During the latest HEADLINE WAVE broadcast, SEGA revealed the latest round of updates and events for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis taking place during the month of October 2026, including Halloween ’26, Altered Investigation: Northeast Plains Area, Chapter 9 Side Story, and more. In addition, the next HEADLINE WAVE for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis will be held on October 27, and collaborations with illustrator Tokiki and the Don Quijote brand will arrive in November.
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Amulets are here!
Amulets are a new equipment type featuring Preset Skills that activate with Photon Blasts and deliver effects based on your Main Class—ten total, one per class. Each Amulet also includes four Augments to enhance stats. Players can obtain Amulets from Limited‑Time Urgent Quests, Limited‑Time Quests, and other activities. All Amulets drop with a Preset Skill at Level 1 or higher. Register Amulets on your Wanted Item List, to use it when you’re hunting for one with the Effects you want.
Celebrate this new equipment type with the “Amulets are here! Enhancement Support Campaign”, a Treasure Shop Sale and a Weapon Enhancement Support Campaign. Take advantage of the Treasure Shop Sale’s discounts to pick up upgrade materials such as Evaltovance and Granillusion Volt I. Then use the Granillusion and Levarenz series Weapon Enhancement Support Campaign to enhance your equipment and prepare for the powerful enemies ahead. There will also be Tasks related to the newly introduced Amulets, such as Thanful Scratch Tickets.
Halloween ’26 & Spooky Questing
The Seasonal Event “Halloween ’26” is coming up! Watch out for the pumpkin Region Mags and spooky Halloween decor in Central City! On clear days, you’ll see black feathers fluttering in the sky. Reaper Rappy and Trickertreat Emperappy will also be back to join the fun and haunt Halpha. Xiemi will be the navigator for this seasonal event, ready to enjoy the spooky festivities in her Halloween dress. She’s investigating the enemies appearing in Halpha, so be sure to stop by and hear what she has to say!
At the Seasonal Points Exchange Shop, you can pick up the accessory “Dustyl’s Hammer” and Build Parts such as “Jack-o’-Lantern Mobile B” and “Rappy-o’-Lantern.” You can also get SG, Augment Capsules, Tech Arts Customization items, and more. The Special Scratch “Halloween ’26 SP Scratch” will also be available at the same time. Collect these exclusive Scratch Tickets to get the * Fahren Almati and * Curio Miracle Magic Weapon Camo, and more! Earn these exclusive Scratch Tickets at the Seasonal Points Exchange Shop and from Limited-time Quests.
The Reward Box is packed with spooky accessories perfect for Halloween – empty the Reward Box to get Thankful Scratch Tickets! There will also be Pre-announced Urgent Quests and a Boost Campaign along with this Reward Box. Complete Quests to collect Reward Box Medals!
The new spooky Urgent Quest: Haunted Domain II ’26 descends upon Halpha. In this quest, use the Mobile Cannon ECS to blast your way through enemies to the final area. This quest features Aberrant Mutants, which can only be damaged by specific element attacks. Pick up Elemental Bullets scattered throughout the field to change the Mobile Cannon ECS’s element as you fight. The Mobile Cannon ECS will also be upgraded for this quest.The Elemental Bullet Max Stock will be increased, and it will be easier to charge the Bullet Boost gauge, making the cannon easier to use. Use the high potency Charged Blasts to take out groups of enemies at once! A new development awaits after you defeat the enemies in the final area, so be sure to give this quest a try!
Altered Investigation: Northeast Plains Area
“Altered Investigation: Northeast Plains Area,” is being added to Alter Realm Exploration: Interception Sectors, offering players an intense cooperative challenge. Up to 32 players can join forces to take down High Enemies that appear at set intervals throughout the mission. While awaiting these High Enemy spawns, players can weaken them by defeating regular enemies and completing Trials. Two new Trials, Specified Enemy Hunt and Super Alter Factor Activation, provide additional opportunities to reduce High Enemy strength even further. Players may even encounter a Trial where a powerful High Enemy suddenly charges onto the field, so stay alert.
During this quest, defeating Alter Dromes will cause an Alter Battery Charger to appear. Accessing these devices grants the M.A.R.S. Alter Boost, temporarily enhancing M.A.R.S. performance. Make full use of this boost to gain the upper hand in battle.
This quest also introduces two new boss enemies: High Nex and High Herzig. Based on Nex Vera and Herzig, these bosses are formidable foes with new attack patterns and higher stats, so be careful when taking them on!
Alongside this quest, new Title Tasks and Limited‑Time Tasks will be added to Alter Realm Exploration. Completing these Tasks will reward players with Titles, 5th Anniv Thankful Scratch Tickets Oct, N‑Master Cubes, and more.
15★ Rarity Dracillusion Weapon Series
The new 15★ rarity Dracillusion weapon series is here! Players can obtain these weapons by upgrading from the 15-star Rarity Ascillusion series. Upgraded weapons enjoy boosted stats and improved Potentials! The required upgrade material, Granillusion Volt II, will be available through Limited-time Quests and other content, so tackle new challenges to upgrade your gear.
Chapter 9 Side Story Releases on October 7
Enjoy everyday life with Lucia when Chapter 9 Side Story content is released on October 7. After the battle at the Control Tower, the protagonists enjoy a brief return to everyday life. As Lucia begins to settle into life on Halpha, she gradually starts to change as well.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store, Windows, and Steam.
