Killzone2 "Napalm and Petrusite" Map pack Dated and Priced

The officiel Japanese Killzone2 website has updated earlier today with a new article appearing on the 'DLC' section of the page. We learn that the third Killzone2 Map pack "Napalm and Petrusite" will be released on July 23rd and cost 800 Yen (5.99 Euros). Two new maps, "Suljeva Cliffside" and "Arctower Landing" will be introduced. Moreover, two new weapons will make their way into the multiplayer mode, those being the flamethrower and boltgun. Last but not least, 8 new trophies will be added.

[beavis4play]

whatever happened to the new single-player episodes the devs hinted at before the game launched. i'm sick of game after game releasing nothing but map-packs for dlc. don't get me wrong.........maps are fine but i was hoping there would be a little more variety.

[redsquad]

Agreed. I'll happiliy take the multiplayer maps, but those of us who favour a single player experience (and I admit, I realise we're probably a minority) get overlooked far too often.

[deshon09]

don't you think they would still be working on that if it still going to happen look how long it took for the game to come out so if it still happens at the soonest i think we would hear about it later in the year to tell you the truth i don't think we will see it this year or at all if i had to chose between more single player dlc or them starting on killzon 3 my pick would be killzon 3 but if they did say something about single player dlc it mite happen but im ok with the multi player maps

[Nelson M]

But a Zombi Helghast Mode (Co-op) Would be Cool

[Zaynal]

Weird. There's no info on this at Killzone.com English website. Could this be limited to Japan region only?

[jessehaysfl]

no it's just a leak, it was not supposed to be on the japanese site, wait a couple hours and I bet it's gone...

The map pack is real and coming...this is proof...However I was reading on GOONLINE that SCEE has denied this....but SCEE is wrong.

As far as single player....I'd imagine in about a moth or so you will hear more...although I could be wrong. I think this will be the second to last MP extension for KZ2. in other words there still should be 1 more map pack after this one.

[kratos123]

i am not getting this the other news is saying there wont be any new maps and then this comes allong really weird hope this one is treu

[PirateThom]

I hope one of the maps is like Southern Hills and has some sort of timed danger.

[Qui-Gon Jim]

The word "Napalm" makes me think it could. Haven't played the Flash & Thunder maps, but they sound really cool.

[ChrisTiffer]

... YES I was hoping they'd add the more exotic weapons into the multiplayer; WOOHOOOO!

[ID IR A G 0 N]

cool they are adding two more weapons to unbalance the game for the garbage players. those two new weapon will do nothing but cause complaints. knowing the kz community they are already complaining about the weapons. at least they didnt add the electricity gun.

[winther_]

I must say that I think it's a shame. The online part didn't go as expectede in my opinion, surely there were tons of people online in the start, but I don't really think there are that many online anymore as there used to be. I also bought the first multiplayer-map DLC and was very dissapointed as it's almost impossible to find anyone playing them..

[PirateThom]

Really? Almost every game I go into is full of people at any time, I play worldwide servers though.

[cyclindk]

Seriously, I think it just has something to do with the weird search mechanic, hit it once and it shows nobody, hit it again, nobody, hit it a third time and it shows like fifteen games... it's weird.

[table]

the online community is still going strong, its stronger that alot of other games. I agree that the community is now split though even after just 2 map packs. I think it is because the price of the dlc for what you get is shameful on Sonys part. If you buy all of these maps that would be £15. I bought the first map pack for £5 and won't buy any more. I bought Assasins creed and LBP for £10. I think I'd rather buy a full game brand new than be ripped off with these maps and I think alot of killzone gamers agree with me.

[ID IR A G 0 N]

this game has no more than 4 or 5 thousand on at a time(that might be generous).... not very good considering kz was supposed to end all great game conversations.

stewgart you are part of the reason ps3 doesnt get some of the dlc that xbox gets in the end. all i ever see is ps3 kids complaining that dlc costs money. grow up.

[ravinash]

I agree with ya there, The price is a bit high for two maps.
They would make a lot more sales if they sold it for £1 a map.
probably make a lot more money to as alot more people would then buy it.
I loved the single player game. Online was great but I wasn't willing to fork out so much cash for a map.

[table]

grow up?! Well I don't know about you but I have to pay for these maps with my own money. I'm not going to buy maps out of desperation so that the 360 doesn't get exclusive dlc. I couldn't give a sh*t since they are all charging unfair amounts for dlc. You're the one who needs to grow up and think for yourself for a change.

@ ravinash: exactly. most people feel the same way as me and you and are smart enough to realise what a rip-off this is hence there arn't many rooms with the map packs.

[ID IR A G 0 N]

i dont buy the maps out of desperation either. i just like to play the game and the way this world works is that things cost money. i dont see the point in complaining about having to pay so little for something. please give me a break, you are not the only person in the world who uses your own money to buy things dipsh*t.

you wouldnt work for free, so why should GG

[TheExecutive]

Sorry pal, but MP maps have been free on the PC FOREVER. Making someone pay for MP maps is a STUPID F*CKING idea. It splits your userbase and creates even smaller pools of players. Not only that but you can hardly ever find a decent game with DLC maps. Its not a matter of cost its a matter of userbase, end of story.

Trust me, GG isnt working for free but if they want to add maps to the MP of this game they ought to add them for free. If not, well then just dont make them.

[ID IR A G 0 N]

why do CoD,Halo,and gears 2 get away with it then? no one seems to complain about that. those games always have good dlc matches available.

thats life, things cost money, "end of story".

[table]

those games you mentioned are adult games for kids so they won't be paying for it. I'm also sure there will be people complaining about. Killzone2 is the worst for it price wise so maybe thats why people are so pissed. I mean, £15 worth of maps in the space of 5 months. Come on.

[DroN4eG]

WHY THE HELL ARE KZ2 DLC'S THAT EXPENSIVE? I mean 6 € for two maps, this one is okay becaus it adds also new guns but the others.. =(

[gijsbrecht]

Perhaps it is because these maps are among the most polished I have ever seen. Personally I can live with the price tag, but i can imagine other people can't. I do not mind to invest in my favourite game of this moment however.

[LiquifiedArt]

And I will continue to buy them. The new maps are all great! I always set up rotations with all 4 new maps + the rest in orginials. Its a really fantastic thing.

One problem i have (with alot of online games, especially shooters) is people who QUIT! STOP QUITTING THE GAMES! Holy smokes! Can't people just have FUN anymore?

[Qui-Gon Jim]

I assume you mean mid-game. I make a point to always finish the round, even if my team is losing horribly and it's not even fun.

[Miraak82]

why does every complain about the pric3 unless ur dirt poor, sheesh warhawk dlc each only had 1 map for $9 a piece

[Ziggi]

Killzone 2 as great a game as it is gets really boring after a while. New maps or not they need to add new game modes and tweak search and destroy making it one-life rather than endless respawning by the objective.

[QuackPot]

How the games play out and won/lost revolve around how they are used - or not.

And frag fest nearly always happen at spawn flares making games quickly boring and frustrating.

Fixed spawn zones that teams have to fight for control would make the game much better. Sheez, GG, this is obvious.

Mobile spawns(slow Armored & minigun pack or Jeep) would also make the game better. Sheez, GG, look at the Carrier in Warhawk.

As for the new maps & weapons if true - two DLC too late. Should have been done first DLC.

And the knife, flamethrower and lightning should have been in MP from day one. Unfortunately, with the many confined and bottleneck maps and spawn flares, they would have been far too powerful.

At times you baffle me, GG on some of the things you have and contine to do? If only Naughty Dog had made KZ2....

[TheExecutive]

The biggest mistake a shooter developer can make is making people pay for DLC Maps. I am sorry it really divides the userbase and is generally a terrible idea. Either have your maps there to begin with or offer them free, like you know, PC games.

[PirateThom]

I'd love to know the first game that did charge for map packs, it's their fault.

[Rhezin]

is actually "smart consumer" and I bet you actually spent that $9 on ONE map. Now THAT is crazy. I can live with this price tag only because it's killzone 2, and the maps looks awesome as well as have gameplay elements. Any other game I would't give it a second thought. But I have to agree $6 is OUTRAGEOUS for a couple "game maps."

[Miraak82]

I guess you made me realize I'm not dirt poor lol

[Socomer 1979]

For the pyromaniac in you. Yes!

[Socomer 1979]

You pay extra for quality.

[rob6021]

I still remember before the game was released when one of the devs mentioned Co-op could be added in as DLC, by this time though I'm sure they've looked into it and decided the game wouldn't work that way for whatever reason, or too costly to do. I would love a new single player campaign, that was my favorite part of the game. They should do a new expansion similar to Odst - because I'm not sure if i want KZ3 to continue on hellghan. They could probably bundle it with all the DLC on one disk thanks to blu-ray.

Still though I would kill for Co-op in some form, make it happen guerrilla, the single player just rocks in this game :/.

[OmegaWolf]

You guys are whiny. Halo maps are ten bucks for 3 and your lucky to get one good one. Quite a few of them were nothing but remakes of halo 2

[cyborg6971]

What do you expect it's n4g'ers they all whine cry beach and moan bout everything there are very few peeps here that have an original thought let alone the fact most prabably don't have pubes. I am pumped for the new maps and will buy them cause I love the mp and am employed and have been for over twenty years. Tight a$$es

[redsquad]

No whining from me. I bought both map packs and found them great value (preferred the second one though). As I said earlier, I'll take whatever GG dish out.

[redsquad]

I hope the Boltgun doesn't become the new RPG, with EVERYONE getting hold of one and going nuts with it.