PlanetSide 2

Free massive-scale sci-fi FPS warfare with hundreds of players per battle.

Rogue Planet GamesSince 2012

Play PlanetSide 2 free

By the FreeMMO Compass editorial teamReviewed: September 2026Our methodology

Our score

0,0/10

Good

Verdict

A free sci-fi FPS MMO where three factions fight a non-stop war over continents, with hundreds of players in a single battle across infantry, vehicles and aircraft.

About PlanetSide 2

PlanetSide 2 is a free sci-fi FPS MMO built around warfare almost nothing else attempts: three factions fight a continuous war across whole continents, with hundreds of players in a single battle spanning infantry, vehicles and aircraft.

There's no pay-to-win; weapons are sidegrades you can unlock by playing, and the combined-arms battles produce real cinematic moments. The onboarding is rough and population varies by server, but for large-scale shooter warfare for free, it stands alone.

Screenshots from PlanetSide 2

What we like

✓ Genuinely massive battles
✓ No pay-to-win weapons
✓ Combined-arms warfare

What to know

× Steep onboarding
× Population varies by server

At a glance

SettingSci-Fi

PlatformsPC · PlayStation

Browser playableNo

DeveloperRogue Planet Games

Released2012

ModelFree to play

How to play PlanetSide 2 for free

Getting into PlanetSide 2 takes about a minute:

It's free to play — no purchase needed to begin.
Available on PC, PlayStation.
Download the free client and create an account.
Hit “Play PlanetSide 2 free” and jump in.

The bottom line

PlanetSide 2 earns 7.4/10 in our review. We'd call it good. You'll enjoy it for genuinely massive battles and no pay-to-win weapons; just go in knowing steep onboarding. It's a free download on PC, PlayStation, so trying it costs you nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is PlanetSide 2 free to play?

Yes. PlanetSide 2 is free to start — Free massive-scale sci-fi FPS warfare with hundreds of players per battle. There may be optional in-game purchases or premium tiers, but getting in costs nothing.

What platforms is PlanetSide 2 on?

PlanetSide 2 is available on PC, PlayStation.

Can you play PlanetSide 2 in a browser?

No — PlanetSide 2 needs a download or client and doesn't run in the browser.

Who made PlanetSide 2 and when did it release?

PlanetSide 2 was developed by Rogue Planet Games and released in 2012.