Difference between revisions of "Major events"

From PSU Cyril Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
m (GUARDIANS Chronicle: Flavor text)
 
(5 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
== Current event ==
 
== Current event ==
 +
=== GUARDIANS Chronicle 5 ===
 +
'''JP PC:  June 21, 2012 - July 19, 2012'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[GUARDIANS Chronicle 5]]
 +
 +
== Past events ==
 +
=== GUARDIANS Trial ===
 +
'''JP PC:  April 26, 2012 - May 24, 2012'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[GUARDIANS Trial]]
 +
 +
=== GUARDIANS Chronicle 4 ===
 +
'''JP PC:  February 23, 2012 - March 22, 2012'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[GUARDIANS Chronicle 4]]
 +
 +
=== Operation Urban Defense ===
 +
'''JP PC:  December 15, 2011 - January 12, 2012'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[Operation Urban Defense]]
 +
 +
=== 5th Anniversary Thanks Festa ===
 +
'''JP PC:  September 22, 2011 - November 2, 2011'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[5th Anniversary Thanks Festa]]
 +
 +
=== GUARDIANS Chronicle 3 ===
 +
'''JP PC:  July 20, 2011 - August 18, 2011'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[GUARDIANS Chronicle 3]]
 +
 +
=== Maximum Attack Infinity ===
 +
'''JP PC:  April 25, 2011 - May 23, 2011'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[Maximum Attack Infinity]]
 +
 +
=== GUARDIANS Chronicle 2 ===
 +
'''JP PC/PS2:  March 3, 2011 - April 14, 2011'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  March 30, 2012 - June 7, 2012'''<br/>
 +
* [[GUARDIANS Chronicle 2]]
 +
 +
=== Ragol Memorial Festa ===
 +
'''JP PC/PS2:  December 21, 2010 - January 27, 2011'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[Ragol Memorial Festa]]
 +
 +
=== 4th Anniversary Thanks Festa ===
 +
'''JP PC/PS2:  September 16, 2010 - October 21, 2010'''<br/>
 +
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 +
* [[4th Anniversary Thanks Festa]]
 +
 
=== GUARDIANS Chronicle ===
 
=== GUARDIANS Chronicle ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  July 8, 2010 - August 5, 2010'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  July 8, 2010 - August 5, 2010'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  December 16, 2011 - January 26, 2012'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  December 16, 2011 - January 26, 2012'''<br/>
Military records of past GUARDIANS achievements have been used to create simulators for training rookie Guardians and other private security organizations over the years.  As such, these simulators have become widely recognized as beneficial for helping to keep Gurhal safe.  Now, the GUARDIANS have initiated a new campaign based on past exercises to aid in the development of brand new, cutting edge simulators!
 
 
* [[GUARDIANS Chronicle]]
 
* [[GUARDIANS Chronicle]]
  
== Past events ==
 
 
=== Maximum Attack X ===
 
=== Maximum Attack X ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  April 22, 2010 - May 20, 2010'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  April 22, 2010 - May 20, 2010'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  September 9, 2011 - October 20, 2011'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  September 9, 2011 - October 20, 2011'''<br/>
Following the unearthing of Arc, a program left behind by the Ancients which evolves based on data input, researchers discovered that the device may be capable of simulating the process used by the Ancients to overcome the destruction caused by the SEED.  Join the GUARDIANS in their operation to collect data for Arc, in hopes of generating a plan to pave the way to a brighter future for Gurhal!
 
 
* [[Maximum Attack X]]
 
* [[Maximum Attack X]]
  
Line 16: Line 64:
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  December 24, 2009 - January 28, 2010'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  December 24, 2009 - January 28, 2010'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  June 10, 2011 - July 14, 2011'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  June 10, 2011 - July 14, 2011'''<br/>
The race is on!  G.R.M., Yohmei and TENORA WORKS, the three major weapons manufacturers in Gurhal, are developing new weapons and they need your help gathering data to use in their production.  Ally yourself with your favorite manufacturer and run through the virtual reality simulations to gather battle data.  Data gathered is tallied for each company, and whichever comes out on top with the most data will be able to put it toward producing an extremely powerful weapon!
 
 
* [[The Great Arms Race]]
 
* [[The Great Arms Race]]
  
=== Spring Event ===
+
=== Spring Event<ref>The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the [[3rd Anniversary Thanks Festa]].</ref> ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  September 24, 2009 - November 5, 2009'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  September 24, 2009 - November 5, 2009'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  March 25, 2011 - May 12, 2011'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  March 25, 2011 - May 12, 2011'''<br/>
Holupe Dence is back with two new simulations based on missions from the previous years.  The first will put your ability to work as a team to the test, while the second is guaranteed to try your endurance with boss battle after boss battle!
 
 
* [[Spring Event]]
 
* [[Spring Event]]
  
Line 28: Line 74:
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  July 16, 2009 - August 27, 2009'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  July 16, 2009 - August 27, 2009'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  December 3, 2010 - January 20, 2011'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  December 3, 2010 - January 20, 2011'''<br/>
Take a step back in time to experience the ice-SEED invasion that prefaced the GUARDIANS' final assault against the SEED!  Taking place after the Communion of Gurhal and the GUARDIANS formed an alliance and before Mother Brain sent the CAST population out of control, Absolute Zero sends the GUARDIANS to Neudaiz to eradicate the frozen menace that has infected Old Hakura Temple and the surrounding Mizuraki C.D.!
 
 
* [[Absolute Zero (event)|Absolute Zero]]
 
* [[Absolute Zero (event)|Absolute Zero]]
  
Line 34: Line 79:
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  January 29, 2009 - February 19, 2009'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  January 29, 2009 - February 19, 2009'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  Unreleased'''<br/>
Do you have what it takes to compete against the fastest of the fast?  Take on the rest of Gurhal in this time attack event to see how you and your team stack up against everyone else, and earn some great rewards while you're at it!
+
* [[GUARDIANS Party Scoring]]
* [[GUARDIANS Party Scoring]] {{JP version}}
 
  
 
=== Maximum Attack G+ ===
 
=== Maximum Attack G+ ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  November 27, 2008 - December 25, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  November 27, 2008 - December 25, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  January 29, 2010 - March 11, 2010'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  January 29, 2010 - March 11, 2010'''<br/>
Maximum Attack G has returned once again, this time introducing difficulty level S2 as well as numerous new drop and exchange items!
 
 
* [[Maximum Attack G+|Maximum Attack G+]]
 
* [[Maximum Attack G+|Maximum Attack G+]]
  
=== Autumn Event ===
+
=== Autumn Event<ref>The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was not known by any particular name.</ref> ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  September 25, 2008 - October 6, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  September 25, 2008 - October 6, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  September 25, 2009 - October 8, 2009'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  September 25, 2009 - October 8, 2009'''<br/>
Does that CAST ever rest!?  Holupe Dence has returned once again, this time with upgraded versions of his original α and β training simulations!  Put your abilities to the test as you take on the new higher-difficulty missions!
 
 
* [[Autumn Event]]
 
* [[Autumn Event]]
  
=== Summer Event ===
+
=== Summer Event<ref>The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the [[2nd Anniversary Thanks Festa]].</ref> ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  August 21, 2008 - September 25, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  August 21, 2008 - September 25, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  July 3, 2009 - August 6, 2009'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  July 3, 2009 - August 6, 2009'''<br/>
Holupe Dence is at it again with his training simulations!  This time, he has ramped up the difficulty to help top-class Guardians prepare for the impending Unification Point.  Try out the simulations to test your skills!
 
 
* [[Summer Event]]
 
* [[Summer Event]]
  
Line 58: Line 99:
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  June 26, 2008 - July 24, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  June 26, 2008 - July 24, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  April 17, 2009 - May 28, 2009'''<ref>[[Shred the Darkness (event)|Shred the Darkness]] originally was scheduled to conclude on May 21, 2009, however the event was extended by one week to run through May 28, 2009.</ref><br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  April 17, 2009 - May 28, 2009'''<ref>[[Shred the Darkness (event)|Shred the Darkness]] originally was scheduled to conclude on May 21, 2009, however the event was extended by one week to run through May 28, 2009.</ref><br/>
With the Unification Point drawing near, the citizens of Gurhal have come together to install photon generators across the system, a necessary step in eradicating the SEED once and for all.  Sensing their impending doom, the SEED are doing everything in their power to destroy these generators.  Now it's up to the GUARDIANS to launch an all-out assault against the SEED and protect the generators!
 
 
* [[Shred the Darkness (event)|Shred the Darkness]]
 
* [[Shred the Darkness (event)|Shred the Darkness]]
  
=== Winter Mission Carnival ===
+
=== Winter Mission Carnival<ref>The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the [[Dengeki Mission Carnival]].</ref> ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  February 28, 2008 - April 21, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  February 28, 2008 - April 21, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  January 23, 2009 - March 5, 2009'''<ref>The [[Winter Mission Carnival]] originally was intended to conclude on February 26, 2009, however the event was extended by one week to run through March 5, 2009.</ref><br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  January 23, 2009 - March 5, 2009'''<ref>The [[Winter Mission Carnival]] originally was intended to conclude on February 26, 2009, however the event was extended by one week to run through March 5, 2009.</ref><br/>
A brand new theme park featuring a wide variety of missions has opened for the Gurhal System!  Collect as many [[Zonsphere]]s as you can from the event's main mission and trade them in for limited-edition, event-exclusive items!
 
 
* [[Winter Mission Carnival]]
 
* [[Winter Mission Carnival]]
* [[Dengeki Mission Carnival]] {{JP version}}
 
  
 
=== Maximum Attack G ===
 
=== Maximum Attack G ===
Line 72: Line 110:
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  April 25, 2008 - May 22, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  April 25, 2008 - May 22, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360 (extension period):  August 1, 2008 - August 21, 2008'''<ref name="mag">As compensation to those who were unable to participate in the initial run of [[Maximum Attack G (event)|Maximum Attack G]] due to error 065, the event was re-released during this timespan.</ref><br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360 (extension period):  August 1, 2008 - August 21, 2008'''<ref name="mag">As compensation to those who were unable to participate in the initial run of [[Maximum Attack G (event)|Maximum Attack G]] due to error 065, the event was re-released during this timespan.</ref><br/>
Data uncovered on the dark planet Rykros is encrypted within a battle simulator known as "Maximum Attack."  The GUARDIANS have been given the task of entering this virtual world to combat hordes of enemies and unlock the remaining data!
 
 
* [[Maximum Attack G (event)|Maximum Attack G]]
 
* [[Maximum Attack G (event)|Maximum Attack G]]
  
=== Winter Event ===
+
=== Winter Event<ref>The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the [[1st Anniversary Thanks Festa]].</ref> ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  September 6, 2007 - September 26, 2007'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  September 6, 2007 - September 26, 2007'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2:  January 11, 2008 - January 31, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2:  January 11, 2008 - January 31, 2008'''<br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  January 11, 2008 - February 7, 2008'''<ref name="winter event">Due to the delay of [[Updates/February_2008#Update_038|update 038]] for the Xbox 360 servers, the [[Winter Event]] was extended by one extra week for Xbox 360 players.</ref><br/>
 
'''Xbox 360:  January 11, 2008 - February 7, 2008'''<ref name="winter event">Due to the delay of [[Updates/February_2008#Update_038|update 038]] for the Xbox 360 servers, the [[Winter Event]] was extended by one extra week for Xbox 360 players.</ref><br/>
As thanks for all of the hard work the GUARDIANS have put forth over the past year, Holupe Dence is giving Guardians an opportunity to test out his new virtual reality training program.  Numerous rewards are in store for those willing to donate a little of their time to help out the next generation of Guardians!
 
 
* [[Winter Event]]
 
* [[Winter Event]]
  
=== 1Up Platinum Cup ===
+
=== 1Up Platinum Cup<ref>This Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the [[Famitsu Cup]].</ref> ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  May 31, 2007 - July 12, 2007'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  May 31, 2007 - July 12, 2007'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  October 19, 2007 - November 15, 2007'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  October 19, 2007 - November 15, 2007'''<br/>
1Up.com and Gurhal Channel 5 have teamed up to offer Guardians the opportunity to put their intuition, friendship, endurance and luck to the test!  Work hard as you progress through the VR world and you just might earn the title of "Platinum Perfect!"
 
 
* [[1Up Platinum Cup]]
 
* [[1Up Platinum Cup]]
* [[Famitsu Cup]] {{JP version}}
 
  
 
=== Operation Firebreak ===
 
=== Operation Firebreak ===
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  February 22, 2007 - March 22, 2007'''<br/>
 
'''JP PC/PS2:  February 22, 2007 - March 22, 2007'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  May 25, 2007 - June 28, 2007'''<br/>
 
'''EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360:  May 25, 2007 - June 28, 2007'''<br/>
Fire SEED have begun a mass assault on the Gurhal System!  The GUARDIANS are calling on all active recruits to head out to each of the planets and purify the fiery menace before it's too late!
 
 
* [[Operation Firebreak (event)|Operation Firebreak]]
 
* [[Operation Firebreak (event)|Operation Firebreak]]
 
== Upcoming events ==
 
The following events have occurred on the Japanese PC servers and should be released on the Xbox 360 servers in the future.  Remember that event names are subject to localization, and may change between now and the official announcement of each event.
 
* [[4th Anniversary Thanks Festa]]
 
* [[Ragol Memorial Festa]]
 
* [[GUARDIANS Chronicle 2nd]]
 
* [[GUARDIANS Chronicle 3rd]]
 
 
== PC-exclusive events ==
 
The following events have occurred (or will occur soon) on the Japanese PC servers, however are unlikely to be released to the Xbox 360 servers.  Their release would rely on the addition of new areas which can be added only with a client update.  Though an official announcement has not been made, the chances of these events making it to the Xbox 360 servers (in their full form, at least) seem slim.
 
* [[Maximum Attack Infinity]] {{JP version}}
 
* [[5th Anniversary Thanks Festa]] {{JP version}}
 
* [[Operation Urban Defense]] {{JP version}}
 
  
 
== Reference notes ==
 
== Reference notes ==

Latest revision as of 23:44, 17 June 2012

Current event

GUARDIANS Chronicle 5

JP PC: June 21, 2012 - July 19, 2012
Xbox 360: Unreleased

Past events

GUARDIANS Trial

JP PC: April 26, 2012 - May 24, 2012
Xbox 360: Unreleased

GUARDIANS Chronicle 4

JP PC: February 23, 2012 - March 22, 2012
Xbox 360: Unreleased

Operation Urban Defense

JP PC: December 15, 2011 - January 12, 2012
Xbox 360: Unreleased

5th Anniversary Thanks Festa

JP PC: September 22, 2011 - November 2, 2011
Xbox 360: Unreleased

GUARDIANS Chronicle 3

JP PC: July 20, 2011 - August 18, 2011
Xbox 360: Unreleased

Maximum Attack Infinity

JP PC: April 25, 2011 - May 23, 2011
Xbox 360: Unreleased

GUARDIANS Chronicle 2

JP PC/PS2: March 3, 2011 - April 14, 2011
Xbox 360: March 30, 2012 - June 7, 2012

Ragol Memorial Festa

JP PC/PS2: December 21, 2010 - January 27, 2011
Xbox 360: Unreleased

4th Anniversary Thanks Festa

JP PC/PS2: September 16, 2010 - October 21, 2010
Xbox 360: Unreleased

GUARDIANS Chronicle

JP PC/PS2: July 8, 2010 - August 5, 2010
Xbox 360: December 16, 2011 - January 26, 2012

Maximum Attack X

JP PC/PS2: April 22, 2010 - May 20, 2010
Xbox 360: September 9, 2011 - October 20, 2011

The Great Arms Race

JP PC/PS2: December 24, 2009 - January 28, 2010
Xbox 360: June 10, 2011 - July 14, 2011

Spring Event[1]

JP PC/PS2: September 24, 2009 - November 5, 2009
Xbox 360: March 25, 2011 - May 12, 2011

Absolute Zero

JP PC/PS2: July 16, 2009 - August 27, 2009
Xbox 360: December 3, 2010 - January 20, 2011

GUARDIANS Party Scoring

JP PC/PS2: January 29, 2009 - February 19, 2009
Xbox 360: Unreleased

Maximum Attack G+

JP PC/PS2: November 27, 2008 - December 25, 2008
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360: January 29, 2010 - March 11, 2010

Autumn Event[2]

JP PC/PS2: September 25, 2008 - October 6, 2008
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360: September 25, 2009 - October 8, 2009

Summer Event[3]

JP PC/PS2: August 21, 2008 - September 25, 2008
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360: July 3, 2009 - August 6, 2009

Shred the Darkness

JP PC/PS2: June 26, 2008 - July 24, 2008
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360: April 17, 2009 - May 28, 2009[4]

Winter Mission Carnival[5]

JP PC/PS2: February 28, 2008 - April 21, 2008
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360: January 23, 2009 - March 5, 2009[6]

Maximum Attack G

JP PC/PS2: December 13, 2007 - January 10, 2008
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360: April 25, 2008 - May 22, 2008
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360 (extension period): August 1, 2008 - August 21, 2008[7]

Winter Event[8]

JP PC/PS2: September 6, 2007 - September 26, 2007
EN PC/PS2: January 11, 2008 - January 31, 2008
Xbox 360: January 11, 2008 - February 7, 2008[9]

1Up Platinum Cup[10]

JP PC/PS2: May 31, 2007 - July 12, 2007
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360: October 19, 2007 - November 15, 2007

Operation Firebreak

JP PC/PS2: February 22, 2007 - March 22, 2007
EN PC/PS2 and Xbox 360: May 25, 2007 - June 28, 2007

Reference notes

  1. The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the 3rd Anniversary Thanks Festa.
  2. The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was not known by any particular name.
  3. The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the 2nd Anniversary Thanks Festa.
  4. Shred the Darkness originally was scheduled to conclude on May 21, 2009, however the event was extended by one week to run through May 28, 2009.
  5. The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the Dengeki Mission Carnival.
  6. The Winter Mission Carnival originally was intended to conclude on February 26, 2009, however the event was extended by one week to run through March 5, 2009.
  7. As compensation to those who were unable to participate in the initial run of Maximum Attack G due to error 065, the event was re-released during this timespan.
  8. The Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the 1st Anniversary Thanks Festa.
  9. Due to the delay of update 038 for the Xbox 360 servers, the Winter Event was extended by one extra week for Xbox 360 players.
  10. This Japanese PC/PS2 version of this event was known as the Famitsu Cup.