TitanFall was our first truly next gen shooter with its focus on the Xbox One and Azure cloud computing so while it is annoying that it doesn’t work properly in South Africa I am interested in seeing how their DLC plans roll out as it gives us an indication of what EA are planning for the next 5 years.
And unsurprisingly it isn’t looking very good. But let’s start with the good and take a look at the official Titan Fall: Expedition trailer showcasing the new maps.
For those without video privileges or sound at work then here is the basic idea of what the trailer includes.
Swampland
The first new map is Swampland which looks like it could be fantastic with pilots able to traverse the trees to move through the swamp at extreme speed. The Titans can use the trees for partial cover but it does look like this map is weighted more towards the pilots and could result in some epic treetop fights.
There are also some old ruins for your standard close-quarter battles.
Run Off
Next up we are back into factories with three main levels of play taking pilots on the roof tops, normal walkways and then underground.
It also has some long site lines for those annoying snipers to take full advantage of.
War Games
Last but not least, maybe, we have Wargames is a purpose-made map similar in aesthetic to the initial training module of TitanFall.
It features clearly marked wall-running spots and small confined alleyways to take some of the power away from the massive Titans.
That’s it
And that’s it, 3 maps and nothing else.
Now I don’t know about you but that feels a little light as DLC for a game that is a little light in content to begin with.
We didn’t get any more game modes, still no single player and no extra weapons or special abilities.
To put it in comparison to Call of Duty, their latest DLC pack entitled Devastation included
- 4 new multiplayer maps
- 1 new weapon
- A new episode for the Extinction mini game in the game
Both DLC packs cost the the same and I for one just don’t agree that 3 maps is worth the expense. Titanfall has some of the best gameplay I’ve experienced in quite some time but EA and Respawn are at risk of losing gamer trust if they continue to short-change us.
Expedition will be available to download on the 15th of May for the Xbox One and PC, no date has been set for the 360 version.
Last Updated: May 14, 2014
Admiral Chief in Space
May 14, 2014 at 10:04
This week , much news of DLC, unwow
Tarisma
May 14, 2014 at 10:09
The future is looking dark for gamers
Buy the game with multiplayer unlocked R600
Unlock single player campaign R150
Unlock expansion dlc to 3 hour single player campaign R150
Buy a second character slot R50
Buy 6 new mandatory maps for multiplayer R150
Buy new leet gun that is required to be competitive R80
Buy character model pack that lets you use a non default character R100
But 10 levels R150
But 25 levels R250
Buy 50 levels R400,
Yay this is going to be so fun…
Admiral Chief in Space
May 14, 2014 at 10:13
And people wonder why I wait a year or two or three to buy the special on Steam?
Umar Returns
May 14, 2014 at 10:20
GOTY lol
Skyblue
May 14, 2014 at 10:56
No wondering on my part. I’ve stopped purchasing new titles precisely because of all this shit and also tend to pick the titles up on Steam after all the hype has faded and more importantly, the game has been fixed.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 14, 2014 at 11:06
Jip, this plan has not failed me
Mossel
May 14, 2014 at 11:37
And my wallet is loving it! Im planning on buying all the games on my wishlist for R500 this winter sale!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 14, 2014 at 11:41
When is it kicking off?
Mossel
May 14, 2014 at 11:54
No idea…I am waiting patiently for Steam to announce it.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 14, 2014 at 10:54
You left out the subscription to be online in the first place.
RinceBroken
May 14, 2014 at 10:16
How much is this?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 14, 2014 at 10:17
My guess would be R150
Umar Returns
May 14, 2014 at 10:18
Probably more than R100 for this……Sigh, this is becoming a joke
RinceBroken
May 14, 2014 at 10:22
Yeah, I can see it being that much. So the game is like R800, you have only a few maps, then need to spend another R100 to get just three maps? Eish.
Umar Returns
May 14, 2014 at 10:24
Gamers gonna be drip fed content from now on
http://images.wisegeek.com/iv-bag.jpg
RinceBroken
May 14, 2014 at 10:31
Yeah man 🙁
Brian Murphy
May 14, 2014 at 10:19
Oh yeah, it’s SOOOO surprising to see them trying to nickel and dime via DLC. I’m shocked. And because gamer’s are stupid idiots with no foresight as to how their actions will effect the future, they’ll buy it too. Setting a new standard of how little content they can give you, and still way overcharge, which will be copied by every other publisher/developer.
Hammersteyn
May 14, 2014 at 10:36
Don’t Lose Cash is my motto when it comes to DLC.