PlanetSide 2

Moderate overall intensity
Highest flag: Spending — real-money purchases

What's in it

Spending real-money purchases
High

Free to play, the game sells a premium currency bought with real money for weapons, vehicle and soldier upgrades, cosmetic items and experience boosts, alongside an optional paid membership.

Violence realistic
Moderate

Realistic gunfire and explosions against human enemies; no gore or dismemberment.

Language mild
Low

Player reviews include mild profanity such as 'f#@k'

Spending pressure optional
Low

Weapons and upgrades are also unlockable with in-game certification points earned through play, so real-money purchases speed up acquisition rather than gate it.

Who can reach your kid

Chat with strangersUser-created contentReal-money spending

What it is

PlanetSide 2 is a first-person shooter and massively multiplayer online game set in the future where players engage in large-scale battles across multiple planets. The game features customizable vehicles, weapons, and soldier classes, emphasizing team-based combat and territorial control.

How it's framed

The game frames its content as part of an expansive military conflict with a focus on strategy and teamwork rather than individual heroism or moral judgment.

Details

Developer
Rogue Planet Games
Publisher
Daybreak Game Company
Released
Nov 20, 2012
Metacritic 84critic score (third-party) · out of 100

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