PlanetSide 2 News

PC servers are coming down at 6AM PDT / 3PM CEST tomorrow for a PC Update that will add and address the following below. Estimated downtime may be up to 3 hours.



We are happy to announce that Fishing has arrived to Auraxis! For more information you can refer to our previous Dev Letter! Stay tuned for our upcoming Dev Letter tomorrow for more details and a sneak peek at a new game mode!

[h3]Long Term Directives Updated[/h3]
To accompany the fishing update we have added the following Long Term Directives:

• Fishing
  
• Fishing Mastery

[h3]Fishing Rewards[/h3]



[h2]Double Exp For All (Starts 1st April 2025 - Ends April 7th 2025 00:00 Server Time)[/h2]

Everyone can enjoy Double XP For all starting today through April 7th!

• Make sure to use The Schnoz to get extra 20% XP!
  

[h2]April Fools Day (Starts April 1st 2025 - Ends April 11th 00:00 Sever Time)[/h2]

• April Fools Day items return to the Depot.
  
• Premium Puzzler Flat Top has been added to the Depot.
  
• NEW! 'BRRRT' Horn has been added to the Depot.
  
• "The Schnoz" makes its return! Grants a 20% Experience points bonus while equipped!
  

[h2]Arbor Day[/h2]

• Auraxian Bober Hood Ornament launches on the Depot for a limit time ( Starts 25th April 2025 - Ends 30th April 2025 00:00 Server Time)
  

[h2]Easter[/h2]

• Easter Egg Frag/Plasma Grenades will be available to all players for a limited time (Starts 18th April 2025 - Ends 6th May 2025 00:00 Server Time)
  

[h2]Audio[/h2]

• NS-10 Burster now has more "oomph" when firing.
  
• NC MAX Shotgun sound remastered.
  
• TR MAX Chaingun audio remastered.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• The following tank cannons now have their icons updated with the Armor Piercing symbol.
  
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    Titan-150 "Fafnir" AP
    
    
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    P2-120 "Fafnir" AP            
    
    
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    Supernova "Fafnir" FPC
    
    
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    CT-150 "Fafnir" Cyclops
    
    
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    CT-150 Cyclops
    
• The Valkyrie's Hellion G20 spool up time in the description now matches weapon stat value.
  
• Differing trajectory of the Mosquito's projectiles in third-person view has been fixed.]
  
• Fixed an issue where if you start a fishing session, the last key that player held down is remembered (i.e. it would remember holding the W key and players would have moved away from where they believe they were).
  

[h2]Known Issues[/h2]

• Fishing attractors may be consumed when they hit terrain without starting the mini-game.
  

📈Members Double XP Weekend!📈
Members can enjoy Double XP this weekend.
Not a member? Learn about membership perks here: https://www.daybreakgames.com/allaccess


Final Fight - Server Merge Event # 1 begins tonight at 12AM PDT.
Learn more about this weekend's big event!
https://www.planetside2.com/news/march-server-event-2025

[h3]The Grand Server Merge Event[/h3]

Hello Auraxians,

After the recent EU server merge we’ve seen lots of players enjoy the increased population on the maps in Auraxis. We now shift our focus to the NA servers.

We are pleased to announce that the NA Server Merge between Connery and Emerald will happen April 8th.

To celebrate both EU’s and NA’s server merges from last year and this year, we are hosting a two part server merge event! Read the details below and learn how you can vote for your EU and NA server names. That right, we heard our Cobalt community and decided to have Miller renamed as well.

Be sure to read carefully to learn about fun exclusive rewards for participating in these events!

[h2]Part 1 | Final Fight on Connery, Emerald & Miller[/h2]

Date: MARCH 28th - MARCH 30th

Details 
Play PlanetSide 2 during the date above as the faction that represents the new server name you’d like to have for the NA and EU servers. (See the server names below) 

Upon event completion the faction with the most map control captures throughout the whole weekend will have the winning new server name.

Server Name Roster
We have handpicked the following thematic names for the present Miller server and the new Connery / Emerald merged server.

Don’t forget to play as the represented server name of your choice during the first event.

North America

• NC - Osprey
  
• TR - LithCorp
  
• VS - Helios
  

Europe

• NC - Excavion 
  
• TR - Wainwright
  
• VS - Erebus
  

Make sure to follow us on X, FaceBook and BlueSky to get notified of the code drop!

[h2]Part 2 | New Fight on the new North America and Europe server[/h2]

Date: APRIL 25th - APRIL 27th

Details
Play on the newly merged and named NA and EU servers during the event times above.
*Miller is simply being renamed, no other alternation is happening for this server*

Reward #1
As a thank you for your dedication and loyal support, we will release 4 promo codes on the day of the event which will grant you custom player banners that represent your allegiance to the soon to be obsolete Connery, Emerald, Miller and Cobalt servers. Wear them with pride, soldier!
An example of the first banner.

Reward #2
Keep an eye on our socials for another set of code drops for having First Blood spilled on the newly named and merged servers! All event code redemptions will be time-based and will expire after April 27th. 
An example of the second banner.

Be sure to tell your friends, outfit members and family about this mega event!

See you on the battlefield, soldier!

- PlanetSide 2 Team

All servers will be down for our hotfix maintenance tomorrow 3/18 @ 6AM PDT / 3PM CEST. ~ 3 Hour downtime.

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed the issue with construction in water on Hossin
  
• Adjusted the time of capturing the points in the assault facility on Esamir
  
• Fixed the sound previews of a few horns
  
• Grenade Bandolier now works with Love Bomber Grenade
  

[h3]New Base![/h3]

Untapped Reservoir arrives on Esamir!
This new facility comes with an all new Assault game mode which you can read about HERE in our previous dev letter!

• A new “Untapped Reservoir” facility added to Esamir, including:
  
• New 3D models and structures
  
• New textures
  
• Assault game mode added for the “Untapped Reserve” facility
  
• Step-by-step capturing points
  
• Tickets system
  
• UI changes to indicate new ticket system
  
• Esamir map image changed to display the new facility
  
• Landscape changes to fit the new facility
  
• Facility size changed
  
• Location: Untapped Reservoir, you can find it near the center on Esamir.
  

Thank you to everyone who has participated and given feedback about the facility and game mode on PTS. 

Feedback is always welcomed and we hope you all enjoy the new facility and game mode! 
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• NEW! Jetpack sounds are now different for each faction
  
• NEW! Footstep sounds made by other players now vary depending on the material
  
• Fixed a bug where clicking on Expeditions quickly could start two expeditions at the same time
  
• Fixed several terrain holes on Esamir
  
• Fixed some foliage placement issues on Esamir
  
• Valentines Missions now update properly and players are able to visit embassy's and complete the final matchmaker mission.
  
• Love Bomber Horn is now one horn that fits all vehicles
  
• Fixed an area in Hossin (Gourney Dam) that had no pain zone in the corner of the swamp and previously allowed players to get under the map
  
• Fixed a LOD issue with faction signs having incorrect LOD's a close distance
  
• Fixed an issue where some aircraft platforms don't replenish ammo or have an icon on the map
  

[h3]Sales[/h3]

• St Patrick's Day Items make a return to the depot for a limited time (March 17th - 24th 2025)
  
• NEW! Leprechaun Horn added to the Depot 
  
• NEW! Shamrock Hood Ornament added to the Depot
  
• NEW! Legion of the Crows armor sets and helmet available on the Depot (New Conglomerate Only)
  
• ASE Corvid Helmet - (Equipable by all NC classes)
  
• ASE-HA Corvid Armor - (NC Heavy Assault Only)
  
• ASE-LA Corvid Armor - (NC Light Assalt Only)
  
• ASE-CM Corvid Armor - (NC Combat Medic Only)
  
• ASE-E Corvid Armor - (NC Engineer Only)
  
• ASE-I Corvid Armor - (NC Infiltrator Only)
  
• Legion of the Crows Gear Bundle 
  
• Contains the above gear and Helmet for the New Conglomerate
  
• Also contains Corvid Camo