1UP- It's been a while since 2003's Planetside, but Sony has been keeping the "have lots of players engage in massive multiplayer warfare" dream alive. Sony CEA tried such a concept for consoles with MAG, and now Sony Online Entertainment is revisiting the idea with a proper sequel, Planetside 2.
Earlier this week during Game Developers Conference 2012, SOE showed off a 30-plus-minute demonstration of the current Planetside 2 alpha -- so while the graphics and basic user interface were clearly in development, a lot of the core gameplay could be shown off.
Planetside 2’s future is uncertain as the IP was sold for a relatively low sum to a company with no history.
Was such a cool concept back in the day - shame that it never really took off like it probably could have with more support
The last Live Letter is done and we were all surprised at the announcement of a delay to the release of FFXIV's Endwalker expansion, we got some more details about the MMORPG's new PvP Crystal Conflict mode, and some system details. Then we talk about PlanetSide 2's new continent and LOTRO's new expansion before wrapping up with some good changes for Ubisoft and Blizzard... but are they enough? All that and more on this week's Always Online!
PlanetSide 2 is going to be getting its next major expansion this December. This new addition, titled “Expedition: Oshur” will be the first addition in almost seven years to bring an entirely new continent to the game.