Upon the launch of PSO2:NGS, some PSO2 features and campaigns will be changed or removed.
Salon Free Pass
Star Gems
Color-Change Pass
| 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) |
Triboost +100%
Enhancement Success Rate +50%
Augmentation Aid +30%
Lambda Grinder
Tokyo Bonus Key: Silver
Tokyo Bonus Key: Gold
Rappy Fever Bonus Key
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)
The Urgent Quest “Twisted with Hatred” which is currently only available as a scheduled Urgent Quest will be changed so as to occur spontaneously.
– Basic Survey
– Rarity 12★ Units, Stella Wall Set
Returning Player Bonus:
– Triboost +50%
– Additional Presents from Recommended Quests
– Display of the Returning Player Icon
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.
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 25th. 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.
Due to upcoming content changes, the MISSION PASS GOLD TICKET will be withdrawn from the sale of Premium Set Packs in the AC Shop at the start of the May 25th Maintenance.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%.
Release Date: 05/12 (end of maintenance)
Ends: TBA
During this Collaboration Story Event, you’ll witness an original PSO2 story that features the main characters of Sword Art Online as they make their way through the world of PSO2. When you complete a Client Order from Asuna or Kirito, an event will occur in the Lobby and you’ll then be able to pick up a new Client Order to progress the story. These Story Quests will also reward you with exclusive Emotes and other items! Be sure to check these out at the Quest Counter (or re-watch them), as they’re only available for a limited time!
They’ve got a few Client Orders for you, and they’ll make it worth your while with the below rewards and quite a few RISING WEAPONS BADGE 5, some AUGMENTATION AID +45%, and some UNIQUE WEAPONS BADGES!
By proceeding with the Collaboration Event Story, you’ll receive the Title “Inescapable Death Game”, which may have a confusing effect when equipped while attempting to log out of Phantasy Star Online 2! This Title will also reward you with:
Another Title, “SAO Survivor” can also be obtained during the Collaboration Event Story, and will reward you with this:
Release Date: 05/13, 01:00AM PDT / 10:00AM CEST
Ends: TBA
*Rewards are distributed immediately after log-in and can be redeemed at the Visiphone.
**Rewards need to be claimed before a set deadline. Visit your Visiphone in-game for more information about specific rewards.
We are happy to announce that we are launching a new Rappy Burst Website for PSO2:NGS!
You’ll find any sorts of information about PSO2:NGS such as
news, guides (Augments, Enhancements, Gathering, etc.), calendar and more.
Informations about the PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Test are already available on the website!
You can find the link here
We are also running a giveaway!
Please check the new website for more information.
This version will still be updated for the PSO2 content and will not be shutdown even after the release of PSO2:NGS.
Thank you for your understanding and see you in the new world… together!
– Ani
Ends: 05/25 (start of maintenance)
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 25th Maintenance. The price of the Premium Set will be revised to include this item retraction. The Mission Pass Gold Ticket will be withdrawn from the SG Shop as well.
SELECT ITEM PACKS DISCONTINUATION
The sale of Founders Packs that contain PSO2 outfits will be discontinued on May 25th via the Steam, Epic Games, and Windows Stores.
GLOBAL CLOSED BETA TEST INFORMATION
Start Date: 05/14, 06:00PM PDT – 05/15, 03:00AM CEST
End Date: 05/16, 07:00PM PDT – 05/17, 04:00AM CEST
Platform: Windows 10 PC (Microsoft Store)
Registration Starts: 04/21, 10:00AM PDT / 07:00PM CEST via the Xbox Insider Hub App
This beta period will have a limited number of applicants who can register at a first come, first served basis, so make sure you sign up quickly once the registration starts! Those who join in to play the PSO2:NGS Global CBT will receive a participation reward, to be revealed at a later date.
