PlanetSide

Core Gameplay and Setting

The core experience revolves around large-scale warfare where battles can involve hundreds of players simultaneously engaging in combat over strategic points and territory. Unlike instanced matches common in other shooters, actions taken in this environment have persistent repercussions across the game world for all involved factions.

The perspective is primarily first-person, with an optional third-person view available. The gameplay emphasizes strategic control of territory rather than simple deathmatches. Players are not limited to basic infantry roles; they can specialize in a variety of combat and support classes, blending elements of a Shooter with Role-playing mechanics.

Available Specializations

Soldiers can choose paths such as:

• Infantry combat
• Infiltrator (stealth roles)
• Combat Engineer
• Combat Medic
• Crewman for various combat vehicles

What defines this game's unique approach to the shooter genre?

The defining characteristic of this game is its scale and persistent world structure, merging the persistent progression and social elements of an RPG with the moment-to-moment action of a shooter. It remains notable as one of the few games to successfully attempt the MMOFPS formula.

The game utilized a free-to-play model starting in April 2014, following its initial retail launch. In terms of additional content, the base game received one expansion during its operational lifespan.

Operational Status Note

It is important to note that the servers for this specific title were permanently taken offline on July 1st, 2016.