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Developer: Sony Online Entertainment
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment
Engine: Forge Light Engine
Platform: PC
Release: on or before December 31, 2012
Genre: MMOFPS
Model: Free 2 Play (Fremium)
More: PlanetSide 2 PC Game - Game OverviewThe sequel to the landmark MMO FPS has been revealed and is bigger and better than ever. PlanetSide 2 is a massively multiplayer online first person shooter that delivers truly epic, massive combat on a scale never before seen in stunning, breathtaking detail. Battles wage with literally thousands of players aligning with one of three unique factions in intense land, air and vehicle gameplay where the fight for territory is more than a victory, its survival.
PlanetSide 2 PC Game - Massive Combat on an Epic Scale
Lot of nice screenshots here: The Lavish And Lovely GDC Planetside 2 Gallery | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
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PlanetSide 2 Forums
Sub-Reddit:
PlanetSide & PlanetSide 2
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p.s. Just acquired a beta key from alienware giveaway (it's over now). looked around here and there was no thread.
is anyone here in the beta ?
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