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====09/29/2006: New X360 Phantasy Star Universe (Japanese) site and release date revealed====
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Makiro of PSUPedia has informed the PSUPedia staff that a new [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/xbox360/ X360 site] has been open by Sega. Although scarce of new information and barely updated, we learned that the release date is December 14th. uhawww also translated originally for PSOW that Japanese players who registered credit card information will have to re-submit it. Free trials will end November 1st, as well. We would also like to remind everyone that there will also be maintenence from October 4th 10:00AM to October 5th 5:00PM (JST). [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 12:41, 29 September 2006 (PDT)
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==== 02/29/08: New free and story missions! ====
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* [[Updates#Update_041|Update 041]] has introduced a new free mission, [[The Black Nest]], as well as the third chapter of ''Episode 3'', [[Will of Light 1]] and [[Will of Light 2]].  And finally, to round things off, [[The Collector]] has been updated once again with numerous new items.
  
====09/22/2006: Moatoob and a mass of new missions====
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==== 02/15/08: New PM devices and more! ====
uhawww of PSOW has posted [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=119641&forum=20&25 in this thread] about [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=83 updates] on the official sitethat maintenance times for JP PSU and SegaLink will be from October 4th 10:00AM to October 5th 5:00PM (JST) while Sega fixes up:
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* [[Updates#Update_040|Update 040]] brings us a step closer to synchronizing Xbox 360 and PC/PS2 updates again. With this update, [[GUARDIANS Boost Road]] has begun officially for the 360 and S2 versions of [[Caves of Ice]] and [[Awoken Serpent]] have been released.    Other interesting notes on this update include new room decorations and music discs at [[Casino Voloyal]] as well as numerous new PM devices such as [[EX Device GH480]] and [[Nanotranser X]]. Check out our release notes for further details.
*[[Parum]] missions
 
*[[Neudaiz]] missions
 
*[[Moatoob]] missions (along with the planet itself)
 
*Mission bonuses and mission parameters (more objectives, simply)
 
While the maintenance is short, you still won't be able to play the PC version offline (Including [[Extra Mode]]) between the hours. Other updates revealed that Sega would add more universes for [[News#9/12/06: World1 and World2 server division|Worlds1 and 2]] and allow access to [http://segalink.jp/ SegaLink] data from the server side. Also, it is speculated that there is a new level arriving a few weeks later. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 15:07, 22 September 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====09/16/2006: Separate Xbox360 servers now confirmed====
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==== 02/08/08: Valentine's Day and new S2 missions ====
SoA representative Clumsyorchid has posted [http://boards.sega.com/psobb/viewtopic.php?p=869122#869122 here] to quash the recent rumours going round about the Xbox360 servers being connected with the PS2 and PC servers. The rumours originated from [http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=119043&forum=20&start=0 this forum thread on PSOW]. Be aware of this if you are looking to buy the Xbox360 version of PSU! [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 16:28, 15 September 2006 (PDT)
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* [[Updates#Update_039|Update 039]] has introduced the seasonal Valentine's event, bringing the rare [[Rappy Amure]] with it.  A number of other changes have occurred, though they are split between servers due to some technical issues. The 360 servers have received the [[Updates#Update_038|update]] that the PC/PS2 servers received last week. SonicTeam are still awaiting Microsoft's certification of the title update necessary to fix a few in-game glitches, however. The PC/PS2 servers have received a small update including two new S2 missions, [[Caves of Ice]] and [[Awoken Serpent]]. Despite official reports stating it would not happen, the rare free mission [[Forest of Illusion]] has also been released.
  
====09/14/2006: October 31st release date confirmed for AU====
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==== 02/01/08: New story and item exchange missions ====
That would be the rarely abbreviated Austrailia. UniKoRn of PSOW has posted [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=119118&forum=20&7 in this thread]
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* [[Updates#Update_038|Update 038]] brought the [[Winter Event]] to a close, taking with it the seasonal winter lobbies and superholy Photon Fortune for all races.  In its wake, however, the second chapter of ''Episode 2'' has been released along with a brand new item exchange mission. Numerous other changes were made to the game as well, such as drop rate and item adjustments.  Check out the update link for full details.
that all versions; PS2, PC, and X360, of PSU are being released October 31st. So far the release dates are:
 
*October 24th for US
 
*October 31st for AU
 
*November 24th for EU
 
All the system version release dates will be simultaneously released per country, as well. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 15:15, 14 September 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====09/12/2006: US and EU link confirmed====
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==== 01/25/08: Final week of the Winter Event ====
Clumsyorchid (GM of PSO:BB, Sega of America employee) has confirmed the above, in a post stating the following:
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* [[Updates#Update_037|Update 037]] marks the final week of the [[Winter Event]], bringing back [[The Protectors α]] alongside [[The Protectors β]].
  
''US and EU servers will be linked, I don't think anyone will have any problems with me releasing that info. The release date for EU is November 24, as seen by their version of the site. The other main difference for the EU site is the included movie, we had a few issues with our ESRB tag and should have a site update soon to include a US trailer.''
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====01/18/08: The Winter Event Continues!====
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* [[Updates#Update_036|Update 036]] removes [[The Protectors α]], replacing it with [[The Protectors ß]]. The former mission will be available again next week.
  
This certainly puts us Brits at ease!
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====01/11/08: The Winter Event has begun!====
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* [[Updates#Update_035|Update 035]] kicks off the three week long [[Winter Event]]!  The level cap has also been increased to LV120, four new clothes and parts sets have been added and numerous new decorations are available at the Variety Shop and [[Casino Voloyal]].  Check out the link above for further details.
  
====09/12/2006: World1 and World2 server division====
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====12/21/07: New mission and PAs!====
-STE- of PSOW has posted [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=118979&forum=20&13 in this thread] about an update on the PSU (Japanese) [http://www.phantasystaruniverse.jp/server/ official site] that there will be a division of JP servers; [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/server/image/world.jpg World1 and World2]. Characters will be bound to one world once they are created in that world. Although they are different servers/worlds, you will still only have four characters. At the moment, there is only World1. Once Sega establishes World2 in two days, you can make a one time migration to another World (everyone is on World1 as of now) but after that, you will be separated from everyone in World1. There will be 100 univeres (or servers) once World2 is established. Worlds, which Sega sees as being much larger than a universe, are mainly for server space. This trend is also expected on the US/EU version of PSU. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 13:25, 12 September 2006 (PDT)
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* [[Updates#Update_034|Update 034]] introduces one new mission at AMF Central Command in Holtes City, [[Electronic Brain]]. Also, the item exchange mission [[Skill License]] at Dagora City's GUARDIANS Branch has been updated with many new photon arts.  Click the link above to check out the full details on this week's update.
  
====09/10/2006: November 24th release date confirmed for EU====
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====12/14/07: Habirao is now open!====
zaff100 of PSOW has posted [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=118729&forum=20&25 in this thread] revealing that for those living in any area in Europe, if you log on to the PSU (English) [http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/index.php official site] you will see a banner on the top page that reads, "THE BATTLE BEGINS NOVEMBER 24TH", meaning the release date will be November 24th
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* [[Updates#Update_033|Update 033]] introduces two new missions at Neudaiz's Habirao Forbidden District, [[Hill of Spores]] and [[Dancing Birds]].  Christmas has also begun across Gurhal, with decorations being put up in Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities.  Check out the link above for full details on the new content.
(although if you live in North America, along with countries such as Spain, you will see the release date is October 24th). It's safe to say this is not an error, as Europe usually gets its games late of Japan and North America. Although there are different release dates, the US and EU will still be connected. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 09:38, 10 September 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====09/06/2006: Phantasy Star Universe (English) site unveiled, server back tonight EDIT: Oct 24th date confirmed for US PSU====
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====11/30/07: New missions and more!====
*The [http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/index.php English site] is up. It looks like a revamped PSO:BB site. The most notable thing is that the game ID you used for PSO:BB can be used again; it's still done through PlaySega. You can also register for the Guardians' Express, which usually gives you two newsletters per month. [[user:Ahzi|Ahzi]] @ EVE 00:11, 6 September 2006 (PDT)
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* Today's [[Updates#Update_032|update]] introduces two new free missions and one new story mission to ''Ambition of the Illuminus''. There are also new clothing and parts sets as well as new room decorations available at [[Casino Voloyal]]. And if that weren't enough, our reward period from the [[1Up Platinum Cup]] begins today and has been extended to last for three weeks!
*Shimarisu of PSOW has posted [http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=118486&forum=20&0 in this thread] that the relaunch of the Network Mode servers for testing has been delayed, for an unspecified period of time.
 
*EDIT: Along with the new site, the date of Oct 24th for the US version of Phantasy Star Universe has been confirmed. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 02:41, 6 September 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====09/05/2006: Sega wipes all existing accounts, servers back tomorrow====
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====11/20/07: Illuminus is out!====
*Kaply of PSOW has posted [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=118435&forum=20&3 in this thread] about an update on the [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/news/wis/?mode=view&id=35 official site] that announces all existing accounts on the JP servers will be deleted, along with [[Partner Card]] data.
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* Today marks the official worldwide release of ''[[Ambition of the Illuminus]]'' for the Xbox 360 and the North American release for PC/PS2!  We hope everyone enjoys what this expansion has to offer!
As translated by uhawww
 
*"On September 3rd, we halted server operations.
 
This report (Sept 5, 11pm JST) concerns the reopening of the Network servers.
 
  
As previously announced, we will be reopening the game servers for Phantasy Star Universe tomorrow evening. As also noted previously, almost immediately after the servers were opened, there were reports of network stability issues, and as the population increased, we saw a congruent increase in character data failure reports. We have verified the server and character errors, and through an extended overhaul of the network system, have hopefully rectified it.  
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====11/16/07: 1Up is over!====
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* This [[Updates#Update031|update]] has brought a close to the [[1Up Platinum Cup]] as well as the Halloween lobbies.  We earned a total of 4,212,511 Gurhal Check Points during the run of the event.  Rewards will be issued soon.  Stay tuned for further information. Moving on, this update has introduced a number of exciting new features to the game as we move even close to the release of ''[[Ambition of the Illuminus]]''.  Click the link above for full details on what was added.
  
We then came to determine how best to proceed into the future. Unfortunately, the possibility of the introduction of game balance issues (NOTE: If people exploited the errors before the rollback data was saved) has forced us to enact a complete initialization of the Network data. '''In effect, we will have to wipe all characters, equipment, items, partner cards, and etc. prior to reinitializing the system.'''
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====11/09/07: Final week of the 1Up Cup!====
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* This [[Updates#Update_030|update]] brings us to the final week of the [[1Up Platinum Cup]]. Now all four event missions are available one last time.  Also, upon completing any of the missions with an S-rank, an all-new third bonus mission has been added to each VR mission. Remember!  This is the last week of the Cup, so enjoy it while you can!
  
Furthermore, as noted in the server stoppage and server testing announcements, adjustments in any and all scopes of server and character data may be enacted in the process of maintaining the integrity and playability of the game.  
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====11/02/07: Week three of the 1Up Cup!====
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* This [[Updates#Update_029|update]] brings us the fourth and final mission of the [[1Up Platinum Cup]], [[Elements of Unrest]].  Last week's mission, [[Deadly Brilliance]] has been removed until next week when all four missions will be available one last time.
  
We apologize again for any inconvience this may cause. We have been attacking the network problems with full force and we ask for your cooperation and suport once the servers reopen.  
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====10/26/07: Week two of the 1Up Cup!====
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* This [[Updates#Update_028|update]] introduces a new mission in the [[1Up Platinum Cup]], [[Deadly Brilliance]]. Last week's missions have been removed temporarily, but will return for the final week of the event.
  
For further information, please refer to the previous announcements regarding the server stoppage." [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 09:38, 5 September 2006 (PDT)
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====10/19/07: The 1Up Cup begins!====
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* This [[Updates#Update_027|update]] marks the beginning of the month-long [[1Up Platinum Cup]]!  Check out the event page for further details.  Furthermore, for the next four weeks, the lobbies of Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities will all be jazzed up with Halloween decorations. You might even comes across the rare [[Rappy Latan]] in certain missions!
  
====09/04/2006: Sega announces reopening Network Mode Service, tackles problems, and renews one month====
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====09/28/07: New photon arts and co-op mission!====
uhawww of PSOW has posted [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=118314&forum=20&6 in this thread] about an update on the [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=34 official site] that announces several duties Sega will follow throughout the next two months for the JP version of PSU:
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* This [[Updates#Update_026|update]] introduced 16 new photon arts which can be accessed through PA Fragment trading missions at the different GUARDIANS branches across Gurhal. [[True Darkness]], a new co-op mission which takes Guardians through the HIVE to take on the second form of Dulk Fakis was also added.
*September 6: Reopening the Network Mode Service for normal use to the players.
 
*October 1: Official service will restart. All players will have their free month renewed (Ending November 1)
 
As translated by uhawww, Sega says,
 
*"''We will have the problems with charater data and universe/My Room access repaired by this time. Please realize that due to load, '''you may have problems with Login, My Room, or disconnections between 9pm and 1am (JST)'''. There is also the chance for other unexpected troubles during this time. We ask for your patience and understanding, and please report any issue to our inquiry site''."
 
*"''During September, we will be performing intense root cause analysis and verification of the both the cause of these failures, and our fixes for them. We ask that you make use of Network Mode to assist us to this end. Furthermore, '''if the need arises, we will be prepared to enact rollbacks'''. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however we do not forsee this happening on a frequent basis''."
 
*"''Until the official service begins, you will no longer be able to purchase Guardian Licenses ('''Though you may still register your game key to play if you purchase the game after this point'''). All customers who have registered their Credit Card information with SEGAlink will have official correspondance sent via mail. You will not be billed until the end of the official service's first 30 day cycle''." [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 00:32, 4 September 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====09/03/2006: Interview reveals current character level cap====
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====09/14/07: LV100, Chapter 10, new clothes and more!====
* Zodd on PSOW has posted [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=118213&forum=20&54 in this thread] revealing on an interview conducted by  [http://www.4gamer.net/news.phpurl=/specials/060831_psu_int/060831_psu_int_001.shtml 4gamer] with the PSU developers and directors revealing little new information, however informs that the current network mode character level cap will be L50 ([[Character Level]], not [[Class Level]]). In Beta the the level cap was L30, which was reached by hardcore players in less than two weeks, so the level 50 cap will probably be good for a month or so, although no one said anything about when Sega will increase the level cap.
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* In this [[Updates#Update_025|update]], the final chapter of ''Episode 2'' has been released, bringing our story to a head as we move closer to the upcoming expansion.  The level cap has also been raised.  Guardians will now be able to advance as high as LV100.  Other additions include a few new Attacker-series SUVs, some new clothes and parts as well as 10 new PM evolution devices. [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 20:21, 14 September 2007 (BST)
* JP servers are back at last! [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 01:07, 3 September 2006 (PDT)
 
** Edit: The servers are back down for an indefinate period while Sega work on fixing the glitches that have plagued the servers. After they have sorted the server out the rollback will take place. Playing Story Mode on PC is still possible! [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 05:19, 3 September 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====09/02/2006: Server glitches and a rollback====
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====08/10/07: New Lobby, Co-Op and S2 Missions!====
Sega has announced they they are investigating [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=28 the glitches] currently plaguing the servers, including the inability to switch Universes or enter My Room. In addition, due to a bug that has duped items and Meseta and has caused character data to be swapped (known as 'body swapping'), Sega has announced that there will be a [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=29 rollback of character data]. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 07:32, 2 September 2006 (PDT)
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* In this [[Updates#Update_023|update]], the S2 difficulty was added to [[Train Rescue]], [[Endrum Remnants]] and [[The Dual Sentinel]]. Additionally, another new Co-Op Mission was added, named [[Cost of Research]]. Between these new mission additions there are new S-rank weapons to be found - see [[S-Rank Listing]] for more. Finally, Neudaiz is hosting a [[Events|Fireworks event]]. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 14:16, 12 August 2007 (BST)
  
====08/31/2006: Expansion Disk announced====
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====07/27/07: New S2s, New Rares, and a New Story Mission!====
*Pogle on PSUPedia posted [http://forums.psupedia.org/viewtopic.php?t=35 in this thread] about a PSU expansion disc. Sega has updated it's website with a new page entitled "[http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/secret/ secret]". The expansion disk will be entitled "Phantasy Star Universe: Illumines no Yabou" (Ganoop Ganayat claims on this [http://uk.ps2.ign.com/articles/729/729671p1.html IGN article] this could translate to Ambition of Illumines, assuming Illumines is a character). Although Illumines may be a character, it's odd because [[Story Characters#Laya|Laya]] and [[Story Characters#Ethan|Ethan]] are on the website picture. Accompanying the picture is text that reads, "The legend has just started." The expansion could be an online Story Mission (or an arc), although you'll probably need to pay for it. No release date has been announced. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 15:55, 31 August 2006 (PDT)
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* In this [[Updates#Update_022|update]], the S2 difficulty was added to [[Demons Above]], [[Moonlight Beast]], [[Grove of Fanatics]], [[Mizuraki Defense]], and [[Desert Goliath]]. All of these missions (except [[Mizuraki Defense|Mizuraki]]) include enemies level 100 or higher, so several new S-Rank boards have become available with this update. For a complete list of S-Rank boards and where they drop, see [[S-Rank Listing]]. Finally, Chapter 9 of Episode 2 has become available. This Chapter is entitled Price of Genocide, and takes place on Moatoob with Laia and Tonnio. --[[User:Qwerty|Qwerty]] 18:27, 31 July 2007 (BST)
** Please note that, while, yes, it is on IGN, this does not make it true; so far there haven't been any confirmation from sega. [[user:Ahzi|Ahzi]] @ EVE 03:16, 1 September 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/30/2006: JP PSU Servers now open! Famitsu review PSU====
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====07/13/07: Super Holy Light Festival Starts!====
*As of now it is 31/08/2006 7am Tokyo Time, so the PSU servers should now be up. If you are lucky enough to have a copy of the game already, good luck in the world of PSU and have fun! Many of us will be joining you shortly!
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* To commemorate the hard work by all GUARDIANS, the Super Holy Light Festival has begun! All GUARDIANS will enjoy Super Holy Luck for one full week, and those GUARDIANS who made the effort to purify every SEED infested mission received a [[Frying Pan]]! In addition, three new S2 difficulty missions are available: [[Plains Overlord]], [[Mad Creatures]], and [[Sleeping Warriors]]. Several new S-Rank boards are now available, such as the [B] [[Psycho Wand]]! For more information, see the full [[Updates#Update_021|update notes]]! - [[User:Beatrixkiddo|Beatrixkiddo]] 04:58, 15 July 2007 (BST)
*Famitsu, the famous Japanese magazine, has rated PSU as being 35/40, in other words a pretty good score in a magazine that is notoriously tough at times. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 15:00, 30 August 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/28/2006: Premiere Disk ends today and small blog update====
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====06/28/07: New Party Mission!====
*The release of JP PSU is three days away, and with the game coming so close Sega has decided to end the activity of the Premier Disk.
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* After three weeks focusing mostly on the Operation: Firebreak and Sonic Birthday [[Events|events]], Firebreak has finally concluded. To ease the loss of the limited-time party missions, the game has brought in an all-new party mission in its latest [[Updates#Update_020|update]]. It has at last also added some new S2 difficulty missions, as well as some very long-awaited new clothes for Humans, Newmans and Beasts. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 20:40, 4 July 2007 (BST)
*On the [http://blog.phantasystaruniverse.jp JP PSU Developer's blog] network characters are discussed along with accessories they have as well as features such as cut-in-chat. Nothing new here; the developer basicaly boasts about how this game will be better than PSO! [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 17:19, 28 August 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/25/2006: New character revealed, information on Network Mode 'Story Missions' and the required Internet Connection on PC ''Edit: New merchandise announced''====
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====06/07/07: Operation Firebreak: Part 2!====
On the [http://blog.phantasystaruniverse.jp JP PSU Developer's blog] several things have been revealed...
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* In this [[Updates|update]], Parum's purification efforts have received a significant boost in the form of two "urgent" missions. Unlike other missions these are on a strict time limit and as a novelty can actually be failed if the time runs out! In addition for the first time, the game has [[Events|two new events]] at the same time. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 20:40, 4 July 2007 (BST)
* The first is a new character, called ''Laya Martinez''. Martinez is a 24 year old Female Beast affiliated with the Guardians. Despite apparently being famous throughout the Guardians' Colony she doesn't appear in Story Mode, and can only be found in Network Mode.
 
* The second is the idea of ''Story Missions'', that take place in Network Mode. New Story Missions will be released periodically, and will add to the story of the Network Mode, which takes place after the events of the Story Mode. Apparently, these missions will only be playable solo, but you will be partnered with NPC teammates, including Laya Martinez.
 
* The third is about the constant internet connection required to play PSU on the PC. You '''will''' need to have an Internet Connection to play Story Mode on the PC, due to reasons of security, according to the blog. However you will not need a Guardians' License in order to play Story Mode (and Extra Mode, presumably). In addition, you can choose to use client-side or server-side saving for Story Mode save data, and if you use server-side saving you can continue your Story Mode game on another computer. This only applies to the PC. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 12:56, 25 August 2006 (PDT)
 
  
The [http://phantasystaruniverse.com official PSU site] has announced they are releasing four new [[merchandise]] items
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====05/10/07: Four New S2 Missions and 9 New 10★ Boards!====
* A [http://psupedia.org/images/f/fa/Pocket_watch.PNG pocket watch]; although this item barely represents any relation to PSU, it technically is a PSU item
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* In this update, four more missions had S2 difficulty added: [[The Mad Beasts]], [[Forested Islands]], [[Rainbow Beast]], and [[The Holy Ground]]. Furthermore, two of these missions include enemies level 100 or over, which means that S-Rank boards will now be more readily available. Here is a brief listing of what can be found:
* A [http://psupedia.org/images/b/bb/Movie_collection.PNG movie collection]; the CD is believed to contain advertisements and other images of PSU. The name of the item might be misleading, however, the item just might contain many images.
 
* An [http://psupedia.org/images/3/37/Alarm_clock.PNG alarm clock]; this clock is has all the functions of a simple alarm clock and has a design of [[Karen Erra]]
 
* A [http://psupedia.org/images/c/cd/QUO_Card.PNG card]; the official site simply states it is a 'QUO card', although it probably a trading card.
 
We believe the items are only available at the [http://www.akiba.or.jp/english/shop/index.html Akiba / Akihabara store]. For more information go to the [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/teaser/index11.html latest update] on the official website. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 17:36, 25 August 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/23/2006: IGN preview PSU, a little info on Expert Classes====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
* [http://www.ign.com IGN] have posted a [http://pc.ign.com/articles/727/727216p1.html preview of the first three chapters of PSU's Story Mode], similar to the Gamespot preview. On the whole the article seems more optimistic about the game, and the writer seems more knowledgable about PSU, than in the Gamespot preview. They still make the 'Lamia' error though when referring to [[Lumia Waber]]. The biggest complaint of the previewer is the graphics on the Xbox360. Inspektahdek of the PSOW forums posted about this preview in [http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=117491&forum=20&16 this thread].
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| <b>[[The Mad Beasts]]</b> || [B] [[Meteor Cannon]] from [[Polavohra]] || [B] [[Two-headed Ragnus]] from [[Go Vahra]] || [B] [[Sweet Death]] from [[Gol Dolva]] || [B] [[Storm Line]] from [[Badira]] || [B] [[Halarod]] from [[Jarba]]
* On the [http://blog.phantasystaruniverse.jp JP PSU Developer Blog], a little information has been released about Expert Classes (aka Expert Types). Apparently they are individual classes, and in addition to classes that are a hybrid of the three basic Classes, you can also pick an Expert Class which expands upon the abilities of a basic Class. See the [[Expert Classes]] article for the information we currently have. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 13:02, 23 August 2006 (PDT)
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| <b>[[Rainbow Beast]]</b> || [B] [[Uransara]] from [[Olgohmon]] || [B] [[Shi-kikami]] from [[Kagajibari]] || [B] [[Baji-senba]] from [[Ageeta]] || [B] [[Deva-zashi]] from [[Goshin]] || [B] [[Fuka-Misaki]] from [[Kamatoze]]
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<b>Note:</b> [B] [[Halarod]] is not a new S-Rank, technically, but the drop from [[Jarba]] is new. For a complete listing of S-Rank boards, including many that do not yet drop, see [[S-Rank Listing]].
  
====08/22/2006: NCSX to sell NetCash====
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Looking forward, the next update will take place on May 25th, bringing the much awaited [B] [[Grinder A]], new lobby decorations and the new server-wide event, [[Operation Firebreak]]. Stay tuned for more details. --[[User:Qwerty|Qwerty]] 16:19, 11 May 2007 (BST)
The import site [http://www.ncsx.com/ NCSX] is to sell 3000Yen NetCash cards (good for 3 months of PSU) beginning August 31st (the release date of JP PSU). This decision was taken so that importers of JP PSU could pay to play online, as SIGN/SegaLink doesn't accept foreign CCs. If you order a NetCash card with the game itself, you will actually recieve the card, otherwise NCSX will send you a digital scan of the card via email, with the image compressed in an encrypted and passworded archive file (.rar or .zip) for security. The full news can be read [http://www.ncsx.com/2006/082106/ncs0821u.htm here ]. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 12:52, 22 August 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/21/2006: 5 new PSU gameplay videos and detailed preview ====
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====04/26/2007: Chapter 2; Episode 8 and 2 new S2 Missions!====
BaZ2 on PSOW has posted [http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=117402&forum=20&23 in this thread] that there are 5 new relatively short offline XBox 360 PSU [http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/phantasystariv/news.html?mode=all videos] on the [http://www.gamespot.com/ GameSpot] website. The following videos (in Japanese text and English voicing) include:
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* In this particular [[Updates#Update_016|update]], players were given a new Storyline Mission, bringing the online storyline closer to it's conclusion, as well as allowing high level players to experience two new S2 missions: Eastern Peril and Rogue's Shortcut. The Cherry Blossom Festival has also been brought to a close with this update. The April 26th Update also gave players the long awaited announcenement of the US release date for Ambitions of the Illuminus, as well as the announcement of Operations Firebreak. - [[User:Ness012345|Ness012345]], 17:06, 4 May 2007 (BST)
*1: An introduction to the story of PSU.
 
*2: In a cut-in scene, [[Pete]] wakes up a bothersome [[Ethan Waber]] inofrming him about a Guardians' orientation.
 
*3: Ethan speaking to his siter, [[Lumia Waber]].
 
*4: Ethan speaks to a counter-lady much similar to the counter lady in PSO lobbies.
 
*5: Ethan roaming [[Clyez City]] and speaking to [[Lou]].
 
It has also been rumored that PSU will be an included feature on the next Gamespot's On The Spot feature, because it was delayed on 08/17/2006
 
*Gamespot also wrote an extensive [http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/rpg/phantasystariv/news.html?sid=6156141&tag=topslot;action;1&page=2&q= two-page preview] of the first three chapters in PSU stating the first three chapters are used mostly for setting the game up for players to learn about the story, characters, and mechanics. [[User:SAsim|SAsim]] 19:39, 21 August 2006 (PDT)
 
*I should point out that Gamespot's preview is rather poorly written, and has numerous mistakes ('[Ethan's] sister Lamia', 'Karen Nerra', and 'Rangers can use technics' spring to mind). [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 02:36, 22 August 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/19/2006: PS2 memory card requirements update ====
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====04/13/2007: Three Weeks Later====
*This [http://psu.rdy.jp/src/up2300.jpg picture] reveals the the Premiere Disc uses 2,680KB as opposed to 2,300KB that was speculated to be the memory usage. There might be a change for the official game, however, it is safe to presume that the PS2 version of Phantasy Star Universe will use 2,680KB of Memory Card space for a save file. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 13:47, 19 August 2006 (PDT)
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* In this awaited [[Updates#Update_015|update]], Phantasy Star Universe has gained new clothing options for all characters and three new S2 difficulty missions on Moatoob. The Easter [[Events|event]] has given way to some form of "Cherry Blossom" festival. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 15:00, 15 April 2007 (BST)
  
====08/18/2006: Pre-order gifts and telephone cards ''Edit: Net Cafe meseta giveaway''====
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====03/23/2007: New Party Missions!====
*EspioKaos on PSOW has posted [http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=117143&forum=20&0 in this thread] that numerous retailers in Japan will give you a [[Visual Book]] and a [[Promotional Soundtrack]] when you pre-order PSU. Another nine track soundtrack can be found on the [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/teaser/index8.html official site]. It also appears that Sega released seven custom character designed telephone cards. These cards are free a long with a purchase of PSU at  Laox, SofMap, Messe Sanoh, Imagine, and other stores. Each card design is exclusive to one store.
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* The [[Updates#Update_014|update today]] just gives us two new party missions from C to S2 difficulty (though it's worth noting that the older two party missions have not had S2 difficulty added), along with a change in [[Events|event]] from White Day to Easter. Which is unfortunately going to have to tide us over for another three weeks... - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 09:32, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
* [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/premiere/news/wis/?mode=view&id=16 Net Cafe] has also announced a 30,000 [[meseta]] giveaway to anyone who participates in a Net Cafe event, but very little is known about the event. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 6:43, August 18, 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/17/2006: Visual Book release date, blog update, and Games Convention====
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====03/09/2007: Lv.80 Cap and More!====
*[http://www.gamefront.de Gamefront.de] has reported on August 14th that the PSU [http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/blog_psu/imgs/7/0/702180b7.jpg Visual Book] will be released in Japan as of August 31, 2006.
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* Today the level cap for Phantasy Star Universe has been raised to 80. This has been considered long-overdue by many players as the Lv.70 cap had been in place for just under two months. We've also got some other stuff including a new story mission, S2 free missions and new PM evolution devices! Check out the [[Updates#Update_013|updates page]] to get the specifics. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 09:26, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
*There has also been a large update on the [http://blog.phantasystaruniverse.jp/ Developer's Blog] on the [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/ official site] discussing simple information about [[Network Mode]] and [[Story Mode]]. The update also sports a mini developer interview.
 
*A PSU booth demonstration  booth in Leipzig, Germany will also be running through the 24rd - 27th this month, in one of the [http://www.gc-germany.de/progr_highlight_e.shtml Games Convention halls]. [[User:SAsim|Asim]] 3:45, August 17, 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/15/2006: Four commercials now up on the official JP PSU site====
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====03/02/2007: Long-Awaited Update====
EspioKaos on PSOW has posted [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=117045&forum=20&3 in this thread] that there are now 4 videos of commercials currently airing on Japanese TV on the [http://www.phantasystaruniverse.jp official site]. These videos can be found [http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/teaser/index3.html here]. Of note is the third commercial, which has not been seen by the community yet, and appears to show a ''SEED Vance'' in [[Raffon Meadow]], whereas in the Closed Beta they only appeared in the [[Linear Line]]. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 10:49, 15 August 2006 (PDT)
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* It's been a long three weeks, hasn't it? Finally Phantasy Star Universe receives some new content, including the awaited PA Fragment Photon Arts, the second HIVE mission and two new co-operative missions. In addition, the "shift-cancelling" trick with TECHNICs has been removed just in time to prevent Nos-series TECHs being abused. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 10:46, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
  
====08/14/2006: PS2 Premiere leaked ''Edit: Several rare weapons revealed''====
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====02/25/2007: Illegal Item Deletion====
On another forum, Sodaboy has recently posted videos, music and an ISO of the PSU PS2 Premiere Disc. [[User:Tycho|Tycho]] 07:06, 14 August 2006 (PDT)
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* This update's a little late appearing, but in the usual maintenance period, additional measures were implemented to prevent the use of illegal equipment in Network Mode. The extent of what players have been told is that all items marked as "unobtainable" will be deleted by the game instantly and/or when removed from shops. However some known unattainable items (particularly [[Room Goods]] and grinded A-Rank or S-Rank weapons) have apparently slipped through these measures. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 13:20, 25 February 2007 (CST)
* I'll take this opportunity to state that links to the ISO or to forum posts with links to the ISO are not allowed here. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 12:07, 14 August 2006 (PDT)
 
* [http://www.pso-world.com/user.php?op=userinfo&uname=Nisshoku Nisshoku] has uncovered a picture of what may possibly be [http://brigade.netgamers.jp/psu/imagebbs/img-box/img20060815001722.jpg rares]. Tycho and Mewn will be on the case to analyze the text and pictures. [[User:SAsim|SAsim]] 3:07, 14 August 2006 (PDT)
 
*A lot of the names were quite hard to make out, but anyway, [http://psupedia.org/index.php?title=Image:WeaponsArt.jpg here] is the result. [[User:Tycho|Tycho]] 15:20, 14 August 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/11/2006: JP PSU Developer's Blog now up ''Edit: SIGN apparently does not accept foreign CCs''====
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====02/16/2007: No More V-Day!====
*Ryna on PSOW has posted in [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116833&forum=20&1 this thread] that a new [http://blog.phantasystaruniverse.jp/ Developer Blog] is now up on the [http://phantasystaruniverse.com official site]. There appears to be little of interest at the moment, mostly talking about the Premiere Disc and the previous release date postponements from what I can see, but it is of course possible that important or otherwise noteworthy information may be revealed here! [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 06:19, 11 August 2006 (PDT)
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* Just a quick note to say that during a [[Updates#Update_011|ten-minute maintenance]] that occured during the "grave shift", the [[Events#Valentine.27s_Day|Valentine's Event]] has been brought to a close. For the first time since the game's second update on the 7th of December, there are no themed lobbies active. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 06:03, 16 February 2007 (CST)
*'''Edit:''' beatrixkiddo informs us that the new payment system for Sega online games - SIGN - does NOT accept foreign CCs. Segalink stated this to kiddo's source, when asked about the possibility of the system accepting foreign CCs. Apparently SIGN uses the same overall template as SegaLink. This means you will have to rely on NetCash or a JP credit card. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 15:00, August 11, 2006 (PDT)
 
====08/10/2006: For Brighter Day track listing revealed, Premiere Disc mini-site and servers up====
 
EspioKaos (again, heh) has posted more information in [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116751&forum=20&5| this thread on PSOW], this time posting links about the track listing of the [[For Brighter Day OST]], the second of PSU's two soundtracks. He also reveals that the [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/premiere/ PS2 Premiere Disc mini-site] is now up. It will have FAQs, server announcements and the like. The Premiere Disc servers are now up, too. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 09:43, August 10, 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/09/2006: Lottery winners receive PS2 Premiere Disc, PC PSU Net Cafe trial, SIGN website up ''Edit: PSU OP movie added''====
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====02/09/2007: Update 010: 'Technical Difficulties'====
*First off is that those Japanese residents lucky enough to have been selected in the various magazine lotteries for the PSU PS2 Premiere Disc have received their disks and are now exploring the beginning of PSU's [[Story Mode]]. The [http://psu.rdy.jp/ JP PSU Image Dump] may sate your curiousity somewhat (check out the Cast with clothes!). Still, if you live in Japan (or have a willing friend there) and a PS2 capable of playing JP region games you can still try to pick up a limited copy at selected stores in a few days time.
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* The February 8th-9th [[Updates#Update_010|update]] has been a string of disappointments. As the game was brought down for maintenance, forum admin (Sega employee) Superfuzz posted update details that informed players that the next update wouldn't be until March 2nd. Following that, on the update's completion (the maintenance only lasting about 150 minutes), players learned that the PA Fragment [[Photon Arts]] - the focus of the update - were not added at all. Shortly following, Superfuzz [http://boards2.sega.com/psu_board/viewtopic.php?t=20474 confirmed this] citing "technical difficulties" as the reasoning, and stating that they would not be added until "the next update" - which as previously mentinoed is going to take three times longer than usual updates. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 04:52, 9 February 2007 (CST)
*Secondly, EspioKaos of PSOW reports in [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116710&forum=20&1 this thread] that Sega will be running a two-day trial of the PC version of PSU at a Net Cafe. It is interesting to note that the servers for this trial and the PS2 Premiere Disc will be linked.  
 
*Thirdly, the [http://seganavi.jp/ SIGN website] is now up, according to [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116708&forum=20&3 Lyrise of PSOW]. While no payment systems have been introduced for any game on this system yet it is hoped that foreign Credit/Debit Cards will be accepted. If you have an account on SegaLink it will have been automatically carried over to the new website. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 10:36, August 9, 2006 (PDT)
 
*'''Edit''': A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wciwo4ShDOY movie showing PSU's opening], taken from the PS2 Premiere Disc, has been uploaded to [http://www.youtube.com YouTube] by Umisenshi. The movie shows most of the major characters of PSU, including [[Story Characters#Mirei Mikuna|Mirei Mikuna]] in what can be assumed to be her ''Maiden of the Phantasmal Vision'' outfit. The musical accompaniment is, of course, the theme of PSU, ''Save This World''. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 13:18, 9 August 2006 (PDT)
 
  
====08/07/2006: PS2 memory card requirements revealed====
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====02/02/2007: Update 009====
The German games site [http://www.gamefront.de Gamefront.de] has revealed that the PS2 version of Phantasy Star Universe will use 2,300KB of Memory Card space for a save file. Note that this doesn't include space for patches, so keep a spare memory card handy. This news was spotted by rena-ko of PSOW (see [http://pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=116634&forum=20&6 this thread]). [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 13:26, August 7, 2006 (PDT)  
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* The February 1st-2nd [[Updates#Update_009|update]] is here! After what many users complained was "too long with the Winter lobbies", we've now got new/brilliant/sickening (depending on how cynical you are) lobbies. There are also three entirely new missions - one per planet - and a bunch of nice tweaks - some long-awaited - to the game. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 05:10, 2 February 2007 (CST)
  
====08/06/2006: Two new JP PSU commercials====
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====01/26/2007: Game Update====
The French PSU site [http://www.psu-odyssey.com PSU ODYSSEY] has videos of [http://psu-odyssey.com/news060806-2.php two new commercials] for PSU currently airing on Japanese TV - check out the giant rappy dancing in the lobby in the second video! Speculation suggests that this is a special costume for players. [[User:Mewn|Mewn]] 13:56, August 6, 2006 (PDT)
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* The January 25th-26th [[Updates#Update_008|update]] has arrived. For the first time since the 7th of December (6/7 updates ago) we've got all-new missions! One each for Parum, Moatoob and the GUARDIANS Colony. We've also got a new Story Mission. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 05:10, 26 January 2007 (CST)
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====01/19/2007: Update 007====
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* The January 18th-19th [[Updates#Update_007|update]] has come, only instead of getting the four promised S-Rank mission variants, we got five! We've now got S-Ranks for every mission in the game save the Bruce's Dungeon party mission. In addition, the "swimsuit glitch" (article no doubt pending) and synthesis disconnect/cancel trick to save the board, have both been fixed and are now impossible. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 04:44, 19 January 2007 (CST)
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====01/15/2007: Updated====
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* Happy New Year! The update has come, and it appears to be what I researched! Yay! - [[User:Kyodai Inkei|Kyodai Inkei]] 16:25, 15 January 2007 (CST)
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** The bathing suits are available from the Kubara shop - Clyez City Level 3; Shopping Mall B. - Yamishi
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====12/31/2006: Update Coming Mid-January====
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* Happy New Year!  With the new year comes good news.  On January Twelfth, 2007, the greedy, lethargic, and possibly apathetic workers of SEGA and Sonic Team will give all US/EU servers a much needed content update.  In this update, a completely new mission will become available on Moatoob; this is rumored to be "Bruce's Dungeon."  The third online story mission will also be made available.  In the way of combat, new Photon Arts will be released, and the level cap will be increased to 70.  On an individual level, new room decorations will be added, but, most importantly, new clothing and parts will be a welcomed addition.  Personally, I cannot wait for the swimsuits.  Hurray for close-to-full nudity! - [[User:Kyodai Inkei|Kyodai Inkei]] 08:34, 31 December 2006 (CST)
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====12/26/2006: Christmas Is Over====
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* The Christmas theme has been removed from all lobbies on all PSU servers.  All Christms-themed items are no longer available in NPC stores. - [[User:Kyodai Inkei|Kyodai Inkei]] 18:00, 26 December 2006 (PST)
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====12/22/2006: Another Update====
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* Nothing big, but a new mission, "Episode 2 Chapter 2: Desert's End", has been added. S-rank missions have also been added. What will be the fate of our beloved ex-Guardian Ethan? - [[User:Kyodai Inkei|Kyodai Inkei]] 4:09, 22 December 2006 (PST)
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====12/16/2006: Third Update====
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* Again a little late, but Sega has made good on their promise of weekly content updates (so far). This past Friday, the English Phantasy Star Universe servers were updated with five new S-Rank missions. The missions are: Mad Creatures, Mizuraki Defense, Demons Above, Valley of Carnage, and Mine Defense. The official website promises [http://phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=20061215a here] that next week will bring a new story mission, along with even more S-Rank missions. - [[User:Segaholic2|Segaholic2]] 13:29, 16 December 2006 (PST)
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====12/09/2006: Second Update!====
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* (A little late, but...) Starting a series of what is promised to be weekly updates in the forseeable future, the English Phantasy Star Universe servers have been updated with a plethora of content. Most importantly the raise in level cap from 50 to 60 and the addition of Expert [[Types]], the addition of A and S-ranked weapons and armor, our first Story Mission and our first two S-Rank [[Missions]], the update also introduces to us our first [[events|event]], in the form of Christmas. For further information on the update's details check the [[Updates]] page. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] 14:21, 9 December 2006 (PST)

Latest revision as of 04:36, 23 September 2009

News

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

01/18/08: The Winter Event Continues!

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

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

12/21/07: New mission and PAs!

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

12/14/07: Habirao is now open!

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

11/30/07: New missions and more!

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

11/20/07: Illuminus is out!

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

11/16/07: 1Up is over!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

06/28/07: New Party Mission!

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

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

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

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

  • In this update, four more missions had S2 difficulty added: The Mad Beasts, Forested Islands, Rainbow Beast, and The Holy Ground. Furthermore, two of these missions include enemies level 100 or over, which means that S-Rank boards will now be more readily available. Here is a brief listing of what can be found:
The Mad Beasts [B] Meteor Cannon from Polavohra [B] Two-headed Ragnus from Go Vahra [B] Sweet Death from Gol Dolva [B] Storm Line from Badira [B] Halarod from Jarba
Rainbow Beast [B] Uransara from Olgohmon [B] Shi-kikami from Kagajibari [B] Baji-senba from Ageeta [B] Deva-zashi from Goshin [B] Fuka-Misaki from Kamatoze

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

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

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

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

04/13/2007: Three Weeks Later

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

03/23/2007: New Party Missions!

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

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

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

03/02/2007: Long-Awaited Update

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

02/25/2007: Illegal Item Deletion

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

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

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

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

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

02/02/2007: Update 009

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

01/26/2007: Game Update

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

01/19/2007: Update 007

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

01/15/2007: Updated

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

12/31/2006: Update Coming Mid-January

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

12/26/2006: Christmas Is Over

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

12/22/2006: Another Update

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

12/16/2006: Third Update

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

12/09/2006: Second Update!

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