Genre:  Massively Multiplayer Online First Person Shooter (MMOFPS)

Developer/Publisher:  Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Platform:  PC          

ESRB:  TEEN with Violence. Visit www.esrb.org for rating information.

Game Description

Building off of the groundbreaking original, PlanetSide 2 is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online first person shooter (MMOFPS) that delivers truly epic, massive combat on a scale never before seen in stunning, breathtaking detail. Harnessing the power of SOE's next generation ForgeLight™ engine, in PlanetSide 2 battles persist when thousands of players align with one of three unique Empires in intense land, air and vehicle gameplay. In PlanetSide 2, the fight for territory is more than a victory, its survival.

Across the continents of Auraxis, thousands of players will come together in enormous battles to win control of critical territories and key resources for their Empire. With an extensive certification skill tree and free-form class-based system, players will be able to customize their soldier, weapons and vehicles to match their play-style, as well as the needs of their squad, outfit or Empire. Battles can last for days or weeks, so players will need to build alliances and specialized combat outfits to take on long-term strategic and tactical initiatives. With aircraft and ground vehicle, as well as infantry combat, the battles will be larger and more intense than ever before. 

 
Key Features

Three Empires: Players will have their choice to join three unique Empires:

• Terran Republic – Like a militaristic government, the Terran Republic uses its Imperial authoritarian might to impel humanity to peaceful coexistence through any means necessary.
• New Conglomerate – A loosely connected group of rebel factions and idealistic freedom fighters, the New Conglomerate fight against the hegemony of the Terran Republic and the fanatical alien influence of the Vanu Sovereignty.
• Vanu Sovereignty – A technocratic Empire that believes humanity can only evolve by rediscovering and tapping the lost technology of an ancient alien race.

MASSIVE WARFARE: Battles will take place not between dozens of troops, but thousands; with air and ground vehicles slugging it out alongside squads of troops. Whether in open fields, tightly-packed urban centers or enormous structures, victory will require strategic teamwork and a quick trigger finger to survive the massive battles.  

BATTLE FOR TERRITORIES & RESOURCES: The core gameplay of PlanetSide 2 is about holding key territories and controlling resources. Each battleground holds valuable resources and key positions, and the Empire that can conquer (and manage to hold) these territories will be rewarded with fuel bonuses, ammo bonuses, tech bonuses, and more.

Persistence: In PlanetSide 2 battles will last for days or even weeks, and finally taking control of the base means it’s yours until someone can win it back. Working strategically as a team to capture key tactical positions such as power plants and ammo depots will have long-lasting effects that can shift the tide of battle.

MISSION SYSTEM: Participating in missions provides players with additional opportunities to gain rewards in the form of resources and experience. Both SOE and players will be able to drive content, easing new players into the game and allowing veterans to feed content to players.

ENORMOUS MAPS: PlanetSide 2 features incredible continent maps with dozens of square kilometers of seamless gameplay space; every inch of which will be hand-crafted, contestable space. With the new territorial control meta-game, landmass will have intrinsic value.

CLASS-BASED COMBAT: Players will be able to build their soldier to match their play-style, or to match the needs of their squad, outfit or Empire. With 6 distinct classes, each combat role, vehicle and weapon will have extensive certification skill trees. These cert trees will allow players to grow characters laterally, unlocking weapons, attachments, equipment, specialized skills, and more.

OUTFIT TEAMWORK: Outfits (guilds) will have access to unique customizations– allowing outfits to have their own identity, reputation and role in the ongoing war.

VEHICLES & WEAPONS: Players will be able to access a huge array of weapons and vehicles which can be extensively customized for player preference or purpose with unique attachments and add-ons earned in game to fit each player’s style.

BUSINESS MODEL: PlanetSide 2 will be Free-To-Play with an additional in-game RMT marketplace with items that range from cosmetic camouflage patterns and armor paint jobs, to things like XP accelerators. Items that affect gameplay, such as weapon side-grades or implants will be purchasable via resources earned in-game through gameplay and achievements.