War for Cybertron DLC - New Screenshots and Trailer
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 12:33PM CDT
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We are pleased to announce that the DLC pack will include the following:
- Two brand new characters: Fan favorites SCATTERSHOT and ONSLAUGHT, whose named characters will be playable in Escalation mode and chassis will be accessible in traditional multiplayer
- Three previous retailer-exclusive characters: SHOCKWAVE, DEMOLISHOR and JAZZ, playable in the aforementioned modes
- Four brand new maps:
o Escalation maps DISTRICT and FORSAKEN
o Multiplayer maps HAVOK and FORTRESS
The Transformers: War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack will launch next week.
Trailer
Demolishor
Jazz
Onslaught
Scattershot
Shockwave
The DLC is scheduled to release July 27th for the PlayStation Network (for $10.00) and XBox Live (800 Microsoft Points).
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Posted by griftimus prime on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:43pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:49pm CDT
RogueDeathangel wrote:Windsweeper wrote:Shame he looks more like Cybertron Scattershot than the G1 leader of the Technobots.
Scattershot/Scattorshot what's the difference?
He's obviously based on the Cybertron version
I find that really interesting. Almost as if they've retconned Cybertron Scattorshot into the G1 continuity. That, or Scattershot & Scattorshot are two completely different characters.
Posted by RogueDeathangel on July 22nd, 2010 @ 1:37pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:RogueDeathangel wrote:Windsweeper wrote:Shame he looks more like Cybertron Scattershot than the G1 leader of the Technobots.
Scattershot/Scattorshot what's the difference?
He's obviously based on the Cybertron version
I find that really interesting. Almost as if they've retconned Cybertron Scattorshot into the G1 continuity. That, or Scattershot & Scattorshot are two completely different characters.
Well, this new WFC/Prime continuity seems to be a mish-mash of previous continuites (what with demolisher and the Arielbots etc) and I would assume that Scattershot and Scattorshot are two different characters.
Personally I think this WFC Scattorshot looks more like Hotspot, but that's just me
Definately changing my chassis to Scattorshot and Onslaught for those classes/factions though.
Posted by Windsweeper on July 22nd, 2010 @ 1:46pm CDT
Scattershot the Technobot leader was cool. A combiner leader and badass brawler.
Cybertron Scattershot was a whiner with an annoying drawl.
While I'm always glad to see characters retrofitted into G1 like WFC has done with Slipstream and Demolisher, I just feel Technobot Scattershot was a more worthy candidate.
I mean since when is Cybertron Scattershot a fan favourite?
Still I suppose if it means he's adding to the G1 cast, I can live with that. As long as he's not replacing the original. We already have 2 Flames, Sky Highs and Tracers so a 2nd Scattershot is acceptable.
On a more positive note, I'm glad to see some UT bots like Scattershot and Demolisher becoming part of G1. It was nice to see Botcon Leozack fit the Energon Starscream mold into G1. I can now use the 3 Energon Starscreams as generic G1 Air Warriors/Seekers.
Great game by the way.
Posted by Shadowblade_DW on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:30pm CDT
Hark on the horizon is hope for said player and the thousands of srceams from the console gamer he once scorned.
For inevitably will have far more extra content for a much lower cost in akin to the G.E.C.K. Modual from Fallout 3. PC gamer you will get all the content us console players will enjoy and then some. I would not be crying for "fair" treatment about release dates.
Posted by RogueDeathangel on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:36pm CDT
Windsweeper wrote:What's the difference?
Scattershot the Technobot leader was cool. A combiner leader and badass brawler.
Cybertron Scattershot was a whiner with an annoying drawl.
While I'm always glad to see characters retrofitted into G1 like WFC has done with Slipstream and Demolisher, I just feel Technobot Scattershot was a more worthy candidate.
I mean since when is Cybertron Scattershot a fan favourite?
I know the difference
And Cybertron Scattershot is no more of a fan favourite than Demolishor.
I think he was chosen just to give the Autobots another tank, since Warpath is currently the ONLY Autobot Soldier chassis (like how Onslaught was introduced to give the Decepticons another Leader chassis.)
It's an alt-mode that the 'bots are a bit light on when compared to the Decepticons.
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 22nd, 2010 @ 3:44pm CDT
Between this and the SSF4 complete costume pack coming out the day before it, XBL's going to be getting some of my money.
Posted by WANTED WES on July 22nd, 2010 @ 3:59pm CDT
Posted by g2grimmy64 on July 23rd, 2010 @ 6:33am CDT
UM Prime wrote:stan bush is awful
HERESY!!! BURN! BURN! (lol, jk )
Def liking this pack, big win all around. Not sure where folks are coming from with this sentiment that preordering for the exclusive chars was some sort of waste: depending on where you reserved your copy, you got to play as one of three of these characters from the day of the game's release instead of waiting for this dlc to drop over a month later, and the least you had to do was make a $5-10 down payment on the game before the release date.
Anyway, anybody else thinkin' Dinobots & Constructicons for the next 2 packs? Maybe roll 'em into one if you exclude new maps...
Posted by WANTED WES on July 23rd, 2010 @ 8:57am CDT
Finally, I kept envisioning a way they could support you playing a combiner like Devastator or Superion, etc. Perhaps in campaign mode you play with the usual 3 player co-op or AI and then once you get to a designated area you can form Devastator with other decepticons that exist in that area. I could see this being a great Multiplayer or Escalation mode as well if the level could be large enough for such a combiner ( or you can't use this ability in certain areas of the level just as it won't allow you to transform at times ). The ability would be for leaders only and would be something you could activate after a kill streak, like +7.
Posted by GEEWUN on July 23rd, 2010 @ 9:06am CDT
griftimus prime wrote:not sure about shockwave but all of the rest need to be made into figures asap.
EXCUUUSE me I can live without a onslaught, demolisher and scattershot. I NEED JAZZ and SHOCKWAVE!!! How dare you rebuke the mighty shockwave!!!!
Posted by slugslinger on July 25th, 2010 @ 6:58am CDT
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 27th, 2010 @ 12:16am CDT
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 27th, 2010 @ 1:31am CDT
http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=582364
Assuming that's a reliable source and it hasn't changed in 2 years we have to wait until 2 am PST/3 am MST/4 am CST/5 am EST for our dlc to go live? Who's bright idea was for it to make it 2 am PST instead of Midnight PST? That's just stupid.
I've stayed up all night for nothing anyway. What's another hour and a half?
Posted by Naval Strike on July 27th, 2010 @ 3:11am CDT
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 27th, 2010 @ 3:15am CDT
Also 5:15 am EST/etc. and still now DLC on XBL. Are you guys absolutely sure XBL ain't getting this tomorrow?
Posted by Blurrz on July 27th, 2010 @ 3:27am CDT
Loki God Of Mischief wrote:That's harsh man. Why do they make you guys wait for shit that's already finished? I mean we literally play the same games. I've had Euro's in SSF4 lobbies. I don't see why you'd have to wait two full days after the DLC came out.
Also 5:15 am EST/etc. and still now DLC on XBL. Are you guys absolutely sure XBL ain't getting this tomorrow?
I'm tired of waiting so I'm going to sleep. XBL said July 27th, I guess we just gotta be patient a little while longer.
Posted by RogueDeathangel on July 27th, 2010 @ 4:02am CDT
Loki God Of Mischief wrote:That's harsh man. Why do they make you guys wait for shit that's already finished? I mean we literally play the same games. I've had Euro's in SSF4 lobbies. I don't see why you'd have to wait two full days after the DLC came out.
Sometimes it's a localisation issue (the E.U. has way more languages to cover than the U.S.A.)
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 27th, 2010 @ 4:15am CDT
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 27th, 2010 @ 6:28am CDT
The two new maps are fly as Hell man. The fog and water system in the new Autobot map is awesome. Also there's a giant sealed energy door (the kind that enemies flood out of) that's bigger than even the Tank drones. We were speculating what's going to come out of it and when the wave is. One dude thought it might be the Slugs from Single player.
The District Map (Decepticons) is by far my favorite. The power outage function has the same lack of effect as the fog in the Bot map does when you fine aim. It's got repair sentries, defense grids don't walk through that shit. It will down you. Found that out the hard way with a dude I met in Escalation. We laughed our asses off at how bullshit it was.
I can not believe how awesome this pack is and for only 800 points ($10). High Moon went out of their way to make this Pack amazing and we're guarenteed a second set. Rumor is we'll be getting another Decept Leader, another Autobot Soldier, and another Decept Scout for sure. Heard they might make an Autobot Scientist. We'll be getting even more maps with that.
Dude, High Moon is God Tier when it comes to programming teams.
Posted by Shadowman on July 27th, 2010 @ 6:45am CDT
Loki God Of Mischief wrote:Just went live 12 minutes ago. I'm downloading it now. Go go go go go!
I'm trying but my PS3 needs a system update before I can get on PSN!
I actually thought this would come out later in the day. Shows me for being a realist.
EDIT: Shows me for not being a realist. It's not on PSN yet.
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 27th, 2010 @ 7:06am CDT
Shadowman wrote:Loki God Of Mischief wrote:Just went live 12 minutes ago. I'm downloading it now. Go go go go go!
I'm trying but my PS3 needs a system update before I can get on PSN!
I actually thought this would come out later in the day. Shows me for being a realist.
EDIT: Shows me for not being a realist. It's not on PSN yet.
NS said that the European dudes have to wait til the 29th. Maybe it's PSN in general? All I know is that XBL got it this morning and it's the shit. Well worth the 800 points ($10). 5 dudes, 2 Escalation maps (the best Escalation maps no less), and 2 Multiplayer maps? It's the first time I bought DLC and felt that the money was justified. It literally makes it a brand new game in Esclation. And all the skins for multiplayer and the 2 maps for it (haven't played those yet) are just awesome. If you own this game you need this DLC as soon as it goes live or you get the dough up for it.
Posted by Shadowman on July 27th, 2010 @ 7:20am CDT
Loki God Of Mischief wrote:NS said that the European dudes have to wait til the 29th. Maybe it's PSN in general?
I hope not. I mean, I feel for our European brothers, but damn it I need this DLC now.
Loki God Of Mischief wrote:If you own this game you need this DLC as soon as it goes live or you get the dough up for it.
I've been holding onto the dough all weekend, and it never crossed my mind to get anything else. "Ooh, this is $10 and also really nice--oh right, plastic crack in game form."
EDIT: The news ticker in multiplayer says July 27th in America and 28th in Europe.
Posted by SalvidonBlak on July 27th, 2010 @ 9:14am CDT
i didnt work last night, so since midnight im searching the stupid psn store.
Posted by Naval Strike on July 27th, 2010 @ 9:29am CDT
Loki God Of Mischief wrote:That's harsh man. Why do they make you guys wait for shit that's already finished? I mean we literally play the same games. I've had Euro's in SSF4 lobbies. I don't see why you'd have to wait two full days after the DLC came out.
Also 5:15 am EST/etc. and still now DLC on XBL. Are you guys absolutely sure XBL ain't getting this tomorrow?
In Europe the PSN store only gets updated once a week that's on Thursdays
Posted by Shadowman on July 27th, 2010 @ 9:32am CDT
Also I checked the PSN boards and it said the usual update time on the Store is around 5PM EST. Though I'd take that with a grain of salt or two.
Posted by Midnight_Fox on July 27th, 2010 @ 10:15am CDT
Posted by Airhawk on July 27th, 2010 @ 12:24pm CDT
Naval Strike wrote:Loki God Of Mischief wrote:That's harsh man. Why do they make you guys wait for shit that's already finished? I mean we literally play the same games. I've had Euro's in SSF4 lobbies. I don't see why you'd have to wait two full days after the DLC came out.
Also 5:15 am EST/etc. and still now DLC on XBL. Are you guys absolutely sure XBL ain't getting this tomorrow?
In Europe the PSN store only gets updated once a week that's on Thursdays
Can't speak for Europe as a whole, but as far as the UK goes we get updates on a Wednesday now, not sure on the exact time but its normally updated by the time I get home from work. It's been that way for a couple of months now.
Posted by Blurrz on July 27th, 2010 @ 1:03pm CDT
Posted by Shadowman on July 27th, 2010 @ 1:13pm CDT
Blurrz wrote:DLC is on XBL now guys!
It's been out on XBL since last night. Loki has made quite the solid sales pitch as to how awesome it is. We're waiting for it to drop on PSN.
Posted by SalvidonBlak on July 27th, 2010 @ 1:56pm CDT
ARGH!
Posted by Wigglez on July 27th, 2010 @ 2:49pm CDT
Posted by Shadowman on July 27th, 2010 @ 3:49pm CDT
wigglez323 wrote:I got word that it doesn't change 'till like 5-6ish
Well my info was clearly off. In about 15 minutes we'll see how wigglez fares. If this site is anything like the Steam Forums, being wrong means this place will turn into a horrible dervish of rage and exaggerated entitlement.
Posted by RogueDeathangel on July 27th, 2010 @ 4:04pm CDT
Shadowman wrote:wigglez323 wrote:I got word that it doesn't change 'till like 5-6ish
Well my info was clearly off. In about 15 minutes we'll see how wigglez fares. If this site is anything like the Steam Forums, being wrong means this place will turn into a horrible dervish of rage and exaggerated entitlement.
The Steam forums were nothing compared to the Bungie forums in the 12 hours before the Halo: Reach Beta finally hit.
:p
Posted by Shadowblade_DW on July 27th, 2010 @ 4:08pm CDT
Posted by SalvidonBlak on July 27th, 2010 @ 4:26pm CDT
im done, have to work tonight... will get it in the morn i guess.
g'night all.
Posted by Heavy B on July 27th, 2010 @ 4:54pm CDT
Posted by Shadowman on July 27th, 2010 @ 5:16pm CDT
Dr. Heavy B wrote:6:50 (est) and still nothing. I grow weary of playstations BS. July 27th should mean july 27th. not almost july 28th
If you think this is bad, then you would absolutely hate Valve Time.
Posted by jbixby11 on July 27th, 2010 @ 6:07pm CDT
Posted by Heavy B on July 27th, 2010 @ 6:11pm CDT
Posted by Shadowman on July 27th, 2010 @ 6:11pm CDT
jbixby11 wrote:FINALLY! Downloading now. They might as well have advertised release for July 27 3/4.
Downloading as well. You, sir, have just made a totally awesome first post.
Posted by Naval Strike on July 28th, 2010 @ 2:56am CDT
Airhawk wrote:
In Europe the PSN store only gets updated once a week that's on Thursdays
Can't speak for Europe as a whole, but as far as the UK goes we get updates on a Wednesday now, not sure on the exact time but its normally updated by the time I get home from work. It's been that way for a couple of months now.[/quote]
I said Europe wasn't talking about that little island in the sea. Europe uses the euro the UK... who cares!!
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 28th, 2010 @ 2:58am CDT
Posted by Naval Strike on July 29th, 2010 @ 1:55am CDT
€9.99 is not much for the extra things you get!
Everyone go get this DLC!