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PlanetSide 2

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Metacritic:
84
Developer:
Rogue Planet Games
Platforms:
Windows
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PlanetSide 2 is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online first person shooter (MMOFPS).

Empires and their soldiers battle in an all-out planetary war on a scale never before seen, in stunning, breathtaking detail. PlanetSide 2 battles persist and the war never ends, offering constant challenges of individual skill, team grit, and empire-wide coordination. Take up arms and drop into intense infantry, vehicle, and air combat.

Players come together in enormous battles across four massive continents to win control of critical territories, gaining key resources for their empire. With an extensive skill tree and class-based system, players can customize their soldier, weapons, and vehicles to match their playstyle and meet the needs of their squads, outfits, and empires. In the world of PlanetSide 2, every soldier makes a difference.

THREE WARRING EMPIRES

Players will choose to align with one of three empires: the militaristic, authoritarian Terran Republic; the rebellious, freedom-fighting New Conglomerate; or the technocratic, alien-influenced Vanu Sovereignty. Each empire has access to empire-specific weapons, attachments, vehicles, abilities, and more.


MASSIVE WARFARE

Battles take place not between dozens of soldiers, but between hundreds. They fight on foot. They pile into vehicles. They take to the skies in devastating aircraft. Each battleground holds valuable resources and strategic positions, and the empire that can conquer and hold these territories will be rewarded with the resources and the means to achieve victory.

ENORMOUS MAPS

PlanetSide 2 features four incredible and diverse continent maps with dozens of square kilometers of seamless gameplay space, every inch of which is hand-crafted and contestable. Whether in open fields, barren desert, in armed and armored bases, or in the skies, victory will rely on knowing your surroundings.


PERSISTENCE THAT PAYS

In PlanetSide 2 the war isn’t won by a single base capture. The core gameplay of PlanetSide 2 is about holding crucial territories and controlling resources. Working strategically as a team to secure tactical positions has long-lasting effects that can shift the tide of battle.

CLASS-BASED COMBAT

Players can build their soldier to match wants and their allies' needs. Six distinct classes provide a wealth of squad options and combat tactics. Grow your soldier over time as you master each combat role, weapon, and vehicle, laterally unlocking hundreds of weapons, attachments, gear, skills, vehicles, and more.




Heavy Assault: Rush into the battle guns blazing. You are the dedicated foot soldier of Auraxis.

Light Assault: Go where the Heavies can’t with your short-burst jetpack. Pick a high spot, throw a grenade, and out maneuver your foes!

Combat Medic: Keep your fellow soldiers alive and in fighting shape. You are the beating heart of any squad.

Infiltrator: Stay silent. Stay invisible. You are death from the shadows, whether with a knife from behind or a single shot from a sniper's nest. You are the enemy's constant fear.

Engineer: Deploy crucial equipment. Resupply your allies. Fix the thing, then fix it again. You keep the machines running, the tanks firing, and the war effort moving forward.

MAX: Step into your Mechanized Assault Exo-Suit (MAX). Cannons for hands, armor for flesh, and a disposition to match, you are a walking mass of nigh unstoppable death.

OUTFIT TEAMWORK

Join or form your own Outfit, a like-minded group of soldiers who train together day in and day out. Whether a small rapid response team or a massive clan, Outfits are vital to each empire's strategic organization.


VEHICLES & WEAPONS

Train and equip your soldier how you want, with a huge array of weapons and vehicles which can be extensively customized by preference or purpose, using attachments, upgrades, and add-ons earned in the war.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
100 user reviews
91%
Positive
648 hrs at review
Recommended

Really love this game! Its fun and entertaining... ESPECIALLY when you have a fun outfit who loves to pull jokes and pranks on eachother and enemys alike! Tips to new players: 1: Keep calm and respawn. 2: You WILL die ALOT! 3: Practice your aim, it gets better with time/experience. 4: Work Together! Its a TEAM game! 5: No weapon is the same as the other, they each have their own Strength's! 6: Black and gold weapons are EXACTLY the same as their standard variant! They also cost real money. 7: Learn your Keybindings! It Helps Alot! 8: Pick smaller fights untill your used to the game mechanics! 9: If you can see them you can kill them! 10: Be RESPECTFUL!!! If you are, others will be more willing to help you! Dont be afraid to ask for help, EVERYONE needs help! These are the general tips/tricks/rules I live by! In any game! If your on faction VS (vanu) on server Emerald, My name is DrunkenVS Please, Have a good day and Have fun! 2/18/2017 Edit: Some of my outfit/platoon mates gave m...

94 helpful 3 funny
408 hrs at review
Recommended

You thought Battlefield was war. You were wrong. This is war. Battles with hundreds of people fighting on each side in Combined arms battles with air and land vehicles across maps that are more than 100 square kilometres. Grab your 980ti and hold on tight, because you're in for a treat.

57 helpful 10 funny
198 hrs at review
Recommended

#Pros and cons# Epic, unique, one of a kind. It's 2017 and still no game like this one. A war, vast worlds, playground, massive battles (and also opposite), variety, tactical, outstanding. A war, free2play but no child's playground. Well in a chaotic massive battle everyone could find his role and spot...... Teamwork, lone wolf, support, scout, infiltrator, cloaked bugger, jetpack flank warrior, mechwarrior, tank force, air force, gatherer... Unforgiving, complex and overcomplicated. Outstanding deep ballistics. Very very slow progress to unlock this and upgrade that, add these and fully uncap those. Grind or die, grind to win, play or pay. Anyway time is money. Free2play can turn into the most expensive game by far, by far. No respecs, no refunds. Brainer. One way or another? Yea, teamwork, leadership and tactics, that's what matters, well you will be facing the most equipped warriors and platoons over n over, also you will be swarmed..., and well the factions and powers are kinda...

57 helpful 1 funny
8 hrs at review
Recommended

Pros: + HUGE open worlds + Large servers + It's FREE Cons: - Can be hard for new players - A little bit of grinding Planetside 2 is an online tactical shooter in which you choose to be a soldier in one of three different factions that are involved in an eternal struggle for various planets. Each faction must capture control points in order to gain control of the planet. There are 6 different soldier classes which allow for large differences in personal gameplay. Give it a try because it is free. This game was curated for PC Beta Gaming - http://steamcommunity.com/groups/PC-BetaG

55 helpful
42 hrs at review
Recommended

I think anyone who likes multiplayer FPS games should at the very least try out Planetside 2. This is a very special experience, I can’t think of another FPS that is as ambitious, varied, and outrageous in its dedication to all out chaotic war as this game. Thousands, and I mean thousands of real people at sitting at their computers all across the world battle in this never ending sci fi conflict from a first person perspective, all in glorious real time, and for the most part, it works. It’s astonishing to stare across a field at a giant group of advancing enemy infantry, easily larger than even the largest Battlefield server, snap to iron sights, and fire into the group and score a kill, only to get run over from behind by one of a hundred tanks cresting over the hill, firing in all directions like maniacs. The game is an MMO, but just the very fact that it still manages to feel like a standard FPS with decent controls and shooting mechanics is a grand achievement. Planetside 2 f...

27 helpful 2 funny
3 hrs at review
Recommended

I love this game! I play it on the PS4 a lot more than I should, honestly! It's a great game for those looking for a big open battlefield! 7/10, would play again.

19 helpful 3 funny
151 hrs at review
Recommended

Planetside 2 has ESCALATED to a whole new level. I'm not wrong though, it's pretty awesome.

13 helpful
824 hrs at review
Not Recommended

First off I love and hate this game! - The concept - The factions - The possibilities - The pew pew of lasers - The vehicles and so on... But I did quit playing it because of several gamebreaking issues for me I cant play competitive or without rage because of: - The lag compensation here a really good video about the problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3fUok2AoaU - High ping players everywhere who make the above even worse - Server performance - Still many fucking hackers I was hoping for years now that they will fix it. But all got even worse... So good bye Planetside 2!

8 helpful 2 funny
1,440 hrs at review
Recommended

This is one of the most difficult FPS games I've ever played simply because of the sheer number or people who can end up shooting at you because of the smallest mistakes... This game puts the OP in "Teamwork OP" because a well oiled outfit that has its tactics down can storm a base and turn the tide of a battle even when outnumbered. This game is not pay 2 win but it WILL require you to grind to acquire the gear you want if you're not interested in investing some money for DB cash. There are many class unlocks that cannot be bought and must be earned. At this point of the game (like 4 years running now) there are many vets on both sides with lots of gear/weapons unlocked and it can seem daunting for a new player. However the unlockable weapons tend to be sidegrades rather than an outright upgrade, meaning that the stats of the new weapon won't necessarily be better than the last but it may be better for different circumstances i.e. CQC, or Long/mid range fights. Each weapon excels in...

6 helpful
142 hrs at review
Recommended

Great game with incredable large scale battles, or small 10 on 10 fights for a small outpost. Great weapon diversity and abilities which and unique dynamics to each fight. Would highly recommend everyone to try it for free.

6 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or later
  • Processor:: Core i5-4460 or better
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM (64-bit)
  • Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space
  • DirectX®: 11.0
  • Sound:DirectX compatible Sound Card
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:64-bit Windows 7 or later
  • Processor:Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher
  • Graphics:Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher
  • Memory:8 GB RAM
  • Hard Drive:20 GB HD space
  • DirectX®:11.0
  • Sound:DirectX compatible Sound Card
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

FAQ

How much does PlanetSide 2 cost?

PlanetSide 2 is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for PlanetSide 2?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or later Processor:: Core i5-4460 or better Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better Memory: 6 GB RAM (64-bit) Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space DirectX®: 11.0 Sound:DirectX compatible Sound Card Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Recommended: Recommended: OS *:64-bit Windows 7 or later Processor:Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher Graphics:Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher Memory:8 GB RAM Hard Drive:20 GB HD space DirectX®:11.0 Sound:DirectX compatible Sound Card Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

What platforms is PlanetSide 2 available on?

PlanetSide 2 is available on Windows PC.

Is PlanetSide 2 worth buying?

PlanetSide 2 has 91% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 84/100.

When was PlanetSide 2 released?

PlanetSide 2 was released on Nov 20, 2012.

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