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−	====08/14/2006: PS2 Premiere Leaked====	+	{{newsarchives}}
−	On another forum, Sodaboy has recently posted videos, music and an ISO of the PSU PS2 Premiere Disc. [[User:Tycho|Tycho]] 07:06, 14 August 2006 (PDT)	+	==== 02/29/08: New free and story missions! ====
−	====08/11/2006: JP PSU Developer's Blog now up ''Edit: SIGN apparently does not accept foreign CCs''====	+	* [[Updates#Update_041|Update 041]] has introduced a new free mission, [[The Black Nest]], as well as the third chapter of ''Episode 3'', [[Will of Light 1]] and [[Will of Light 2]]. And finally, to round things off, [[The Collector]] has been updated once again with numerous new items.
−	*Ryna on PSOW has posted in [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116833&forum=20&1 this thread] that a new [http://blog.phantasystaruniverse.jp/ Developer Blog] is now up on the [http://phantasystaruniverse.com official site]. There appears to be little of interest at the moment, mostly talking about the Premiere Disc and the previous release date postponements from what I can see, but it is of course possible that important or otherwise noteworthy information may be revealed here! [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 06:19, 11 August 2006 (PDT)	+
−	*'''Edit:''' beatrixkiddo informs us that the new payment system for Sega online games - SIGN - does NOT accept foreign CCs. Segalink stated this to kiddo's source, when asked about the possibility of the system accepting foreign CCs. Apparently SIGN uses the same overall template as SegaLink. This means you will have to rely on NetCash or a JP credit card. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 15:00, August 11, 2006 (PDT)	+	==== 02/15/08: New PM devices and more! ====
−	====08/10/2006: For Brighter Day track listing revealed, Premiere Disc mini-site and servers up====	+	* [[Updates#Update_040|Update 040]] brings us a step closer to synchronizing Xbox 360 and PC/PS2 updates again. With this update, [[GUARDIANS Boost Road]] has begun officially for the 360 and S2 versions of [[Caves of Ice]] and [[Awoken Serpent]] have been released.    Other interesting notes on this update include new room decorations and music discs at [[Casino Voloyal]] as well as numerous new PM devices such as [[EX Device GH480]] and [[Nanotranser X]]. Check out our release notes for further details.
−	EspioKaos (again, heh) has posted more information in [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116751&forum=20&5| this thread on PSOW], this time posting links about the track listing of the [[For Brighter Day OST]], the second of PSU's two soundtracks. He also reveals that the [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/premiere/ PS2 Premiere Disc mini-site] is now up. It will have FAQs, server announcements and the like. The Premiere Disc servers are now up, too. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 09:43, August 10, 2006 (PDT)	+
−	====08/09/2006: Lottery winners receive PS2 Premiere Disc, PC PSU Net Cafe Trial, SIGN website up ''Edit: PSU OP movie added''====	+	==== 02/08/08: Valentine's Day and new S2 missions ====
−	*First off is that those Japanese residents lucky enough to have been selected in the various magazine lotteries for the PSU PS2 Premiere Disc have received their disks and are now exploring the beginning of PSU's [[Story Mode]]. The [http://psu.rdy.jp/ JP PSU Image Dump] may sate your curiousity somewhat (check out the Cast with clothes!). Still, if you live in Japan (or have a willing friend there) and a PS2 capable of playing JP region games you can still try to pick up a limited copy at selected stores in a few days time.	+	* [[Updates#Update_039|Update 039]] has introduced the seasonal Valentine's event, bringing the rare [[Rappy Amure]] with it.  A number of other changes have occurred, though they are split between servers due to some technical issues.  The 360 servers have received the [[Updates#Update_038|update]] that the PC/PS2 servers received last week. SonicTeam are still awaiting Microsoft's certification of the title update necessary to fix a few in-game glitches, however. The PC/PS2 servers have received a small update including two new S2 missions, [[Caves of Ice]] and [[Awoken Serpent]].  Despite official reports stating it would not happen, the rare free mission [[Forest of Illusion]] has also been released.
−	*Secondly, EspioKaos of PSOW reports in [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116710&forum=20&1 this thread] that Sega will be running a two-day trial of the PC version of PSU at a Net Cafe. It is interesting to note that the servers for this trial and the PS2 Premiere Disc will be linked.	+
−	*Thirdly, the [http://seganavi.jp/ SIGN website] is now up, according to [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116708&forum=20&3 Lyrise of PSOW]. While no payment systems have been introduced for any game on this system yet it is hoped that foreign Credit/Debit Cards will be accepted. If you have an account on SegaLink it will have been automatically carried over to the new website. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 10:36, August 9, 2006 (PDT)	+	==== 02/01/08: New story and item exchange missions ====
−	*'''Edit''': A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wciwo4ShDOY movie showing PSU's opening], taken from the PS2 Premiere Disc, has been uploaded to [http://www.youtube.com YouTube] by Umisenshi. The movie shows most of the major characters of PSU, including [[Story Characters#Mirei Mikuna|Mirei Mikuna]] in what can be assumed to be her ''Maiden of the Phantasmal Vision'' outfit. The musical accompaniment is, of course, the theme of PSU, ''Save This World''. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 13:18, 9 August 2006 (PDT)	+	* [[Updates#Update_038|Update 038]] brought the [[Winter Event]] to a close, taking with it the seasonal winter lobbies and superholy Photon Fortune for all races.  In its wake, however, the second chapter of ''Episode 2'' has been released along with a brand new item exchange mission. Numerous other changes were made to the game as well, such as drop rate and item adjustments. Check out the update link for full details.
−	====08/07/2006: PS2 Memory Card requirements revealed====	+
−	The German games site [http://www.gamefront.de Gamefront.de] has revealed that the PS2 version of Phantasy Star Universe will use 2,300KB of Memory Card space for a save file. Note that this doesn't include space for patches, so keep a spare memory card handy. This news was spotted by rena-ko of PSOW (see [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116634&forum=20&6 this thread]). [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 13:26, August 7, 2006 (PDT)	+	==== 01/25/08: Final week of the Winter Event ====
−	====08/06/2006: Two new JP PSU commercials====	+	* [[Updates#Update_037|Update 037]] marks the final week of the [[Winter Event]], bringing back [[The Protectors α]] alongside [[The Protectors β]].
−	The French PSU site [http://www.psu-odyssey.com PSU ODYSSEY] has videos of [http://psu-odyssey.com/news060806-2.php two new commercials] for PSU currently airing on Japanese TV - check out the giant rappy dancing in the lobby in the second video! Speculation suggests that this is a special costume for players. - Mewn 13:56, August 6, 2006 (PDT)	+
		+	====01/18/08: The Winter Event Continues!====
		+	* [[Updates#Update_036|Update 036]] removes [[The Protectors α]], replacing it with [[The Protectors ß]]. The former mission will be available again next week.
		+
		+	====01/11/08: The Winter Event has begun!====
		+	* [[Updates#Update_035|Update 035]] kicks off the three week long [[Winter Event]]!  The level cap has also been increased to LV120, four new clothes and parts sets have been added and numerous new decorations are available at the Variety Shop and [[Casino Voloyal]].  Check out the link above for further details.
		+
		+	====12/21/07: New mission and PAs!====
		+	* [[Updates#Update_034|Update 034]] introduces one new mission at AMF Central Command in Holtes City, [[Electronic Brain]].  Also, the item exchange mission [[Skill License]] at Dagora City's GUARDIANS Branch has been updated with many new photon arts. Click the link above to check out the full details on this week's update.
		+
		+	====12/14/07: Habirao is now open!====
		+	* [[Updates#Update_033|Update 033]] introduces two new missions at Neudaiz's Habirao Forbidden District, [[Hill of Spores]] and [[Dancing Birds]].  Christmas has also begun across Gurhal, with decorations being put up in Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities.  Check out the link above for full details on the new content.
		+
		+	====11/30/07: New missions and more!====
		+	* Today's [[Updates#Update_032|update]] introduces two new free missions and one new story mission to ''Ambition of the Illuminus''.  There are also new clothing and parts sets as well as new room decorations available at [[Casino Voloyal]]. And if that weren't enough, our reward period from the [[1Up Platinum Cup]] begins today and has been extended to last for three weeks!
		+
		+	====11/20/07: Illuminus is out!====
		+	* Today marks the official worldwide release of ''[[Ambition of the Illuminus]]'' for the Xbox 360 and the North American release for PC/PS2!  We hope everyone enjoys what this expansion has to offer!
		+
		+	====11/16/07: 1Up is over!====
		+	* This [[Updates#Update031|update]] has brought a close to the [[1Up Platinum Cup]] as well as the Halloween lobbies.  We earned a total of 4,212,511 Gurhal Check Points during the run of the event. Rewards will be issued soon. Stay tuned for further information.  Moving on, this update has introduced a number of exciting new features to the game as we move even close to the release of ''[[Ambition of the Illuminus]]''.  Click the link above for full details on what was added.
		+
		+	====11/09/07: Final week of the 1Up Cup!====
		+	* This [[Updates#Update_030|update]] brings us to the final week of the [[1Up Platinum Cup]].  Now all four event missions are available one last time.  Also, upon completing any of the missions with an S-rank, an all-new third bonus mission has been added to each VR mission.  Remember!  This is the last week of the Cup, so enjoy it while you can!
		+
		+	====11/02/07: Week three of the 1Up Cup!====
		+	* This [[Updates#Update_029|update]] brings us the fourth and final mission of the [[1Up Platinum Cup]], [[Elements of Unrest]].  Last week's mission, [[Deadly Brilliance]] has been removed until next week when all four missions will be available one last time.
		+
		+	====10/26/07: Week two of the 1Up Cup!====
		+	* This [[Updates#Update_028|update]] introduces a new mission in the [[1Up Platinum Cup]], [[Deadly Brilliance]].  Last week's missions have been removed temporarily, but will return for the final week of the event.
		+
		+	====10/19/07: The 1Up Cup begins!====
		+	* This [[Updates#Update_027|update]] marks the beginning of the month-long [[1Up Platinum Cup]]!  Check out the event page for further details.  Furthermore, for the next four weeks, the lobbies of Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities will all be jazzed up with Halloween decorations.  You might even comes across the rare [[Rappy Latan]] in certain missions!
		+
		+	====09/28/07: New photon arts and co-op mission!====
		+	* This [[Updates#Update_026|update]] introduced 16 new photon arts which can be accessed through PA Fragment trading missions at the different GUARDIANS branches across Gurhal.  [[True Darkness]], a new co-op mission which takes Guardians through the HIVE to take on the second form of Dulk Fakis was also added.
		+
		+	====09/14/07: LV100, Chapter 10, new clothes and more!====
		+	* In this [[Updates#Update_025|update]], the final chapter of ''Episode 2'' has been released, bringing our story to a head as we move closer to the upcoming expansion.  The level cap has also been raised.  Guardians will now be able to advance as high as LV100.  Other additions include a few new Attacker-series SUVs, some new clothes and parts as well as 10 new PM evolution devices.  [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 20:21, 14 September 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====08/10/07: New Lobby, Co-Op and S2 Missions!====
		+	* In this [[Updates#Update_023|update]], the S2 difficulty was added to [[Train Rescue]], [[Endrum Remnants]] and [[The Dual Sentinel]]. Additionally, another new Co-Op Mission was added, named [[Cost of Research]]. Between these new mission additions there are new S-rank weapons to be found - see [[S-Rank Listing]] for more. Finally, Neudaiz is hosting a [[Events|Fireworks event]]. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 14:16, 12 August 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====07/27/07: New S2s, New Rares, and a New Story Mission!====
		+	* In this [[Updates#Update_022|update]], the S2 difficulty was added to [[Demons Above]], [[Moonlight Beast]], [[Grove of Fanatics]], [[Mizuraki Defense]], and [[Desert Goliath]]. All of these missions (except [[Mizuraki Defense|Mizuraki]]) include enemies level 100 or higher, so several new S-Rank boards have become available with this update. For a complete list of S-Rank boards and where they drop, see [[S-Rank Listing]]. Finally, Chapter 9 of Episode 2 has become available. This Chapter is entitled Price of Genocide, and takes place on Moatoob with Laia and Tonnio. --[[User:Qwerty|Qwerty]] 18:27, 31 July 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====07/13/07: Super Holy Light Festival Starts!====
		+	* To commemorate the hard work by all GUARDIANS, the Super Holy Light Festival has begun! All GUARDIANS will enjoy Super Holy Luck for one full week, and those GUARDIANS who made the effort to purify every SEED infested mission received a [[Frying Pan]]! In addition, three new S2 difficulty missions are available: [[Plains Overlord]], [[Mad Creatures]], and [[Sleeping Warriors]]. Several new S-Rank boards are now available, such as the [B] [[Psycho Wand]]! For more information, see the full [[Updates#Update_021|update notes]]! - [[User:Beatrixkiddo|Beatrixkiddo]] 04:58, 15 July 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====06/28/07: New Party Mission!====
		+	* After three weeks focusing mostly on the Operation: Firebreak and Sonic Birthday [[Events|events]], Firebreak has finally concluded. To ease the loss of the limited-time party missions, the game has brought in an all-new party mission in its latest [[Updates#Update_020|update]]. It has at last also added some new S2 difficulty missions, as well as some very long-awaited new clothes for Humans, Newmans and Beasts. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 20:40, 4 July 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====06/07/07: Operation Firebreak: Part 2!====
		+	* In this [[Updates|update]], Parum's purification efforts have received a significant boost in the form of two "urgent" missions. Unlike other missions these are on a strict time limit and as a novelty can actually be failed if the time runs out! In addition for the first time, the game has [[Events|two new events]] at the same time. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 20:40, 4 July 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====05/10/07: Four New S2 Missions and 9 New 10★ Boards!====
		+	* In this update, four more missions had S2 difficulty added: [[The Mad Beasts]], [[Forested Islands]], [[Rainbow Beast]], and [[The Holy Ground]]. Furthermore, two of these missions include enemies level 100 or over, which means that S-Rank boards will now be more readily available. Here is a brief listing of what can be found:
		+
		+	{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
		+	| <b>[[The Mad Beasts]]</b> || [B] [[Meteor Cannon]] from [[Polavohra]] || [B] [[Two-headed Ragnus]] from [[Go Vahra]] || [B] [[Sweet Death]] from [[Gol Dolva]] || [B] [[Storm Line]] from [[Badira]] || [B] [[Halarod]] from [[Jarba]]
		+	|-
		+	| <b>[[Rainbow Beast]]</b> || [B] [[Uransara]] from [[Olgohmon]] || [B] [[Shi-kikami]] from [[Kagajibari]] || [B] [[Baji-senba]] from [[Ageeta]] || [B] [[Deva-zashi]] from [[Goshin]] || [B] [[Fuka-Misaki]] from [[Kamatoze]]
		+	|}
		+	<b>Note:</b> [B] [[Halarod]] is not a new S-Rank, technically, but the drop from [[Jarba]] is new. For a complete listing of S-Rank boards, including many that do not yet drop, see [[S-Rank Listing]].
		+
		+	Looking forward, the next update will take place on May 25th, bringing the much awaited [B] [[Grinder A]], new lobby decorations and the new server-wide event, [[Operation Firebreak]]. Stay tuned for more details. --[[User:Qwerty|Qwerty]] 16:19, 11 May 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====04/26/2007: Chapter 2; Episode 8 and 2 new S2 Missions!====
		+	* In this particular [[Updates#Update_016|update]], players were given a new Storyline Mission, bringing the online storyline closer to it's conclusion, as well as allowing high level players to experience two new S2 missions: Eastern Peril and Rogue's Shortcut. The Cherry Blossom Festival has also been brought to a close with this update. The April 26th Update also gave players the long awaited announcenement of the US release date for Ambitions of the Illuminus, as well as the announcement of Operations Firebreak. - [[User:Ness012345|Ness012345]], 17:06, 4 May 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====04/13/2007: Three Weeks Later====
		+	* In this awaited [[Updates#Update_015|update]], Phantasy Star Universe has gained new clothing options for all characters and three new S2 difficulty missions on Moatoob. The Easter [[Events|event]] has given way to some form of "Cherry Blossom" festival. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 15:00, 15 April 2007 (BST)
		+
		+	====03/23/2007: New Party Missions!====
		+	* The [[Updates#Update_014|update today]] just gives us two new party missions from C to S2 difficulty (though it's worth noting that the older two party missions have not had S2 difficulty added), along with a change in [[Events|event]] from White Day to Easter. Which is unfortunately going to have to tide us over for another three weeks... - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 09:32, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
		+
		+	====03/09/2007: Lv.80 Cap and More!====
		+	* Today the level cap for Phantasy Star Universe has been raised to 80. This has been considered long-overdue by many players as the Lv.70 cap had been in place for just under two months. We've also got some other stuff including a new story mission, S2 free missions and new PM evolution devices! Check out the [[Updates#Update_013|updates page]] to get the specifics. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 09:26, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
		+
		+	====03/02/2007: Long-Awaited Update====
		+	* It's been a long three weeks, hasn't it? Finally Phantasy Star Universe receives some new content, including the awaited PA Fragment Photon Arts, the second HIVE mission and two new co-operative missions. In addition, the "shift-cancelling" trick with TECHNICs has been removed just in time to prevent Nos-series TECHs being abused. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 10:46, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
		+
		+	====02/25/2007: Illegal Item Deletion====
		+	* This update's a little late appearing, but in the usual maintenance period, additional measures were implemented to prevent the use of illegal equipment in Network Mode. The extent of what players have been told is that all items marked as "unobtainable" will be deleted by the game instantly and/or when removed from shops. However some known unattainable items (particularly [[Room Goods]] and grinded A-Rank or S-Rank weapons) have apparently slipped through these measures. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 13:20, 25 February 2007 (CST)
		+
		+	====02/16/2007: No More V-Day!====
		+	* Just a quick note to say that during a [[Updates#Update_011|ten-minute maintenance]] that occured during the "grave shift", the [[Events#Valentine.27s_Day|Valentine's Event]] has been brought to a close. For the first time since the game's second update on the 7th of December, there are no themed lobbies active. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 06:03, 16 February 2007 (CST)
		+
		+	====02/09/2007: Update 010: 'Technical Difficulties'====
		+	* The February 8th-9th [[Updates#Update_010|update]] has been a string of disappointments. As the game was brought down for maintenance, forum admin (Sega employee) Superfuzz posted update details that informed players that the next update wouldn't be until March 2nd. Following that, on the update's completion (the maintenance only lasting about 150 minutes), players learned that the PA Fragment [[Photon Arts]] - the focus of the update - were not added at all. Shortly following, Superfuzz [http://boards2.sega.com/psu_board/viewtopic.php?t=20474 confirmed this] citing "technical difficulties" as the reasoning, and stating that they would not be added until "the next update" - which as previously mentinoed is going to take three times longer than usual updates. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 04:52, 9 February 2007 (CST)
		+
		+	====02/02/2007: Update 009====
		+	* The February 1st-2nd [[Updates#Update_009|update]] is here! After what many users complained was "too long with the Winter lobbies", we've now got new/brilliant/sickening (depending on how cynical you are) lobbies. There are also three entirely new missions - one per planet - and a bunch of nice tweaks - some long-awaited - to the game. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 05:10, 2 February 2007 (CST)
		+
		+	====01/26/2007: Game Update====
		+	* The January 25th-26th [[Updates#Update_008|update]] has arrived. For the first time since the 7th of December (6/7 updates ago) we've got all-new missions! One each for Parum, Moatoob and the GUARDIANS Colony. We've also got a new Story Mission. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 05:10, 26 January 2007 (CST)
		+
		+	====01/19/2007: Update 007====
		+	* The January 18th-19th [[Updates#Update_007|update]] has come, only instead of getting the four promised S-Rank mission variants, we got five! We've now got S-Ranks for every mission in the game save the Bruce's Dungeon party mission. In addition, the "swimsuit glitch" (article no doubt pending) and synthesis disconnect/cancel trick to save the board, have both been fixed and are now impossible. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 04:44, 19 January 2007 (CST)
		+
		+	====01/15/2007: Updated====
		+	* Happy New Year! The update has come, and it appears to be what I researched! Yay! - [[User:Kyodai Inkei|Kyodai Inkei]] 16:25, 15 January 2007 (CST)
		+	** The bathing suits are available from the Kubara shop - Clyez City Level 3; Shopping Mall B. - Yamishi
		+
		+	====12/31/2006: Update Coming Mid-January====
		+	* Happy New Year!  With the new year comes good news.  On January Twelfth, 2007, the greedy, lethargic, and possibly apathetic workers of SEGA and Sonic Team will give all US/EU servers a much needed content update.  In this update, a completely new mission will become available on Moatoob; this is rumored to be "Bruce's Dungeon."  The third online story mission will also be made available.  In the way of combat, new Photon Arts will be released, and the level cap will be increased to 70.  On an individual level, new room decorations will be added, but, most importantly, new clothing and parts will be a welcomed addition.  Personally, I cannot wait for the swimsuits.  Hurray for close-to-full nudity! - [[User:Kyodai Inkei|Kyodai Inkei]] 08:34, 31 December 2006 (CST)
		+
		+	====12/26/2006: Christmas Is Over====
		+	* The Christmas theme has been removed from all lobbies on all PSU servers.  All Christms-themed items are no longer available in NPC stores. - [[User:Kyodai Inkei|Kyodai Inkei]] 18:00, 26 December 2006 (PST)
		+
		+	====12/22/2006: Another Update====
		+	* Nothing big, but a new mission, "Episode 2 Chapter 2: Desert's End", has been added.  S-rank missions have also been added. What will be the fate of our beloved ex-Guardian Ethan? - [[User:Kyodai Inkei|Kyodai Inkei]] 4:09, 22 December 2006 (PST)
		+
		+	====12/16/2006: Third Update====
		+	* Again a little late, but Sega has made good on their promise of weekly content updates (so far). This past Friday, the English Phantasy Star Universe servers were updated with five new S-Rank missions. The missions are: Mad Creatures, Mizuraki Defense, Demons Above, Valley of Carnage, and Mine Defense. The official website promises [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=20061215a here] that next week will bring a new story mission, along with even more S-Rank missions. - [[User:Segaholic2|Segaholic2]] 13:29, 16 December 2006 (PST)
		+
		+	====12/09/2006: Second Update!====
		+	* (A little late, but...) Starting a series of what is promised to be weekly updates in the forseeable future, the English Phantasy Star Universe servers have been updated with a plethora of content. Most importantly the raise in level cap from 50 to 60 and the addition of Expert [[Types]], the addition of A and S-ranked weapons and armor, our first Story Mission and our first two S-Rank [[Missions]], the update also introduces to us our first [[events|event]], in the form of Christmas. For further information on the update's details check the [[Updates]] page. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 14:21, 9 December 2006 (PST)

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News
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02/29/08: New free and story missions!

• Update 041 has introduced a new free mission, The Black Nest, as well as the third chapter of Episode 3, Will of Light 1 and Will of Light 2. And finally, to round things off, The Collector has been updated once again with numerous new items.

02/15/08: New PM devices and more!

• Update 040 brings us a step closer to synchronizing Xbox 360 and PC/PS2 updates again. With this update, GUARDIANS Boost Road has begun officially for the 360 and S2 versions of Caves of Ice and Awoken Serpent have been released. Other interesting notes on this update include new room decorations and music discs at Casino Voloyal as well as numerous new PM devices such as EX Device GH480 and Nanotranser X. Check out our release notes for further details.

02/08/08: Valentine's Day and new S2 missions

• Update 039 has introduced the seasonal Valentine's event, bringing the rare Rappy Amure with it. A number of other changes have occurred, though they are split between servers due to some technical issues. The 360 servers have received the update that the PC/PS2 servers received last week. SonicTeam are still awaiting Microsoft's certification of the title update necessary to fix a few in-game glitches, however. The PC/PS2 servers have received a small update including two new S2 missions, Caves of Ice and Awoken Serpent. Despite official reports stating it would not happen, the rare free mission Forest of Illusion has also been released.

02/01/08: New story and item exchange missions

• Update 038 brought the Winter Event to a close, taking with it the seasonal winter lobbies and superholy Photon Fortune for all races. In its wake, however, the second chapter of Episode 2 has been released along with a brand new item exchange mission. Numerous other changes were made to the game as well, such as drop rate and item adjustments. Check out the update link for full details.

01/25/08: Final week of the Winter Event

• Update 037 marks the final week of the Winter Event, bringing back The Protectors α alongside The Protectors β.

01/18/08: The Winter Event Continues!

• Update 036 removes The Protectors α, replacing it with The Protectors ß. The former mission will be available again next week.

01/11/08: The Winter Event has begun!

• Update 035 kicks off the three week long Winter Event! The level cap has also been increased to LV120, four new clothes and parts sets have been added and numerous new decorations are available at the Variety Shop and Casino Voloyal. Check out the link above for further details.

12/21/07: New mission and PAs!

• Update 034 introduces one new mission at AMF Central Command in Holtes City, Electronic Brain. Also, the item exchange mission Skill License at Dagora City's GUARDIANS Branch has been updated with many new photon arts. Click the link above to check out the full details on this week's update.

12/14/07: Habirao is now open!

• Update 033 introduces two new missions at Neudaiz's Habirao Forbidden District, Hill of Spores and Dancing Birds. Christmas has also begun across Gurhal, with decorations being put up in Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities. Check out the link above for full details on the new content.

11/30/07: New missions and more!

• Today's update introduces two new free missions and one new story mission to Ambition of the Illuminus. There are also new clothing and parts sets as well as new room decorations available at Casino Voloyal. And if that weren't enough, our reward period from the 1Up Platinum Cup begins today and has been extended to last for three weeks!

11/20/07: Illuminus is out!

• Today marks the official worldwide release of Ambition of the Illuminus for the Xbox 360 and the North American release for PC/PS2! We hope everyone enjoys what this expansion has to offer!

11/16/07: 1Up is over!

• This update has brought a close to the 1Up Platinum Cup as well as the Halloween lobbies. We earned a total of 4,212,511 Gurhal Check Points during the run of the event. Rewards will be issued soon. Stay tuned for further information. Moving on, this update has introduced a number of exciting new features to the game as we move even close to the release of Ambition of the Illuminus. Click the link above for full details on what was added.

11/09/07: Final week of the 1Up Cup!

• This update brings us to the final week of the 1Up Platinum Cup. Now all four event missions are available one last time. Also, upon completing any of the missions with an S-rank, an all-new third bonus mission has been added to each VR mission. Remember! This is the last week of the Cup, so enjoy it while you can!

11/02/07: Week three of the 1Up Cup!

• This update brings us the fourth and final mission of the 1Up Platinum Cup, Elements of Unrest. Last week's mission, Deadly Brilliance has been removed until next week when all four missions will be available one last time.

10/26/07: Week two of the 1Up Cup!

• This update introduces a new mission in the 1Up Platinum Cup, Deadly Brilliance. Last week's missions have been removed temporarily, but will return for the final week of the event.

10/19/07: The 1Up Cup begins!

• This update marks the beginning of the month-long 1Up Platinum Cup! Check out the event page for further details. Furthermore, for the next four weeks, the lobbies of Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities will all be jazzed up with Halloween decorations. You might even comes across the rare Rappy Latan in certain missions!

09/28/07: New photon arts and co-op mission!

• This update introduced 16 new photon arts which can be accessed through PA Fragment trading missions at the different GUARDIANS branches across Gurhal. True Darkness, a new co-op mission which takes Guardians through the HIVE to take on the second form of Dulk Fakis was also added.

09/14/07: LV100, Chapter 10, new clothes and more!

• In this update, the final chapter of Episode 2 has been released, bringing our story to a head as we move closer to the upcoming expansion. The level cap has also been raised. Guardians will now be able to advance as high as LV100. Other additions include a few new Attacker-series SUVs, some new clothes and parts as well as 10 new PM evolution devices. EspioKaos 20:21, 14 September 2007 (BST)

08/10/07: New Lobby, Co-Op and S2 Missions!

• In this update, the S2 difficulty was added to Train Rescue, Endrum Remnants and The Dual Sentinel. Additionally, another new Co-Op Mission was added, named Cost of Research. Between these new mission additions there are new S-rank weapons to be found - see S-Rank Listing for more. Finally, Neudaiz is hosting a Fireworks event. - Miraglyth 14:16, 12 August 2007 (BST)

07/27/07: New S2s, New Rares, and a New Story Mission!

• In this update, the S2 difficulty was added to Demons Above, Moonlight Beast, Grove of Fanatics, Mizuraki Defense, and Desert Goliath. All of these missions (except Mizuraki) include enemies level 100 or higher, so several new S-Rank boards have become available with this update. For a complete list of S-Rank boards and where they drop, see S-Rank Listing. Finally, Chapter 9 of Episode 2 has become available. This Chapter is entitled Price of Genocide, and takes place on Moatoob with Laia and Tonnio. --Qwerty 18:27, 31 July 2007 (BST)

07/13/07: Super Holy Light Festival Starts!

• To commemorate the hard work by all GUARDIANS, the Super Holy Light Festival has begun! All GUARDIANS will enjoy Super Holy Luck for one full week, and those GUARDIANS who made the effort to purify every SEED infested mission received a Frying Pan! In addition, three new S2 difficulty missions are available: Plains Overlord, Mad Creatures, and Sleeping Warriors. Several new S-Rank boards are now available, such as the [B] Psycho Wand! For more information, see the full update notes! - Beatrixkiddo 04:58, 15 July 2007 (BST)

06/28/07: New Party Mission!

• After three weeks focusing mostly on the Operation: Firebreak and Sonic Birthday events, Firebreak has finally concluded. To ease the loss of the limited-time party missions, the game has brought in an all-new party mission in its latest update. It has at last also added some new S2 difficulty missions, as well as some very long-awaited new clothes for Humans, Newmans and Beasts. - Miraglyth 20:40, 4 July 2007 (BST)

06/07/07: Operation Firebreak: Part 2!

• In this update, Parum's purification efforts have received a significant boost in the form of two "urgent" missions. Unlike other missions these are on a strict time limit and as a novelty can actually be failed if the time runs out! In addition for the first time, the game has two new events at the same time. - Miraglyth 20:40, 4 July 2007 (BST)

05/10/07: Four New S2 Missions and 9 New 10★ Boards!

• In this update, four more missions had S2 difficulty added: The Mad Beasts, Forested Islands, Rainbow Beast, and The Holy Ground. Furthermore, two of these missions include enemies level 100 or over, which means that S-Rank boards will now be more readily available. Here is a brief listing of what can be found:

The Mad Beasts	[B] Meteor Cannon from Polavohra	[B] Two-headed Ragnus from Go Vahra	[B] Sweet Death from Gol Dolva	[B] Storm Line from Badira	[B] Halarod from Jarba
Rainbow Beast	[B] Uransara from Olgohmon	[B] Shi-kikami from Kagajibari	[B] Baji-senba from Ageeta	[B] Deva-zashi from Goshin	[B] Fuka-Misaki from Kamatoze

Note: [B] Halarod is not a new S-Rank, technically, but the drop from Jarba is new. For a complete listing of S-Rank boards, including many that do not yet drop, see S-Rank Listing.

Looking forward, the next update will take place on May 25th, bringing the much awaited [B] Grinder A, new lobby decorations and the new server-wide event, Operation Firebreak. Stay tuned for more details. --Qwerty 16:19, 11 May 2007 (BST)

04/26/2007: Chapter 2; Episode 8 and 2 new S2 Missions!

• In this particular update, players were given a new Storyline Mission, bringing the online storyline closer to it's conclusion, as well as allowing high level players to experience two new S2 missions: Eastern Peril and Rogue's Shortcut. The Cherry Blossom Festival has also been brought to a close with this update. The April 26th Update also gave players the long awaited announcenement of the US release date for Ambitions of the Illuminus, as well as the announcement of Operations Firebreak. - Ness012345, 17:06, 4 May 2007 (BST)

04/13/2007: Three Weeks Later

• In this awaited update, Phantasy Star Universe has gained new clothing options for all characters and three new S2 difficulty missions on Moatoob. The Easter event has given way to some form of "Cherry Blossom" festival. - Miraglyth 15:00, 15 April 2007 (BST)

03/23/2007: New Party Missions!

• The update today just gives us two new party missions from C to S2 difficulty (though it's worth noting that the older two party missions have not had S2 difficulty added), along with a change in event from White Day to Easter. Which is unfortunately going to have to tide us over for another three weeks... - Miraglyth 09:32, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

03/09/2007: Lv.80 Cap and More!

• Today the level cap for Phantasy Star Universe has been raised to 80. This has been considered long-overdue by many players as the Lv.70 cap had been in place for just under two months. We've also got some other stuff including a new story mission, S2 free missions and new PM evolution devices! Check out the updates page to get the specifics. - Miraglyth 09:26, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

03/02/2007: Long-Awaited Update

• It's been a long three weeks, hasn't it? Finally Phantasy Star Universe receives some new content, including the awaited PA Fragment Photon Arts, the second HIVE mission and two new co-operative missions. In addition, the "shift-cancelling" trick with TECHNICs has been removed just in time to prevent Nos-series TECHs being abused. - Miraglyth 10:46, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

02/25/2007: Illegal Item Deletion

• This update's a little late appearing, but in the usual maintenance period, additional measures were implemented to prevent the use of illegal equipment in Network Mode. The extent of what players have been told is that all items marked as "unobtainable" will be deleted by the game instantly and/or when removed from shops. However some known unattainable items (particularly Room Goods and grinded A-Rank or S-Rank weapons) have apparently slipped through these measures. - Miraglyth 13:20, 25 February 2007 (CST)

02/16/2007: No More V-Day!

• Just a quick note to say that during a ten-minute maintenance that occured during the "grave shift", the Valentine's Event has been brought to a close. For the first time since the game's second update on the 7th of December, there are no themed lobbies active. - Miraglyth 06:03, 16 February 2007 (CST)

02/09/2007: Update 010: 'Technical Difficulties'

• The February 8th-9th update has been a string of disappointments. As the game was brought down for maintenance, forum admin (Sega employee) Superfuzz posted update details that informed players that the next update wouldn't be until March 2nd. Following that, on the update's completion (the maintenance only lasting about 150 minutes), players learned that the PA Fragment Photon Arts - the focus of the update - were not added at all. Shortly following, Superfuzz confirmed this citing "technical difficulties" as the reasoning, and stating that they would not be added until "the next update" - which as previously mentinoed is going to take three times longer than usual updates. - Miraglyth 04:52, 9 February 2007 (CST)

02/02/2007: Update 009

• The February 1st-2nd update is here! After what many users complained was "too long with the Winter lobbies", we've now got new/brilliant/sickening (depending on how cynical you are) lobbies. There are also three entirely new missions - one per planet - and a bunch of nice tweaks - some long-awaited - to the game. - Miraglyth 05:10, 2 February 2007 (CST)

01/26/2007: Game Update

• The January 25th-26th update has arrived. For the first time since the 7th of December (6/7 updates ago) we've got all-new missions! One each for Parum, Moatoob and the GUARDIANS Colony. We've also got a new Story Mission. - Miraglyth 05:10, 26 January 2007 (CST)

01/19/2007: Update 007

• The January 18th-19th update has come, only instead of getting the four promised S-Rank mission variants, we got five! We've now got S-Ranks for every mission in the game save the Bruce's Dungeon party mission. In addition, the "swimsuit glitch" (article no doubt pending) and synthesis disconnect/cancel trick to save the board, have both been fixed and are now impossible. - Miraglyth 04:44, 19 January 2007 (CST)

01/15/2007: Updated

• Happy New Year! The update has come, and it appears to be what I researched! Yay! - Kyodai Inkei 16:25, 15 January 2007 (CST)
  • The bathing suits are available from the Kubara shop - Clyez City Level 3; Shopping Mall B. - Yamishi

12/31/2006: Update Coming Mid-January

• Happy New Year! With the new year comes good news. On January Twelfth, 2007, the greedy, lethargic, and possibly apathetic workers of SEGA and Sonic Team will give all US/EU servers a much needed content update. In this update, a completely new mission will become available on Moatoob; this is rumored to be "Bruce's Dungeon." The third online story mission will also be made available. In the way of combat, new Photon Arts will be released, and the level cap will be increased to 70. On an individual level, new room decorations will be added, but, most importantly, new clothing and parts will be a welcomed addition. Personally, I cannot wait for the swimsuits. Hurray for close-to-full nudity! - Kyodai Inkei 08:34, 31 December 2006 (CST)

12/26/2006: Christmas Is Over

• The Christmas theme has been removed from all lobbies on all PSU servers. All Christms-themed items are no longer available in NPC stores. - Kyodai Inkei 18:00, 26 December 2006 (PST)

12/22/2006: Another Update

• Nothing big, but a new mission, "Episode 2 Chapter 2: Desert's End", has been added. S-rank missions have also been added. What will be the fate of our beloved ex-Guardian Ethan? - Kyodai Inkei 4:09, 22 December 2006 (PST)

12/16/2006: Third Update

• Again a little late, but Sega has made good on their promise of weekly content updates (so far). This past Friday, the English Phantasy Star Universe servers were updated with five new S-Rank missions. The missions are: Mad Creatures, Mizuraki Defense, Demons Above, Valley of Carnage, and Mine Defense. The official website promises here that next week will bring a new story mission, along with even more S-Rank missions. - Segaholic2 13:29, 16 December 2006 (PST)

12/09/2006: Second Update!

• (A little late, but...) Starting a series of what is promised to be weekly updates in the forseeable future, the English Phantasy Star Universe servers have been updated with a plethora of content. Most importantly the raise in level cap from 50 to 60 and the addition of Expert Types, the addition of A and S-ranked weapons and armor, our first Story Mission and our first two S-Rank Missions, the update also introduces to us our first event, in the form of Christmas. For further information on the update's details check the Updates page. - Miraglyth 14:21, 9 December 2006 (PST)