Phantasy Star Online 2 Kicks Off Episode 6 And Debuts The New Luster Class

As promised, Sega has just released the first major update for Phantasy Star Online 2 this year. The update introduces the new Luster successor class. The new class can be unlocked by reaching at least level 75 in two basic classes. Luster is also the only class in the game that is limited to the Gunslash weapon type. Gunslash weapons allow their wielder to switch combat stances depending on the elemental attribute of the weapon.

The update also marks the start of Chapter 6 of the game’s storyline. Players can now jump in to new story quests that will have them coordinating all-out attacks on the Armada of Annihilation to take out Shiva and her army of Luminmechs.

Players can also test their skills in The Malevolent Void and The Call of the Void Urgent Quests in Ultra-Hard difficulty or in the new Extreme and Elite simulated trainings in the Risk Realm.

“If you feel you’re ready for the next step up in your ARKS combat training, try tackling Extreme Training: Risk Realm with 3 other operatives. Naturally, you’ll need to be Level 90 or higher on your chosen Class, and one Extreme Pass is required upon approaching the Telepool on your Gateway Ship. You’ll have one hour to test your skills, vitals, and cooperative ability in this simulated training. As this Simulation is designed to test your personal skills, Dark Blast forms, Scape Dolls, or Half Scape Dolls are not permitted. If you exceed the time limit or all your party members are incapacitated, you will fail this quest.”

Summoners also get a new pet – the Vulcan S, a snowy version of the original Vulcan pet.

More information can be found on the Phantasy Star Online 2. You can also check out the full update launch stream below.