All PC servers will come down at 6:00 AM PDT (3:00 PM CEST) on Wednesday, July 8 to bring you the new update. Downtime is expected to last up to 2 hours.
There will be an additional 5-hour downtime in *EU ONLY* on Thursday, July 9 starting at 4:00 PM PDT (1:00 AM CEST). This downtime is necessary for critical server maintenance and will be performed during a low-population window. It will affect both EU PC servers (Miller & Cobalt).
Full patch notes for tomorrow's game update:
Ordnance Dampener (Merit Deployable)
Dialed back particle visuals.
Self-exclusion radius from 5m to 8m.
Merit cost from 20 to 25.
Bug fixes
Fixed an issue that allowed the Punisher repair underbarrel to repair infinitely.
Fixed an exploit used to obtain infinite outfit resources in Sanctuary.
Fixed a timing issue where certain consumables would not be consumed while activating Infiltrator cloak.
Zealot Overdrive Engine (VS MAX ability) has visual FX once again.
Made additional improvements to voice chat.
Celebrate Summer with Double XP FOR ALL & 40% OFF all Vehicle Weapons!
New seasons are for new beginnings, and how better to kick off Summer than with Double XP for ALL and a cornucopia of holiday deals!
Change is coming to Auraxis, soldier, and we can't wait to share everything coming your way this season. Read on for all the goings on this weekend:
Double Experience Event
Starting the moment you read this, Double XP FOR ALL will run on both PC & PS4 through Sunday, July 5!
40% OFF Vehicle Weapons Sale
From Scythes to Sunderers, customize your ride of choice with an array of special weapons! This deal will run on both PC & PS4 through Sunday, July 5.
Special Holiday Items Now Available
The following items can all be acquired from the Depot through Sunday, July 5:
Patriot Flare Guns
Triumph Flare Guns
Patriot Camo (TR/VS/NC)
Nomad-I Light Assault Armor (NC Light Assault Armor with Independence Day theme)
The heat is on, soldiers - celebrate the new season in style while this event lasts!
PC Game Update: July 1, 2020
All PC servers will come down tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1 at 6:00 AM PDT (3:00 PM CEST) for the new game update. Downtime is expected to last up to 2 hours.
Voice Communications
We've added a new panel to the Settings → Voice menu that shows the current state of connectivity to the server and each voice chat room. If you run into issues with voice comms not working, you can press the Reset button, which will safely reconnect you to all of the available voice chat rooms.
Colossus
While in Skylance (deployed) Mode, you will now only see Bastion weakpoint HUD indicators up to 1000 meters.
Skylance damage from 1500 all distances to 1500@500m - 1000@1000m
Dev Note: The falloff change modifies Colossus Skylance shots required to destroy a Bastion weakpoint from a 6 shot kill at all ranges to a 6 to 8 shot kill depending on your range. The HUD indicators now disappear when the Bastion is at ranges at which it can't retaliate. These two changes should help prevent Bastions from being dominated from extreme distances by a target they cannot see.
Bug Fixes
!! Vehicle turrets and third person vehicle cameras should no longer get stuck or have broken sensitivities.
!! Fixed a bug that allowed Cortium Bomsb to be infinitely spammable.
We've optimized areas in the vehicle and infantry HUD UI that we identified as causing performance issues.
NSO ANT "Exterior" and "Other" cosmetic options are now categorized correctly.
Known Issue: We're aware of the "infinite repair bug" currently taking place and are taking steps to resolve it.
The War Correspondent is Back!
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A major Terran Republic offensive is countered by Vanu Sovereignty forces - including the newest weapon of war to arrive on the battlefield. Legendary War Correspondent Robert Stoneman is back on scene to cover all the action!
Members Double XP Weekend Starts Today!
Bastions loom in the skies, The Colossus prowls over land, and the fight for Auraxis has never been thicker! Warp into battle this weekend, members, and earn Double XP today through Sunday, June 28 at 11:59 PM PDT for your efforts!
Celebrate Father's Day Weekend with 40% off all Infantry Cosmetics!
We're celebrating Father's Day with a limited-time only 40% off Infantry cosmetics sale! All Infantry Armor and cosmetics will be discounted starting today and running through Sunday, June 21 at 11:59 PM PDT.
We're also celebrating the Colossus game update on PC with a new special edition weapon, the NS-03 Thumper SE (1499 DBC), and the Colossal Bundle (5999 DBC), both of which can be acquired directly from the in-game Depot.
Forget about that tie off the rack, soldiers, and give dad the Infused Plating he TRULY wants this Father's Day!
The Colossus Update is Ready to Roll Out!
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It's an all-new age for PlanetSide 2, soldier! While the mighty Bastion Fleet Carrier reigns supreme over the skies of Auraxis, a powerful new weapon of war is ready to challenge its dominance on the battlefield: the Colossus Heavy Tank.
The Colossus is a massive, multi-crew battle tank capable of filling multiple combat roles among your combined forces. After extensive field testing on PTS, the Colossus Tank rolls out today on live servers as part of a major update that also features an all-new weapon, War Assets, Merit Deployables, Outfit features, and a host of bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
Read on for everything you need to know about today's game update!
THAT'S ONE BIG TANK
This gargantuan addition to the PlanetSide 2 armored motorpool is an army unto itself. Seating up to 5 players, the Colossus Tank is at its best with a full allied crew to man its primary Mammoth Cannon and 4 customizable support turrets.
While fully capable of spearheading a heavy armor assault on a fortified position, the Colossus fills a unique anti-air role as a Bastion deterrent. Its Skylance Battery deployed state fires a charged particle cannon that can target Bastion weakpoints or enemy ESF from any range. It also enjoys added protection beneath a cortium-powered bubble shield capable of withstanding bombardment from the Bastion's Mauler Cannons. But be wary of the Skylance Cannon's raw power - it deals damage back onto itself every time it fires!
Generated using the War Asset system, the Colossus can be pulled and customized on an individual basis using accrued Merit. It has undergone significant community testing on PTS, and we'll continue to monitor feedback on Live servers.
PUNISH YOUR OPPOSITION
The Colossus update also introduces the NS-66 Punisher, a next-gen SMG built for close-quarter combat. The Punisher comes equipped with an in-built underbarrel that defaults to fire standard fragmentation grenades, but can be adapted to fire class-specific ammunition types:
EMP (Infiltrator) - Destroys deployables and scrambles HUD.
Impulse (Light Assault) - Knocks back enemies and the user on impact.
Enhancement (Engineer) - Mechanical targets receive increased maximum health and a repair over time.
Havoc (Heavy Assault) - Renders mechanical targets immune to repair effects for a time.
Cleanse (Combat Medic) - Heals over time and removes slow/blind/concussion effects.
This versatile weapon provides unique support and offensive capabilities for each infantry class, making it an essential addition to your faction arsenal.
NEW WAR ASSETS: FACILITY MODULES
Facility Modules expand upon the War Asset system by offering strategic defense and infrastructure upgrades for your allied bases and facilities. As with other War Assets, your Outfit can use accrued resources to craft and deploy Facility Modules that modify your Empire's strengths and capabilities within that region.
Current Facility Modules include:
Phalanx Auto-Repair - Phalanx turrets installed at this base will repair themselves over time, even when destroyed or under attack.
Infantry Health Regen - While in the region, allied soldiers gain passive health regeneration.
Light Vehicle Discount - Harasser assault buggies and Flash ATVs cost 30% less Nanites when pulled from this facility.
Support Vehicle Discount - Sunderers and ANTs cost 30% less Nanites when pulled from this facility.
Mobile Armor Discount - Lightnings and Main Battle Tanks cost 30% less Nanites when pulled from this facility.
Light Aircraft Discount - Empire Specific Fighters and Valkyrie Aircraft cost 30% less Nanites when pulled from this facility.
Heavy Aircraft Discount - Liberator Gunships and Galaxy Air Transports cost 30% less Nanites when pulled from this facility.
Phalanx Combat Improvements - Phalanx turrets at the facility gain infrared zoom optics and can fire for longer before overheating
We will continue to expand and modify available War Assets and Facility Modules with future updates.
A NEW SPECIAL EDITION THUMPER
The Colossus update also celebrates the 17th franchise anniversary of PlanetSide with the addition of the all-new NS-03 Thumper SE, a special edition of the Thumper heavy grenade launcher! It comes equipped with an anti-infantry fragmentation payload, and has access to multiple specialized munition types. This weapon also contributes progress to the Exceptional III directive line, and can be acquired directly from the in-game Depot.
There's plenty more in store for you with this update, including the addition of Outfit Logs, a new tool for Outfit leaders and members to track Outfit activity. Check out the full patch notes to read up on all the new features and fixes coming to Live servers today!
What are you most excited for in the Colossus update, soldier? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or the official forums!
Vote for your Favorite PlanetSide 2 Community Video!
The Rogue Planet Team is excited to present the finalists for the PlanetSide 2 Community Creator Video Contest!
We received an astounding output of thoughtful, creative, and visually stunning submissions - over 75 in total (most can be viewed in their entirety here). Over the past week, our team made every effort to invest the same level of passionate consideration into our selections as you put into creating your videos: we fought, we argued, we voted, we made passionate pleas, we held a run-off to break a last-minute deadlock! But for all the many worthy candidates, we eventually landed on 5 incredible videos that all deserve to be considered and celebrated.
Without further ado, presenting the finalists for the Community Creator Contest! Read on for how and where to vote on your selection for the GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
"German Sovereignty (Outfit Trailer)" by German Sovereignty
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"For the Glory | A PlanetSide 2 Cinematic" by CAMIKAZE78
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"Svanrand" by Pandamonium
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"Vengeance (A PlanetSide Story)" by Alpha_141
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"Worth the Risk (a PlanetSide 2 Cinematic)" by Powergamer
To cast your vote, take this SURVEY and help us determine the GRAND PRIZE WINNER! Polls will stay open today through next Thursday, June 11 at 11:59PM PDT. We'll announce the Grand Prize winner on Friday, June 12!
Each of the finalists above will earn 10,000 DBC as a reward for making it this far - and you can rest assured that we'll be sharing and rewarding plenty of honorable mentions, so keep your eyes on the PlanetSide 2Twitter and Facebook channels for more of our favorites!
Good luck, you most creative soldiers!
Livestream Recap: The Colossus Update is now on PTS!
The Rogue Planet Dev team went LIVE on Twitch this morning, and if you missed the stream we've recapped all the highlights below!
The full replay is up on our Twitch channel here. Read on for all the intel!
THE COLOSSUS UPDATE ROLLS TO PTS!
The big news of the day: the Colossus Update is now available on the Public Test Server (PTS)!
The Colossus Heavy Tank is a massive, multi-crew combat platform that seats up to 5 players: the pilot, who operates the main cannon, and 4 additional gunners to man each customizable turret. This new vehicle is still undergoing tuning, and we'll be looking for your feedback before it deploys to Live servers.
This update also features new Outfit Logs, Facility Modules, Merit Deployables, and the NS-66 Punisher, a next-gen PDW with an in-built underbarrel that can be adapted to fire infantry class-specific ammunition.
The Colossus Update also introduces the NS-6 Thumper SE, a special edition of the Thumper heavy grenade launcher that celebrates our 17th franchise anniversary! It comes equipped with an anti-infantry fragmentation payload, and has access to multiple specialized munition types. This weapon also contributes progress to the Exceptional III directive line.
For all the details on everything in this (colossal!) update, head over to the official PS2 forums for full patch notes. The Public Test Server is also available as a free download here.
Let us know your feedback, soldiers!
THE RETURN OF A LEGEND!
Longtime vets will recall War Correspondent Robert Stoneman, and his must-watch series of missives straight from the frontlines. We're excited to share that the legend is back, with the first in a new series highlighting how the battlefields of Auraxis have evolved these past years!
[previewyoutube="fAJzVyZ5WVs;full"] You can view the War Correspondent's newest episode in all its glory over on the official PlanetSide 2 YouTube channel. Like and share to let us know you want more episodes, soldiers!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MENTIS2K6!
PlanetSide 2 has its first official killionaire! The team celebrated this stupendous achievement - the first player to reach 1 million kills on a single character - with a lifetime membership AND hidden homage located somewhere on Auraxis! The eagle-eyed among you can find it on PTS right now, before the Colossus update hits live servers.
Other highlights from the stream included an update on PS4 development (our new dedicated programmer is making good progress readying Escalation for console), as well as our plans for the next Outfit Wars cycle, including changes coming to qualification and rewards.
SPEAKING OF THE FUTURE...
The team briefly touched on the next major update coming to PlanetSide 2 after the Colossus hits live servers, including some early WIP screens of the new Campaigns & Mission system. That's just a small piece of what you can look forward to later this summer, which promises to expand the world and lore of Auraxis in significant ways...
To check out everything discussed on stream that went live on PTS today, head over to the forums for full patch notes. Thanks for tuning in, soldiers!
Join us this Friday for a COLOSSAL Dev Livestream!
The Rogue Planet Dev team is coming to you LIVE at twitch.tv/planetside2 on Friday, May 29 at 11am PDT (8pm CEST)!
We've got an exciting program lined up for you, including an in-depth look at the Colossus update (including an announcement on when you get behind the wheel of that big freaking tank...hint: very soon). We'll also have giveaways, news to share on future updates and content, and a special celebration of the return of an old friend who veterans will remember from the early days of PlanetSide 2!
