The Planetside 2 PS4 (US) servers will be coming down at 6am (PST) for an update. The approximate downtime is 3 hours and will require a client download. Additions and changes are listed below:

Vehicle

Reverted a change to the new tank handling mechanics that affected reverse steering, and maneuvering on certain slopes.

Has been renamed Smoke Screen.

Sunderer's Smoke Screen has been replaced with this ability.

Now emits smoke for 8 seconds at all ranks.

Cooldown from 30/25/20/15 seconds to 40/35/32/30 seconds.

Now immediately clears current spot markers for you and and allied vehicles within 30 meters.

Now prevents lock-on attempts for 8 seconds for you and allied vehicles within 30 meters.

Now masks the vehicle's minimap auto-spot signature for you and allied vehicles within 30 meters.

Misc. Additions and Adjustments