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Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis — patch notes and updates

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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.

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4/21 Server maintenance announcement2026-04-21Server maintenance planned date and time From 4/21/2026 (Tue) 7:00 PM (PDT) to 4/22/2026 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) System updates Items The following items will be added to the Augment Capsules product list in the Item Lab under Exchange Enhancement Materials:C/Athos Gladia SoulC/Athos HalphinaleC/Athos Gigas MasteC/Athos Dread KeeperAdded new items to the Card Scratch Ticket lineup.Added new items to the Product List of the Exchange Shop under Purchase Build Parts.Other specification changes Two starter packs of 17 Line Strike cards were added to the AC Shop. Except for R-Ex Cards, cards included in starter packs can also be won from Card Scratch
4/14 Server maintenance announcement2026-04-14Server maintenance planned date and time From 4/14/2026 (Tue) 7:00 PM (PDT) to 4/15/2026 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) Bug fixes Bugs to be fixed in NGS Fixed an issue that sometimes stopped the effects of Gunblade Focus Overflow from activating while the Slayer Class Skill: Gunblade Focus Extra Drive was in effectThings to be addressed during maintenance Due to this maintenance, the expiration of Premium Sets, Extended Storage 1-7, Material Storage, Personal Shop usage, Mission Pass Storage, PSO2 Personal Quarters usage, Max Orders Received Limit Expansion, and Bonus Keys will be extended by the duration of this maintenance hours. *The expiration for
3/31 Server maintenance announcement2026-03-31Server maintenance planned date and time From 3/31/2026 (Tue) 4:00 PM (PDT) to 4/1/2026 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) The April 2026 update information will be released at 3/31/2026 (Tue) 6:00 AM (PDT). System updates Class Skill adjustments Slayer Adjustments Class Skill adjustments The following adjustments will be made to Slayer Class Skills. Class SkillAdjustmentGunblade Focus OverdriveIncreased Finisher Potency.Unleashed RageIncreased Potency.Mobile BladeIncreased Potency.Slug ShotIncreased Potency. Relaxed Sidestep cancel timing. Extended protection from being launched or knocked back. Eased Hit Stops when attacked by enemies while attacking. Pla
3/17 Server maintenance announcement2026-03-17Server maintenance planned date and time From 3/17/2026 (Tue) 7:00 PM (PDT) to 3/18/2026 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) System updates Items Changed specifications of Item Recycle so that the following items will be available for exchange as Target SG Scratch Items:R Form Dec '25 TicketsLegacy Coordination BadgesQuests and Fields From the end of maintenance on 3/18/2026 (Wed) (PDT) until the start of maintenance on 3/31/2026 (Tue) (PDT), all Urgent Quests occurring in the Retem Region will be changed to the Urgent Quest: Shadow of the Fallen Star. *During this period, no other Urgent Quests will occur in the Retem Region.Things to be addressed during ma
3/3 Server maintenance announcement2026-03-04Server maintenance planned date and time From 3/3/2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 3/4/2026 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) System updates Items Added the Exchange Shop: Spradio Weapon Enhancement (Augment Transfer) to the Item Trader.Things to be addressed during maintenance Due to this maintenance, the expiration of Premium Sets, Extended Storage 1-7, Material Storage, Personal Shop usage, Mission Pass Storage, PSO2 Personal Quarters usage, Max Orders Received Limit Expansion, and Bonus Keys will be extended by the duration of this maintenance hours. *The expiration for the above items expiring during this maintenance will be extended by the duration of th
2/17 Server maintenance announcement2026-02-17Server maintenance planned date and time From 2/17/2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 2/18/2026 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) System updates Items The following items have been added to the product list of the Exchange Shop: N-Weapons Badge Exchange.Type 1/Killing AmpType 1/HP Keep AmpType 2/Over HP FollowType 1/Under PP AmpType 2/Under PP FollowType 1/Swish AmpType 2/Swish FollowType 1/Patient AmpType 2/Patient FollowC/Majis HalphinaleC/Majis Gigas MasteC/Majis Gladia SoulC/Majis Dread Keeper IIQuests and Fields From the end of maintenance on 2/18/2026 (Wed) (PST) until the start of maintenance on 3/3/2026 (Tue) (PST), all Urgent Quests occurring in the Kva
2/3 Server maintenance announcement2026-02-03Server maintenance planned date and time From 2/3/2026 (Tue) 3:00 PM (PST) to 2/4/2026 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) System updates Players Increased Potency for Special Equipment when the player’s Battle Power is 4,800 or greater.Changed specifications for the Potential: Spirit Wealth Unit so that if Special Equipment is equipped while max PP is increased, the max PP increase amount prior to equipping it is restored when the Special Equipment is removed.Made the following changes to the Food Stand:The number of items required to maximize the Region-Match Effect has been increased to 5.Item Effect values are now higher when selecting three or more ite
1/20 Server maintenance announcement2026-01-20Server maintenance planned date and time From 1/20/2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 1/21/2026 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) System updates Items Added C/Argant Dread Keeper to the Augment Capsule Product List under Exchange Enhancement Materials at the Item Lab.Other specification changes The Codashop payment option for NGS ver.2 is no longer available.Bug fixes Bugs to be fixed in NGS Fixed a bug with the Extra Duel: Planetfall Strike: Stage 11 where the boss enemy High Agni would sometimes not behave correctlyFixed a bug with the boss enemy Ruine Luther where players were not unfrozen under certain conditionsBugs to be fixed in NGS and PSO2 Fixed a bug w
1/6 Server maintenance announcement2026-01-06Server maintenance planned date and time From 1/6/2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 1/7/2026 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) Things to be addressed during maintenance Due to this maintenance, the expiration of Premium Sets, Extended Storage 1-7, Material Storage, Personal Shop usage, Mission Pass Storage, PSO2 Personal Quarters usage, Max Orders Received Limit Expansion, and Bonus Keys will be extended by the duration of this maintenance hours. *The expiration for the above items expiring during this maintenance will be extended by the duration of this maintenance hours from the original expiration.Items sent to Receive Campaign Items SummaryEligible playersD
12/23 Server maintenance announcement2025-12-23Server maintenance planned date and time From 12/23/2025 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 12/24/2025 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) Confirmed issues A bug where eye graphics are not displayed correctly with the following FullsetwearCombat Panda and its color variationsFighting Panda and its color variationsWe are working to fix the above issue in a future update. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience as we work to correct this bug. Things to be addressed during maintenance Due to this maintenance, the expiration of Premium Sets, Extended Storage 1-7, Material Storage, Personal Shop usage, Mission Pass Storage, PSO2 Personal Quarters usage,
12/16 Server maintenance announcement2025-12-16Server maintenance planned date and time From 12/16/2025 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 12/17/2025 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) System updates Quests and Fields From the end of maintenance on 12/17/2025 (Wed) (JST) until the start of maintenance on 2/4/2026 (Wed) (JST) , all Urgent Quests occurring in the Kvaris Region will be changed to the Urgent Quest: Luther, Emergent Created Conqueror. *No other Urgent Quests will be available in the Kvaris Region during this period.Items Added C/Argant Gladia Soul to the Augment Capsule Product List under Exchange Enhancement Materials at the Item Lab.Bug fixes Bugs to be fixed in NGS Fixed a mistake in the English tex
12/2 Server maintenance announcement2025-12-03Server maintenance planned date and time From 12/2/2025 (Tue) 3:00 PM (PST) to 12/3/2025 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) System updates Players Adjusted display position of Style skills for certain EX Styles.Changed specifications for EX Style After Blasts so that the following effect durations are reset upon activation.Time Remaining until Double Saber Whirlwind endsTime Remaining until the Slayer skill Gunblade Focus endsInterface Changed the design of Task details and progress gauges in the Tasks display to make them easier to see.Made the following changes to Auto Sell Drop Items.Added 14-star and LG2 Rarity weapons to Auto Sell items.Added 13-star
11/18 Server maintenance announcement2025-11-18Server maintenance planned date and time From 11/18/2025 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 11/19/2025 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) System updates Items The following items have been added to the product list of the Exchange Shop: N-Weapons Badge Exchange.C/Majis Gigas MasteC/Majis Dread Keeper IIThings to be addressed during maintenance Due to this maintenance, the expiration of Premium Sets, Extended Storage 1-7, Material Storage, Personal Shop usage, Mission Pass Storage, PSO2 Personal Quarters usage, Max Orders Received Limit Expansion, and Bonus Keys will be extended by the duration of this maintenance hours. *The expiration for the above items expiring dur
11/4 Server maintenance announcement2025-11-04Server maintenance planned date and time From 11/4/2025 (Tue) 6:00 PM (PST) to 11/5/2025 (Wed) 12:00 AM (PST) System updates Quests and Fields All-Ship Matchmaking will be enabled for the quests in Alter Realm Exploration: Interception Sectors and Alter Realm Exploration: Combat SectorsItems The following items have been added to the product list:Epith Eirini Sword IIEpith Eirini Wire IIEpith Eirini Spear IIEpith Eirini Daggers IIEpith Eirini Saber IIEpith Eirini Knuckles IIEpith Eirini Gunblade IIEpith Eirini Katana IIEpith Eirini Blades IIEpith Eirini Rifle IIEpith Eirini Launcher IIEpith Eirini Machine Guns IIEpith Eirini Bow IIEpith Eirin
10/21 Server maintenance announcement2025-10-21Server maintenance planned date and time From 10/21/2025 (Tue) 4:00 PM (PDT) to 10/22/2025 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) System updates Other specification changes The Temporarily Save Camera Settings toggle in Easy Photo Mode will no longer save neck/eye angle settings.Confirmed issues A bug with the Skill Ring Type 2/Under PP Follow where the Ring Ability may be activated even when M.A.R.S. is equippedWe are working to fix the above issue in a future update. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience as we work to correct this bug. Bug fixes Bugs to be fixed in NGS Fixed a bug with the Blitz EX Style skill Blitz Cascade which caused
10/7 Server maintenance announcement2025-10-07The maintenance time for the server maintenance on 10/21/2025 (Tue) (PDT), has been changed as follows. Updated Server Maintenance Schedule From10/21/2025 (Tue) 5:00 PM (PDT) to 10/22/2025 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) Server maintenance planned date and time From 10/7/2025 (Tue) 7:00 PM (PDT) to 10/8/2025 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) System updates Items Skill Ring Enhancement Substitute/+0 will be added to the AC Shop's Product List.Quests and Fields From the end of maintenance on 10/8/2025 (Wed) (PDT) until the start of maintenance on 11/4/2025 (Tue) (PST), all Urgent Quests occurring in the Kvaris Region will be changed to the Urgent Quest: Pale Flame of th
9/30 Server maintenance announcement2025-09-30Server maintenance planned date and time From 9/30/2025 (Tue) 4:00 PM (PDT) to 10/1/2025 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) System updates Players Adjusted Potency for Special Equipment when the player’s Battle Power is 4,600 or greater.Adjusted the Ranger Class Skill: Blight Rounds so that it will still connect after enemies like the boss enemy Pangolan switch parts. *In conjunction with this adjustment, the actions of some enemies that are continuously locked onto when they switch parts will also be adjusted.Enemies Adjusted the hit detection for the attacks of the boss enemies, Ams Kvaris and Ams Vera.Changed the graphics for the boss enemies High Renus
9/16 Server maintenance announcement2025-09-16Server maintenance planned date and time From 9/16/2025 (Tue) 7:00 PM (PDT) to 9/17/2025 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) System updates Other specification changes PSO2NGS Web Store is now available in more regions.Items C/Lois Halphinale will be added to the Augment Capsules product list in the Item Lab under Exchange Enhancement Materials.The following items have been added to the product list of the Exchange Shop: N-Weapons Badge Exchange.C/Majis HalphinaleC/Majis Gladia SoulQuests and Fields From the end of maintenance on 9/17/2025 (Wed) (PDT) until the start of maintenance on 9/30/2025 (Tue) (PDT), all Urgent Quests occurring in the Aelio Region wil
9/2 Server maintenance announcement2025-09-02Server maintenance planned date and time From 9/2/2025 (Tue) 7:00 PM (PDT) to 9/3/2025 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) System updates Items Added the Exchange Shop: Equipment Upgrade II (Type Exchange) to the Item Trader.The following items have been added to the product list of the Exchange Shop: Equipment Upgrade II (Augment Transfer):13-star Rarity Zenit weapon series13-star Rarity Einden weapon seriesCharacter Creation The chat commands "/uioff" and "/uioff ○" are now enabled in the Salon Chat.Bug fixes Bugs to be fixed in NGS Fixed a bug with the Salon that prevented the "/uioff" and "/uioff ○" chat commands from working when they are registered as
8/19 Server maintenance announcement2025-08-19Server maintenance planned date and time From 8/19/2025 (Tue) 7:00 PM (PDT) to 8/20/2025 (Wed) 1:00 AM (PDT) Things to be addressed during maintenance Due to this maintenance, the expiration of Premium Sets, Extended Storage 1-7, Material Storage, Personal Shop usage, Mission Pass Storage, PSO2 Personal Quarters usage, Max Orders Received Limit Expansion, and Bonus Keys will be extended by the duration of this maintenance hours. *The expiration for the above items expiring during this maintenance will be extended by the duration of this maintenance hours from the original expiration.Characters that have completed the Application for Ship Tran