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PSO2:NGS “CBT” Survey Results & More

  • 8 June 20218 June 2021
  • by Ani

Closed Beta Test Information

Class Level

Battle Power

Around 30% of players reached level 10 (950 or more battle power), and many players participated in Urgent Quests.

Class Ratio

As for the class ratio, there tended to be slightly more players using Hunter and Gunner and slightly less players using Techter.

To avoid a specific class becoming overused, the team continue making updates post NGS-launch.

Closed Beta Test Survey Results Summary

Closed Beta Test Days

  • 1 Day: 47%
  • 2 Days: 40%
  • 3 Days: 13%

More than 50% played over 2 days, and many people participated in the test every day.

About the Content that was Rated Particularly Well in the Survey

  • Character Creation/Salon

The team received high ratings in general, but the character visuals and models received especially high ratings with 90% of the responses being “Very Good” or “Good”.

Post-launch, the team will be releasing outfits that everyone will be satisfied with, so please forward to it.

  • In-game graphics (Fields & Enemies)

Received especially high ratings with over 90% being “Very Good” or “Good”.

Fields that were unavailable during the closed beta test such as West Aelio, Halphia Lake, and Vanford Laboratory Ruins will be added by the launch, so please try them out.

  • New elements for PSO2:NGS

The new actions “Glide” and “Photon Dash” received high ratings with over 80% being “Very Good” or “Good”.

Furthermore, regarding Glide, by the launch, there will be different looks for Glide such as MTN: Glide – Rappy included in the Start Dash Rappy Pack.

Regarding the details and release of the Start Dash Rappy Pack, please see the previously streamed NGS Special Program!

About Opinions Received in the Survey

  • About the inventory menu and other interfaces

Multiple things were pointed out about the inventory menu and other interfaces. 

Regarding solutions for the inventory menu and other interfaces, including problems caused/influenced by other interfaces, it is expected that it will take some time for such measures, as the team intend to proceed carefully.

The team is very sorry for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding.

  • About effects

There were comments that the effects were sometimes too bright.

For effects, we are considering if features such as the option setting “Reduce Some Lighting Effects” from PSO2 can be implemented.

Solutions will likely take some time, so the team ask for your patience.

  • About the frequency rate for the appearance rate of Gathering (Minerals)

There were many comments that there were few minerals.

Regarding Limit Breaking and Unlocking Potentials that use minerals, the plan is for limit breaking and Unlocking Potentials to be done gradually over play, 

So the team believe that the current appearance rate for minerals is appropriate. The team ask for your understanding.

About Other Contents of the Survey

  • About the survey results for each class

For all items in the survey, “Very Good” and “Good” reached over 50%, and the team believe players enjoyed the advanced actions of PSO2:NGS.

The team are making adjustments to the cancel timing of weapon actions for the launch, so please enjoy further improved battle actions.

  • About post-launch play

About 90% of players answered that they want to play PSO2:NGS. Thank you!

Post-launch, the team will continue to make updates to meet player expectations, so please continue to support PSO2:NGS.

Regarding the CBT Participation Rewards

Players that log in by July 7 after the NGS launch will be eligible for the Closed Beta Test participation rewards.

For details about the participation rewards, please check here

*All rewards for PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Test participation will be distributed to the Xbox Live accounts that were used to participate.

*If you have a Steam or Epic Games account, please link your account with an Xbox Live account before the official launch of PSO2:NGS.

PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Test Survey (Earn 100 SG!)

  • 16 May 202116 May 2021
  • by Ani

The results of the survey will be used for the future development and improvement of PSO2:NGS.

Survey Period

Beginning: 05/15 6:00PM PDT – 05/16 3:00AM CEST
Ending: 05/22 11:59PM PDT – 05/23 8:59AM CEST

*Once you complete the survey, you will not be able to participate again.
*Reward will be distributed to users who log-in by 7/7 at a later date.
*In order to receive your reward, you will need to sign-in with the account that participated in the Closed Beta Test.

PSO2:NGS Free Daily Scratch Ticket

  • 15 May 20216 June 2021
  • by Ani

Free Daily Scratch Ticket!?

It seems that players can obtain a “Free Daily Scratch Ticket” at official launch and can be seen in the Help Menu during the PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Test!

PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Test Known Issues

  • 14 May 20216 June 2021
  • by Ani

General Issues

  • Teleporting to a Cocoon does not work correctly during Urgent Quest matchmaking.

  • Players may not be automatically teleported to Central City after the time limit has passed during Urgent Quests.
    *If this bug occurs, it can be resolved by selecting ‘Abandon Quest’ from ‘Quest Info’ in the Main Menu.

  • In the “Collecting Items” Task, under certain conditions the guide will be displayed in an area that cannot be entered.

  • If the player starts the “First Step” Cocoon from the World Map, they may not be able to learn Wall Kicking.

  • Mission Success Level may not be displayed correctly on the World Map.

  • Area names may not be displayed in block names and descriptions.

  • If a notification window appears while viewing the World Map, gamepad controls will stop working and the window can only be closed by using a mouse.

  • “Plus” version Emotes are not displayed in the Emotes list.

  • Regarding the Gunner Class Skill “Chain Trigger,” players are not able to initiate or finish the chain state with Twin Machine Guns’ Photon Arts when they have a Multi-weapon equipped with a base other than the Twin Machine Guns.

  • New notifications may not be displayed during Matching Votes.

  • Under the item details for Augment Stat Boosts, only 1 item is shown even if there are multiple applicable items.

  • “Equippable by all classes” is displayed for weapons that are not able to be equipped by any class.

  • The Weapon Camo is set to all Sword items when chat commands “/camouflage” and “/cmf” are used.

  • Some Sword Weapon Camos will not display correctly when the sword is drawn.

  • The layout of item details may be displayed in the PSO2 format when viewing other players’ equipment information.

  • The character’s voice will not play if the voice pitch is changed during the first time the player uses Character Creation in PSO2:NGS.

  • The Central City BGM will not be played if the player logs in while an Urgent Quest is occurring.

  • Some objects may be placed in a position where players cannot acquire or destroy them.

  • If a player purchases Restasigne in the shop and is teleported to the Urgent Quest area during Urgent Quest Matching, the loading screen may not disappear and the game may remain inoperable during the quest.

  • Voice Chat is not available in the CBT, although there is a menu option for it.

  • New icons may not be displayed in the correct position in the Main Menu.

  • The ‘Change Player ID Name’ option on the Title Screen is grayed out and unusable.

Issues related to player Inventory

  • Players may receive an “item obtained” notification when their Inventory is actually full.
    *Even though the item obtained notification is shown, players will not receive the item if their storage is full.

  • The names of acquired items may not be displayed if a player’s Inventory is full.
    *This is just a display bug, these items will be sent to Quest Storage as per normal.

  • Outerwear obtained from AC Scratch Tickets may not be displayed in the Equipment Menu.
    *If this bug occurs with a piece of Outerwear, please go to the Salon and select it from your Outerwear Selection to equip it.

  • PSO2 Outfits are not counted as items in the Inventory when being worn.

  • There is a bug where in the item menu of Storages, Inventory, etc., after players select a storage where direct purchase sequence is necessary by using the “Left-Right button” with a cursor at the top of the Storage tab and hit the confirm button to show the list of all Storages, a window for direct purchase sequence won’t appear and the window with the list of all Storages closes.

  • An error message appears if the player tries to change from a PSO2 Outfit into a different PSO2 Outfit when their Inventory is full.

  • The number of items the player is carrying will increase if the same Weapon Camo is used for multiple weapon categories.

Issues related to Settings

  • Simple graphics settings are also reset when resetting option settings.

  • Players are able to select “Enable automatic settings for this gamepad” when selecting gamepad default settings for gamepads that do not support automatic settings.
    *If players select “Enable automatic settings for this gamepad” for gamepads that do not allow automatic settings, automatic settings will not be set.

  • If Direct Chat is enabled and a notification window appears while writing a message, the chat window and confirmation window will overlap, the gamepad controls will stop working, and the window will only be close-able by using a mouse.

  • Camera operation with the right stick may not work properly when using DUALSHOCK 4 USB Wireless Adaptor.
    .
  • Regarding keyboard bindings, when a key that is currently assigned to “Tab Forward” or “Tab Backward” is assigned to another command, the key will not perform that command.

Issues related to Layering Wear or the Salon

  • Thumbnail images are not correctly displayed for some Hairstyles.

  • If the player creates a character without changing the color of the PSO2:NGS Layering Wear in Character Creation, after the game starts, the color of their original Layering Wear may change when they wear or remove other Outfits.

  • The color names are displayed incorrectly in the Accessories’ Advanced Settings in the Salon under certain conditions.

  • The colors of a character’s Outfit are not reflected if the player selects a color for a PSO2:NGS Accessory in the Salon after selecting a PSO2 Outfit.

  • A confirmation window may be displayed when leaving the Salon even if the player has only edited contents that do not require the use of SG.

  • In the Salon, if certain edits are undone in the Review Changes window, the colors of the character’s Layering Wear or Outfit may change.

  • The time remaining for the re-editing period is not displayed when the player enters the Salon.

  • Under certain conditions, an Outfit changed in the Salon can turn black and the player is able to leave without using a Color-Change Pass.

  • An error message is not displayed when players who are wearing PSO2 CAST Parts select Color Settings for Layering Wear or Outfits.

  • Only 1 Outerwear item is displayed on the Selection Screen in the Salon when the player has multiple Outerwear items with colors that can be changed.

  • For some characters, when previewing PSO2:NGS Outerwear of the same body type, items that the character is wearing may be displayed.

  • Favorite Hairstyles are not saved correctly in Customize Looks.

  • Under certain conditions, color settings of items being previewed are not displayed correctly in the preview screen.

Issues related to Blocks or Parties

  • No search results will come up in the Character Search Results window after searching by Character Name, Player ID, or Player ID Name in Communications > ARKS Search in the Main Menu.

  • If a player in the same room moved to a different block, that player will not appear in the member list of the new block.

  • A notification is not displayed correctly when the player selects “Leave Party” under Party Commands.

  • If a player is using the Item Lab, and another member of their party (or the party leader) uses a Ryuker Device and moves to another block, the loading screen will freeze. The player then can only close the game by pressing the ‘X’ button on the window.

  • There is a bug where players cannot join a Party (they will get an error message for reaching the maximum of Party members) at the Cocoon even though there seemingly is space available in the Party. This is because Bridge Party members are not included in the count of Party Members in the display at the Cocoon, but when the number of Party members is checked upon merging, Bridge Party members are included in the headcount.

Differences from the Japanese CBT

  • Transfer to the PSO2 Block is not available in the Global CBT.

PSO2:NGS CBT Preload Now Available!

  • 11 May 202112 May 2021
  • by Ani

Preload Now Available!

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis -Closed Beta- Access are being rolled out!

How to Download

1. Launch Microsoft Store App
2. Click on the Upper Right, My Librairies/Downloads
3. You’ll be able to see “Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis -Closed Beta-“
4. Download!

PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Test Guide

  • 1 May 20212 June 2021
  • by Ani

 

[Update] 5/16 – Closed Beta Test Survey Link Added
[Update]
5/15 – Participation Reward Updated + Global CBT Pictures Added

This guide will help you to achieve specific conditions during the Closed Beta Test to receive special in-game items.
*Some informations can differ from the Japanese CBT, also, all names are not definitive until official service starts.

1. Suppression of the Boss Enemy “Nogleth”

Nogleth can be found in “Mt. Magnus” Combat Sector.
Combat Sectors are dangerous, as multiple enemies spawn there.
Complete E-Markers until Nogleth appears to fullfill this requirement.

Rewards:
• Clinging Rappy Earring (Accessory) x1
• STP: Ash – Handoff (Stamp) x1

2. Reaching Level 10 with 1 Class

Just enjoy the Closed Beta Test, complete Tasks, defeatings Monsters and you’ll reach level 10.

Rewards:
• Clinging Rappy Earring (Accessory) x1
• SG 50 Ticket x1

3. Using the Personal Shop in PSO2:NGS

To access the Personal Shop, you’ll need to visit a specific NPC located in Central City.
Make sure to “Purchase” and “Sell” any item at least once to be eligible.

Rewards:
• SG 50 Ticket x1

4. Reaching a Battle Power of 1,050 in PSO2:NGS

To achieve a Battle Power of 1,050:
• Main Class and Sub Class Lv.10+
• Acquire 12 Class Skills in total
* Class skills can be acquired by completing Cocoon and Towers.
• Weapon with Rarity 3★ and Enhanced 20+ with Potential Unlocked Lv.2
• Armors with Rarity 2★ and Enhanced 10+
• Affix about 6+ Augments on the equipped Weapons and Armors
• Attached another Weapon to your equipped one (Multi-Weapon)

Public Service Announcement
Spend your N-Meseta with caution and destroy White Containers to obtain N-Grinder as much as possible.

How to Affix Augments (link)
How to Enhance Equipments (link)

Rewards:
• SG 100 Ticket x1

5. Using the Material Storage in PSO2:NGS

To use the Material Storage, you’ll need to buy it first.

To do so:
1. Access the Storage using the Storage Terminal
2. Choose “Material Storage”
3. Purchase it using the 300SG given during the Closed Beta Test

“Deposit” and “Retrieve” item once to be eligible.

Rewards:
• SG 50 Ticket x1
•
STP: Ash – Handoff (Stamp) x1

6. Complete the Survey

You can find the survey here: Link

PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Information

  • 21 April 20212 June 2021
  • by Ani

PSO2:NGS Official Website

[Update] 5/12 – Pre-download Delay Information

Registration Period: 4/21, 10:00AM PDT / 7:00PM CEST to the end of the CBT
CBT Operating Times: 5/14, 6:00PM PDT – 5/15, 3:00AM CEST to 5/16, 7:00PM PDT – 5/17, 4:00AM CEST
Client Distribution: 5/10, 10:00AM PDT / 7:00PM CEST to the end of the CBT
*The availability of the PSO2:NGS Global Closed Beta Test client pre-download has been delayed. The new estimated time is 5/10, 6:00 PM (PDT).

N° of Players Accepted: 10 On the scale of tens of thousands of players
*Selection will be made via lottery if a large number of people apply.

Entry Conditions: 37 areas (including NA) where the service is available on Xbox Live
*This closed beta test is only available on PC.

CBT Selection Announcement: If you accept the early sign-up on the Xbox Insider Hub app, it will show as “joined” on the Xbox Insider Hub app for registered members.

CBT Participation Rewards: The Participation Rewards for the closed beta tests can be found in the following Participation Rewards session.
*The contents detailed in this article are subject to change.

What’s the Closed Beta For?

  • Testing the overall fundamental game system
    *Testing the fundamental game progression of PSO2:NGS, such as character actions, combat enemies, and quest development.
    *Testing fundamental game progression and systems with all players starting the game after creating new characters.
    *Testing for bugs that only occur in multiplayer environments.
  • Server stress verification
    *Operation verification and server network stress test with multiplayer environments.
  • ARKS Cash and Star Gem operation test
    *Functional test of content purchasable via ARKS Cash (AC) and Star Gems (SG)
    *At the start of the test, all participating players will receive 20,000AC and 5,000SG.
    *Feel free to use the content and items available for purchase with the AC and SG however you like during the test.
    *The prices for content and items purchasable by AC and SG are tentative.

    System Requirements

OSWindows 10 64-bit
*The preview version of Windows is not supported. VM (Virtual Machine) is also not supported.
DeviceOnly XInput controllers are supported
CPUMinimum System Requirements:
Intel ® Core™ i3-4150 or better (Must support AVX)

Low or medium image quality:
Intel ® Core™ i5-9400 CPU or equivalent

Highest image quality:
Intel ® Core™ i9-10900
MemoryMinimum System Requirements, low to medium image quality:
8GB RAM

Highest image quality:
16GB RAM
HDD Free SpaceApprox. 100GB or greater (Approx. 30GB for PSO2: NGS data, approx. 70 GB for PSO2 data)

*Download time for PSO2 data can be shortened if you download the PSO2 game client service in advance.
Note: In this event, you will need the HDD free space for PSO2 closed beta data and the PSO2 service respectively.
Monitor ResolutionMinimum System Requirements, low image quality:
1280x720 pixels or higher

Medium and highest image quality:
1920 x 1080 pixels
Graphic CardMinimum System Requirements:
NVIDIA GeForce® GT430
AMD Radeon™ HD5570 graphics cards equivalent or better

Low image quality:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 graphics card or equivalent
AMD Radeon™ R9 285 graphics card or equivalent

Medium image quality:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
AMD Radeon™ RX 580

Highest image quality:
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 SUPER
AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT
Sound CardThere are no requirements for sound cards.
DirectX®DirectX®11 or higher
Internet ConnectionBroadband environment

Participation Rewards

Test who fulfill certain condition will be eligible to receive special in-game items.

*The participation rewards will be distributed after the official launch of PSO2:NGS.
*Players will not be able to receive the rewards, if they are not logging in within certain period of time after PSO2:NGS launch.
*All rewards for PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Test participation will be distributed to the Xbox Live accounts that were used to participate.
*If you are playing PSO2 with an Xbox Live account, please use this account to participate in the PSO2:NGS Closed Beta Test.
*If you don’t have an Xbox Live Account for playing PSO2, please create one.
*If you have a Steam or Epic Games account, please link your account with an Xbox Live account before the official launch of PSO2:NGS.

*Clinging Rappy Earring (Accessory), STP: Ash – Handoff (Stamp) are tradable.
*Images are of a work in progress.

Requirements
Rewards
Suppression of the Boss Enemy "Nogleths"Clinging Rappy Earring (Accessory) x1

STP: Ash - Handoff (Stamp) x1
Reaching Level 10 with 1 ClassClinging Rappy Earring (Accessory) x1

SG 50 Ticket x1
Using the Personal ShopSG 50 Ticket x1
Reaching a Battle Power of 1,050SG 100 Ticket x1
Using the Material StorageSG 50 Ticket x1

STP: Ash - Handoff (Stamp) x1
Survey RewardSG 100 Ticket x1

Nothing from 25 March 2023 to 24 April 2023.

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