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Steam News9 December 20256mo ago

December 9th, 2025 - Auraximas is Here!

Tomorrow 12/9 @ 6am pst. with a ~3hr downtime window, we will be updating the game for Auraximas. See the details about this patch below.

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Full PlanetSide 2 update

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What changed

15 fixes3 additions10 changes6 removals
  • Events
  • Gameplay
  • Store
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
  • Fixes
changedEvent Directive - December 9th 2025 - 1st JanuaryLimited time rewards will be available during this time for those that complete the Auraximas 2025 Event Directive!
addedDepotNew Items have been added to the Depot!
addedMembers Only ItemsThe following bundles and items are now available for purchase in the Members Only Section:
changedSalesDecember 11th 2025 - 30% Off Voice Packs (36hrs)
changedSalesDecember 12th - 15th (00:00 PST) - Reenlistment Bundle Sale
changedSalesDecember 12th - 15th (00:00 PST) 2025 - Anniversary Bundle Sales (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year Anniversary Bundles)
Battery lifetime40/40/55/10060/80/100/140secondsBattery lifetime increased, buffOperational range60/80/120/16090/120/150/200mOperational range increased, buff

PlanetSide 2 changes

  • 15th (00:00 PST) - Reenlistment Bundle Salestore-item
  • 15th (00:00 PST) 2025 - Anniversary Bundle Sales (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year Anniversary Bundles)store-item
  • 22nd (00:00 PST) 2025 - Anniversary Bundle Sales (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Year Anniversary Bundles)store-item
  • 28th (00:00 PST) 2025 Midnight - PlanetSide Arena and Resurgence Bundle Salestore-item
  • 29th (00:00 PST) 2025 - Anniversary Bundle Sales (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Year Anniversary Bundles)store-item
changedLimited time rewards will be available during this time for those that complete the Auraximas 2025 Event Directive!
addedNew Items have been added to the Depot!
addedThe following bundles and items are now available for purchase in the Members Only Section:
changedDecember 11th 2025 - 30% Off Voice Packs (36hrs)
changedDecember 12th - 15th (00:00 PST) - Reenlistment Bundle Sale

Tomorrow 12/9 @ 6am pst. with a ~3hr downtime window, we will be updating the game for Auraximas. See the details about this patch below.

Directives

Event Directive - December 9th 2025 - 1st January

Limited time rewards will be available during this time for those that complete the Auraximas 2025 Event Directive!

Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4
250 Certs500 ISO-4500 A7Deluxe Implant Pack
Title: Winter OperativeWinter Ops BannerBasic Implant PackHail Stone Horn
Winter Ops DecalWinter Ops Banner FrameWinter Ghillie Camo

Depot

New Items have been added to the Depot!

NameDBCFaction
Explosive Start Bundle (Releases December 31st)3192All
Party Popper Horn (Releases December 31st)399All

Members Only Items

The following bundles and items are now available for purchase in the Members Only Section:

NameDBCFaction
Directive Bundle: Auraximas 202413953999
Winter Ghillie Animated Camo599

Sales

  • December 11th 2025 - 30% Off Voice Packs (36hrs)

  • BundleDecember 12th15th (00:00 PST) - Reenlistment Bundle Sale
  • BundleDecember 12th15th (00:00 PST) 2025 - Anniversary Bundle Sales (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year Anniversary Bundles)
  • December 13th 2025 - 20% off Implant packs (36hrs)

  • BundleDecember 19th22nd (00:00 PST) 2025 - Anniversary Bundle Sales (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Year Anniversary Bundles)
  • BundleDecember 25th28th (00:00 PST) 2025 Midnight - PlanetSide Arena and Resurgence Bundle Sale
  • BundleDecember 26th29th (00:00 PST) 2025 - Anniversary Bundle Sales (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Year Anniversary Bundles)
  • December 31st 2025 - January 2nd (00:00 PST) 2026 - 60% Off Vehicle Gear, Infantry Gear and Camo

  • December 31st 2025 - January 17th (00:00 PST) 2026 - New Year Items return!

Recon drone improvements:

Recon Drone (Ranks 1/2/3/4)

  • Battery lifetime increased from 40 / 40 / 55 / 100 to 60 / 80 / 100 / 140 seconds.

  • Operational range increased from 60 / 80 / 120 / 160 to 90 / 120 / 150 / 200 meters.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a server crash in the World process caused by a memory leak. No more server crashes should happen on weekends.

  • Fixed clipping issue at Esamir: Grey Heron Shipping staircase.

  • Fixed issue where the message “Terminal is not powered by a Silo” did not appear on transport terminals under construction.

  • Fixed issue allowing the Sunderer horn to be spammed non-stop.

  • Fixed an issue where the compensator did not appear to function for certain weapons.

  • Fixed an issue where the Phylactery implant effect would not disappear.

  • Sharing is Caring no longer affects Sunderer invisibility.

  • Sharing is Caring implant ability can no longer be stacked.

  • Anniversary Decal: Roman numerals (XIII) now correctly appear in the Russian localization instead of “13”.

  • Camo is now correctly shown in the preview for Magriders.

  • Construction: Shared wall structures now correctly mention the shared placement limit in their description.

  • Hunter QCX-PFixed an issue where rail attachments were out of position.
  • Issue where “Back on the Front Lines” mission could not be completed if the player left the game or exited the Sanctuary has been resolved.

  • NC Legion Of The Crows Helmet proportions have been adjusted.

  • Players no longer receive velocity after dismounting from a Recon Drone.

  • On Esamir, the building near Baldur Amp Station no longer has holes in its textures.

  • Removed duplicate transports from the camo preview.

  • Resolved issue where warpgate terminal discounts for War Assets: Facility Modules were not applied when zoning.

  • Store search now retains information when switching between different tabs.

  • Sunderer camo now correctly appears in the preview.

  • The maximum speed of the drone can no longer be increased by pressing the next/previous weapon button.

  • VS LMG: Laser Sight now increases hipfire accuracy by 40%.

Source

Steam News / 9 December 2025

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