PlanetSide 2

Daybreak Game Company

Rank: #5 / 11
Released: 2012
Studio: Daybreak Game Company
Genre: first-person shooter, massively multiplayer online first-person shooter

At a glance

PlanetSide 2 is a free-to-play online first-person shooter from Daybreak Game Company, set in a persistent war among three empires. Players choose the Terran Republic, New Conglomerate or Vanu Sovereignty, then fight over territory and resources across four continents. Battles combine infantry, ground vehicles and aircraft, with squads and empire-wide coordination shaping the fight. A class system and extensive skill tree let players customize soldiers, weapons and vehicles for their preferred role and group needs. The game supports multiplayer, MMO play and online PvP, with Steam Cloud and Trading Cards. PlanetSide 2 is listed for Windows only. Its scale and focus on territorial warfare make coordination with other players central to the experience, whether pushing into a fight on foot, riding into battle or taking to the skies.

Who it is for

It suits players who want online PvP built around large team battles and territory control. It is also a fit for groups that enjoy coordinating infantry, vehicles and aircraft under one empire.

What is good

Free to play
Four continents for territory battles
Three empires with distinct equipment
Infantry, ground and air combat
Soldier, weapon and vehicle customization

What to know first

Windows is the only listed platform
Online multiplayer is central to play

Verdict

PlanetSide 2 is built around persistent faction warfare and coordinated PvP. Players looking for territory fights with infantry and vehicle roles have several ways to contribute to an empire.