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==Update 019== | ==Update 019== | ||
Revision as of 03:03, 20 March 2008
This article catalogs the history of updates that have occurred in Phantasy Star Universe from launch to present day. The dates given for each update reference the game's server time which follows Pacific Standard Time.
Most every week, the servers will undergo a maintenance period. During this period, any scheduled updates will be implemented. Maintenance always begins on Thursday at 11:00pm PST and ends on Friday generally by 4:00am PST, though shorter and longer maintenance periods have occurred.
Contents
- 1 Initial state
- 2 Update 001
- 3 Update 002
- 4 Update 003
- 5 Update 004
- 6 Update 005
- 7 Update 006
- 8 Update 007
- 9 Update 008
- 10 Update 009
- 11 Update 010
- 12 Update 011
- 13 Update 012
- 14 Update 013
- 15 Update 014
- 16 Update 015
- 17 Update 016
- 18 Update 017
- 19 Update 018
- 20 Update 019
- 21 Update 020
- 22 Update 021
- 23 Update 022
- 24 Update 023
- 25 Update 024
- 26 Update 025
- 27 Update 026
- 28 Update 027
- 29 Update 028
- 30 Update 029
- 31 Update 030
- 32 Update 031
- 33 Update 032
- 34 Update 033
- 35 Update 034
- 36 Update 035
- 37 Update 036
- 38 Update 037
- 39 Update 038
- 40 Update 039
- 41 Update 040
- 42 Update 041
- 43 Update 042
- 44 Update history
Initial state
Please see this article for details on the initial state of the game.
Update 001
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 002
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 003
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 004
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 005
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 006
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 007
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 008
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 009
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 010
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 011
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 012
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 013
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 014
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 015
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 016
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 017
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 018
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 019
Date: 7th of June maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 8th) to ?? of June maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the ??).
Events
This update concluded the Wedding Event which was initiated in Update 018. Two new events were introduced, however:
Missions
Two new Operation Firebreak missions were added to Parum.
| Mission | Ranks | Start Area | Mission Counter | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabed Blaze | CBA | Holtes City: West | Linear Line Platform | Seabed Plant Temp. Base |
| Urgent Orders | CBA | Seabed Plant Temp. Base | Old Mellvore City | Lake Denes |
Items
Numerous new high-ranking items can be found from various enemies. Some currently-known items include Twin Kitty Claws, Puyoment Aura and Twin Bearclaw.
Attribute Adjustments
Stats for Lou and Ethan in story mode have been slightly adjusted with this update. Lou now exhibits better defense and skill in combat while Ethan has picked up a few new Photon Arts.
Update 020
Date: 28 June 2007
Events
In this update, the following events were concluded:
Additionally, the Sonic Statue room decorations from the Sonic's Birthday event were distributed in this update. The clothing discount rewards from Operation Firebreak were also introduced in this update, and are expected to run through the July 13th update:
| Clothes | Discount |
|---|---|
| Parum | 25% |
| Neudaiz | 50% |
| Moatoob | 20% |
| CAST Parts | 25% |
Missions
All seven Operation Firebreak missions have been removed from the game as of this update. However, two Moatoob missions (System Defense and Desert Terror) had S2 ranking added. Furthermore, the all-new party mission (akin to Bruce's Dungeon) Her Secret Mission has been added to the Neudaiz GUARDIANs branch, with C, B, and A difficulties.
New Items
In addition to several new S-Rank board drops, this update added three A-Rank SUV units for CASTs (Blitz, Hegel, and Meteor Attackers). Furthermore, several new long-awaited clothing sets have been added (Braves and Nobles Coat sets for males, Smartia and Bunbun sets for females).
Update 021
Date: This update occured on 13 July 2007.
Events
The clothing discount period from Operation Firebreak will be removed during this update. However, it has been announced that the week-long Super Holy Light reward will begin with this update, and the Frying Pan will be distributed to eligible players.
Additionally, the Super Holy Light Festival event is set to be introduced on Neudaiz with this update, changing the lobby of Ohtoku City. A unique Room Decoration, the Super Holy Light Festival item, will be available until this event's conclusion.
Missions
Stolen Weapon, a new co-op boss mission featuring Maggas Magahna will be added to Moatoob in this update, featuring difficulties C through S2. Additionally, S2 difficulty will be added for the following Parum missions: Mad Creatures, Sleeping Warriors, and Plains Overlord.
In addition, the following missions are set to be "rebalanced": Valley of Carnage, Mine Defense, Tunnel Recapture, Desert Goliath, Lab Recovery, Demons Above, Moonlight Beast, Eastern Peril and Forest Infiltration. System Defense and Desert Terror are also going to be "refined." The patch notes state that the rebalanced missions are going to be "streamlined" for better gameplay by removing certain (unspecified) elements, while no specifics have been mention on the "refinements".
Items
As mentioned above, the Frying Pan will be distributed to all who qualify during this update. Additionally, several new S-Ranks will become available in the new S2 Parum missions.
Level Cap
In a long-awaited change, the level cap will be raised to 90 during this update.
PC/PS2 Patches
Mipmap filter and Sound Buffer options are now available for the PC version, and can be found in the Options section of the launcher menu.
In addition, the PC/PS2 versions are receiving a significant change to how deaths affect mission rank. If a player dies during a mission, the death will not be counted unless the player returns to the lobby. If the player is resurrected with a Moon Atomizer, Moon Atomizer X, or the TECHNIC Giresta, no penalty will occur. Although not explicitly stated in the update notes, NPC deaths do not impact mission score regardless of if you revive them or allow them to autorevive.
Enemy speeds in the PC/PS2 version have been lowered in higher-ranking missions.
Also, in response to the recent incident involving My Room cheats, the PC/PS2 servers have been modified to fix several security flaws.
Update 022
Date: 27 July 2007
Missions
This updated included S2 difficulty for the following missions: Demons Above, Moonlight Beast, Grove of Fanatics, Mizuraki Defense, and Desert Goliath.
Furthermore, a new online story mission has been added. Chapter 9 is entitled Price of Genocide.
Items
Several new S-Rank boards are now available in the S2 missions noted above.
Update 023
Date: 9th of August maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 10th) to 31st of August maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 1st of September).
Events
The night skies of Ohtoku City are alight with colorful fireworks in celebration of summertime. From now until the conclusion of this event on September 14, special fireworks called De Ragan's Breath, will be available for purchase in certain item shops. Furthermore, all across Gurhal, the rare Jaggo Acte can be spotted on certain missions, possibly dropping the Ank Bico or Fireworks.
Missions
Cost of Research, a new co-op mission was added. This takes players through one of the Communion of Gurhal's laboratories which is overrun with wild creatures and now threatened by a Zoal Goug. On top of that, three new S2 missions have been added: Train Rescue, Endrum Remnants and The Dual Sentinal. And of course, with the new S2s come new high-ranking weapon and board drops.
Update 024
Date: 31st of August maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 1st of September) to 13th of September maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 14th).
Missions
Duel in the Ruins, a new co-op mission was added. This mission takes Guardians through the Raffon Lakeshore in the middle of the night as they clear a path to a newly discovered entrance to the Denes RELICS. Players must neutralize the De Ragnus that has made the RELICS site its new home. Furthermore, two new S2 missions have been added: Satellite of Darkness and SEED Awakened. Many new high-ranking weapon and line shield boards also drop with these new missions.
Update 025
Date: 13th of September maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 14th of September) to 27th of September maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 28th).
Lobbies
The Ohtoku City fireworks lobby was removed along with related items (De Ragan's Breath) and rare enemy spawns (Jaggo Acte).
Missions
The final chapter of Episode 2, entitled Illuminus Ambition was added.
Level cap
The level cap has been increased from 90 to 100.
New clothes and parts
The following parts and clothes were added: AMF Army Jacket, AMF ArmyBottomsSet, Vigor Coat, Western Bottoms M and One-piece Swimwear.
New SUV weapons
Rafal Attacker, Sturm Attacker and Grom Attacker were added.
New PM evolution devices
PM Device GH413, PM Device GH414, PM Device GH423, PM Device GH424, PM Device GH433, PM Device GH434, PM Device GH443, PM Device GH444, PM Device GH453 and PM Device GH454 were added.
TECHNIC adjustments
The support TECHNICs Rentis and Dizas have been adjusted so that they only affect the caster.
Update 026
Date: 27th of September maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:00 on the 28th of September) to 18th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:30 on the 19th).
Missions
A new co-op mission entitled True Darkness was added.
Photon arts
Numerous new PA Fragment-traded photon arts were added. The following table lists each new PA as well as its cost.
| Name | Type | Weapon | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Break | Skill | Sword | 75 PAFs |
| Dus Majarra | Skill | Spear | 30 PAFs |
| Anga Jabroga | Skill | Axe | 99 PAFs |
| Spinning Strike | Skill | Saber | 50 PAFs |
| Hikai Shuuha-zan | Skill | Dagger | 25 PAFs |
| Mayalee Shot | Bullet | Rifle | 50 PAFs |
| Barada Chamga | Bullet | Shotgun | 25 PAFs |
| Masei-sou | Bullet | Longbow | 75 PAFs |
| Boma Durange | Bullet | Grenade | 50 PAFs |
| Phantasm Prism | Bullet | Laser cannon | 25 PAFs |
| Twin Penetration | Bullet | Twin handgun | 90 PAFs |
| Penetrating Hit | Bullet | Handgun | 90 PAFs |
| Yak Maga | Bullet | Crossbow | 60 PAFs |
| Masei-shiki | Bullet | Card | 60 PAFs |
| Regrant | TECHNIC | Rod, wand | 90 PAFs |
| Megistar | TECHNIC | Rod, wand | 25 PAFs |
Update 027
Date: 18th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:30 on the 19th of October) to 25th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 26th).
1Up Platinum Cup
The long-awaited 1Up Platinum Cup has begun! Two missions are available at Clyez City's newly opened Club Commune, Invisible Road and United Front. See the event page for further details.
Seasonal lobbies
This update marked the beginning of the Halloween event. Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities were decorated accordingly, and for the duration of the event, the rare Rappy Latan may be spotted in certain missions.
System changes
The Xbox 360 version of the game has received a patch that removed the death penalty from missions, modified enemy speed in high-ranking missions and also fixed a few exploits and security holes.
Update 028
Date: 25th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 26th of October) to 1st of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:45 on the 2nd).
1Up Platinum Cup
As the 1Up Platinum Cup continues, last week's two missions were replaced by a new mission, Deadly Brilliance. Furthermore, the event trading post has been updated with new items, Formalwear and Formal Dress.
Update 029
Date: 1st of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:45 on the 2nd of November) to 8th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 9th).
1Up Platinum Cup
Week three of the 1Up Platinum Cup has begun! Last week's mission, Deadly Brilliance has taken a temporary leave while the new Colony mission, Elements of Unrest makes its debut. This update also introduces the chance of getting the special items Song for Death and Rappy Suit!
Update 030
Date: 8th of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 9th of November) to 15th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 06:30 on the 16th).
1Up Platinum Cup
This update brings about the fourth and final week of the 1Up Platinum Cup! Now all four missions are available one last time, bringing with them a third bonus mission.
Update 031
Date: 15th of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 06:30 on the 16th of November) to 29th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:30 on the 30th).
1Up Platinum Cup
This update has ended the 1Up Platinum Cup. Altogether, 4,212,511 Gurhal Check Points were earned!
Season lobbies
The Halloween lobbies were removed and replaced by the autumn lobbies in Clyez City and Ohotku City. The Autumn Leaves decoration also went on sale.
Ambition of the Illuminus update
The PC/PS2 servers received a massive update preparing everyone for the upcoming release of Ambition of the Illuminus. The Xbox 360 servers will receive this update November 20th, when the expansion is available for purchase and download on Xbox Live.
System changes
- Players are now able to speak with NPC lobby attendants to move from main lobbies to any field lobbies they have visited following this update.
- Photon arts caps have been increased from LV30 to LV40, of course depending on restrictions set in place by a player's battle type. Visual indications of a photon art at LV31+ will only be seen by players who have the expansion.
- The character level cap was increased to LV110, while Guardian type caps have been increased to LV15.
- Protransers now have a new ability which allows them to see traps without goggles. The goggles must still be used, however, to uncover and disarm traps.
- Party members are now able to chat during certain cutscenes, such as boss entrances and death scenes.
- Players are now able to enter first-person mode while seated.
- A small delay has been added between switching from normal to first-person view, thus resolving certain glitches.
My room, synthesis and grinding
- A new shop search system has been introduced, which allows players to perform much more detailed searches for items in player shops. This update also allows players to view the prices, stats and other information of items in the search results window without having to go to a player's shop. The shop must be visited, of course, if a player wishes to purchase the item.
- Synthesis success rates have been increased along with the chances of receiving higher elemental attributes on lines shields and striking weapons.
- Synthesis failure has been adjusted to allow more more unique and varied items to result from a failed synthesis.
- In the event of a failed weapon grind, the weapon will no longer be destroyed. Instead, any previous successful grinds will be lost and the maximum number of grinds the weapon can handle will be decreased by one.
Battle system
- The new Just Attack and Just Counter moves have been introduced. Though usable in Phantasy Star Universe, the full visual effects of these moves will be visible only to Ambition of the Illuminus players.
- Normal striking attacks will now recover photon points to the weapon being used. Critical hits will recover more PP.
- The elemental attribute damage equation has been adjusted, allowing for low percentage and non-elemental weapons to inflict more damage than before. Likewise, to balance things out with this change, the base damage and defense of players has been adjusted.
- Positive stat bonuses now remain on players even while using SUV weapons and nanoblasts.
- Weapon and line shield drops will now have random elements and percentages added to them.
- Meseta drops will increase when there are more players in a party.
- The default for item distribution has been changed to "set random." Furthermore, when the distribution is designated "set random" or "set in order," any Meseta picked up will be divided evenly between party members. "Give finder" will give the full amount to whoever picks it up.
- Certain low-power photon arts have been tweaked to make them more powerful.
- Large enemies have received a reduction in stamina, making it possible for even low-level status effects to work against them.
- The Hanzo and all Kubara striking weapons have been upgraded to make them work better with photon arts.
- A rebalance was performed on the following partner machines: GH143, GH423, GH433, GH443 and GH453.
Items and shops
- NPC shops will now pay more for certain items when sold back. Many items, such as various traps, have also received a reduction in price.
- Certain customization options at Lumilass have received a price reduction.
- A new trap, Burn Trap EX, was introduced to NPC shops.
- Many B-rank units have become available in NPC shops.
New missions
Following the release of Ambition of the Illuminus on November 20, the following new missions will be playable by those who have the expansion.
| Mission name | Ranks | Start lobby | Mission counter | End lobby |
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| AMF HQ Recovery | C-S | Holtes City: West | AMF Headquarters | AMF Metro Platform |
| Military Subway | C-S | Metro Linear Platform | Central Command Area | AMF Central Command |
| Scarred Planet | C-S | Holtes City: East | Flyer Base | Old Rozenom City |
| Lightning Beasts | C-S | Old Rozenom Base Camp | Paracabana Coast Area | Paracabana Coast |
| Sakura Blast | C-S | Kugo Hot Springs | Saguraki Area | Saguraki C.D. |
| Caves of Ice | C-S | Vio Tonga | Granigs Mine Area | Granigs Mine |
| Awoken Serpent | C-S | Granigs Mine | Voloyal Area | Casino Voloyal |
These new missions will introduce numerous new enemies as well as item drops.
New weapons, items and types
- Ambition of the Illuminus players will have access to four new weapon categories: whips, slicers, shadoogs and madoogs.
- New clothing and parts will be released for all races.
- Chikki Kyoren-jin and Visshi Grudda, two new photon arts, will be released.
- Acrofighter and Acrotecher are available to Ambition of the Illuminus players.
Update 032
Date: 29th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:30 on the 30th of November) to 13th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 14th).
1Up Platinum Cup rewards
This update marks the beginning of the rewards period earned during the 1Up Platinum Cup. The reward period originally was planned to last for two weeks, but due to a rollback being necessary on the 360 servers, the reward period has been extended to a total of three weeks. Rewards include:
- Super Holy Light for all races.
- Free makeovers at Lumilass.
- 50% discount on all clothes and parts.
- 15% increase to all weapon and line shield synthesis success rates.
- Free [B] Twin Fluor. Bulbs delivered to all players' common boxes. (This must be claimed by January 31, 2008.)
Episode 3 begins
Despair and Hope, the first chapter of Episode 3 was released. This mission is exclusive to Ambition of the Illuminus players.
New missions
| Mission name | Ranks | Start lobby | Mission counter | End lobby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Stream | C-S | Ohtoku City | COG: Pavilion of Air | Pavilion of Air: Top |
| White Beast | C-S | Pavilion of Air: Top | Shitenkaku Area | Shitenkaku |
New lobbies
With the new missions come two new lobbies, Pavilion of Air: Top and Ohtoku: Shitenkaku. Shitenkaku features a special NPC who, when given Meseta, will give players a "fortune." This has a chance of increasing or decreasing one's photon fortune for part of the day. Furthermore, there is also an offertory box where players can donate items in hopes of getting special items in return.
New clothes and parts
A number of new clothing and parts sets were released for Ambition of the Illuminus players.
- Fujifiji Set (male clothes)
- Kouze Set (male clothes)
- Hulauna Set (female clothes)
- Vatavara Set (female clothes)
- Apollos Set (male parts)
- Bacolone Set (female parts)
New room items
Casino Voloyal's prize counter has been updated with new decorations and music discs. New decorations were added to Clyez City's Variety Shop.
New weapons and line shields
With the new missions, numerous new weapon and line shield boards were added as possible drop items.
Season lobby end
The autumn lobby decorations in Clyez and Ohtoku Cities were removed.
Update 033
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 034
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 035
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 036
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 037
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 038
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 039
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 040
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 041
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update 042
Please see this article for details on this update.
Update history
| 2012 | January | February | March | April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| 2011 | January | February | March | April | May | June |
| July | August | September | October | November | December |
| 2010 | January | February | March | April | May | June |
| July | August | September | October | November | December |
| 2009 | January | February | March | April | May | June |
| July | August | September | October | November | December |
| 2008 | January | February | March | April | May | June |
| July | August | September | October | November | December |
| 2007 | January | February | March | April | May | June |
| July | August | September | October | November | December |
| 2006 | October | November | December |
