A PS3 exclusive, the game will utilize a new server architecture[6] to support online battles with up to 256 players, with users divided into 8-player squads.[7][8] Each squad will be led by a player who has advanced through the game's ranking system.[7] Character statistics and development will also increase with frequent gameplay.[9] The players most advanced in rank will be able to either direct the battle or participate directly in combat.[4]
Basic battles will take place within ongoing, faction-based campaigns to encourage the player to actively play,[7][10] with at least three factions being considered for inclusion; including American, European and Middle Eastern factions.[4][5]
The game's E3 unveiling trailer featured large landscapes, tactics such as air strikes and parachuting, and a variety of vehicles, from tanks and APCs to airplanes.[10][7] The game will boast numerous classes for players to specialize in; including medics, commandos and field demolition specialists.[11] It has not been announced if the game will be a third person shooter, like Zipper's previous SOCOM games, or a first person shooter.
