Article: New Video & Teaser Site for PSO2 (JP) November 7th Update, Destroyer of History

[Tomeeboy]

SEGA has released a new video showcasing November 7th's content update, "Destroyer of History", for Phantasy Star Online 2. In addition, they've launched a teaser site with new screenshots and information about the update and what players can look forward to. In the video, players are given a glimpse of the new area, enemies, boss Zeshreida, and the new exchange shop for photon drops and EXcubes. Take a look:

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The Ruins can be found past the frozen area on Navelius and will be available starting at level 25 (once prerequisite client orders are completed). The field will feature new enemies, including Crabarda, a large crab-like creature, and the one-eyed Cycloneda and Cyclonada. Also included is the new boss, Zeshreida.

Crabarda can use its large shield arms for both defense and smashing

Cyclonada wields a giant iron ball

Several of the Ruins screenshots also feature strange looking pillars, which the latest Famitsu magazine has recently identified as "Grim Monoliths" (via Shogai PSO). These mysterious relics are found throughout the ruins and can increase the power of darkers if infected by them. They can also spout tentacles during battle.

Infected Grim Monolith

The photon drop and EXcube shops will be opened up in the old Item Laboratory stall in the shopping area. Upon reaching level 50, EXcubes will be earned for each level's worth of experience gained (a preview of the price list can be found here).

Photon Drop Exchange Shop

A big thanks to PSOW member EvilMag for letting us know about the video and Mike for translations. More information is still streaming in, so be sure to keep an eye on this thread in the forums, as it continues to be updated!

[Fontes]

So, this'll be havin' updates every month, or something? Not that I'm complaining, mind you!

[r00tabaga]

Very cool!
Dumb question: Will we be seeing this in the US version next year too? Any chance that our version has more than just forest by then?

[Tomeeboy]

We'll have to wait and see what their content release schedule is like. I imagine a lot will depend on how popular the game is. This update is coming out in Japan just about four months after the initial release, so if they follow a similar schedule and the game comes out "early 2013", then this update should be out next year as well (along with everything that has already come before it, hopefully).

[Fontes]

Wouldn't surprise me if they used the fan-made english patch to speed things up. XD

[SELENNA]

Fantastic music too