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What if future combat met Battlefield 3 with more customization and bigger maps? What if the battles could have more than 64 players? Well that's what PlanetSide 2 is all about.
PlanetSide 2 is Sony Online Entertainment's sequel to the groundbreaking Planetside Franchise. The battle continues from the previous universe with three factions: The authoritarian empire of the Terran Republic, the separatist rebels in the New Conglomerate and the transhuman/alien-inspired Vanu Sovereignty. Each faction has a unique set of weapons and vehicles from powered armor inspired MAX suits, to tanks and bombers, to huge 12-man airborne infantry dropships.
The aim is to fight for control of fortresses and territories with huge battles supporting hundreds of players in a single area and thousands of players across different continents on the same server. These territorial battles control resources that allow players to purchase vehicles, restock on supplies, and provide reinforcements.
Player advancement is run by a Certification Points System where you gain certs for killing, capturing, or assisting other players. These certs are used to purchase everything from advanced infantry and vehicle weapons, to perks and ability upgrades that allow you to customize exactly how you want to play. The more you play, the more certs you get. With literally hundreds of perks for all the different weapons, vehicles and classes and more customization than Battlefield 3, the system offers a long-term, ongoing incentive to make progress.
In keeping with Sony Online Entertainment's new gaming model, Planetside 2 will be free to play. For players interested in spending money or Station Cash, there are a whole host of benefits including custom camouflage skins for infantry and vehicles, weapon unlocks, and resource or exp boosts, among other items.
Planetside 2 comes out on Tuesday, November 20 and will be on Steam in the free2play section. If you're interested in seeing what other eGO members are doing with Planetside 2, head on over to the Operation: X Division Forums.
The battle for the planet begins now.
PlanetSide 2 is Sony Online Entertainment's sequel to the groundbreaking Planetside Franchise. The battle continues from the previous universe with three factions: The authoritarian empire of the Terran Republic, the separatist rebels in the New Conglomerate and the transhuman/alien-inspired Vanu Sovereignty. Each faction has a unique set of weapons and vehicles from powered armor inspired MAX suits, to tanks and bombers, to huge 12-man airborne infantry dropships.
The aim is to fight for control of fortresses and territories with huge battles supporting hundreds of players in a single area and thousands of players across different continents on the same server. These territorial battles control resources that allow players to purchase vehicles, restock on supplies, and provide reinforcements.
Player advancement is run by a Certification Points System where you gain certs for killing, capturing, or assisting other players. These certs are used to purchase everything from advanced infantry and vehicle weapons, to perks and ability upgrades that allow you to customize exactly how you want to play. The more you play, the more certs you get. With literally hundreds of perks for all the different weapons, vehicles and classes and more customization than Battlefield 3, the system offers a long-term, ongoing incentive to make progress.
In keeping with Sony Online Entertainment's new gaming model, Planetside 2 will be free to play. For players interested in spending money or Station Cash, there are a whole host of benefits including custom camouflage skins for infantry and vehicles, weapon unlocks, and resource or exp boosts, among other items.
Planetside 2 comes out on Tuesday, November 20 and will be on Steam in the free2play section. If you're interested in seeing what other eGO members are doing with Planetside 2, head on over to the Operation: X Division Forums.
The battle for the planet begins now.
Article By: Dutchoper72
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Definitely hopping on tomorrow!
