Sony Online Entertainment has given a few strong indications that a sequel to PlanetSide is in the works, sending out a mailing to current and former PlanetSide subscribers asking them to take a survey, saying: "That's right, you heard what we said! We plan to expand the PlanetSide universe with another game and we need your help with the design. After all, who knows the game better than you, our customers, the people who actually play it! Dont [sic] worry about the original PlanetSide, it isnt [sic] going anywhere." This is posted on PlanetSide Universe, where they also note that SOE acquired the domain Planetside2.com on September 21. These hints are strong enough, but they got even more about this when they contacted Sony Online CEO John Smedley, who had this to say about the present and future of the MMOFPS:

John Smedley: A new patch is coming. Were going to be fully Vista compliant among other things and bug fixes / anti-hacking work.

John Smedley: PlanetSide fans will be happy We have big things planned in the next 12 months. Were working on something new thats really cool.