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In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Phantasy Star Universe, the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2 will be holding several exciting crossover events. The anniversary celebration will be split into two parts with the first part being released on August 31st. The first content release will include the following:

• Phantasy Star Universe AC Scratch featuring the following costumes: Ethan Waber, Mirei Mikuna, and Kakwane
• Scratch bonuses will include Phantasy Star Universe-themed room decorations, Pete evolution device, and hover board lobby animation.
• Ethan Waber and Karen Erra will appear in the lobby with player missions. You will also be able to acquire their partner cards.
• Players will be able to acquire NT versions of the Huge Cutter, Daggers of Serafi, and Crea Doubles.

Credit goes to Maiillson and FOnewearl-Lina for bringing us this news. You can discuss this update in these forum threads.

The preview video has been released for the September 7th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights for the update:

• Tsukimi Lobby, Luna Nyau, and Bingo Card
• Regiment of the Wicked 2016 Emergency Quest and Collection Files
• New Episode 4 story content
• New Level Up Quest
• AC Scratch Medical-themed costumes

Credit goes to Maiillson for bringing us this news. You can discuss this update in this forum thread.

The preview video has been released for the August 10th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

• Godzilla Collaboration
• Sachiko Kobayashi Concert
• New Episode 4 Story Content
• New AC Scratch
• Collect Sheet Expansion for Premium Users

Credit goes to Maiillson for bringing us this news. You can discuss this update in this forum thread.

The preview video has been released for the July 20th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

• Summer Lobby
• New Bingo Card
• New Casino Game
• Yumiko and Last Samurai from Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation will appear as NPCs.
• New AC Scratch
• Seasonal Weapons and Content

Credit goes to Maiillson for bringing us this news. You can discuss this update in this forum thread.

Sega of Japan has released an official announcement about the use of third party analytic programs in Phantasy Star Online 2. The announcement acknowledges the existence of external tools to analyze in-game information and that such tools violate Article 9 of the Terms of Service. Players are asked to stop using these tools or risk facing account suspensions.

Credit goes to Aine for bringing us this news. You can discuss this issue in this forum thread.

A preview video has been released for the July 6th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here is a brief overview of some of the highlights for the update:

• Tanabata Festival Lobby
• New Weapon Potentials
• Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Scratch
• Final Fantasy XIV Boss Fight with Odin
• 13* Aura Weapon Series

Credit goes to Maiillson for bringing us this news. You can discuss this update in this forum thread.

Today is the 25th Anniversary of the release of Sonic the Hedgehog in the United States and Europe. To celebrate this important occasion, Sega is running a special campaign for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. From June 23rd to June 26th, you can receive free in-game items each day by guessing and repeating the day's secret word. Consult this forum thread for a list of secret words and prizes.


Credit goes to Maiillson for bringing us this news.

During today's 43° Live Broadcast, it was announced that Las Vegas will be the next Free Field. You will have the opportunity to fight Phantoms while flying on a new vehicle:


The field boss appears to be the Sphinx-riding Statue of Liberty.

Credit goes to AlphaBob for posting the video. You can discuss this update in the on-going 43° Live Broadcast thread in the Phantasy Star Online 2 forum.

Sachiko Kobayashi - a famous Japanese enka singer and voice actress - will be appearing in a new live concert event in Phantasy Star Online 2. Appearing as herself, Sachiko Kobayashi will perform a song titled "Youkoso ARKS." You can see a preview of the concert in this video:


Credit goes to loafhero for bringing us this news. You can discuss this concert in this forum thread.