'PSO2 New Genesis ver.2' Update: 'Gret Rappy Subjugation' Trial Appears in Alterm Realm Exploration!
SEGA Corporation has released a major update for its popular online RPG, 'PSO2 New Genesis ver.2', on May 6, 2026. This update includes new trials, limited-time urgent quests, seasonal exchange shop renewals, and revival AC scratches, offering players new exploration, item acquisition, and the return of past content.
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SEGA Corporation announced that a major update for its popular online RPG, 'PSO2 New Genesis ver.2' (hereinafter referred to as NGS), was implemented on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This update includes the addition of the 'Gret Rappy Subjugation' trial in Alterm Realm Exploration and other features.
■ Alterm Realm Exploration Update
Event Period: May 6, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 PM – May 20, 2026 (Wed) until maintenance begins
During this period, the 'Gret Rappy Subjugation' trial will occur in the Alterm Realm Exploration: Combat Section 'Otherworld Frontline: Frozen Area Canyon'.
In conjunction with the Alterm Realm Exploration update, limited-time tasks will also be added. Complete these tasks to earn 'Super Star Festival '26 SP Scratch Tickets'.
■ Limited-Time Urgent Quest Returns
Distribution Period: May 6, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 PM – May 20, 2026 (Wed) until maintenance begins
The limited-time urgent quest 'Star-Shattering Rush D.2' returns with a level-up. Challenge 'Profound Darkness Darion', which is easier than the Important Target Subjugation Mission, with 8 players again.
During this period, all urgent quests occurring in the Kvaris Region will be the urgent quest 'Star-Shattering Rush D.2'.
Along with the return of the limited-time urgent quest, limited-time tasks will also be added. Complete these tasks to earn 'Reward Box Medal: Darion '26'.
From the 'Super Reward Box: Darion '26', which can be drawn with 'Reward Box Medal: Darion '26', you can obtain '5th Anniversary Thankful Scratch Ticket May' as a complete reward.
■ Seasonal Exchange Shop Update
The lineup of the Seasonal Point Exchange Shop will be updated with items such as accessories 'Dyodal Axe', 'Kirarin Ring', and color variations of 'Mo 'Glide: Handy Propeller''. Valuable items such as 'Super Star Festival '26 SP Scratch Tickets' and 'N-Master Cubes' will also appear, so be sure to get them.
Earn Seasonal Points and get more items from the updated exchange shop.
■ Revival AC Scratch Appears
・ Revival AC Scratch 'Lobby Action & Motion Revival May '26'
Distribution Period: May 6, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 PM – May 20, 2026 (Wed) until maintenance begins
Revival AC Scratch 'Lobby Action & Motion Revival May '26' makes its appearance. Lobby actions such as 'PR Pose 11' and 'Two-Shot Pose 2', and standby motions such as 'Finger Touch' and 'Model Pose 3' will be re-distributed.
You can also obtain 'Elga Gladiate Soul S' as a bonus for the number of draws.
・ Revival AC Scratch '5th Anniversary Thankful May'
Distribution Period: May 6, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 PM – June 3, 2026 (Wed) until maintenance begins
A special revival scratch commemorating NGS's 5th anniversary appears. A 'ticket version' that can be drawn for free by collecting tickets in-game will also appear, so play the game and get items.
This fourth installment mainly consists of AC scratch items from 'April 2022' to 'July 2022', when the 'Phantasy Star Online 2 10th Anniversary Event' was distributed.
The 5th Anniversary Thankful will be held monthly throughout the 5th-anniversary period. The lineup will change each time, so be sure to check it out.
For more details on other updates, please check the official website.
https://pso2.jp/players/update/2026-05/
◆ What is 'NGS ver.2'?
The latest title in the 'Phantasy Star Online 2' (PSO2) series, a Japanese online RPG that began service in 2012. The total registered users worldwide have exceeded 12 million.
In June 2023, the super evolution update 'NGS ver.2' began distribution.
The ultimate character creation has evolved further with the addition of the 'Toon Display' function as a new expression. Create your unique hero and embark on an adventure.
Also, in the new content 'Creative Space', you can edit an entire island of your own. You can create various types of play using various building materials and functions.
New elements such as 'Portable Hologram' are added to the seamless open field where up to 32 players can interact, creating further connections, expansion, new encounters, and surprises in the world of adventure.
New Enemies
■ Alterm Realm Exploration Update
Event Period: May 6, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 PM – May 20, 2026 (Wed) until maintenance begins
During this period, the 'Gret Rappy Subjugation' trial will occur in the Alterm Realm Exploration: Combat Section 'Otherworld Frontline: Frozen Area Canyon'.
In conjunction with the Alterm Realm Exploration update, limited-time tasks will also be added. Complete these tasks to earn 'Super Star Festival '26 SP Scratch Tickets'.
■ Limited-Time Urgent Quest Returns
Distribution Period: May 6, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 PM – May 20, 2026 (Wed) until maintenance begins
The limited-time urgent quest 'Star-Shattering Rush D.2' returns with a level-up. Challenge 'Profound Darkness Darion', which is easier than the Important Target Subjugation Mission, with 8 players again.
During this period, all urgent quests occurring in the Kvaris Region will be the urgent quest 'Star-Shattering Rush D.2'.
Along with the return of the limited-time urgent quest, limited-time tasks will also be added. Complete these tasks to earn 'Reward Box Medal: Darion '26'.
From the 'Super Reward Box: Darion '26', which can be drawn with 'Reward Box Medal: Darion '26', you can obtain '5th Anniversary Thankful Scratch Ticket May' as a complete reward.
■ Seasonal Exchange Shop Update
The lineup of the Seasonal Point Exchange Shop will be updated with items such as accessories 'Dyodal Axe', 'Kirarin Ring', and color variations of 'Mo 'Glide: Handy Propeller''. Valuable items such as 'Super Star Festival '26 SP Scratch Tickets' and 'N-Master Cubes' will also appear, so be sure to get them.
Earn Seasonal Points and get more items from the updated exchange shop.
■ Revival AC Scratch Appears
・ Revival AC Scratch 'Lobby Action & Motion Revival May '26'
Distribution Period: May 6, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 PM – May 20, 2026 (Wed) until maintenance begins
Revival AC Scratch 'Lobby Action & Motion Revival May '26' makes its appearance. Lobby actions such as 'PR Pose 11' and 'Two-Shot Pose 2', and standby motions such as 'Finger Touch' and 'Model Pose 3' will be re-distributed.
You can also obtain 'Elga Gladiate Soul S' as a bonus for the number of draws.
・ Revival AC Scratch '5th Anniversary Thankful May'
Distribution Period: May 6, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 PM – June 3, 2026 (Wed) until maintenance begins
A special revival scratch commemorating NGS's 5th anniversary appears. A 'ticket version' that can be drawn for free by collecting tickets in-game will also appear, so play the game and get items.
This fourth installment mainly consists of AC scratch items from 'April 2022' to 'July 2022', when the 'Phantasy Star Online 2 10th Anniversary Event' was distributed.
The 5th Anniversary Thankful will be held monthly throughout the 5th-anniversary period. The lineup will change each time, so be sure to check it out.
For more details on other updates, please check the official website.
https://pso2.jp/players/update/2026-05/
◆ What is 'NGS ver.2'?
The latest title in the 'Phantasy Star Online 2' (PSO2) series, a Japanese online RPG that began service in 2012. The total registered users worldwide have exceeded 12 million.
In June 2023, the super evolution update 'NGS ver.2' began distribution.
The ultimate character creation has evolved further with the addition of the 'Toon Display' function as a new expression. Create your unique hero and embark on an adventure.
Also, in the new content 'Creative Space', you can edit an entire island of your own. You can create various types of play using various building materials and functions.
New elements such as 'Portable Hologram' are added to the seamless open field where up to 32 players can interact, creating further connections, expansion, new encounters, and surprises in the world of adventure.
New Enemies