{"rewrite":{"id":"r_e8b5d11c728d0a2f12fa9f2c","clusterId":"c_8794fb0e7898d05a680dfb1a","slug":"pso2-new-genesis-ver-2-holds-sonic-35th-anniversary-collaboration-from-june-17","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 Holds Sonic 35th Anniversary Collaboration From June 17","summary":"Sega announced a collaboration between \"PSO2 New Genesis ver.2\" and Sonic the Hedgehog, running from June 17 to commemorate Sonic's 35th anniversary on June 23, 2026. The event includes limited-time quests themed after Sonic, special scratches, and login bonuses. The announcement came alongside a separate update on June 3 that launched the fourth collaboration with virtual liver groups Nijisanji and NIJISANJI EN, which runs until July 1. That update also introduced the \"True Super Star Chronicle Festival '26\" season event for NGS's 5th anniversary, a new quest \"Realm Survey: Ruins\" with the boss Ruino Shreder Λ, a class level cap increase to Lv.120, new rarity ★15 weapons, new Tech Arts Customizations, and two new face variations. The Nijisanji collaboration offers avatar items for four livers: Rika Igarashi, Meloco Kyoran, Meruto Kuramochi, and Sofia Valentine, plus voice tickets and other items.","whyItMatters":"The Sonic collaboration ties a major Sega franchise milestone directly into NGS ver.2's live-service calendar, while the simultaneous Nijisanji collab and 5th anniversary event show Sega is stacking multiple promotional campaigns in a single month to sustain player engagement.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Sonic collaboration runs from June 17 to an unannounced end date, timed to Sonic's 35th anniversary on June 23, 2026.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Nijisanji and NIJISANJI EN fourth collaboration runs from June 3 to July 1, offering avatar items for Rika Igarashi, Meloco Kyoran, Meruto Kuramochi, and Sofia Valentine.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe \"True Super Star Chronicle Festival '26\" season event for NGS's 5th anniversary runs from June 3 to July 1, with Central City and Region Mags decorated in anniversary designs.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew quest \"Realm Survey: Ruins\" features the boss Ruino Shreder Λ, which uses its large shell to hide and perform high-speed movements.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe class level cap increases to Lv.120, and new rarity ★15 \"Kougensei\" series weapons increase critical rate and damage resistance while reducing PP consumption.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew Tech Arts Customizations are added for Sword, Twin Daggers, Katana, Dual Blades, Assault Rifle, Twin Machine Guns, Talis, Wand, Tact, and lightning techniques.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo new face variations \"Animatika Face/B\" and \"Animatika Face/C\" are added, based on the anime-style design with eye shape variations.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA limited-time chat function with MAG is tested from June 3 to July 1, using a data chip called \"MAI001\" discovered in Lost Central.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor PC and Cloud versions, the create data load limit in esthe expands to a maximum of 1,000.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew build parts include BP \"Solid Figure: Glowing Cube\", BP \"Solid Figure: Glossy Star\", and BP \"Solid Figure: Thin Cube\".\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Sonic's 35th anniversary collab hits PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on June 17, with limited-time quests and scratches. Meanwhile, the Nijisanji 4th collab and 5th anniversary event are already live.","twitterPost":"NGS ver.2 is stacking events: Sonic for 35th anniversary, Nijisanji EN 4th collab, and a 5th anniversary festival with a new boss and level cap increase to 120.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Sega announced a Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration for PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 starting June 17 to mark Sonic's 35th anniversary. The same week, the game launched its fourth Nijisanji collab and a 5th anniversary season event with new quests, equipment, and a level cap increase.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/521/G052100/20260603066/\",\"title\":\"\\\"NGS ver.2\\\" to Hold Collaboration Event with Sonic from June 17 to Commemorate 35th Anniversary of Sonic's Birth\"},{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/521/G052100/20260603070/\",\"title\":\"\\\"NGS ver.2\\\" Collaborates with Virtual Liver Groups \\\"Nijisanji\\\" and \\\"NIJISANJI EN\\\" for the Fourth Time\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":13277,"outputTokens":1336,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780492829,"createdAt":"2026-06-03T13:13:07.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-03T13:17:27.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-03T13:17:27.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_8794fb0e7898d05a680dfb1a","canonicalTitle":"「NGS ver.2」，ソニックの生誕35周年を記念して6月17日よりコラボイベントを開催","representativeArticleId":"a_da418aa40abca2633973a69a","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis ver.2\",\"Sonic the Hedgehog\"],\"studios\":[\"Sega\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-03T10:05:22.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-04T08:39:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-04T08:48:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/991/G999106/20260604040/","title":"「ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ」×GIANTS，コラボグッズの予約販売を6月5日に開始"},{"source":"PANORA","url":"https://panora.tokyo/archives/144500","title":"「PSO2 ニュージェネシス ver.2」にて、にじさんじ・NIJISANJI ENとのコラボ第4弾が開催"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis ver.2","Sonic the Hedgehog"],"studios":["Sega"],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The Sonic collaboration runs from June 17 to an unannounced end date, timed to Sonic's 35th anniversary on June 23, 2026.","The Nijisanji and NIJISANJI EN fourth collaboration runs from June 3 to July 1, offering avatar items for Rika Igarashi, Meloco Kyoran, Meruto Kuramochi, and Sofia Valentine.","The class level cap increases to Lv.120, and new rarity ★15 'Kougensei' series weapons increase critical rate and damage resistance while reducing PP consumption.","New Tech Arts Customizations are added for Sword, Twin Daggers, Katana, Dual Blades, Assault Rifle, Twin Machine Guns, Talis, Wand, Tact, and lightning techniques.","Two new face variations 'Animatika Face/B' and 'Animatika Face/C' are added, based on the anime-style design with eye shape variations."]}