PlanetSide 2
Developed by Rogue Planet Games · Published by Daybreak Game Company
At a glance
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.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
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)
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.
View on Steam →Listing details from Valve's public Steam store data · official site. Not affiliated with Valve/Steam, Daybreak Game Company.