The original Planetside was released in North America on...

The original Planetside was released in North America on May 20, 2003. The release date was chosen by developer Sony Online Entertainment as it marked a significant milestone in the development of the game. It allowed the team to ensure that the game was polished and ready for release, while also taking into consideration the marketing and promotional efforts that needed to be put in place. May 20, 2003, was decided upon as the ideal date to launch the game and introduce it to the North American market.