Downloadable content across the Big Three has only been improving every step of the way. Today further proves that statement with an announcement for three popular titles in Killzone 2, Tom Clancy's HAWX and Saints Row 2. Can't get enough of them already? Too bad, because they're throwing maps, features and new content at you regardless if you're ready for it or not.
"Flash and Thunder" is the name of Killzone 2's new map pack, paying tribute to the original game's Beach Head and Southern Hill maps. Guerrilla Games is smart too, because it cleans 'em up while putting them into hyperdrive to update them with KZ2's new technology and feel. Available June 11th.
In HAWX, the "Russian Falcons" pack hits you with innovative and fresh aircrafts, such as the Mig Multifunctional Frontline Fighter, Flogger, Su-39, F-18 Hornet and Mig-31 Foxhound. Get to flying now, as it was released today.
And Saints Row 2 offers "Corporate Warfare" with a new mission arc taking you into a civil war within Ultor Corporation. Also, DLC includes brand-new vehicles, customization options, multiplayer maps and achievements, all available May 28th.
Hit the jump for loads of detail and the official releases.
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KILLZONE 2 DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
As we hinted way back at GDC, the second DLC pack for Killzone 2 will be a "retro" level pack arriving to the PS Store on June 11th for $5.99 and we are here to give you a sneak peek as to what you can expect.
Once again we are taking a nostalgic journey back to the original Killzone by providing you two new levels in a pack Guerrilla Games has called "Flash and Thunder". The two levels are odes to the Beach Head and Southern Hills levels from the first Killzone. Both are fan favorites from the first game, but have been re-envisioned with Killzone 2's engine and overall technology. The levels also offer a unique twist that will truly keep players on their toes, so watch out for an explosive gameplay element that will have you running for cover...or risk a quick death.
In the Beach Head map, the ISA must defend their stronghold after the Helghast land on the sandy Vektan beaches. As torrential rain and gale-force winds batter the landscape, the relatively small size of the level creates a frantic hand-to-hand battleground, with the water filled craters supplying only limited cover. Picking your way across the harsh terrain, you will find many opportunities to sneak up on the enemy and take them down at close range. And if you’re able to get to them in one piece, there are also lots of higher ground sniper spots to explore…
In the Southern Hills map, the battle takes place around a central Helghast base on top of a hill. The compound is surrounded by smaller structures, creating a level that facilitates close-quarter fights within the built-up areas, as well as long-range shoot-outs in-between them. Ideal for 24 to 32 player games, the base camps in this version have been beefed up considerably, so expect to find more hiding places than in the original Killzone counterpart.
THQ AND VOLITION, INC. ANNOUNCE CORPORATE WARFARE, THE 2 ND SAINTS ROW 2 DLC PACK
May 20 th , 2009 -- THQ Inc. today announced the second downloadable content pack for Saints Row® 2 , titled Corporate Warfare, is scheduled for release on May 28 th , 2009 for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Corporate Warfare will feature a new mission arc that takes players deep into a civil war within the evil Ultor Corporation, and will reveal the whereabouts of the long-lost 3 rd Street Saint, Dex. The Saints Row 2 downloadable content will also feature new vehicles, customization options, multiplayer maps, achievements and more, and will be available on Xbox LIVE® for 560 Microsoft points and PlayStation®Network for $7.00. For the latest information on Corporate Warfare, visit community.saintsrow.com .
TOM CLANCY'S HAWX(TM) "RUSSIAN FALCONS” DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT AVAILABLE MAY 21 FOR XBOX 360® AND PLAYSTATION®3 SYSTEM
*Assets for the "Russian Falcons” Pack are available for download here: http://files.us.ubisoft.com/TCHAWX_RFDLC.rar
SAN FRANCISCO – May 20, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announces that the "Russian Falcons” downloadable content (DLC) pack for Tom Clancy's HAWX(TM) for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system will be available on May 21, 2009. The price for the Russian Falcons DLC is 400 Microsoft Points or $4.99 for the PLAYSTATION®3 system.
Unleash the power of Russian aircraft, including the advanced Mig Multifunctional Frontline Fighter, the variable geometry-featured Flogger or the close air support Su-39. Master the extreme maneuvers with an experimental version of the F-18 Hornet, modified to incorporate thrust vectoring technology. Also included is the Mig-31 Foxhound.
For more information on Tom Clancy's HAWX, please visit the game's official site at http://www.hawxgame.com .
