Servers Offline. Updated w/Patch Notes

[Hamma]

Servers were offline this morning and have been patched:

The PlanetSide 2 servers have been updated. Players may note the following changes:
SOE Summer Sizzle items available for a limited time only!
Fireworks Flare Gun
Sparkler Hood Ornaments
Patriot Camos
Lumifiber for Sunderer, Flash, and Lightning have been added to the Depot.

[EvilNinjadude]

no notice or patch notes.. will need someone to verify when they come back up!
My thoughts exactly. No notifications, no patch notes...

I'll be looking closely at twitter too.


EDIT: According to forums, servers have transitioned from MAINT to LOCKED.
EDIT2: Servers now transitioning to UP!

[Slavgaard]

Don't forget the Double EXP thing too that they 'coughed' about

from twitter"I’d just like to note that having one of these bad boys whenever there’s a double XP weekend is A-MAZ-ING! Those kinds of things happen during holidays...*cough* Like maybe the one that is coming up in a week or so. *cough*"

[EvilNinjadude]

Don't forget the Double EXP thing too that they 'coughed' about

from twitter"I’d just like to note that having one of these bad boys whenever there’s a double XP weekend is A-MAZ-ING! Those kinds of things happen during holidays...*cough* Like maybe the one that is coming up in a week or so. *cough*"Not the one happening tomorrow? hm.

It seemed like THE holiday to have fireworks for, in my opinion. I'm European, but I AM slightly aware of what goes on in the world. Sometimes.

[PredatorFour]

Miller was closed for maintenance earlier, bout 1 ish..

[BolivianRAMPAGE]

Aren't they introducing the new Nexus Battle Islands?

[EvilNinjadude]

Aren't they introducing the new Nexus Battle Islands?Don't think so. The patch was really quite small (hundreds of KB) while continent-revamping patches can be whole Gigabytes in size.


EDIT: Servers going up one by one! Up and at 'em, boys! Launch the client now so you can get in early!

[Hamma]

Be sure to post what changed once you guys login. :D

[Calista]

Flare gun is in cash shop for 700 SC or 1000 certs. All I have seen so far.

http://s14.postimg.org/yv9ysl7fl/4th_July_FG.png

[CrimsonTemplar]

Well the only thing I noticed was the new 'X Firework Flare Gun' (X being your faction). Pretty colours and all.

Also NEXUS...

...is not in yet. :D

[EvilNinjadude]

Well the only thing I noticed was the new 'X Firework Flare Gun' (X being your faction). Pretty colours and all.

Also NEXUS...

...is not in yet. :DExactly. To give details:
The 'Patriot Flare gun' is available as a TR version and NS version. The difference between them is the color of the ensuing fireworks, but we'd have to test the exact stuff in VR. If you just want fireworks, buying the NS with SC will probably get you more flare gun for the same price.
The weapon is set to expire in a bit more than 4.5 days... but unsure if this is the sale that will disappear, or the weapon itself along with whatever you paid for it. (This would be kind of a dick move by SOE though).

[Calista]

The weapon is set to expire in a bit more than 4.5 days... but unsure if this is the sale that will disappear, or the weapon itself along with whatever you paid for it. (This would be kind of a dick move by SOE though).

It just means the Unlock expires in 4.5 days but you will still own the gun afterwards. Radarx posted something in regards to this on official forums.

[VaderShake]

Exactly. To give details:
The 'Patriot Flare gun' is available as a TR version and NS version. The difference between them is the color of the ensuing fireworks, but we'd have to test the exact stuff in VR. If you just want fireworks, buying the NS with SC will probably get you more flare gun for the same price.
The weapon is set to expire in a bit more than 4.5 days... but unsure if this is the sale that will disappear, or the weapon itself along with whatever you paid for it. (This would be kind of a dick move by SOE though).

It would be nice if after 4.5 days the flares changed from fireworks to real working flares used to shed light on targets at night as well as blind/impare night vision.

[Calista]

Patch notes...

https://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/client-update-07-03-2013.138714/#post-1932735

The PlanetSide 2 servers have been updated. Players may note the following changes:

SOE Summer Sizzle items available for a limited time only!
Fireworks Flare Gun
Sparkler Hood Ornaments
Patriot Camos
Lumifiber for Sunderer, Flash, and Lightning have been added to the Depot.

[Hamma]

Updated OP

[Calista]

I would almost bet they turn on double XP before the end of the day but who knows.

[Crator]

There is so much whine on the PS2 forums that the fireworks gun isn't free. I can't believe it actually. The entire game is free to play and these people want more for free.

[Hamma]

MOAR FREE

I saw a bug thread where apparently the fireworks gun is moving mines? Someone has to test that. :lol:

[ItZMuRdA]

Anyone able to link to or post screenshots of all of the limited time items/prices? Out of town until Saturday night and trying to figure out what sort of craziness on Auraxis ill be returning home to.

Thanks!

[Crator]

Anyone able to link to or post screenshots of all of the limited time items/prices? Out of town until Saturday night and trying to figure out what sort of craziness on Auraxis ill be returning home to.

Thanks!

Videos of flare gun in use for each empire: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBDwsttAIcVGteTqFPn3zxP3ZBwJao6Zo

http://s14.postimg.org/yv9ysl7fl/4th_July_FG.png

[Calista]

Warp gates are a real hoot lately for some reason :lol:

[NewSith]

What's a patriot camo?

[MrMak]

What's a patriot camo?

The NC version looks like a blue patriotic pijama with stars and stripes.


Alo an unlisted change:

The Walker now has a new model. It is now a tri-barreled chaingun. Also think the MCG got a new sound again. Or maybe that guy I saw with it didnt fulyl spin up before they shot him.

[ItZMuRdA]

Videos of flare gun in use for each empire: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBDwsttAIcVGteTqFPn3zxP3ZBwJao6Zo



Great, thanks. @ps2dailydeals was awesome enough to link depot preview screenshots of everything for me on twitter as well, if anyone is interested.

[EVILoHOMER]

Maybe they can add in the fucking underslung MCG.

[Falcon_br]

Got a picture of the patriot TR camo:

http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/919015595677374122/18B64FA3AA0C4BDE8D0AC8DB672BF7110C42B41B/

[Maidere]

That's how I see this patch:
http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/thumb/f/f5/Towering_Pillar_of_Hats.png/250px-Towering_Pillar_of_Hats.png?t=20111215143440

[EvilNinjadude]

That's how I see this patch:
http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/thumb/f/f5/Towering_Pillar_of_Hats.png/250px-Towering_Pillar_of_Hats.png?t=20111215143440
Hatside 2 confirmed.

I'm okay with this.

[Crator]

Well, it's a patch. Not a game update. There's a difference. I don't think we should even call it a patch really. Game Additions (GA)?