haraichi” as MC and the popular streamer yunocy from “Team Razer” an assistant MC.

On this special program, Hiro Arai, the official navigator of “PSO2:NGS” will share updated information from “PSO2：NGS”, including new fields that weren’t released on CBT, characters in the story, scratch items after the launch through footage. In addition, the roadmap after the launch is also introduced this time!
The launch date will also be announced!

*Please note that this program will be pre-recorded.

Program Overview

Program Title: PSO2 NEW GENESIS Prologue 4
Starts: 05/25, 4:30AM PDT / 1:30PM CEST

Link: Youtube

CAST

Main MC – Yuki Iwai: a Japanese comedian
Assistant MC – yunocy: a Japanese streamer
Official Navigator – Hiro Arai: SEGA

Announcement

New Urgent Quest: Twisted with Hatred, and More!

12 May 202112 May 2021
by Ani

What’s New

New Urgent Quest – Twisted with Hatred (only available on Ultra Hard!)
New Ultra Hard Urgent Quest – Mining Base: Def. Op: Ending
New Ultra Hard Urgent Quest – Queen’s Nightmare: Earth Depths
Mission Pass Season 16 news
Discontinuation of SG Sales on Platform Stores
Mission Pass Gold Ticket Discontinuation

Twisted with Hatred

Only Available on Ultra Hard
Level 100 on both a Main and Sub Class
Timit Limit of 22 minutes and 22 seconds

Featured Rewards

Ultra Hard – Mining Base: Def. Op: Ending

Ultra Hard – Queen’s Nightmare: Earth Depths

Mission Pass Season 16

Be sure to complete and claim your prizes from Mission Pass Season 16! There will not be another Season, so there is no specified deadline for receiving your rewards. Tier Missions will continue to be available, as they’re another source of EXP and Meseta, however Stars will be lost.

Discontinuation of SG Sales on Platform Stores

Due to upcoming content changes, SG will no longer be available for purchase on the Microsoft, Steam, or Epic Games Stores as of the beginning of maintenance on May 25^th. SG can still be purchased while in-game via the “AC Menu > SG Shop” operation. On a related note, SG can still be used after the launch of PSO2:NGS.

Mission Pass Gold Ticket Discontinuation

Due to upcoming content changes, the MISSION PASS GOLD TICKET will be withdrawn from the sale of Premium Set Packs in the AC Shop at the start of the May 25^th Maintenance. Players who have a Mission Pass Gold Ticket can exchange them at the in-game Swap Shop at the rate of 1 Mission Pass Gold Ticket for 2 EX Triboost +250%.

Campaign

The Road to New Genesis Event

12 May 20213 June 2021
by Ani

Campaigns

PSO2:NGS Welcome Back Campaign

Beginning: 05/12 (end of maintenance)
Ending: when PSO2:NGS official service begins

Notable Rewards:
• Tokyo Bonus Key: Rainbow (x3)
• EX Triboost +100% (x10)
• SG 50 Ticket (x3)
• 258: Lean on Hands (Emotes) (x1)
• 545: Kneel (Emotes) (x1)

PSO2:NGS Twitter Retweet & Facebook Campaign

Beginning: 05/12 (end of maintenance)
Ending: when PSO2:NGS official service begins
Reward Distribution: 07/07 (end of maintenance), via the Visiphone

Notable Rewards:
• SG 50 Ticket (x5)
• STP: Matoi – Beckon (Stamp) (x1)

Notable Rewards:
• SG 50 Ticket (x5)

PSO2:NGS Level-Up Support Boost Event

Beginning: 05/12 (end of maintenance)
Ending: when PSO2:NGS official service begins

Boosts Applied: +400% EXP Earned on all Leveling Quests

PSO2:NGS Character Items Giveaway

Beginning: 05/12 (end of maintenance)
Ending: 05/25-26 (beginning of maintenance)
Reward Distribution: 07/07 (end of maintenance), via the Visiphone

Notable Rewards:
• Rappy Egg Bag (Accessory) (x1)
• Rappy Egg Bag/B (Accessory) (x1)
• Bunni Hairband (Accessory) (x1)

PSO2:NGS Character Items Giveaway (Part 2)

Beginning: 05/26 (end of maintenance)
Ending: when PSO2:NGS official service begins
Reward Distribution: 07/07 (end of maintenance), via the Visiphone

Notable Rewards:
• Bunni Ears (Accessory) (x1)
• War God Helmet (Accessory) (x1)
• 406: Don Halo (Emotes) (x1)

Beginning: 05/12 (end of maintenance)
Ending: when PSO2:NGS official service begins

Boosts Applied:
• Item Enhancement (Units/Skill Rings) Aid +20%
• Augmentation Success (Weapons/Units) Rate +20%
• Enhancement EXP +25% when Enhancing a weapon
• Weapon Enhancement chance of Great Success +25%

Beginning: 7 days prior to PSO2:NGS Official Service Launch (PDT)
Ending: when PSO2:NGS official service begins
Reward Distribution: upon meeting requirements, via the Visiphone

Notable Rewards:
• SG 30 Ticket (x1)
(per day, maximum of 7)