While no official announcement has been made just yet, just about all signs point to the development of a sequel to PlanetSide.

The rumors first started as a story broke over at PlanetSide Universe that SOE had been sending out survey e-mails to PlanetSide players seeking their input on the development of a PlanetSide sequel. Soon after, it was confirmed that the domain www.planetside2.com had been registered (which now points to the official PlanetSide website). And finally, a comment from SOE President John Smedley on the future of PlanetSide, "Planetside fans will be happy We have big things planned in the next 12 months. We're working on something new that's really cool. "

An excerpt from the e-mail being sent out to PlanetSide players:

Help Us Design the Next PlanetSide Game

That's right, you heard what we said! We plan to expand the PlanetSide universe with another game and we need your help with the design. After all, who knows the game better than you, our customers, the people who actually play it! Don't worry about the original PlanetSide, it isn't going anywhere.

We want to hear your opinion and to do so we have put together a short survey. The information you provide will play a critical role into helping guide the development and direction of the next hit Massively Multiplayer Online First Person Shooter. As a loyal player and experienced shooter fan, we value your input and look forward to hearing what you have to say.

Help SOE design the next PlanetSide, take the survey here!

SOE could have a massive winner, considering they have a large edge with Planetside.

They have a brand name (Planetside, not SOE obviously) quite a lot of people like.

They have experience running the client and PS.server software required for an MMOFPS.

They have a Planetside community ready to spread the word, be experienced beta players and give constructive criticism.

Oh please be true!

I Want To Believe. 

But in all seriousness, this is great! I hope they do the game justice this time, I never stopped loving PS, they  just stopped adding content and you can only do something so much before it starts to wear on you. 

Just hope they have common sense to make sure if they bring back BFRs they keep them in check, and you know they update the game more then every 2 years. But PS on a modern engine, with the past experience of what worked and didn't work being thrown into the mix? YES PLEASE!

I've been talking about a Planetside 2 for so long. I hope this one is awesome. (If it is made)

Bring it on!

PS was my first MMO so its really dear to me, I cant wait to see what happens with this development :-)

PS was my first MMO as well till they screwed it up. really hope they get it right this time. D:

I would play a Planetside 2 ... mmm hmmm yes i would.

Yeah the expansion for PS was like a death sentence for it, I dont know what SOE was thinking.  At least they didnt do a combat upgrade and new game expereince upgrade for planetside...  :-p

 PS was my first mmo as well and I would love to see them make a 2nd one.

Can't wait!  I loved playing the old version... It just got stale after being max lvl for a while.

This is hands down, the best move SOE could possibly make.

If you ever mention Planetside in a group of gamers who played it, expect this...

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/09/05/planetside-the-1/

I can't sum it up any better. I have hundreds of friends and guild mates who still talk about the glory days, the big battles and all the awesomeness that was Planetside (before the CC expansion and Tonka Mechs).....

With this news, we have already sent out heads up, that feeling of getting the band of brothers back together.... I relish for that kind of action and excitement again....

as much as i salivate over the idea of planetside 2, its still SoE were talking about here. when have they ever really cared what their customers think about anything?

Holy god on earth, it's finally happening.

So long as they don't cut back the amount of weapons or vehicles (BFRs can go)
they can't go far wrong.

And for the love of jebus PROMOTE IT LIKE A MUDDAFUKKA

I literally jumped out of the seat with THIS news!

Planetside 2 would be absolutely fantastic, I sure hope the same people who made Planetside will be on board!

CAN'T WAIT !!!

Planetside 2 sounds good as long as they don't stray from what was great about it.

1. Massive battles
2. Tactics of many kinds from Outfits, squads and solo alike.
3. Vehicle Air/Land/Sea combat and how well it meshed with infantry combat.  MAX suits yes, BFRs no.
4. One world with continents is fine, don't need multiple "worlds"
5. Mobile spawning is a must.

New things Planetside 2 should have not in any particular order.

• Great Art and Animation > cutting edge Gfx tech.  I don't care how good the engine is if those are are not there it doesn't work.  Not to mention the lower the Gfx tech, the more people that can play without having to upgrade.  To me WoW, Half-Life 2 and other similar older techs and how they look are ok.  Perhaps something a little better but not needed if the game play is there.  Granted I don't believe a cartoon like look belongs, but rather just the lower tech that can look great.
• Physics upgrade - Just a little physics goes a long way to creating great moments.
• As few servers as possible, just a lot of battles on different continents.
• NPC Faction?  Not near as important if server pop levels are high but that is one thing that hurt PS is when population was low it was no where near as fun.

I do hope they go subscription based again.  The whole F2P+shops scares me.   The only way F2P games work for me is if what can be bought is either cosmetic or just gets you there, max battle rank or whatever, faster.  I do not like the idea of characters being better in the long run because the can spend money on things others can't get unless they do.

In the end I am just very happy to see they are at least entertaining the Planetside 2 idea.

Its the best news for this month!

 go on planeside site then and fill out the survey S.O.E ask for all about how you would prefer the game to be

SOE ACTUALLY ASK ADVICE FOR ONE OF THEIR GAME 

wich is a good thing in my book

I agree with the guy who said Max suits yes BFRs no. 100%

Essentially use the original planetside (with balance tweaks) as the design. Not the silly stuff like BFRs that got added in later.

For once I'm excited about the possibility of a new MMO.