PSO2:NGS is launching June 9th!
[Update] 6/4 (2) – FUN Currency Added
[Update] 6/4 – Maintenance + Campaign Added
[Update] 6/2 – English “PV” Added
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis launches June 9th, 2021 after maintenance on both Global and Japanese territories.
PSO2:NGS Launch Maintenance
Begins: 6/7 (Mon) 4:00PM (PDT) – 6/8 (Tue) 1:00AM (CEST)
Ends: 6/9 (Wed) 1:00AM (PDT) / 10:00AM (CEST)
PSO2:NGS Countdown Login Bonus
Begins: 6/5 1:00AM (PDT) / 10:00AM (CEST)
Ends: 6/7 1:00AM (PDT) / 10:00AM (CEST)
*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.
About FUN Currency
As announced in “about information of shared data between PSO2:NGS and PSO2”, FUN that you have in PSO2 will not be able to be shared in PSO2:NGS.
Therefore, since FUN does not exist in PSO2:NGS, we are going to make some changes to the specifications to obtain FUN in PSO2.
Specification change for FUN acquisition
Upon PSO2:NGS launch, FUN acquisition when using AC will be ended.
*You are still able to use your FUN in PSO2, even after PSO2:NGS launch. There will be no changes to other elements in FUN acquisition in PSO2.
Promotional Video
Changes Coming to PSO2
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
*In PSO2:NGS, this will be known as an N-Color Change Pass.
- New, first-time Platform Log-in Bonuses will be available as follows:
| 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 1st to June 15th and the second half is considered to be from June 16th to June 30th.
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.