What changed in PlanetSide 2 in 2016
69 updates · 26 main milestones · Apr 27, 2016 to Dec 7, 2016
- 24 eventsConstruction Damage Resist Correctionbalance change
Corrected significant irregularities with the damage resists of construction objects while building.
SteamMosquito Forward Flap Animation AddedvisualsForward flap animation on the mosquito while hovering/landing added.
SteamMedic Revive Death Counter Fixbug fixMedic Revive should now correctly cancel the death counter.
SteamRestoration Kit Overwrite FixgameplayOverwriting a Restoration Kit will now properly restart the use duration.
SteamRestoration Kit Overwrite FixgameplayOverwriting a Restoration Kit will now properly restart the use duration.
SteamMosquito Animation AdditionvisualsForward flap animation on the mosquito while hovering/landing added.
SteamNC Female Infiltrator Armor Size Fixbug fixNC female infiltrator Hard Light armor is once again the correct size.
SteamHUD Icon Overlap Fixbug fixImplant icons on centered HUD should no longer overlap ability icons after swapping from the Engineer class.
SteamConstruction Damage Resist Correctionbalance changeCorrected significant irregularities with the damage resists of construction objects while building.
SteamMedic Revive Death Counter Fixbug fixMedic Revive should now correctly cancel the death counter.
SteamNC Female Infiltrator Armor Size Fixbug fixNC female infiltrator Hard Light armor is once again the correct size.
SteamHUD Icon Overlap Fixbug fixImplant icons on centered HUD should no longer overlap ability icons after swapping from the Engineer class.
Steam - 4 eventsDouble Experience Event Activeseasonal event
Double experience is active until November 27th to celebrate the anniversary.
SteamDouble Experience Event Activeseasonal eventDouble experience is active until November 27th to celebrate the anniversary.
SteamFourth Anniversary Bundles Availabledlc releaseNew bundles include weapons, camo, and decals for each Empire.
SteamFourth Anniversary Bundles Availabledlc releaseNew bundles include weapons, camo, armor decals, and a 6-Month Heroic Boost.
Steam - 2 eventsNew Infantry Armor Sets for All Empiresnew content
Introducing Darkstar Armor for Vanu Sovereignty, Havoc Armor for Terran Republic, and Sigma Armor for New Conglomerate.
SteamNew Infantry Armor Sets Releasednew contentMilestoneThree new infantry armor sets introduced for each empire: Darkstar Armor for Vanu Sovereignty, Havoc Armor for Terran Republic, and Sigma Armor for New Conglomerate.
Steam - 6 events20% Off Utilities and Boosts Saleshop
Sale includes Experience Boosts, Resource Boosts, Squad Experience Boosts, and more.
SteamReturn of 30 Day Boostnew contentPlayers can purchase a 30-Day Experience Boost along with other duration options.
SteamDouble XP Eventseasonal eventDouble Experience will be available for everyone from May 13th to May 22nd.
Steam20% Off Utilities and Boosts SaleshopSale includes Experience Boosts, Resource Boosts, Squad Experience Boosts, Character Slots, Additional Loadouts, and Banners.
SteamDouble XP Eventseasonal eventDouble Experience will be available for everyone from May 13th to May 22nd.
Steam - 13 eventsDouble XP Event Announcementseasonal event
2XP for everyone from 5/13 – 5/22, with XP boosts at 20% OFF.
SteamIntroduction of the Construction Systemnew contentMilestoneThe construction system is now live, allowing players to build fortifications using Cortium.
SteamDouble XP Event Announcementseasonal event2XP for everyone from 5/13 – 5/22, with XP boosts at 20% OFF during the event.
SteamCortium Silo Functionalitynew contentMilestoneCortium Silos store Cortium and claim land for players and their squads.
SteamAdvanced Nanite Transport (ANT) Introductionnew contentMilestonePlayers can summon ANTs to harvest Cortium and deploy construction objects.
SteamAdvanced Nanite Transport (ANT) Introductionnew contentMilestonePlayers can summon an ANT at any vehicle terminal, which can harvest Cortium and deploy construction objects.
SteamIntroduction of HIVEsnew contentMilestoneHIVEs generate Victory Points over time and require a nearby Silo for power when active.
SteamNew Construction Objects Availablenew contentMilestonePlayers can access various construction objects including Rampart Walls, Bunkers, and Turrets.
SteamHIVEs and Victory Pointsnew contentMilestoneHIVEs generate Victory Points and require a nearby Silo for power.
SteamCortium Silo Functionalitynew contentMilestoneCortium Silos can store large quantities of Cortium and claim land for players and their squads.
SteamVictory Cores Mechanicnew contentMilestoneVictory Cores are assigned to HIVEs and can be recovered by factions when an active HIVE is destroyed.
SteamIntroduction of the Construction Systemnew contentMilestoneThe construction system is now live, allowing players to build fortifications and structures using a new mineral called Cortium.
SteamNew Construction Objects Availablenew contentMilestonePlayers can access various construction objects including Rampart Walls, Bunkers, and Turrets.
Steam - 18 eventsNew Resource: Cortiumnew contentMilestone
Cortium crystals can be harvested and used to create and power player-constructed objects.
SteamVictory Cores and HIVE Structuresnew contentMilestoneHIVEs generate Victory Points and require Cortium from nearby Silos to operate.
SteamVictory Cores and HIVE Structuresnew contentMilestoneNew structures that generate Victory Points and require Cortium to operate.
SteamNew Construction Objectsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now deploy various construction objects using schematics obtained from the Depot or terminals.
SteamContinent Faction Population QueuegameplayPlayers will be queued if their faction has significantly higher population.
SteamContinent Faction Population QueuegameplayPlayers will be queued if their faction has significantly more population on a continent.
SteamVP Scoring Changesbalance changeOverall Victory Point scoring has been updated for various actions and objectives.
SteamNew Weapon: NS-20 Gorgonnew contentThe NS-20 Gorgon is a new weapon for MAX units, offering a mix of anti-infantry and anti-vehicle capabilities.
SteamNew Weapon: NS-20 Gorgonnew contentMilestoneA new weapon for MAX units that balances anti-infantry and anti-vehicle capabilities.
SteamNew Resource: Cortiumnew contentMilestoneCortium crystals can be harvested to create and power player-constructed objects.
SteamRevamped Indar ContinentworldMilestoneMajor changes to terrain, lattice, and bases for improved gameplay.
SteamVP Scoring Changesbalance changeMilestoneOverall Victory Point scoring has been updated for better balance.
SteamNew Vehicle: ANTnew contentMilestoneThe ANT is a 4-man transport vehicle equipped with mining lasers for harvesting Cortium.
SteamNew Vehicle: The ANTnew contentMilestoneA 4-man transport vehicle that harvests Cortium and deploys fortifications.
SteamNew Construction Objectsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now deploy various construction objects using schematics.
SteamIntroduction of the Construction Systemnew contentMilestonePlayers can now build fortifications using a new resource called Cortium.
SteamIntroduction of the Construction Systemnew contentMilestoneThe Construction System allows players to build fortifications using a new resource called Cortium.
SteamRevamped Indar ContinentworldMilestoneSignificant changes made to the terrain, lattice, and bases on Indar for improved gameplay.
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