With the impending release of the PS4 version, I wanted to know what sort of changes or additions players can expect. "The PS4 version will be nearly identical to the PC version, with the exception of the User Interface," Matt stated, which is sure to please console players. When asked about the game's graphical settings, Matt stated "If you turned up your PC version to Ultra, that's how it's going to look on PS4."
Of course there are some more PS4 specific features coming as well. The DualShock 4's touchpad will be integrated into the User Interface, which will make menu navigation more seamless and definitely more PC-like. The game will also support Remote Play right at launch, so those that like to use the PS Vita as your main screen while your significant other watches the next episode of Modern Family can get excited about this.
Outside of these platform specific features, the gameplay and core concepts will remain completely identical to the PC version, which is a great thing if you're planning on switching over once the game releases. However, it is important to note that you won't be able to use your Station ID on the PS4, meaning your progress won't carry over. The servers also won't be cross-platform compatible, which Matt said wasn't because it would be technologically impossible, but because the PS4 version's requirement for a QA team to approve updates and patches would hold back the PC version. And hey, if you don't have a PS Plus account (which to me is criminal given how much free stuff you get each month) you can still play Planetside 2 regardless. The team wanted to make sure that the game's Free-to-Play messaging stays true.