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PlanetSide 2

Developed by Rogue Planet Games · Published by Daybreak Game Company

ActionMassively MultiplayerFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 20, 2012 PriceFree to play Metacritic84/100 Steam reviews578

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesMulti-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic84/100
Steam reviews578
Languages7

Overview

An action, massively multiplayer, free to play game by Rogue Planet Games, published by Daybreak Game Company — multi-player, mmo, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for PlanetSide 2.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerNo
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or later
  • Processor:: Core i5-4460 or better
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM (64-bit)
  • Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space
  • DirectX®: 11.0
  • Sound:DirectX compatible Sound Card
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

Recommended

  • OS *:64-bit Windows 7 or later
  • Processor:Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher
  • Graphics:Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher
  • Memory:8 GB RAM
  • Hard Drive:20 GB HD space
  • DirectX®:11.0
  • Sound:DirectX compatible Sound Card
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

Supported languages (7)

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish - SpainRussianSimplified Chinese

PlanetSide 2 FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is PlanetSide 2?

Steam classifies PlanetSide 2 as a Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play game, developed by Rogue Planet Games. PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.

Is PlanetSide 2 free to play?

Yes — Steam lists PlanetSide 2 as Free to Play.

Is PlanetSide 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for PlanetSide 2: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.

Is PlanetSide 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists PlanetSide 2 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is PlanetSide 2 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 20, 2012.

What platforms is PlanetSide 2 on?

PlanetSide 2 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is PlanetSide 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP.

How much does PlanetSide 2 cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

What is PlanetSide 2's Metacritic score?

PlanetSide 2 has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made PlanetSide 2?

PlanetSide 2 is developed by Rogue Planet Games and published by Daybreak Game Company.

Where to get PlanetSide 2

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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