Whats New?

[StuffBadK]

Been gone for about 6 months on this game, saving money and busy with exams.
So, whats changed? I only have a vague idea of this big update thats gonna be released soon.

Much appreciated!

[xBladeM6x]

[spoiler-box]January:
[spoiler-box]Update 093

January 29, 2010
PC/PS2 server closure announcement



It has been announced (http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/news_item.php?item=nid126) that the local PC/PS2 Phantasy Star Universe servers will be closing March 31, 2010. The Xbox 360 servers will remain open and continue to receive new content.
Starting today, January 29, 2010, no new PC/PS2 subscriptions will be available for purchase, however anyone who has an active subscription or anyone who had one in the past (excluding any players who were banned from the servers) will be able to log in for the final two months and play free of charge.

Maximum Attack G+



Maximum Attack G+ (http://psupedia.info/Maximum_Attack_G%EF%BC%8B) has begun! The following event missions will be available from now through March 11. (The permanent non-event missions Maximum Attack G' (http://psupedia.info/Maximum_Attack_G%27) and Program DF' (http://psupedia.info/Program_DF%27) have been temporarily removed, but will return following the close of this event. Gifts from Beyond (http://psupedia.info/Gifts_from_Beyond) has also been removed, but will be replaced with a new version of the event exchange mission at a later date.)

Mission name Ranks Start lobby Start counter End lobby MAG+ (http://psupedia.info/MAG%EF%BC%8B) C-S2 Clyez City: 5th Floor GUARDIANS HQ Clyez City: 5th Floor Program DF+ (http://psupedia.info/Program_DF%EF%BC%8B) C-S2 Clyez City: 5th Floor Bonus Counter Clyez City: 5th Floor Gifts from Beyond+ (http://psupedia.info/Gifts_from_Beyond%EF%BC%8B_%28event_mission%29) -- Clyez City: 5th Floor GUARDIANS HQ Clyez City: 5th Floor Seasonal lobbies



The seasons change once again in Gurhal. Out with the winter lobbies (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Winter), in with Valentine's (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Valentine.27s_Day)! Hearts and flowers will adorn the streets of Clyez City from today through February 18.

New items



Casino Voloyal (http://psupedia.info/Casino_Voloyal)'s exchange counter has been updated with the rotation of room decorations from the Modern set to the Sweet/Berry set.
For the duration of the Valentine's Day lobby, BT Box (http://psupedia.info/BT_Box) will be on sale at the Variety Shop (http://psupedia.info/Variety_Shop).
Desert Arms Shop (http://psupedia.info/Desert_Arms_Shop) has been updated with the following new items available for exchange:

Carriguine-Rucar+ (http://psupedia.info/Carriguine-Rucar%EF%BC%8B)
Falclaw (http://psupedia.info/Falclaw) (elemental)
Ank Bico+ (http://psupedia.info/Ank_Bico%EF%BC%8B)
Hand Spear+ (http://psupedia.info/Hand_Spear%EF%BC%8B)
Song for Death (http://psupedia.info/Song_for_Death)
Real Hand Gun+ (http://psupedia.info/Real_Hand_Gun%EF%BC%8B)
Twin Real Handgun+ (http://psupedia.info/Twin_Real_Handgun%EF%BC%8B)
Gaozoran Rod+ (http://psupedia.info/Gaozoran_Rod%EF%BC%8B)
Creawand (http://psupedia.info/Creawand)


The Naura Cake Shop (http://psupedia.info/Naura_Cake_Shop) was updated with the following new items:

Sweet Chair (http://psupedia.info/Sweet_Chair)
Sweet Table (http://psupedia.info/Sweet_Table)


Bead Groode (http://psupedia.info/Bead_Groode) received a new special drop: Bloody Score β (http://psupedia.info/Bloody_Score_%CE%B2).
Vol Brothers Snapshot (http://psupedia.info/Vol_Brothers_Snapshot) has been added to boxes in Desert Terror (http://psupedia.info/Desert_Terror) S3.

System updates



Special NPCs have been added to each planet's GUARDIANS Branch to allow for quick transfer from one branch to another.

Update 092

January 8, 2010
New missions

One existing mission has received a new difficulty and an all-new partner mission has been released!
Mission name Ranks Start lobby Start counter End lobby The Dark God (http://psupedia.info/The_Dark_God) S2 Rykros Core Area Falz Memoria Temple of Traps (http://psupedia.info/Temple_of_Traps) C-S Ohtoku City GUARDIANS Branch Ohtoku City Seasonal lobbies



That distinct chill in the air means that winter is upon us. So to celebrate the season, winter lobbies (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Winter) are now in place in Clyez and Holtes Cities from now through January 28!

New items



For the duration of the winter lobbies, the Snowman (http://psupedia.info/Snowman) room decoration will be on sale at the Variety Shop (http://psupedia.info/Variety_Shop).
Casino Voloyal (http://psupedia.info/Casino_Voloyal)'s exchange counter has been updated with the rotation of room decorations from the Goth set to the Modern set.

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February:
[spoiler-box]Update 094

February 26, 2010
Bug fixes



A bug introduced with last week's maintenance which made it impossible to sell or trade the following items has been corrected.

Ragan-Ragan (http://psupedia.info/Ragan-Ragan)
De Ragun (http://psupedia.info/De_Ragun)
Deathrain (http://psupedia.info/Deathrain)
Lumirus / Wall (http://psupedia.info/Lumirus_/_Wall)
[b] Yamata-Misakic (http://psupedia.info/Yamata-Misakic)
Parum Fountain (http://psupedia.info/Parum_Fountain)



Update 093

February 19, 2010
Maximum Attack G+



In commemoration of Maximum Attack G+ (http://psupedia.info/Maximum_Attack_G%EF%BC%8B), Clyez City has been decorated with posters advertising the event. Decorations will remain up through March 11, 2010.

Seasonal lobbies



The Valentine's (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Valentine.27s_Day) lobby has come down for another year to make way for the MAG+ lobby.

New items



Casino Voloyal (http://psupedia.info/Casino_Voloyal)'s exchange counter has been updated with the rotation of room decorations from the Sweet/Berry set to the Goth set.
Desert Arms Shop (http://psupedia.info/Desert_Arms_Shop) has been updated with the following new items for exchange:

Moatoob Collectible (http://psupedia.info/Moatoob_Collectible)
[b] Ore C. 9→10☆ (http://psupedia.info/Ore_C._9%E2%86%9210%E2%98%86)
Gold W. Badge (http://psupedia.info/Gold_W._Badge) x3
Grinder Base S (http://psupedia.info/Grinder_Base_S) x3
Ely Sion (http://psupedia.info/Ely_Sion)
Edel Fucil (http://psupedia.info/Edel_Fucil)
Edel Arrow (http://psupedia.info/Edel_Arrow)


Forest (http://psupedia.info/Forest) area has received a new LV150-199 drop: Igg Crown (http://psupedia.info/Igg_Crown).
Caves (http://psupedia.info/Caves) area has received a new LV150-199 drop: Chain Edge (http://psupedia.info/Chain_Edge).
Mines (http://psupedia.info/Mines) area has received a new LV150-199 drop: Twin Grip (http://psupedia.info/Twin_Grip).
Ruins (http://psupedia.info/Ruins) area has received a new LV150-199 drop: Flowen's Soul (http://psupedia.info/Flowen%27s_Soul).

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March:[spoiler-box]Update 095 March 12, 2010
Maximum Attack G+



Following its six week run, Maximum Attack G+ (http://psupedia.info/Maximum_Attack_G%EF%BC%8B) has come to an end!

New missions



With the close of the event, the previously removed Maximum Attack G' missions have returned, but with new S and S2 difficulties. Also, a version of the event's exchange mission has been added as a permanent mission.

Mission name Ranks Start lobby Start counter End lobby MAG' (http://psupedia.info/MAG%27) S-S2 Clyez City: 5th Floor GUARDIANS HQ Clyez City: 5th Floor Program DF' (http://psupedia.info/Program_DF%27) S-S2 Clyez City: 5th Floor Bonus Counter Clyez City: 5th Floor Gifts from Beyond+ (http://psupedia.info/Gifts_from_Beyond%EF%BC%8B_%28permanent_mission%29 ) -- Clyez City: 5th Floor GUARDIANS HQ Clyez City: 5th Floor Seasonal lobbies



Event lobbies have come down for all servers, returning Clyez City to normal on the PC/PS2 side. However, White Day (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#White_Day) lobbies are in place for the Xbox 360 servers from now through April 1.

System updates



Initially scheduled to run for the duration of Maximum Attack G+, the photon art EXP boost has begun with this update. For the PC/PS2 servers, it will run until the servers are closed on March 31. This bonus will be in place through April 22 for the Xbox 360 servers.

PC/PS2 server closure bonuses



With the PC/PS2 servers closing at 11:59:59p.m. Pacific on March 31, 2010, the following bonuses have been put in place for those players to enjoy as a going away present:

Megaholy Photon Fortune
20% weapon/line shield synthesis boost
15% weapon grind boost
10x Vol Coin allowance
Free makeovers at Lumilass
50% off clothes and parts



New items



For the duration of the White Day (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#White_Day) lobbies on Xbox 360, WD Box (http://psupedia.info/WD_Box) will be on sale at the Variety Shop (http://psupedia.info/Variety_Shop). This item will also be available on the PC/PS2 side until the servers close.
Casino Voloyal (http://psupedia.info/Casino_Voloyal)'s exchange counter has been updated with the rotation of room decorations from the Goth set to the Modern set.

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April:
[spoiler-box]Update 097

April 23, 2010
New mission



A new partner mission (http://psupedia.info/Partner_missions) is now available at the Ohtoku City GUARDIANS Branch!

Mission name Ranks Start lobby Start counter End lobby The Comeback (http://psupedia.info/The_Comeback) C-S Ohtoku City GUARDIANS Branch Ohtoku City Seasonal lobbies



Easter (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Easter) has ended, but now you can enjoy a stroll under the blossoming cherry trees of Clyez and Ohtoku Cities with the return of spring (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Spring)! These decorations will remain up through May 13.

New items



Gold (http://psupedia.info/Gold_Medal), Silver (http://psupedia.info/Silver_Medal) and Bronze Medals (http://psupedia.info/Bronze_Medal) have been distributed via common box to the winners of the Maximum Attack G+ (http://psupedia.info/Maximum_Attack_G%EF%BC%8B) time attack ranking. Winners must collect their reward by 12:59:59a.m. PDT July 1, 2010, otherwise it will be gone for good.
Casino Voloyal (http://psupedia.info/Casino_Voloyal)'s exchange counter has been updated with the rotation of room decorations from the Sweet/Berry set to the Goth set.

Update 096

April 2, 2010
New mission



A new partner mission (http://psupedia.info/Partner_missions) is now available at the Holtes City GUARDIANS Branch!

Mission name Ranks Start lobby Start counter End lobby New Challengers (http://psupedia.info/New_Challengers) C-S Holtes City: East District GUARDIANS Branch Holtes City: East District Seasonal lobbies



White Day (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#White_Day) may be over for another year, but the Rappy Paskas (http://psupedia.info/Rappy_Paska) have brought Easter (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Easter) back to Gurhal once again! Easter decorations will be in place through April 22.

New items



Casino Voloyal (http://psupedia.info/Casino_Voloyal)'s exchange counter has been updated with the rotation of room decorations from the Modern set to the Sweet/Berry set.

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May:
[spoiler-box]Seasonal lobbies



With the end of the annual Parum Unification Commemoration (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Parum_Unification_Commemoration), the entirety of Gurhal has gotten all dressed up to celebrate the season of weddings (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Wedding)! Lobby decorations will be up through June 21.

GUARDIANS Boost Road



GUARDIANS Boost Road (http://psupedia.info/GUARDIANS_Boost_Road) has returned! This session will run through June 21, featuring boosted drop rates for participants in the following missions:

System Defense (http://psupedia.info/System_Defense)
Desert Terror (http://psupedia.info/Desert_Terror)
Tunnel Recapture (http://psupedia.info/Tunnel_Recapture)
Caves of Ice (http://psupedia.info/Caves_of_Ice)
Awoken Serpent (http://psupedia.info/Awoken_Serpent)



New items



For the duration of the wedding lobbies, Wedding Cake (http://psupedia.info/Wedding_Cake) will be on sale at the Variety Shop (http://psupedia.info/Variety_Shop).
Casino Voloyal (http://psupedia.info/Casino_Voloyal)'s exchange counter has been updated with the rotation of room decorations from the Modern set to the Sweet/Berry set.

Update 098

May 14, 2010
Seasonal lobbies



Spring (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Spring) lobbies have come down for another year, but celebration of the Parum Unification (http://psupedia.info/Seasonal_events#Parum_Unification_Commemoration) is in full swing across Holtes City. Decorations will be up through May 20.

System updates



The level cap has been increased to LV180.

New items



For the duration of the Parum Unity Commemoration, the Parum Unity Souvenir (http://psupedia.info/Parum_Unity_Souvenir) will be on sale at the Variety Shop (http://psupedia.info/Variety_Shop).
Casino Voloyal (http://psupedia.info/Casino_Voloyal)'s exchange counter has been updated with the rotation of room decorations from the Goth set to the Modern set.

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(Info all from PSU-Pedia. :3) Hope this helps.

[Max B]

Check out these links for info on Sup. Update
Sup. Update Preview Part 1
http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=supdate01
Supp. Update Preview part 2
http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=supdate02
Supp. Update Preview Part 3
http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=supdate03

Hope those Help!

[BIG OLAF]

Yes, it's a great time to start playing again. My partner card list is lighting up more than ever recently (even though I haven't any idea who some of the people on my card list even are).

[Thor131]

Yes, it's a great time to start playing again. My partner card list is lighting up more than ever recently (even though I haven't any idea who some of the people on my card list even are).

I know what you mean I've got 10 lists of ppl I haven't talked to in 8 mounts.