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As ''Phantasy Star Universe'''s Network Mode is essentially a massively multi-player online RPG (MMORPG), it's not hugely surprising that from time to time it shall receive game updates and content additions.
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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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Time_Zone Pacific Time].
  
This page is to list the state of the game's Network Mode as of specific dates, and record the history of what each update achieved. As the game grows in the number of updates (hence, the amount of content) it may become necessary to split details of each update (or each month's worth of) into separate sub-articles.
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Every 2-3 weeks, the servers will undergo a maintenance period during which any scheduled updates will be implemented. Maintenance always begins on Thursday at 11:00pm PT and ends on Friday, generally by 4:00am PT, though shorter and longer maintenance periods have occurred.
  
All times specified within this article are PST, to match the various times used and specified on the [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/index.php ''Phantasy Star Universe'' website].
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If you are interested in taking a glimpse at what to expect in future updates, please see our [[Longterm schedule|longterm schedule]].  The data compiled in this list is based on recent updates on the Japanese PC/PS2 servers which the local servers should receive in the coming months.
  
==Initial State==
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== Update history ==
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{{Template:Update calendar}}
  
Unlike the other sections, this one makes note of how the game was before ''any'' updates were added.
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== Site navigation ==
 
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{{General Info}}
'''Date:''' From 24th of October release to 16th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:45 on the 17th).
 
 
 
====Flight Destinations====
 
 
 
Unlike all updates following the game's initial state, Network Mode did not allow access to the planet Moatoob in it's initial state. It had the following planets, each with the one specified city and the following flight destinations (when leaving your "My Room"):
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Planet || City || Destination
 
|-
 
| rowspan=6|GUARDIANS Colony || rowspan=6|Clyez City || 1st Floor: Central Table
 
|-
 
| 2nd Floor: Shopping Mall A
 
|-
 
| 3rd Floor: Shopping Mall B
 
|-
 
| 4th Floor: PPT Spaceport
 
|-
 
| 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ
 
|-
 
| Your Room
 
|-
 
| rowspan=5|Parum || rowspan=5|Holtes City || Central Square
 
|-
 
| East District
 
|-
 
| West District
 
|-
 
| GRM Shop
 
|-
 
| GUARDIANS Branch
 
|-
 
| rowspan=3|Neudaiz || rowspan=3|Ohtoku City || Central District
 
|-
 
| Yohmei Shop
 
|-
 
| GUARDIANS Branch
 
|}
 
 
 
====Types====
 
 
 
The three "basic" types (the classic trio from Phantasy Star Online) were the only possible GUARDIAN types on the game's launch:
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
| Hunter || Ranger || Force
 
|}
 
 
 
====Level Cap====
 
 
 
On the game's release, GUARDIANS could reach a maximum level of 50 before they stopped gaining experience points.
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
The following missions were available:
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Unsafe Passage || CBA || Clyez City: 4th Floor || Linear Line Platform || Linear Line: Transfer Terminal
 
|-
 
| Fight For Food || CBA || Linear Line: Transfer Terminal || Aurorey Plaza Area|| Linear Line: Aural Observatory
 
|-
 
| Mad Creatures || CBA || Holtes City: East District || Flyer Base || Raffon Meadow: Field Base
 
|-
 
| Plains Overlord || CBA || Raffon Meadow: Field Base || Lakeshore Park Area || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park
 
|-
 
| Sleeping Warriors || CBA || Raffon Meadow: Field Base || Lakeshore Park Area || Raffon Meadow: Field Base
 
|-
 
| Mizuraki Defense || CBA || Ohtoku City: Central District || Flyer Base || Mizuraki Preserve: Kego Plaza
 
|-
 
| Forested Islands || CBA || Ohtoku City: Central District || Flyer Base || Shikon Archipelago
 
|-
 
| Demons Above || CBA || Mizuraki Preserve: Kego Plaza || Kugo Hot Springs Area || Mizuraki Preserve: Kugo Hot Springs
 
|-
 
| Rainbow Beast || CBA || Shikon Archipelago || Agata Islands Area || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
 
|-
 
| Grove of Fanatics || CBA || Shikon Archipelago || Agata Islands Area || Shikon Archipelago
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
Network Mode began with no story missions available, the most obvious reason for this being that Network Mode story missions are a direct continuation of offline Story Mode and players would want to be given a fair amount of time to complete that before starting starting the Network Mode story mission string.
 
 
 
====Party Missions====
 
 
 
Network Mode began with no party missions available, the most obvious reason for this being that Network Mode was still new and Party Missions are somewhat involved and require a suitable amount of experience with the game, thus players would want to be given a fair amount of time to get used to the game before starting something as involved as these.
 
 
 
====Available====
 
 
 
The following weapons, photon arts, etc. were accessible at the start of the game:
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Weapons and Armor
 
| 1* to 3* in Clyez City, 1* to 4* manufacturer-specific in manufacturer shops. ? to ? findable in missions.
 
|-
 
! Weapon and Armor Boards
 
| 1* to ? in Clyez City, 1* to 5* manufacturer-specific in planetary synthesis shops. ? to ? findable in missions.
 
|-
 
! Weapon Types
 
| All weapons equippable by Basic [[Types]].
 
|-
 
! PA: Skills
 
| The "first" (1000 meseta) skills for all 7 melee weapons equippable by Basic [[Types]].
 
|-
 
! PA: Bullets
 
| All Fire/Ice/Ground/Electric bullets for all 6 ranged weapons equippable by Basic [[Types]].
 
|-
 
! PA: TECHNICs
 
| Foie, Gifoie, Barta, Rabarta, Diga, Radiga, Zonde, Razonde, Resta, Reverser.
 
|-
 
! Room Tickets
 
| Normal, Green Clover, Pink Clover, Kindergarten, Sports (Day), Sports (Night), Open Shop, Close Shop.
 
|-
 
! Traps
 
| Shops: ("Normal" and G): Damage, Burn and Freeze.<br>Mission Drops: ("Normal" and G): Poison, Confusion and Sleep.
 
|}
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
Network Mode started out "vanilla", without any [[Events]] active. This is worthy of note not only for this article to be complete, but also because the game started out while the [[Events#Haloween|Haloween Event]] was active in the JP PC/PS2 version of Phantasy Star Universe.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* There was a patch download required during the first connection to Phantasy Star Universe Network Mode, however as this was the "initial state", it is unknown what this actually achieved, nor is it of particular importance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 001==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 16th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:45 on the 17th) to 7th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:00 on the 8th).
 
 
 
====Flight Destinations====
 
 
 
Access to the planet Moatoob was added in this update, adding three new flight destinations to the game on leaving "My Room":
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Planet || City || Destination
 
|-
 
| rowspan=3|Moatoob || rowspan=3|Dagora City || Central District
 
|-
 
| TENORA WORKS Shop
 
|-
 
| GUARDIANS Branch
 
|}
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
New missions were added to all three planets.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Location || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| The Mad Beasts || CBA || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park || Underwater Plant Area || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base
 
|-
 
| Lab Recovery || CBA || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base || Raffon Meadow Area || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park
 
|-
 
| Endrum Remnants || CBA || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base || Old Mellvore City Area || Lake Denes
 
|-
 
| The Holy Ground || CBA || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds || Agata RELICS Site Area || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
 
|-
 
| System Defense || CBA || Dagora City: Central District || Flyer Base || West Kugu Desert: Field Base
 
|-
 
| Valley of Carnage || CBA || Dagora City: Central District || Flyer Base || Galenigare Canyon: Basin
 
|-
 
| Mine Defense || CBA || Galenigare Canyon: Basin || Galenigare Tunnel Area || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake
 
|-
 
| Desert Terror || CBA || West Kugu Desert: Field Base || Galenigare Tunnel Area || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake
 
|}
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* Players have discovered that the Partner Machinery GH-450 now has issues switching weapons. Allegedly despite the switching animation and noise, the weapon remains the same and as such the PM now no longer heals, among other things.
 
 
 
* As of this update there have been numerous complaints about the PC version of the game experiencing mysterious periods of slowdown, mostly during Parum and Neudaiz missions. Some players have noted that this also occurred in the first JP update, though the immediate update after that fixed the issue. It is believed to be related to texture changes somehow.
 
 
 
* Prior to this patch, it has been reported that Hunters on the Xbox 360 version had incorrect stat calculations, making them level-for-level better off than their PC/PS2 counterparts and disproportionately more effective than Xbox 360 Rangers and Forces. This has been addressed in this patch, causing a large amount of unwarranted complaint from Xbox 360 Hunters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 002==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 7th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:00 on the 8th) to 14th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:00 on the 15th).
 
 
 
====Types====
 
 
 
Seven "expert" types were added in this update, a selection of three hybrid types, three specialist types, and one "experimental" type.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
| Fighgunner || Guntecher || Wartecher
 
|-
 
| Fortefighter || Fortegunner || Fortetecher
 
|-
 
| colspan=3|Protranser
 
|}
 
 
 
====Level Cap====
 
 
 
This update raised the maximum level cap of GUARDIANS to level 60 before they stopped gaining experience points.
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No all-new missions were added, but 2 missions were given S-Rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Unsafe Passage || S || Clyez City: 4th Floor || Linear Line Platform || Linear Line: Transfer Terminal
 
|-
 
| Fight For Food || S || Linear Line: Transfer Terminal || Aurorey Plaza Area|| Linear Line: Aural Observatory
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
The first of a new series of story missions (obstensibly named "Episode 2" as it is set after the offline Story Mode) was introduced with this update.
 
 
 
This mission is titled "The Mask", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
 
 
 
====Available====
 
 
 
The following were added to become accessible:
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Weapons and Armor
 
| 4* to ? in Clyez City, 5* to 7* manufacturer-specific in manufacturer shops. ? to ? findable in missions.
 
|-
 
! Weapon and Armor Boards
 
| ? to ? in Clyez City, 6* to 8* manufacturer-specific in planetary synthesis shops. ? to ? findable in missions.
 
|-
 
! Weapon Types
 
| All weapons equippable by Expert [[Types]].
 
|-
 
! PA: Skills
 
| The "first" (1000 meseta) skills for all 4 melee weapons equippable by Expert [[Types]].<br>The "second" (12000 meseta) skills for ? melee weapons.
 
|-
 
! PA: Bullets
 
| All Fire/Ice/Ground/Electric bullets for all 4 ranged weapons equippable by Expert [[Types]].
 
|-
 
! PA: TECHNICs
 
| Gifoie, Gibarta, Gidiga, Gizonde.
 
|-
 
! Room Tickets
 
| Blue Clover, Orange Clover, Cave Black, Cave Red, Metal Blue, Metal Grey, Metal Wine, PM Device ZERO.
 
|-
 
! Traps
 
| Shops: ("Normal" and G): Poison, Confusion, Sleep, Virus, Shock and Silence.
 
|-
 
! Miscellaneous
 
| [[Goggles]], [[PA Fragment]]
 
|}
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
This update introduced the [[Events#Christmas|Christmas Event]] to the game, which lasted until the Update 005 on Boxing Day.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* This update was carried out entirely server-side, thus PC users did not receive a patch download for this update.
 
 
 
* As there was no patch download, previous client-side issues (most notably the texture/slowdown issue from Update 001) have yet to be resolved.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 003==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 14th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:00 on the 15th) to 21st of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 22nd).
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No all-new missions were added, but 5 missions were given S-Rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Mad Creatures || S || Holtes City: East District || Flyer Base || Raffon Meadow: Field Base
 
|-
 
| Mizuraki Defense || S || Ohtoku City: Central District || Flyer Base || Mizuraki Preserve: Kego Plaza
 
|-
 
| Demons Above || S || Mizuraki Preserve: Kego Plaza || Kugo Hot Springs Area || Mizuraki Preserve: Kugo Hot Springs
 
|-
 
| Valley of Carnage || S || Dagora City: Central District || Flyer Base || Galenigare Canyon: Basin
 
|-
 
| Mine Defense || S || Galenigare Canyon: Basin || Galenigare Tunnel Area || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake
 
|}
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* This update was carried out entirely server-side, thus PC users did not receive a patch download for this update.
 
 
 
* As there was no patch download, previous client-side issues (most notably the texture/slowdown issue from Update 001) have yet to be resolved.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 004==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 21st of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 22nd) to 26th of December ("rescheduled Boxing Day") maintenance.
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No all-new missions were added, but 3 missions were given S-Rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Plains Overlord || S || Raffon Meadow: Field Base || Lakeshore Park Area || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park
 
|-
 
| Sleeping Warriors || S || Raffon Meadow: Field Base || Lakeshore Park Area || Raffon Meadow: Field Base
 
|-
 
| Lab Recovery || S || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base || Raffon Meadow Area || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
The second of a new series of story missions (obstensibly named "Episode 2" as it is set after the offline Story Mode) was introduced with this update.
 
 
 
This mission is titled "Desert's End", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* This update was carried out entirely server-side, thus PC users did not receive a patch download for this update.
 
 
 
* As there was no patch download, previous client-side issues (most notably the texture/slowdown issue from Update 001) have yet to be resolved.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 005==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 26th of December ("rescheduled Boxing Day") maintenance to 11th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:00 on the 12th).
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
This update concluded the [[Events#Christmas|Christmas Event]] introduced in Update 002, sooner than many players expected.
 
 
 
This update also introduced the [[Events#New_Year|New Year's Event]] to the game, which lasted until Update 006 on the 11th of January.
 
 
 
===Other Changes===
 
 
 
* A [[Photon Charger]] was added next to the [[Universe Transporter]] next to the Flyer Base in Ohtoku City, presumably because the recent addition of Mizuraki Defense S had caused a notable amount of player activity in the area seeking a PP refill.
 
 
 
* This update was carried out entirely server-side, thus PC users did not receive a patch download for this update.
 
 
 
* As there was no patch download, previous client-side issues (most notably the texture/slowdown issue from Update 001) have yet to be resolved.
 
 
 
* This is not generally considered a "full update" as [[Events]] are not particularly tangible.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 006==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 11th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:00 on the 12th) to 18th of January maintenance (from 23:25 to 02:05 on the 19th).
 
 
 
====Level Cap====
 
 
 
This update raised the maximum level cap of GUARDIANS to level 70 before they stopped gaining experience points.
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No all-new missions were added, but 3 missions were given S-Rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| System Defense || S || Dagora City: Central District || Flyer Base || West Kugu Desert: Field Base
 
|-
 
| Grove of Fanatics || S || Shikon Archipelago || Agata Islands Area || Shikon Archipelago
 
|-
 
| Desert Terror || S || West Kugu Desert: Field Base || Galenigare Tunnel Area || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
The third of the series of story missions (still "Episode 2") was introduced with this update.
 
 
 
This mission is titled "HIVE Purge", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
 
 
 
====Party Missions====
 
 
 
The first "party mission" has been added to the game. It is titled "Bruce's Dungeon" and is accessible at the Moatoob GUARDIANS HQ. The mission requires a party of 2-5 players.
 
 
 
====Available====
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Weapons and Armor
 
| Up to 8* manufacturer-specific in manufacturer shops.
 
|-
 
! Weapon and Armor Boards
 
| Up to 9* manufacturer-specific in planetary synthesis shops.  Degahna Cannon, 10* Axe boards reported.
 
|-
 
! PA: Skills
 
| All second tier skills have been added.
 
|-
 
! PA: Bullets
 
| All Light/Dark bullets added for all ranged weapons.
 
|-
 
! PA: TECHNICs
 
| Damfoie, Shifta, Jellen, Dambarta, Deband, Zalure, Zodial, Zoldeel, Damdiga, Retier, Ramegid, Damegid
 
|-
 
! Room Tickets
 
| Amber Yellow, Mint Green, Marine Blue, Zebra.
 
|}
 
 
 
===Events===
 
 
 
This update concluded the [[Events#New Year|New Year's Event]] introduced in Update 005.
 
 
 
This update also introduced the [[Events#Winter|Winter Event]] to the game, which lasted until Update 009 on the 1st of February.
 
 
 
===Other Changes===
 
 
 
* The issues with the Partner Machinery "GH-450" introduced with Update 001 have been resolved at last.
 
 
 
* The texture/slowdown issues introduced with Update 001 have finally been fixed.
 
 
 
* The Graphics -> Custom menu in the PC Phantasy Star Universe Options menu has been updated. There is now an option to enable or disable MIPMAPping.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 007==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 18th of January maintenance (from 23:25 to 02:05 on the 19th) to 25th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 26th).
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No all-new missions were added, but 5 missions were given S-Rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Forested Islands || S || Ohtoku City: Central District || Flyer Base || Shikon Archipelago
 
|-
 
| Rainbow Beast || S || Shikon Archipelago || Agata Islands Area || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
 
|-
 
| The Mad Beasts || S || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park || Underwater Plant Area || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base
 
|-
 
| Endrum Remnants || S || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base || Old Mellvore City Area || Lake Denes
 
|-
 
| The Holy Ground || S || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds || Agata RELICS Site Area || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
 
|}
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* There was a patch download required with this update.
 
 
 
* The short-lived "[[Clothing Glitch]]" using questionable methods to enable oddities such as wearing half a swimsuit alongside normal clothing has been rendered impossible.
 
 
 
* The "trick" of disconnecting if a synthesis fails and then cancelling that synthesis to save a board use has also been made impossible - the "Cancel Synthesis" option now greys out when the synthesis time reaches 0:00 left.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 008==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 25th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 26th) to 1st of February maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:50 on the 2nd).
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
New missions were added to GUARDIANS Colony, Parum and Moatoob.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Dark Satellite || CBAS || Clyez City: 4th Floor || Space Dock || HIVE: Open Area (temporary)
 
|-
 
| Train Rescue || CBAS || Holtes City: West District || Linear Line Platform || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base
 
|-
 
| Tunnel Recapture || CBAS || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake || Mining Area || Northern Continent: Ice Plains
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
The fourth of the series of story missions (still "Episode 2") was introduced with this update.
 
 
 
This mission is titled "Shadow Conspiracy", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* There was a patch download required with this update.
 
 
 
* [[Partner Machinery]] feeding was changed - now, when you feed a PM an item, you stop "talking" to it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 009==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 1st of February maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:50 on the 2nd) to 8th of February maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:30 on the 9th).
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
New missions were added to Parum, Neudaiz and Moatoob.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| The Dual Sentinel || CBAS || Lake Denes || (Denes Relics) || (Foran Waterfall)
 
|-
 
| Moonlight Beast || CBAS || Mizuraki Preserve: Kego Plaza || (Agata Islands) || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
 
|-
 
| Desert Goliath || CBAS || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake || (Mine Area) || (Ajis Kugu)
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
No new story missions were added with this update. However, players are now be freely able to select the difficulty of story missions they undertake. Previously they were auto-assigned a difficulty based on their character level.
 
 
 
====Available====
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! PA: Skills
 
| The strength of many Skills was rebalanced.
 
|-
 
! Room Tickets
 
| Forest, Desert, Panther.
 
|}
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
This update concluded the [[Events#Winter|Winter Event]] introduced in Update 006.
 
 
 
This update introduced the [[Events#Valentine.27s_Day|Valentine's Day Event]] to the game, which lasted until Update 011 on the 16th of February.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* This update was carried out entirely server-side, thus PC users did not receive a patch download for this update.
 
 
 
* There is a "Status adjustment of Partner Machinery." Player reaction suggests that this has basically upped the damage output of the GH-430, GH-440 and GH-450 models.
 
 
 
* Traps have received a "power adjustment". They now do more damage on being set off. Their status effects seem to remain unchanged.
 
 
 
* The rarity of "Moon Atomizer X" and "[B] Moon Atomizer X" has been changed from 7* to 6*. This means they are no longer considered "rares" by the game. However they still show as 7* in player shops.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 010==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 8th of February maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:30 on the 9th) to 16th of February maintenance (from 03:20 to 03:30).
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
The fifth of the series of story missions (still "Episode 2") was introduced with this update.
 
 
 
This mission is titled "Valley of Doubt", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* This update was carried out entirely server-side, thus PC users did not receive a patch download for this update.
 
 
 
* The [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=20070202a English PSU update preview] cited that new Photon Arts (those bought via PA Fragments) were to be included with this update, however the [http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fxbox360.phantasystaruniverse.jp%2Fnews%2Fwis%2F%3Fmode%3Dview%26id%3D26&langpair=ja%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools JP 360 update preview] (Google translation) mentioned only the story mission. Ultimately the PAs were never added, with the EN staff citing "technical difficulties" as the reason.
 
 
 
* The ATA requirement to equip the [[Events#Valentine's Day|Valentine]] 10* bow "Kohibumiteri" was significantly lowered since it was noticed that the only type able to equip it (Fortetecher) have the lowest ATA in the game.
 
 
 
==Update 011==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 16th of February maintenance (from 03:20 to 03:30) to 1st? of March? maintenance (from ??:?? to ??:?? on the 2nd).
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
This update concluded the [[Events#Valentine.27s_Day|Valentine's Day Event]] introduced in Update 009.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* This update was carried out entirely server-side, thus PC users did not receive a patch download for this update.
 
 
 
* This is not generally considered a "full update" as [[Events]] are not particularly tangible.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 012==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' 1st of March maintenance (from 22:55 to 02:40 on the 2nd) to 8th of March maintenance (from ??:?? to ??:?? on the 9th).
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
A new mission was added to the "satellite" extension of the GUARDIANS Colony.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| SEED Awakened || CBAS || HIVE Open Area (temporary) || HIVE Central Control Room Area || Viewing Plaza (temporary)
 
|}
 
 
 
====Party Missions====
 
 
 
New "party" missions were added to Neudaiz and Moatoob. Unlike [[Bruce's Dungeon]] these are completable solo, do not forbid scapes, involve an NPC or have a time limit. However, at least two people are required in order to get most of the item boxes or S-Rank the mission.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| The Eastern Peril || CBAS || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds || Ohtoku City Area || Mizuraki Conservation District: Kego Clearing
 
|-
 
| Rouges' Shortcut || CBAS || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake || Field Base Area || West Kugu Desert: Field Base
 
|}
 
 
 
====Available====
 
 
 
The update added "an Item Exchange mission" which is used to obtain the "License" Photon Arts, as those require exchanging the item [[PA Fragment]] for new skills, bullets and TECHNICs. In addition, the new free mission provides access to an interesting new shop.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Weapon Boards
 
| A Kubara board shop, selling boards for all 6* and 8* Kubara melee and TECHNIC weapons.
 
|-
 
! PA: Skills
 
| Bogga Robado, Tornado Dance, Splendor Crush, Hishou Jinren-zan, Renzan Senshou-ga, Senten Kanzan-ga.
 
|-
 
! PA: Bullets
 
| Killer Shot, Barada Maga, Chousei-sou, Boma Maga, Mayalee Prism, Twin Mayalee, Mayalee Hit, Yak Zagenga, Kyumeisei-shiki, Mayalee Fury.
 
|-
 
! PA: TECHNICs
 
| Noszonde, Nosdiga, Giresta, Megid, Nosmegid, Megiverse.
 
|}
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* There was a patch download required with this update.
 
 
 
* This update fixes the long-known bug known as "shift-cancelling" where PC players who used the "Keyboard" control scheme could make use of the "Shift" key to instantly cancel the casting of Dam-type and Nos-type TECHNICs. While not particularly harmful for Dam-type TECHs, Nos-type TECHs continue to take effect even after the casting has begun, so making extensive use of the bug would have allowed enterprising Fortetechers to achieve an alarming damage output.
 
 
 
* The Partner Machinery feeding change from Update 008 has been reverted - PC/PS2 players are now no longer kicked out of all menus every time they feed their PM one item.
 
 
 
* In the PC/PS2 versions, when under first-person view, players can now press the "Switch Weapon" button to use their Goggles, regardless of whether they are on their item palette or not. This results in one space on the item palette being freed up.
 
 
 
==Update 013==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 8th of March maintenance (from 23:05 to 01:15 on the 9th) to 22nd of March maintenance (from 23:05 to 00:00 on the 23rd).
 
 
 
====Level Cap====
 
 
 
This update raised the maximum level cap of GUARDIANS to level 80 before they stopped gaining experience points.
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No all-new missions were added, but 3 missions were given S2-Rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Unsafe Passage || S2 || Clyez City: 4th Floor || Linear Line Platform || Linear Line: Transfer Terminal
 
|-
 
| Fight For Food || S2 || Linear Line: Transfer Terminal || Aurorey Plaza Area|| Linear Line: Aural Observatory
 
|-
 
| Lab Recovery || S2 || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base || Raffon Meadow Area || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
The sixth of the series of story missions (still "Episode 2") will be introduced with this update.
 
 
 
This mission title is (potential spoiler, highlight: <font color="#FFFFFF">Rescuing Hyuga</font>), is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
 
 
 
====Available====
 
 
 
This update delivered interesting new Partner Machinery devices to Phantasy Star Universe. Back in Update 002 the PM Device ZERO was added, which reset your Partner Machinery to Production and B St. level 0. These new devices allow you adapt the model (and only that model) of your Partner Machinery. For example: If you own a GH-420 model, you may use PM Device 421 or PM Device 422 in order to change it into GH-421 or GH-422 respectively.
 
 
 
Other known details are that 4_1 models are marketed as "defense type" with regenerative HP (as with a Me / HP Restore [[Units|unit]]) while 4_2 models are cited as "attack type" with the "Sturm Buster" SUV weapon!
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! PM Devices
 
| PM Device 410, PM Device 420, PM Device 430, PM Device 440, PM Device 450,<br>PM Device 411, PM Device 421, PM Device 431, PM Device 441, PM Device 451,<br>PM Device 412, PM Device 422, PM Device 432, PM Device 442, PM Device 452.
 
|}
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
This update introduced the [[Events#White_Day|White Day Event]] to the game, which lasted until Update 014 on the 23rd of March.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* There was a "balance adjustment" to monsters and boss monsters of level 20 and above. It's believed this was mostly stat reductions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 014==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' From 22nd of March maintenance (from 23:05 to 00:00 on the 23rd) to 12th of April maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 13th).
 
 
 
====Party Missions====
 
 
 
New "party" missions were added to Parum and Neudaiz. These are in the same vein as The Eastern Peril and Rogues' Shortcut.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Crimson Beast || CBASS2 || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park || Field Base area || Raffon Meadow: Field Base
 
|-
 
| Forest Infiltration || CBASS2 || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds || Ohtoku City Area || Shikon Islands: Pilgrimage Route
 
|}
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
This update concluded the [[Events#White_Day|White Day Event]] introduced in Update 013.
 
 
 
This update introduced the [[Events#Easter|Easter Event]] to the game, which lasted until Update 015 on the 13th of April.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* On the Xbox 360 servers, the "Tails" [[My Room Accessories#Room Goods|room decoration]] has appeared in the [[shared bank]] of seemingly random players. The detais on how people recieved this is still unknown, with theories such as beta/demo or St. Patrick's Day participation all being challenged. There will be a demo event soon for the 360 that grants participants the Tails decoration, but this is separate to the decorations that have already appeared.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Update 015==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' 12th of April maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 13th) to 26th of April maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 27th).
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No all-new missions were added, but 3 missions were given S2-Rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Valley of Carnage || S2 || Dagora City: Central District || Flyer Base || Galenigare Canyon: Basin
 
|-
 
| Mine Defense || S2 || Galenigare Canyon: Basin || Galenigare Tunnel Area || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake
 
|-
 
| Tunnel Recapture || S2 || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake || Mining Area || Northern Continent: Ice Plains
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
The seventh of the series of story missions (still "Episode 2") was introduced with this update.
 
 
 
This mission is titled "Protect the Festa", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
This update concluded the [[Events#Easter|Easter Event]] introduced in Update 014.
 
 
 
This update introduced the [[Events#Cherry Blossom|Cherry Blossom Event]] to the game, which will last until Update 016 on the 27th of April.
 
 
 
====Other Changes====
 
 
 
* Two new clothing sets each were added during this update. CASTs can buy parts from the GUARDIANS Colony as well as Moatoob, but the others must travel to Moatoob.
 
 
 
* The mission selection process has been slightly modified for mission counters which previously had two pages' worth (Agata Islands, Dagora City): Instead of listing possible missions and difficulties all on one screen, you must first select the mission and then the difficulty.
 
 
 
* Many monsters often seen as "the most annoying monsters in the game" have received a "rebalance" which has unsurprisingly been discovered to mean a downpowering. The list consists of:
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
| Mizura || YG-01Z BUG || YG-01K BUGGE || YG-01U BUGGES
 
|-
 
| Goshin || Bul Buna || Bel Pannon || Gaozoran
 
|}
 
 
 
* The drop rates of the following monsters was also adjusted (though to what end, we don't know):
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
| Armed Servant (Ozuna) || Special Ops (Assault) || Special Ops (Solda) || Delsaban || Carriguine || Jishagara || YG-01U BUGGES
 
|-
 
| Armed Servant (Taguba) || Special Ops (Kanohne) || Go Vahra || Gaozoran || Golmoro || Bil De Vear || GSM-05B Bomalta
 
|}
 
 
 
==Update 016==
 
 
 
'''Date:''' 26th of April maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 27th) to 10th of May maintenance (from ??:?? to ??:?? on the 11th).
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No all-new missions were added, but two missions were given S2-Rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| The Eastern Peril || S2 || Agata Island:  Sacred Grounds || Ohtoku City Area || Mizuraki Conservation District:  Kego Clearing
 
|-
 
| Rogues' Shortcut || S2 || Galenigare Tunnels:  Underground Lake || Field Base Area || West Kugu Desert:  Field Base
 
|}
 
 
 
====Story Missions====
 
 
 
The eighth of the series of story missions (still "Episode 2") was introduced with this update.
 
 
 
This mission is titled "Flash of Ruin", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
 
 
 
====Events====
 
 
 
This update concluded the [[Events#Cherry Blossom|Cherry Blossom Event]] introduced in Update 015.
 
 
 
==Update 017==
 
'''Date:''' 10th of May maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 11th) to 24th of May maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 25th).
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
 
 
No new missions were added, but 4 missions were given S2-rank difficulty.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Mad Beasts || S2 || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park || Underwater Plant Area || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base
 
|-
 
| Rainbow Beast || S2 || Shikon Archipelago || Agata Islands Area || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
 
|-
 
| The Holy Ground || S2 || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds || Agata RELICS Site Area || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
 
|-
 
| Forested Islands || S2 || Ohtoku City: Central District || Flyer Base || Shikon Archipelago
 
|}
 
 
 
====S-Rank Items====
 
Mad Beasts S2 and Rainbow Beast S2 both have level 100+ monsters, and as a result several S-Rank Weapons and Armor boards will drop in these missions.
 
 
 
==Update 018==
 
'''Date:''' 24th of May maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 25th) to 7th of June maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 8th).
 
 
 
====Events====
 
This update introduced the [[Wedding Event]], decorating the main lobbies of all three planets and the GUARDIANS Colony with wedding cakes and bells.  It is scheduled to conclude on June 7th.
 
 
 
[[Operation Firebreak]] was also introduced with this update and will conclude on June 28th.  Five all new missions were added along with a number of special prizes.
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
With the introduction of [[Operation Firebreak]], the following new missions are currently available.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
 
|-
 
| Sea of Fire || CBA || Holtes City:  East || Flyer Base || Raffon Field Base
 
|-
 
| Burning Garden || CBA || Raffon Field Base || Lakeshore Park || Raffon Lakeshore Park
 
|-
 
| Heatwave Island || CBA || Ohtoku City || Flyer Base || Egam Holy Grounds
 
|-
 
| Flower of Flames || CBA || Egam Holy Grounds || Agata RELICS || Kugo Hot Springs
 
|-
 
| Scorched Valley || CBA || Dagora City || Flyer Base || Ajis Kugu
 
|}
 
 
 
====Available====
 
A Grinder Boards are now available at MA-GRMS:  Clyez.  Also, during the [[Events#Wedding Event|Wedding Event]], you will be able to purchase the rare 11* [[Wedding Cake]] room decoration from the Clyez City Variety Shop.
 
 
 
For the duration of [[Operation Firebreak]], any Ban-photons you collect can be traded in for various items listed below by accessing a trading mission from the counter at the Clyez City GUARDIANS HQ.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Item || Ban-photons
 
|-
 
| Burn Trap || 1
 
|-
 
| Burn Trap G || 5
 
|-
 
| Cave Red || 10
 
|-
 
| BR Burning Poster || 20
 
|-
 
| Scape Doll || 30
 
|-
 
| Jellen || 40
 
|-
 
| Berry Red || 50
 
|-
 
| Shifta || 60
 
|-
 
| Gibarta || 70
 
|-
 
| Gigaline || 80
 
|-
 
| Garment Aura || 99
 
|}
 
 
 
==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 [[Events#Wedding Event|Wedding Event]] which was initiated in Update 018.  Two new events were introduced, however:
 
 
 
* [[Events#Parum Standardization Commemoration|Parum Standardization Commemoration]]
 
* [[Events#Sonic's Anniversary|Sonic's Anniversary]]
 
 
 
====Missions====
 
Two new [[Operation Firebreak]] missions were added to Parum.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! 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==
 
<b>Date:</b> 28 June 2007
 
 
 
====Events====
 
In this update, the following events were concluded:
 
 
 
* [[Operation Firebreak]]
 
* [[Events#Parum Standardization Commemoration|Parum Standardization Commemoration]]
 
* [[Events#Sonic's Anniversary|Sonic's Anniversary]]
 
 
 
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:
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:80%"
 
! 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==
 
<b>Date:</b> 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==
 
<b>Date:</b> 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.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! Name !! Type !! Weapon !! Price
 
|-
 
| [[Gravity Break]] || Skill || Sword || 75 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Dus Majarra]] || Skill || Spear || 30 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Anga Jabroga]] || Skill || Axe || 99 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Spinning Strike]] || Skill || Saber || 50 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Hikai Shuuha-zan]] || Skill || Dagger || 25 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Mayalee Shot]] || Bullet || Rifle || 50 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Barada Chamga]] || Bullet || Shotgun || 25 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Masei-sou]] || Bullet || Longbow || 75 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Boma Durange]] || Bullet || Grenade || 50 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Phantasm Prism]] || Bullet || Laser cannon || 25 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Twin Penetration]] || Bullet || Twin handgun || 90 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Penetrating Hit]] || Bullet || Handgun || 90 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Yak Maga]] || Bullet || Crossbow || 60 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Masei-shiki]] || Bullet || Card || 60 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Regrant]] || TECHNIC || Rod, wand || 90 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
 
|-
 
| [[Megistar]] || TECHNIC || Rod, wand || 25 [[PA Fragment|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.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Mission counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[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====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! 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==
 
'''Date:''' 13th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 14th) to 20th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 21st).
 
 
 
====Seasonal lobbies====
 
The Clyez, Holtes and Dagora City lobbies have all been decorated for the Christmas season.  And while running missions, be on the lookout for the rare [[Rappy Noel]]!
 
 
 
====New missions====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Mission counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[Hill of Spores]] || C-S || Shikon Tanze route || Habirao F.D.: Old Village Area || Habirao F.D.: Old Village
 
|-
 
| [[Dancing Birds]] || C-S || Habirao F.D.: Old Village || Saguraki C.D. Area || Saguraki C.D.
 
|}
 
 
 
====New items====
 
The new missions have introduced numerous new high-rank weapon and line shield drops.  Also, clothing and parts shops have been updated with numerous new color variations for existing sets.  And the offertory box at Shitenkaku has been updated to include the [[Mikumiko]] and [[CAS-miko Set]] as random gifts given through donations.  It should be noted that these were originally stated to have been included in the last update, however this was a mistake on SEGA's part.
 
 
 
[[Casino Voloyal]]'s prize counter received an update which rotated out the Modern decoration series and replaced it with the Sweet/Berry series.  Three new music discs were added along with two new redecoration tickets.
 
 
 
====TECHNIC system update====
 
Several adjustments were made to the TECHNIC system:
 
* Casting time was adjusted for several attack TECHNICs.  Some low level TECHNICs will cast slightly slower than before, however some high-level TECHNICs will now cast a little faster.
 
* Small changes were made to Resta, Reverse, Giresta, Regrant and Megistar.
 
* Ra-series TECHNICs will now hit four targets instead of only three at LV31+.
 
* All TECHNICs receive a 20% attack boost when cast with a rod.
 
 
 
====Miscellaneous====
 
Upon completion of this maintenance period, it was discovered that a test level, [[Enemy category]], was left accessible to all players.  This level ran players through Linear Line (despite initiating at HIVE #3) and put them against spawns of Jaggos, Rappy Noels and Darbelans.  A rollback had to be performed to remove the massive number of rare items (such as the seasonal [B] [[Dagger of Serafi]]) received through this mission.
 
 
 
==Update 034==
 
'''Date:''' 20th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 21st) to 10th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 11th).
 
 
 
====Seasonal lobbies====
 
While the Christmas lobbies are still up across Gurhal, come January 01, New Years decorations will be put up in Clyez and Ohtoku Cities.
 
 
 
====New mission====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Mission counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[Electronic Brain]] || C-S || AMF Central Command || Paracabana Coast Area || Paracabana Coast
 
|}
 
 
 
====New items====
 
With the new mission, many new weapons, line shields and other items will drop from enemies to help Guardians in their struggle for peace in Gurhal.  Also, remember to check out the Variety Shop in Clyez City as well as Casino Voloyal's prize counter, as new room decorations and more have been added to both!
 
 
 
Numerous new skills have been added to the item exchange mission [[Skill License]] at Dagora City's GUARDIANS Branch.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Wpn. !! Name !! Price !! Ver. !! Description
 
|-
 
| rowspan="1" | {{Knuckles icon}} || [[Ikk Hikk]] || 30 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]] || {{AotI version}} || Knuckles skill:  3 hits<br>Distracts enemies with odd movements, then finishes with a powerful strike.
 
|-
 
| rowspan="1" | {{Double saber icon}} || [[Absolute Dance]] || 50 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]] || {{AotI version}} || Double blade skill: 3 hits<br>Starts with a strong blow, then follows with flowing strikes.
 
|-
 
| rowspan="1" | {{Twin saber icon}} || [[Cross Hurricane]] || 70 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]] || {{AotI version}} || Twin blades skill:  3 hits<br>Uses blinding speed to prevent any counterattack.
 
|-
 
| rowspan="1" | {{Twin dagger icon}} || [[Renga Chujin-shou]] || 50 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]] || {{AotI version}} || Twin daggers skill: 3 hits<br>Rains blades from the sky in a dance of death.
 
|-
 
| rowspan="1" | {{Twin claw icon}} || [[Chuei Jitsotsushin]] || 10 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]] || {{AotI version}} || Twin claws skill: 3 hits<br>A series of deadly attacks from above.
 
|-
 
| rowspan="1" | {{Claw icon}} || [[Bukuu Saien-zan]] || 30 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]] || {{AotI version}} || Claw skill: 2 hits<br>Puts the reactor in overdrive to attack all surrounding enemies.
 
|-
 
| rowspan="1" | {{Whip icon}} || [[Vivi Danga]] || 40 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]] || {{AotI version}} || Whip skill: 2 hits<br>Ups reactor output to boost the whip's reach and strike multiple enemies.
 
|-
 
| rowspan="1" | {{Slicer icon}} || [[Choutou Kantsu-jin]] || 60 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]] || {{AotI version}} || Slicer skill:  2 hits<br>Uses quick movements to attack multiple enemies from both sides.
 
|}
 
 
 
==Update 035==
 
'''Date:''' 10th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 11th) to 17th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 18th).
 
=== Winter Event begins ===
 
The [[Winter Event]] kicks off today, introducing the first of two missions.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Start counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[The Protectors α]] || C-S || Clyez City 5th Floor || GUARDIANS HQ || Clyez City 5th Floor
 
|}
 
 
 
=== Super holy light bonus ===
 
In light of the December 15 server rollback, everyone has been given super holy light for three weeks!
 
 
 
=== Seasonal lobby ===
 
Both Clyez City and Holtes City have been decorated with snowmen and other winter-themed scenery, in celebration of the winter season.
 
 
 
=== Level cap increased ===
 
The level cap has been raised to LV120.
 
 
 
=== New items ===
 
Numerous new items have been added, including various room decorations at the Variety Shop and Casino Voloyal, along with four new clothing and parts sets:  Wai Wadd, Hanaura, Musagante, and Valatines.
 
 
 
=== Miscellaneous adjustments ===
 
* [[Tunnel Recapture]] has been rebalanced.
 
* Another universe selection cube has been added to [[Casino Voloyal]].
 
* An additional vision phone has been added to the shop counter of [[Your room|your room]].
 
 
 
==Update 036==
 
'''Date:''' 17th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 18th) to 24th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 25th).
 
=== Winter Event continues ===
 
The [[Winter Event]] continues on today, introducing the second mission.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Start counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[The Protectors ß]] || C-S || Clyez City 5th Floor || GUARDIANS HQ || Clyez City 5th Floor
 
|}
 
 
 
Additionally, [[The Protectors α]] has been removed. It will return for the final week of the [[Winter Event]].
 
 
 
== Update 037 ==
 
'''Date:''' 24th of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 25th) to 31st of January maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 1st of February).
 
=== Winter Event ===
 
This update marks the final week of the [[Winter Event]].  [[The Protectors α]] returns to the event mission list alongside [[The Protectors ß]].
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Start counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[The Protectors α]] || C-S || Clyez City 5th Floor || GUARDIANS HQ || Clyez City 5th Floor
 
|-
 
| [[The Protectors ß]] || C-S || Clyez City 5th Floor || GUARDIANS HQ || Clyez City 5th Floor
 
|}
 
 
 
== Update 038 ==
 
'''Date:''' 31st of January maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 1st of February) to 7th of February maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 8th).
 
=== Winter Event ===
 
The [[Winter Event]] has come to an end, taking the seasonal winter lobbies and superholy Photon Fortune for all races with it.
 
 
 
=== New story mission ===
 
Chapter 2 of ''Episode 3'' has been released.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Start counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[Restorations 1]] || C-A || Clyez City 5th Floor || GUARDIANS HQ || --
 
|-
 
| [[Restorations 2]] || C-A || -- || -- || Clyez City 5th Floor
 
|}
 
 
 
=== New item exchange mission ===
 
A brand new item exchange mission has been added to Holtes City.  You can exchange various items for new room decorations, music discs and more!
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Start counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[The Collector]] || -- || Holtes City || Melton's Shop || Holtes City
 
|}
 
 
 
=== New items ===
 
Five new color variations have been added to the Waiwad and Hanaura sets along with CV variants of the Musagante and Valatines sets for CASTs.  Shitenkaku's [[Offering box|offering box]] has also been updated with new items.
 
 
 
=== System updates ===
 
* Meseta drop rules have been changed so that only party members in the mission field will receive dropped Meseta.  Players who are in a lobby will not receive any money.
 
* Item drop rates for enemies in the original ''Phantasy Star Universe'' have been adjusted to match those of ''Ambition of the Illuminus''.
 
* Certain enemies in ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' have had their drops changed.
 
* Rare material drop rates from normal containers have been increased in missions with enemies over LV125.
 
 
 
== Update 039 ==
 
'''Date:''' 7th of February maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 8th) to 14th of February maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 15th).
 
 
 
Following some issues with getting the necessary Xbox 360 title update certified by Microsoft, SonicTeam have delivered the content detailed in [[Updates#Update 038|update 038]] to the 360 servers.  Unfortunately, this update is once again broken apart between servers.  Details follow on which servers received what with this maintenance.
 
 
 
=== Seasonal lobby ===
 
Valentine's Day has returned to Gurhal.  Be on the lookout for the rare [[Rappy Amure]]!  All servers have received this update.
 
 
 
=== GUARDIANS Boost Road ===
 
The [[GUARDIANS Boost Road]] has begun on Moatoob!  The following missions are part of this limited time event:
 
* [[System Defense]]
 
* [[Desert Terror]]
 
* [[Tunnel Recapture]]
 
* [[Caves of Ice]]
 
* [[Awoken Serpent]]
 
The more ranks you earn on these missions, the better the drop rates for them become, with a maximum boost of 50%.  Remember that your bonus is based on the mission you've run the least, so work with all five missions to get the most of the bonus.
 
 
 
=== New missions ===
 
Two ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' missions have received S2 difficulties.  This only applies to the PC/PS2 servers.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Start counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[Caves of Ice]] || S2 || Vio Tonga || Granigs Mine Area || Granigs Mine
 
|-
 
| [[Awoken Serpent]] || S2 || Granigs Mine || Voloyal Area || Casino Voloyal
 
|}
 
Though reported by SonicTeam that it would be delayed due to a critical bug, the first rare free mission was released.  However, it has been released only on the PC/PS2 servers.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Start counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[Forest of Illusion]] || C-S || Random || Random || Various
 
|}
 
=== New items ===
 
Casino Voloyal costumes for women have been added to the exchange counter at [[Casino Voloyal]] along with some other new items.  Clyez City's Variety Shop has also been updated with some new decorations.  These updates apply only to the Xbox 360 servers.
 
 
 
== Update 040 ==
 
'''Date:''' 14th of February maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 15th) to 21st of February maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 22nd.)
 
 
 
Updates between the Xbox 360 and PC/PS2 servers finally are getting synchronized again.  With this maintenance period, most everything from the previous two PC/PS2 updates has made its way to the 360 servers.
 
 
 
=== GUARDIANS Boost Road ===
 
Even though [[GUARDIANS Boost Road]] was released to the 360 servers last week, there were some issues with the event's points system.  This has been addressed, however it did call for all points accumulated to be reset.  This reset applies only to the 360 servers.
 
 
 
=== New missions ===
 
Two ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' missions have received S2 difficulties.  This applies to the Xbox 360 servers.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Start counter !! End lobby
 
|-
 
| [[Caves of Ice]] || S2 || Vio Tonga || Granigs Mine Area || Granigs Mine
 
|-
 
| [[Awoken Serpent]] || S2 || Granigs Mine || Voloyal Area || Casino Voloyal
 
|}
 
 
 
=== New partner machine upgrade devices ===
 
Numerous new EX Devices have been added allowing various upgrades to partner machines, including [[EX Device GH470]] and [[EX Device GH480]] which allow partner machines to evolve into young boy and butler forms.
 
 
 
The [[Nanotranser X]] has been released.  This item allows you to increase the storage capacity of your partner machine by 50 items.  Multiple [[Nanotranser X|Nanotranser Xs]] can be used to increase a PM's storage capacity to a maximum of 500 items.
 
 
 
=== New items ===
 
[[Casino Voloyal]]'s exchange counter has been updated with many new room decorations, music discs and clothes.  (Part of this update was received by the 360 last week, but now everything should be even.)  Variety Shop in Clyez City has also been stocked with a new remodeling ticket, [[Blue Court]] to go along with some of Voloyal's new decorations such as the [[Barbell]] and [[Sandbag]].  Finally Shitenkaku's [[Offering box|offering box]] has received some new items.
 

Latest revision as of 17:51, 7 March 2012

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 Time.

Every 2-3 weeks, the servers will undergo a maintenance period during which any scheduled updates will be implemented. Maintenance always begins on Thursday at 11:00pm PT and ends on Friday, generally by 4:00am PT, though shorter and longer maintenance periods have occurred.

If you are interested in taking a glimpse at what to expect in future updates, please see our longterm schedule. The data compiled in this list is based on recent updates on the Japanese PC/PS2 servers which the local servers should receive in the coming months.

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