What changed in PlanetSide 2 in 2021

Enjoy Double XP for all events in December each weekend starting 12/3, with specific dates on Dec. 31, Jan. 01, and Jan. 02.

Enjoy Double XP for all events from December 31 to January 2.

The NS Crystal Scorpion is now available from the New Year's Celebration Bundle until January 2nd.

The NS-1999 Party Pistol is also available in the New Year's Celebration Bundle.

Double XP for all players on Dec. 31, Jan. 01, 02.

Members will receive Triple XP from December 24 to 26.

All Access Members can enjoy Triple XP on the weekend of 12/24.

Enjoy Double XP for all events from December 17 to 19.

Winter has arrived with Snowmen and holiday cheer!

Find festive camos, horns, trails, and more in the Holiday Depot.

Various anniversary bundles available at 50% off on specified dates.

Blow up snowmen on the battlefield to earn a holiday hood ornament and extra XP.

Double XP for all players on specified weekends in December.

Play through new challenges to unlock festive rewards.

Help the Sanctuary observation drone with tasks to earn Auraximas Gifts.

Complete the new Exceptional directive to unlock the NS Chevalier helmet.

Double XP for all events in December each weekend starting 12/3.

Double XP for all players on December 10-12 and December 17-19.

Double XP for all players on December 31 to January 2.

Triple XP for members on December 24-26.

Enjoy Double XP for all events from December 3 to December 5.

Double XP on Dec. 10, 11, 12; Dec. 17, 18, 19; and Dec. 31, Jan. 01, 02. Triple XP for members on Dec. 24, 25, 26.

60% off for 24 hours on Nov. 30. Includes various items and boosts.

60% off for 24 hours on Nov. 29. Includes various items and boosts.

50% off for 24 hours on Nov. 28. Includes various items and boosts.

50% off for 24 hours on Nov. 27. Includes various items and boosts.

50% off for 24 hours on Nov. 26. Includes various items and boosts.

50% off for 24 hours on Nov. 25. Includes various items and boosts.

Discounts on anniversary bundles available for 24 hours each day from Nov. 25 to Nov. 30.

All Access Members can enjoy a double XP weekend starting November 26 through November 28.

Profile Banners and Banner Frames now have a dedicated category in the Depot.

Redeem code NINEYEARSPS2 to unlock a commemorative decal for armor or vehicles.

The left-side nav bar now scrolls instead of hiding other categories when filters are selected.

The Anti-Vehicle MANA Turret can now zoom in with right-click.

Fixed an issue with the NS Scorpion UI indicator not charging properly.

Reduced vertical recoil for the first 4 shots and adjusted cone of fire bloom.

Esamir now correctly appears locked on PS4's world map when unavailable.

Replaced with the Reconnaissance Module, which shows nearby enemy locations.

Double Experience for all players from Nov. 17 - Nov. 25.

Players can now reset their Battle Rank to unlock more A.S.P. skills after reaching Battle Rank 100.

New maritime-themed items including helmets, armors, and weapons available for purchase.

Quality of life updates to the Depot for ease of browsing, including search bar functionality.

World map table in the Warpgate room now allows players to Join Combat outside of tutorial missions.

Short and long reload times reduced significantly.

The second campaign is now live, featuring new cosmetics and abilities.

All players can enjoy double EXP from November 17 through November 25.

All Access Members can enjoy a double EXP weekend starting October 29 through October 31.

Fixed an issue causing low framerates on the empire select screen.

All players can enjoy Double EXP starting October 6th through October 10th!

6x optic now uses the correct 6x zoom depth instead of 3.4x.

The 'ADD AMMO' implant is no longer visible in VR Training.

Reduced large continent unlock requirements for Koltyr.

Squad finder no longer shows as empty on Koltyr.

Fixed an issue with NPCs not playing their full death animation in the tutorial.

Profile Banners no longer have missing previews in the Depot.

ADS fan angular spread changed from 0.5 to 0.6, hipfire spread from 1 to 3.

Vehicles will no longer fire a 'ghost' round when receiving ammunition during reload.

Firing delay changed from 0.1sec to 0.2sec.

Max damage radius from 1m to 0.5m, min damage radius from 3m to 2m.

Fixed various third person animations related to melee weapons.

Now reduces hipfire cone of fire by 40%, instead of 100%.

Fixed an issue with NPCs not looking at where they're shooting in the tutorial.

NSO directive weapons now properly count toward directive/mission completion.

Splitbolts now reduce headshot damage multiplier by 50%.

The 'Accept Mission' button is no longer highlighted when incapable of accepting more missions.

Direct damage changed from 450 to 350.

Halloween spirit with double experience for all players from Oct. 06 - Oct. 10.

Indirect minimum damage radius from 2m to 1.5m.

Indirect damage to friendlies reduced by 50%.

Projectile size changed from 0.09 to 0.06.

Fixed an issue with the GD-22S reload animation.

Indirect max damage from 250 to 200, min damage from 150 to 100.

Indirect damage now resist type 6 instead of resist type 2.

Indirect max damage from 125 to 75, max damage radius from 1m to 0.5m.

Minimum damage range changed from 150m to 120m for all non-Aerolite ammo types.

New Halloween directive allows players to earn currency by completing challenges during the event.

The Nanite of the Living Dead event runs from October 1 to October 31, featuring spooky sights and sounds.

Players can seek and destroy SpacePumpkins across the battlefields to earn experience and progress in the Halloween directive.

New and old Halloween-themed cosmetics, including vehicle horns, masks, and weaponry, are available in the Depot.

A new variant of the Heavy Crossbow, the Demon Seeker, will be released during the event.

Various UI and quality of life improvements will be included in the update.

Introducing the Heavy Crossbow, a new primary weapon for Infiltrator and Light Assault classes, starting with the Seeker HLX.

The Sanctuary social hub has received a seasonal makeover with Halloween-themed decorations.

All Access Members can enjoy a double EXP weekend starting today through September 26.

New 'faction embassies' on the Sanctuary space station for players to unlock equipment after completing the tutorial.

Complete redesign of character creation and selection with new UI, audio, faction introductions, FX, and lighting.

Enhancements to graphics and the addition of new accessibility options.

Adjustments made to infantry and vehicle balance as part of the update.

A new tutorial designed to introduce gameplay basics and reinforce player behaviors through cohesive walkthroughs and mock battles.

Various bug fixes included in the update.

Revisions made to implants in the game.

Changes to the metagame as part of the update.

Introduction of new Sky-cutter Drop Pod with updated engine FX available in the Depot.

Koltyr will unlock as a part of the normal continent rotation when populations are low, allowing for combat during off-peak hours.

Transition from quadratic to linear light falloff for better lighting control and reduced harsh light spots.

Reworks and adjustments to various implants, including Cold Heart and Symbiote, to enhance their usefulness.

Improvements to colorblind filters, including adjustments for the main three forms of color blindness.

Buffs to lesser-used suit slots like Ammunition Belt and Munitions Pouch, along with changes to Nanoweave.

Alerts will trigger immediately when populations reach around 800 players, providing a more tangible goal for players.

All Access Members can enjoy a double EXP weekend starting today through August 29.

Introducing a modern character create screen that better describes faction motivations and aesthetics.

Waypoints will have improved 3D visuals and extended rays for better visibility.

Shield bars will now be displayed above spotted target health bars for better visibility.

New summer directives added to the game.

New Soldier Soaker weapons to splash your enemies with.

A new tutorial teaching players about shooting, redeploying, and other key gameplay mechanics through mock combat scenes.

Infantry loadouts will now include a 'cover sheet' explaining class roles and special equipment.

Changes to default equipment for new players including weapon swaps and adjustments to vehicle resistances.

Introducing new Soldier Soaker weapons to splash your enemies with.

New players will receive a mission guiding them from Sanctuary to the continent and into a warzone.

New vehicle propulsion effects for select vehicles.

New summer directives added to the game.

New graphics settings for various colorblind options to enhance gameplay for affected players.

Quick Deploy will now prompt players to select a spawn location after their last spawn dies.

Starting today, get 40% OFF vehicle weapons from August 20 to 22.

New vehicle propulsion effects for select vehicles.

Enjoy our final double EXP for all event in August starting today through August 22nd!

Introducing new weapons designed to splash enemies.

Discounts available on camo items.

Launch of new directives for the summer season.

Get helmets, decals, and more at a discount from August 13 to 15.

Introducing new weapons designed to splash enemies.

Double experience points available from August 13 to 15.

Discounts available on camo items.

Added new propulsion effects for select vehicles.

New directives themed around summer have been added.

Select vehicles now feature new propulsion effects.

Introducing new Soldier Soaker weapons to splash your enemies.

Camo discounts are available as part of the summer event.

Enjoy double EXP from August 6 through August 8.

Launch of new directives for the summer season.

New summer directives are now available.

Introducing new weapons designed to splash enemies.

Discount on select camo from August 7th to August 8th.

Double experience for all players on weekends in August: 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, and for members on 27-29.

Added new propulsion effects for select vehicles.

New propulsion effects for select vehicles have been added.

A new Summer directive unlocks a colorful banner and the title of Flamerider.

The Summer Fun event runs from August 04 - August 25, featuring various activities and rewards.

Discounts on select Depot items from August 04 - August 25, including 40% off Camouflage, Infantry Gear, and Vehicle Weapons on specified dates.

All soldiers receive the Soldier Soaker sidearm and faction-specific Water Balloons, which can extinguish burning effects.

New Mega Soldier Soakers can be unlocked in the Depot, usable throughout the Summer Fun event.

New cosmetics introduced for select vehicles, available for purchase in the Depot.

Defector can now equip implants, has a new Emergency Repair ability, and Time Bomb now removes weapon heat.

The NSO MAX unit has received two new weapons: D7 Hummingbird and D11 Detonator.

A new aircraft, the Dervish Heavy Fighter, has been introduced for NSO players.

Non Daybreak All Access NSO players are now given Freelance status, joining the lowest populated faction.

The Chimera Main Battle Tank is now available to all NSO players.

Guide paths light the way toward each capture point within the facility.

The electrical room becomes charged with energy when the Tempest Siphon is active, reverting capture point ownership to defenders.

A large scale facility new to Esamir featuring multiple stages of combat and new gameplay elements.

Plants in the Botany Wing act as soft cover and can be destroyed, regrowing rapidly.

Spawn points for attackers are activated by securing capture points in the Botany and Reliquary Wings.

Gate shields must be destroyed to allow passage into the center of the facility, operating independently and impervious to small arms damage.

The Spawn Control Unit can be destroyed or overloaded to prevent defenders from spawning on the upper level.

A new lattice lane near the Shattered Warpgate allows combat through the ruins of Stillwater Watch.

Research locked away in the Reliquary Wing with destroyable locking mechanisms to disable shields.

A conduit channels energy into the facility, affecting capture points and allowing defenders to control it.

ALL MEMBERS will earn Double XP through Sunday, April 25!

Announcement of the final weekend of match play on the Public Test Server for Outfit Wars.

Outfits with 12 or more players can join the PTS, increasing to 48 or more for the live update.

Players can receive free Outfit Loyalty and other currencies from a holographic Flash located on Sanctuary.

Characters must be Loyalty Rank 3 or greater to participate in Desolation matches.

Characters must have their Outfit Wars Eligible privileges set in their outfit to participate.

A major update introduces a new qualification system for all enlisted Outfits to play matches on Desolation.

Members can enjoy a monthly Double XP weekend.

Final competitive phase where top-3 Outfits from each faction compete for Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals.

Outfit Wars returns with a new competitive tournament cycle for Outfits to earn rewards and compete for the title of Auraxis's best.

Enlistment resource requirements have been disabled on the Public Test Server.

Enlisted Outfits will participate in a Qualifying Phase featuring weekly competitions on Desolation.

Minimum player requirement for Outfits to enlist dropped from 48 to 12 on PTS.

Players must have at least Loyalty Rank 3 to join matches on Desolation.

Top-6 Outfits from each faction advance to playoffs, with leaderboards reset and new scoring system introduced.