Killzone 2 multiplayer

Classes in Killzone 2, from left to right: Engineer, Medic, Scout, Rifleman, Assault, Tactician and Saboteur.

Killzone 2 multiplayer has 14 maps, 15 different weapons, and can hold 32 players in one match. Downloadable maps are available from the PlayStation Store.

Gameplay

Killzone 2 online gameplay system is the same as single player campaign (without a cover system ), featuring a class-based system in team matches between the ISA and Helghast.

When entering the online menus players are given the choice to join or create games, communicate with friends, form clans to enter tournaments, and view online statistics. Players can choose to either join a friend in a match or search the lobby for a game. Once in the game, they choose their faction, check the score and statistics on a map, choose their character badge, and join a squad. Being on the winning team during a match provides a 1.5 multiplier.

Game Modes

The game modes are also called 'missions'. These can specifically filtered for and can be played one after the other on one game.

Bodycount

A team death-match mode, in which teams that reaches the kill limit first wins.

Search and Destroy

Defend a team's objects, or destroy those of their enemy.

Search and Retrieve

A propaganda device is spawned in the center of the map and needs to be taken to the collection point. Bring home the set amount of these devices and a team will win the game.

Capture and Hold

Both teams must battle for control over three propaganda towers. To secure victory a team must hold areas until either the Objective gauge reaches its maximum or the time limit is reached. The team with the highest Objective gauge will win the match.

Assassination

Kill the enemy target inside the time limit, or defend the team's target before he is killed.

Ranking System

Killzone 2 online ranking works by scoring enough points during missions to go up a rank, with each rank giving its own benefits.

Rank	Points Required	Reward	Details
Private	0
Corporal	30	Squads	Ability to create Squads
Sergeant	100	Clans	Ability to create a Clan
Sergeant 1st Class	200	LS13 and StA-11	Unlocked Shotgun and SMG for the standard Soldier
Master Sergeant	350	Medic Badge	Access to the Medic class, with the Revive Tool Primary Badge
Sergeant Major	550	M224-A1 and StA-3	Unlocked Light Machine Guns for the standard Soldier
Lieutenant	800	Engineer Badge	Access to the Engineer class, with Deployable Sentry Turret Primary Badge
Captain	1100	VC9	Rocket Launcher unlocked for the standard Soldier
Major	1450	Tactician Badge	Access the Tactician class, with Spawning Grenade Primary Badge
Lieutenant Colonel	1850	Assault Badge	Access to the Assault class, with Body Armour Primary Badge and Boost Secondary Badge
Colonel	2300	Saboteur Badge	Access to the Saboteur class, with Disguise Primary Badge
General	2800	Scout Badge	Access to the Scout class with Cloak Primary Badge

Badges

Players unlock badges during their ascent through the ranks. These badges basically are classes. Players can choose a primary and secondary badge when they customize their character. Primary badges determine what weapons they can choose, and secondary badges allow for bonuses when they are unlocked. All classes can use both pistols, the M4 Revolver and the StA18 Pistol.

Ribbons and Medals

Players can unlock ribbons for doing certain challenges, such as killing 5 enemies while being disguised, or delivering 2 propaganda devices. A Ribbon is awarded after playing a game. A Medal is awarded when 8 ribbons of the same kind are awarded.

See Also

• Killzone 3 multiplayer