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{{++}} Offers a strong level of graphical customisation. | {{++}} Offers a strong level of graphical customisation. | ||
{{++}} Regularly updated and to be officially supported until 2025.<ref>http://www.vg247.com/2012/11/30/planetside-2-soe-details-its-3-year-plan-wants-to-run-until-2025-if-possible/</ref> | {{++}} Regularly updated and to be officially supported until 2025.<ref>http://www.vg247.com/2012/11/30/planetside-2-soe-details-its-3-year-plan-wants-to-run-until-2025-if-possible/</ref> | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Players are reporting extremely poor CPU optimization <ref>http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/ps2-fps-between-1-10-with-recommended-hardware.80469/</ref><ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3029182</ref><ref>http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/20-fps-with-more-than-enough-to-handle-the-game.77487/</ref>. A response by the development team acknowledges these claims <ref>http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/quick-note-on-optimization.49152/</ref>. |
{{--}} EU players are [[#Cannot use Steam version in the EU| unable to use the Steam version]]. | {{--}} EU players are [[#Cannot use Steam version in the EU| unable to use the Steam version]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:36, 19 January 2013
Template:Infobox Key points
- Offers a strong level of graphical customisation.
- Regularly updated and to be officially supported until 2025.[1]
- Players are reporting extremely poor CPU optimization [2][3][4]. A response by the development team acknowledges these claims [5].
- EU players are unable to use the Steam version.
General information
- Official website
- Official forum
- PlanetSide 2 Wiki - a good place to get gameplay-related information.
Availability
- The game is available for free on all of the platforms above.
Game data
Game folder location
Save game location and cloud syncing
- Player level and unlocks are automatically synced and stored in the cloud.
- This does not include bindings and video settings, which are stored locally (and often reset during game updates).
Video settings
Field of view (FoV)
- Options menu features an FoV slider with values of 55 up to 74.
- FoV can be tweaked to values higher than in-game maximum.
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Input settings
- Input options only configurable after entering a server.
Input devices
Logitech 3D Pro POV pad
If you only use the ingame key bindings, the pad will just stop working after a few seconds. In order to use the POV pad of the joystick for the cockpit view, follow theses steps[6]
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Issues unresolved
Cannot use Steam version in the EU
- It is currently impossible to use the Steam version with an EU account, unless the player's account dates from the Beta testing period.[7][8]
- EU players must download the ProSiebenSat.1 Games launcher from the European Planetside 2 website.
- This is because the Steam launcher requires a US-based or Beta account.
Issues fixed
Cannot install game (Steam)
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Planetside2.exe has stopped working (Windows 32-bit)
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PlanetSide2.exe has stopped working (Windows 8)
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Planetside2.exe has stopped working (Steam)
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Fixing Low Frame Rate (FPS)
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System requirements
References
- ↑ http://www.vg247.com/2012/11/30/planetside-2-soe-details-its-3-year-plan-wants-to-run-until-2025-if-possible/
- ↑ http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/ps2-fps-between-1-10-with-recommended-hardware.80469/
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3029182
- ↑ http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/20-fps-with-more-than-enough-to-handle-the-game.77487/
- ↑ http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/quick-note-on-optimization.49152/
- ↑ http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/using-logitech-3d-pro-pov-for-cockpit-freelook.77542/
- ↑ http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/eu-prosieben-steam-login-issues.47504/
- ↑ http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.394309-PlanetSide-2-completely-botches-the-EU-release