PlanetSide Arena

Mechanics

Unlike previous installments of the series, PlanetSide Arena is not an MMOFPS game. Instead, we receive a classic first-person multiplayer shooter, in which the battle takes several dozen minutes or a few hours at most rather than a few weeks.

Nevertheless, the devs have remained true to the tradition of the series and have offered a vast 8x8 km map that allows for large-scale skirmishes. When starting the game, we choose between three character classes with different active and ive skills. All heroes are equipped with a jetpack and can call up their own transport vehicle at any time. There are also tanks and other combat machines.

The fight takes place at a relatively slow pace; the presence of energy shields means that it takes more time to eliminate the opponent than in most FPS games. Another unusual element is the placement of all objects on elevations. Thanks to that we don't spend the initial phases of the matche looking under our feet and we have a better chance to see our opponents on the horizon.

Game modes

The production offers several gameplay variants. In Massive Clash there are two teams, 250 people each. There is also a classic battle royale, with 100 lone wolves, and a team variant, where 102 soldiers are divided into three-man units. More classic modes such as Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch and Search and Destroy are planned to be added.