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Planetside 2 Beta Coming In January, Details Available In The New Year
According to Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley, it may not be too much longer before PlayStation 4 owners can dive into Planetside 2. The massive shooter is long overdue, and was originally slated for release in early 2014.
Smedley shared the news via Twitter with a fan inquiring about the release plans.
@Tyrese_X it was approved first pass and goes up either the week of the 13th or 20th. We will know when we are back on the 5th
— John Smedley (@j_smedley) December 28, 2014
Planetside 2 will join Sony Online’s DC Universe Online, Warframe, Blacklight Retribution, and Loadout as a free to play offering on the PlayStation 4. For more on Planetside 2, you can check out an interview with former senior art director Trammell Isaac (now with Cliff Bleszinski’s Boss Key studio) about sharing revenues with players who create cosmetic items. You can also find out more about signing up for the beta here.
[Source: John Smedley on Twitter via IGN]
Our Take
Planetside 2’s arrival on PlayStation 4 could be a big revenue generator for Sony Online and for longtime PC players. The Player Studio items will become available for console players, meaning new eyeballs on even older cosmetic goods. If successful on console, Player Studio could herald a new wave of player entrepreneurs on console.
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