The preview video has been released for the October 11th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

• Halloween Event starts and runs through November 8th
• New Bingo Sheet
• Halloween-themed Scratch
• Matoi will appear in the lobby as a quest giver
• New Episode 5 Story Quests

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

Nintendo Direct announced today that Sega will be releasing Phantasy Star Online 2 Cloud for the Nintendo Switch sometime next year. No other details have been released at this time. As part of the announcement, a short trailer was released:


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

• New Scratch featuring the Verunian Empire
• New Episode 5 Story Quests
• Episode 2 Omnibus Quests
• Battle Mode Updates
• Attack on Titan Season 2 Collaboration

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

A Phantasy Star Online 2 Arks Live! event was held earlier today. During the stream, several news tidbits were released. Here are some of the highlights:

• Starting September 12th, certain types of affixes will receive a 5% boost on Tuesdays. There will be a rotating schedule for which affixes receive the boost.
• Pre-Hero classes will receive mobility, damage, and PP recovery boosts. These adjustments are expected to be released in late October.
• The costumes for Bluesy Requiem and Avenger from PSO2es will be added at a future date.

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

The preview video has been released for the September 6th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

• Regiment of the Wicked Seasonal Quest
• 13 star Throwing Knives Twin Machine Gun
• New Episode 5 Story Quests
• Yamigarasu from PSO2es will make an appearance in the lobby as a quest giver. You will be able to acquire her Partner card.
• New Scratch featuring Yamigarasu, Lutz, and Chinese-inspired costumes
• New Buster Quests featuring the Verunian Empire

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 23rd update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

• Shironia Advanced Quest
• Arks Boost Rally involving Advanced Mode Coast, Volcano, and Shironia
• Cuent-inspired AC Scratch

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 November 24th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

• New Solo Extreme Quest
• New Skill Rings and GAthering Areas
• Special Ability Factors for +35 NT Weapons
• Annette from Phantasy Star Online 2es will appear in the lobby. You will be able to obtain her partner card and purchase items from a limited time shop.
• Brilliant Winter AC Scratch

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 October 19th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

• Ultimate Amduscia Mission with new enemies
• Gix series Collection Files
• 12 star Units will drop in Ultimate Amduscia
• Superior versions of the original three Summoner pets will be available.
• Million Arthur AC Scratch

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 October 5th update for the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Online 2. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

• Halloween inspired Lobby, Bingo Sheet, and Emergency Quest will be available
• Franka's Cafe will feature a night outdoor area
• Player Outfits can be retrieved from Storage in the Beauty Salon
• Skill Rings can now be traded and sold in player shops
• An Alice in Wonderland inspired AC scratch
• Several balance and Quality of Life adjustments are being made to player skills

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