Daybreak Game Company (formerly known as Sony Online Entertainment) pushed live an update for the PlayStation 4 version of PlanetSide 2. It's actually the first update for the console version of the game, which entered closed beta on PS4 just last month.
It's a pretty hefty update, but some of the highlights include new controller schemes, bug fixes, and improvements to the social aspects of the game. Below are the full patch notes:
General:
- Vehicles, Aircraft, MAXes, C4, Grenades, and other power modifiers will now apply their Nanite resource costs to spawn or resupply.
- The correct server name and population chart will display on character select.
- Server availability time is now visible on the “Press X” screen.
- The Settings screen has had an art pass with an updated controller layout graphic
- Dynamic Events have been added that provide tutorial information on objects encountered in the world.
Controls:
- New controller schemes are now available in the settings menu.
- The default control scheme has been updated, as well.
- Pressing the touch pad will open the map.
- Ground vehicle acceleration using the sticks should be improved when turning.
- “Advanced” flight mode is now the default. “Easy” flight mode is available in the settings.
- You can now switch seats in a vehicle.
- Engineers have a specific button binding for their turrets.
Loadouts:
- Many previously disabled loadout slots for infantry, vehicles, and aircraft are now enabled. This provides access to items like C4 and medkits. It also opens up unlocking of different abilities for classes and vehicles.
- tems and abilities can now be upgraded.
Social:
- Overall it should be easier to squad up, manage your friends, and leave your squad.
- We’ve done a pass on all social screens to make the buttons available when selecting another player consistent.
- Invite by name has been added to the Squad page.
- Proximity page has been added. This shows all players near you and provides a way to mute or adjust the volume of players in the Proximity chat channel.
- Auto-squading is enabled by default. When you first log in to the game you will be placed in a squad.
- Quick Accept/Decline of invites is now available. When you receive a squad or friend invite you can swipe the touchpad to accept or decline the invite.
Bug Fixes:
- The screen size can now be adjusted using the PS4’s display area so that the UI is no longer cutoff. To adjust the display area go to PS4 Settings > Sound and Screen > Display Area Settings and adjust the size of the box. You must restart the PlanetSide 2 client for these changes to take effect.
- Brightness setting now works.
- Sliding MAX's has been addressed.
- Aircraft turrets are now functioning properly.
- The Region info pie chart on the map is now correct.
Daybreak says they're already working on the next patch which is "even bigger" thanks to their plan of including a tutorial zone and the three additional maps with it. They also have plans to send out more invites to the closed beta, so if you haven't yet received yours be patient.