PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 Adds Nightmare Carnival '26 Scratch
Sega's October 14, 2026 update introduces the vampire- and witch-themed Nightmare Carnival '26 AC Scratch, running until November 11, 2026.
Sega released an update for PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on October 14, 2026, adding the new AC Scratch titled Nightmare Carnival '26, according to 4gamer.net. The scratch is available from October 14, 2026 at 12:00 until November 11, 2026 at 11:00.
The Nightmare Carnival '26 scratch offers avatar items themed on vampires and witches for the Halloween season. The update also adds the lobby action Pose with Pumpkin and a new version of the idle motion Display.
New Build Parts were added as well, including nightclub-themed and Halloween-themed parts, purchasable via SG.
The update is available on PC, PlayStation and Switch. Phantasy Star Online 2 began service in 2012, and the series has surpassed 12 million total registered users worldwide. PSO2 New Genesis started service on June 9, 2021, with the major update PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 following on June 7, 2023, bringing the Toon display function and the Creative Space feature.
Quick answers
When is the Nightmare Carnival '26 AC Scratch available?
It runs from October 14, 2026 at 12:00 until November 11, 2026 at 11:00.
What does the Nightmare Carnival '26 scratch include?
Avatar items themed on vampires and witches for the Halloween season, plus the lobby action Pose with Pumpkin and a new version of the idle motion Display.
What platforms is the update available on?
The update is available on PC, PlayStation and Switch.