Guerrilla Games has dropped the first major details on Killzone 3’s retro map pack for your consumption.
Writing in a post on the official US PS Blog, the developer reiterated that the pack will be available free to gamers who pre-order the regular or Helghast Edition of the much-anticipated sci-fi shooter. Otherwise, you’ll have to plonk down the cash to pick it up via PSN.
As for the content itself, it’ll feature two Killzone 2 maps: Salamun Market and Blood Gracht. Apparently, the former will be utilized for Killzone 3’s 24-player Warzone mode, while the latter holds 16 players and will be used for Guerrilla Warfare.
Aryeh Loeb, producer at Guerrilla Games, elucidates: “One of the largest maps from Killzone 2, Salamun Market has been re-balanced for maximum Killzone 3 carnage.”
“After the Helghast ambush an ISA convoy on its main road, the whole market becomes a Warzone. Nostalgia meets brand-new Exoskeleton combat on this classic multiplayer map.”.
“Months after the nuclear blast that ruined most of the city, Blood Gracht is slowly being reclaimed by Helghan’s strange plant life,” continued Loeb.
“But when Guerrilla Warfare breaks out between ISA and Helghast troops, the canals once again run red with blood. The fan-favorite multiplayer map from Killzone 2 makes a triumphant return.”
Killzone 3 will be jet-packing its way onto US store shelves on February 22, and will be deployed to UK retailers on February 25.