PlanetSide 2: Lore Integration

Prepared by Shane

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Lanzer

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PlanetSide 2 (PS2) is a game that features large-scale gameplay, and incorporates elements of both Massively

Multiplayer Online (MMO) and First Person Shooter (FPS) styles of play. PS2 has written “game lore” that explains

the historical context of the conflict between the three factions: Terran Republic, New Conglomerate, and Vanu Sovereignty. This lore enriches both the understanding of and int erest in the game. Entertainment Software Association (ESA) releases an annual report that shows detailed sales, demographics, and

usage data in the gaming industr y. In the 2015 edition of this report, analysis has s hown that 22% of a consumer’s “buy decision” is due to an interesting story or premise (Reference: Page 12, “Factors influencing decisions to purchase video games”).

Currently, PS2 game lore is separately available to the player to re ad at their leisure. However, the majority of the playerbase is unaware of this lore. Game lore inclusion in actual gameplay is ne gligible. PS2 stands to benefit from stronger incorporation of lore in to the playable game. This proposal contains a detailed plan to impro ve the

average player’s familiarization with PS2 game lore. This low