War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC

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XBox Live Marketplace has added a listing for what appears to be upcoming downloadable content for "War for Cybertron".

XBox Live Marketplace wrote:
Become the ultimate weapon and wage war in four new maps – engage in multiplayer combat in HAVOC and FORTRESS or fend off waves of Autobots in DISTRICT, and Decepticons in FORSAKEN, two new Escalation mode maps. Also gain access to 5 characters and their chassis for use in Escalation mode and Multiplayer character creation; SCATTERSHOT™, ONSLAUGHT™, DEMOLISHOR™, SHOCKWAVE™ and JAZZ™ are ready for battle. Fight to the end in the war that started it all! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Interestingly enough, it appears that this DLC pack includes the previously exclusive Demolisher, Shockwave, and Jazz Multiplayer Characters.

No release date or price is available at this time, but stick with Seibertron.com for your "War for Cybertron" coverage!

Credit(s): XBox Live Marketplace

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Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093315)
Posted by Dragonslayer on July 2nd, 2010 @ 10:34am CDT

Awesome! More Autobot tanks!! :grin:

Anyone wanna bet that the blue tank-looking bot in the credits is really Scattershot? That's who I thought it was when I first saw it

EDIT: I wonder what Onslaught is going to look like. I'm sure I wasn't the only one who thought that Brawl was Onslaught since he looked a lot like him (twin cannons on back, similar face) :-?

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093316)
Posted by NemesisScourge on July 2nd, 2010 @ 10:36am CDT

This is pretty funny. Sucks for all the geniuses spending $75-$125 dollars for Demolishor/Jazz codes on eBay right now.

I knew they'd release a DLC with all three of the pre-order characters.

Personally I got Jazz [ from Best Buy ] and I'm glad I did, too many FPS noob Shockwaves running around.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093324)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on July 2nd, 2010 @ 10:51am CDT

Awesome. Bring on more Characters and Maps.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093334)
Posted by ChrisRiss on July 2nd, 2010 @ 10:59am CDT

Heres the thing, multiplayer gets some more skins/Chasis but we only really get three instead of five for multiplayer. Yes, you may get Jazz for escalation, but I seem to see that his Chasis is already in multiplayer. I never got a code for him and I have been using it since day one as my scout. I'm not complaining, I'm excited, I really am, just saying.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093345)
Posted by Blurrz on July 2nd, 2010 @ 11:13am CDT

Cool, more diverse characters for me to slice in half.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093349)
Posted by Counterpunch on July 2nd, 2010 @ 11:17am CDT

They always do this sort of thing. It's par for the course. I'm surprised people were so rabid in buying the codes.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093359)
Posted by Random on July 2nd, 2010 @ 11:28am CDT

Here's to hoping they do the same for PS3 soon...

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093364)
Posted by AutobotMR2 on July 2nd, 2010 @ 11:32am CDT

Just so you all know, to see Onslaught and Scattershot, look in the Concept art under the Autobot and Decepticon secondary characters....you will also see a red and gold Decepticon car (possibly another stunticon?). I'm just glad Onslaught will be another leader chassis for the 'cons, I can only play as soundwave for so long.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093371)
Posted by It Is Him on July 2nd, 2010 @ 11:50am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:They always do this sort of thing. It's par for the course. I'm surprised people were so rabid in buying the codes.

Why should you be? They're dumb.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093389)
Posted by Absolute Zero on July 2nd, 2010 @ 12:32pm CDT

It's not really surprising or interesting that they're adding the exclusive characters to a DLC pack. It was inevitable. It'll probably cost 560-800 points.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093396)
Posted by First-Aid on July 2nd, 2010 @ 12:49pm CDT

Is this an Xbox only thing, or is the DLC coming to the PS3 too? Anyone heard?

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093399)
Posted by Fearing on July 2nd, 2010 @ 1:01pm CDT

ChrisRiss wrote:Heres the thing, multiplayer gets some more skins/Chasis but we only really get three instead of five for multiplayer. Yes, you may get Jazz for escalation, but I seem to see that his Chasis is already in multiplayer. I never got a code for him and I have been using it since day one as my scout. I'm not complaining, I'm excited, I really am, just saying.

Could be wrong here, or maybe you got a lucky glitch, but I think you might be seeing the Sideswipe chasis in multiplayer.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093414)
Posted by Galvatrondestroyer on July 2nd, 2010 @ 1:40pm CDT

well so much for store exclusives

but then again it happens to alot of games these days. Nice to see new chassis being put out now we wont be stuck with alot of soundwaves or alot of warpaths :grin:

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093417)
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on July 2nd, 2010 @ 1:43pm CDT

How completely expected!

But, yay! I wanted Demolisher, but my bro wanted Jazz.
Now, we can have both.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093418)
Posted by SlyTF1 on July 2nd, 2010 @ 1:44pm CDT

I just pray its not a 360 exclusive like everything else for this game.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093424)
Posted by Blurrz on July 2nd, 2010 @ 1:56pm CDT

SlyTF1 wrote:I just pray its not a 360 exclusive like everything else for this game.

Don't act so snide just because PS didn't get the stupid Demo, PSN will probably have this too but you're going to have to pay for it just like the rest of us.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093440)
Posted by Shadowman on July 2nd, 2010 @ 2:29pm CDT

SlyTF1 wrote:I just pray its not a 360 exclusive like everything else for this game.

Everything else? I have the PS3 version, what am I missing that the 360 version has?

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093459)
Posted by Airhawk on July 2nd, 2010 @ 3:16pm CDT

Considering the concept art its surprising that theres no Dead End amongst that lot. Going by concept art though if Onslaught remains like he looks there and is a leader class chasis he'll be replacing Soundwave for me.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093461)
Posted by SlyTF1 on July 2nd, 2010 @ 3:18pm CDT

Shadowman wrote:
SlyTF1 wrote:I just pray its not a 360 exclusive like everything else for this game.

Everything else? I have the PS3 version, what am I missing that the 360 version has?

The demo. And that time when all the game developers wher playing people on the 360.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093464)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on July 2nd, 2010 @ 3:27pm CDT

NemesisScourge wrote:This is pretty funny. Sucks for all the geniuses spending $75-$125 dollars for Demolishor/Jazz codes on eBay right now.

I knew they'd release a DLC with all three of the pre-order characters.

My thoughts exactly. I'm surprised that people were paying that much.

Random wrote:Here's to hoping they do the same for PS3 soon...

Same here!

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093466)
Posted by Shadowman on July 2nd, 2010 @ 3:28pm CDT

SlyTF1 wrote:
Shadowman wrote:
SlyTF1 wrote:I just pray its not a 360 exclusive like everything else for this game.

Everything else? I have the PS3 version, what am I missing that the 360 version has?

The demo. And that time when all the game developers wher playing people on the 360.

About an hour's worth of gameplay and a chance to get your ass kicked by the dev team. I can't believe we missed out on those things.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093468)
Posted by Puck on July 2nd, 2010 @ 3:34pm CDT

Dragonslayer wrote:Awesome! More Autobot tanks!!

Anyone wanna bet that the blue tank-looking bot in the credits is really Scattershot? That's who I

Quick question, why do you automatically think it'll be the Autobot tank? He was after all, originally a Cybertronian Jet.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093502)
Posted by LiKwid on July 2nd, 2010 @ 5:13pm CDT

Suprised by this? Not at all....Typcial..

If they could put out a patch to fix the laggy ass servers this games Mp could be stellar..The few games (and I mean few) I have been in are action packed and suprisingly balanced..Something alot of other Popular Mp games should work on

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093571)
Posted by Abraxsis on July 2nd, 2010 @ 7:18pm CDT

Funny, but the link on the xbox site is gone, just says the link is outdated and it's no longer showing up.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093597)
Posted by SolCross on July 2nd, 2010 @ 7:54pm CDT

Fearing wrote:
ChrisRiss wrote:Heres the thing, multiplayer gets some more skins/Chasis but we only really get three instead of five for multiplayer. Yes, you may get Jazz for escalation, but I seem to see that his Chasis is already in multiplayer. I never got a code for him and I have been using it since day one as my scout. I'm not complaining, I'm excited, I really am, just saying.

Could be wrong here, or maybe you got a lucky glitch, but I think you might be seeing the Sideswipe chasis in multiplayer.

I've been using Jazz in multiplayer too, since I purchased WfC from Best Buy. As long as you have the character unlocked, you can use their character model in any multiplayer mode.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093608)
Posted by Wigglez on July 2nd, 2010 @ 8:17pm CDT

I have a PS3 and both Shockwave and Demolisher. Jazz would be cool I guess seeming how I already have three scout bodies to color and stuff. But this better come out for PS3. I need more than just one con leader and bot tank.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093690)
Posted by ChrisRiss on July 3rd, 2010 @ 12:55am CDT

Fearing wrote:
ChrisRiss wrote:Heres the thing, multiplayer gets some more skins/Chasis but we only really get three instead of five for multiplayer. Yes, you may get Jazz for escalation, but I seem to see that his Chasis is already in multiplayer. I never got a code for him and I have been using it since day one as my scout. I'm not complaining, I'm excited, I really am, just saying.

Could be wrong here, or maybe you got a lucky glitch, but I think you might be seeing the Sideswipe chasis in multiplayer.

Well, the big stripe down the middle of the car, and the break dance like transformation makes me think it's jazz like.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093694)
Posted by xfadeszz on July 3rd, 2010 @ 1:10am CDT

360 has already had a patch.

PS3 doesn't. Kind of looking bad so far...

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093710)
Posted by agentk9 on July 3rd, 2010 @ 3:36am CDT

It doesnt shock me but i'm glad they finally did it. I'm just hoping for more classic characters as DLC in the future like Prowl, Wheeljack, Mirage, & Hound. Hell even later G1 characters like Hotrod, Kup, UM, and Springer since Arcee was included. Maybe even a female pack with ElitaOne, Chromia, Firestar & Moonracer. And of course a "dinobot" pack.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093715)
Posted by SolCross on July 3rd, 2010 @ 4:34am CDT

agentk9 wrote:And of course a "dinobot" pack.

I doubt they would introduce major characters like the Dinobots as DLC, as awesome as that would be. And they said they don't think they could do the Dinobots justice. :-(

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1093786)
Posted by Shadowman on July 3rd, 2010 @ 9:08am CDT

ChrisRiss wrote:Well, the big stripe down the middle of the car, and the break dance like transformation makes me think it's jazz like.

That's Sideswipe. He puts his hand to the ground and does a little spin in the air when he transforms from car to 'bot. I wasn't sure who the body belonged to at first, but yeah, it's Sideswipe.

This is what Jazz looks like.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094092)
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 4th, 2010 @ 6:21am CDT

Activision needs to make a color DLC pack or patch for multiplayer. The only part of the game I was truly disappointed in was the limited color choices. I don't see why colors are exclusive to factions. Other than that I'm stoked for Map and Character Packs for DLC. The more the better since some of the classes are lacking. I'll be very happy if Onslaught's a leader.

My dream list of Character skins would be Ultra Magnus (Leader), Dead End (scout), Mirage (Scout obviously), Motormaster (Leader), Pre-tape Ratbat (Scientist) , Razorclaw (Leader), Blaster (Leader), Skydive (Scientist), Leozack (Scientist), Hot Rod (Scout), Rodimus Prime (Leader), Wheeljack (Scout), Hardhead (Soldier).

The Autobots need more Tank skins, but Hell if I can think of any other than Warpath, Hardhead, and that Micromaster tank.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094110)
Posted by Shadowman on July 4th, 2010 @ 8:44am CDT

Loki God Of Mischief wrote:Activision needs to make a color DLC pack or patch for multiplayer. The only part of the game I was truly disappointed in was the limited color choices. I don't see why colors are exclusive to factions.

I agree with you on that. Hell, just adding white to the Autobots options would be enough for me. My main Autobot Scout is Arcee and she just doesn't look right without white as her secondary color. Also, naked Ultra Magnus. (I could have sworn one of the early trailers for Multiplayer showed Optimus prime with a white paint job)

On the other hand, color is a way of distinguishing friend and foe. A blue and red bot with red neon lighting is clearly an Autobot, for example. The Scientist's Disguise ability actually takes advantage of this, changing you to the opposing team's colors.

Although the body type and name tag is an even better way of telling friend from foe.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094134)
Posted by AutobotMR2 on July 4th, 2010 @ 11:44am CDT

SolCross wrote:
agentk9 wrote:And of course a "dinobot" pack.

I doubt they would introduce major characters like the Dinobots as DLC, as awesome as that would be. And they said they don't think they could do the Dinobots justice.

This is apparent since both Swoop and Grimlock are on the DS version. I hope they do utilize the characters from the DS version and make themn downloadable for the PS3 and Xbox, just like Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 did. Come on Grimlock and Ultra Magnus....COME ON!!!!!!!

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094181)
Posted by Lanowar on July 4th, 2010 @ 4:05pm CDT

To be honest it'll be nice to have even numbers of chassis and more colours to pick from. At a guess and from the concept art of the DS version the next bunch of DLC could be characters like Ultra Magnus, Rodimus, Motormaster, Ramjet.

Ideally I'd like Swindle's frame as a Decepticon Scout, Motormaster as another Leader.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094185)
Posted by Blurrz on July 4th, 2010 @ 4:31pm CDT

I just wish there was another chassis for a Decepticon Scout Female and Autobot Scientist Female..

kind of odd being Arcee one game and then Breakdown the other.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094231)
Posted by G1 Blaster on July 4th, 2010 @ 11:14pm CDT

I demand Blaster! Also Huffer. That is all.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094232)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 4th, 2010 @ 11:42pm CDT

That was.. quick. Not complaining, but the game hasn't been out that long. I've heard people cry foul when similar packs for other games were released months after the game (some conspiracy about developers purposely holding off multiple (near) finished parts of the game to sell later, which is of course not anything new; ironically that game has only had, like, one other expansion pack).

Glad we have less of those crazies here! :lol:

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094274)
Posted by AutobotMR2 on July 5th, 2010 @ 6:39am CDT

Noideaforaname wrote:That was.. quick. Not complaining, but the game hasn't been out that long. I've heard people cry foul when similar packs for other games were released months after the game (some conspiracy about developers purposely holding off multiple (near) finished parts of the game to sell later, which is of course not anything new; ironically that game has only had, like, one other expansion pack).

Glad we have less of those crazies here!

The reason for that is because, as far as I'm concerned, we want High Moon to make as much money with this project as they can. That way we get more sequels, DLC, toys, etc. Games like Halo, COD, and Battlefield all come from studios that have more than enough popularity and money to produce a sequel with little or no effort. Hence why most people cry foul when they release DLC this quickly. I just hope to see a date for this round of DLC soon.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094286)
Posted by Matrix. on July 5th, 2010 @ 7:47am CDT

Noideaforaname wrote:Glad we have less of those crazies here!

They're not crazy, they're right. IGN's reported on it - they're convinced that acting in this dishonest manner is going to end up in a lawsuit, as it involves selling something to people who have technically already bought it.

War for Cybertron's commited this. The download for Jazz was only like, 22 kb. He's already present on the disc.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094380)
Posted by ChrisRiss on July 5th, 2010 @ 2:01pm CDT

Matrix. wrote:
Noideaforaname wrote:Glad we have less of those crazies here!

They're not crazy, they're right. IGN's reported on it - they're convinced that acting in this dishonest manner is going to end up in a lawsuit, as it involves selling something to people who have technically already bought it.

War for Cybertron's commited this. The download for Jazz was only like, 22 kb. He's already present on the disc.

This is where I have to disagree with you. They aren't right. They belive it is something they own, and you may have bought the disc, but its what they give you that you have bought. If you owned everything thats on the disc with games, you would have things like Hot Coffee that show up and cause more trouble, because you owned that too, because it was on the disc. Also, I have to agree with others on this that High Moon deserves a little bit more money on this, since its not going to be the biggest game of the year, no matter what we want to believe. I know people, my own roommate included, who refuse to buy or play this game, just because it is tranformers, no matter how good the game may be. So, if we can contribute a few extra bucks for a little more variety and playtime, maybe so we don't get bored with some of the maps we have and whatnot, then I say more power to them.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094401)
Posted by G1 Blaster on July 5th, 2010 @ 3:09pm CDT

Who cares? As long I get more characters and such. It's only going to be $7.50 to $10 so it's not like it's going to break your wallet. And if it does break your wallet, stop being poor. Earn more money.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094417)
Posted by Ravenous Nightwind on July 5th, 2010 @ 4:36pm CDT

I dunno if any of you noticed or not but they have uploaded the DLC pictures onto the tfwiki in the list if you scroll down you can look at the new charactors.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_War_for_Cybertron

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094430)
Posted by Abraxsis on July 5th, 2010 @ 5:02pm CDT

I just hope they release the DLC soon. I've already bought my $10 in MS points, and am kinda sick of the bots already that you can use for the multiplayer. Hopefully there will be a patch in there as well for some more color choices.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094475)
Posted by Shadowman on July 5th, 2010 @ 6:49pm CDT

Matrix. wrote:They're not crazy, they're right. IGN's reported on it - they're convinced that acting in this dishonest manner is going to end up in a lawsuit, as it involves selling something to people who have technically already bought it.

War for Cybertron's commited this. The download for Jazz was only like, 22 kb. He's already present on the disc.

Yeah? And is the data for Scattershot, Onslaught and the new maps on there as well?

Fun fact about DLC: They often don't think about it until after the release. Maybe they intended to release it as some kind of sinister cash grab...or maybe they realized what was happening with people trying to trade or even BUY pre-order codes at ridiculous prices, and decided just to let everyone use them, and threw in some unreleased characters and maps as well.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094480)
Posted by Shadowblade_DW on July 5th, 2010 @ 6:55pm CDT

Abraxsis wrote:I just hope they release the DLC soon. I've already bought my $10 in MS points, and am kinda sick of the bots already that you can use for the multiplayer. Hopefully there will be a patch in there as well for some more color choices.

Ideally, the options that Armored Core provides for customising your chars will be patched in. But thats a bit much.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1094519)
Posted by Abraxsis on July 5th, 2010 @ 9:28pm CDT

Shadowblade_DW wrote:
Abraxsis wrote:I just hope they release the DLC soon. I've already bought my $10 in MS points, and am kinda sick of the bots already that you can use for the multiplayer. Hopefully there will be a patch in there as well for some more color choices.

Ideally, the options that Armored Core provides for customising your chars will be patched in. But thats a bit much.

I don't think ie ver played that. I'd just be happy with some extra colors. (And for once to be on a team that actually wins once in a while)

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1095167)
Posted by Wigglez on July 7th, 2010 @ 7:08pm CDT

On everything I've read about this, none of these said 360 exclusive. I have high hopes for this to come out for PS3.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1095189)
Posted by Blurrz on July 7th, 2010 @ 8:08pm CDT

wigglez323 wrote:On everything I've read about this, none of these said 360 exclusive. I have high hopes for this to come out for PS3.

Why should it? ROTF DLC was mutual for both, i don't see why WFC would be different. PS3 has their own credit system, so you'll just have to pay for it much like us 360 users.

Re: War For Cybertron Map and Character Pack #1 DLC (1095281)
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on July 8th, 2010 @ 2:02am CDT

Shadowman wrote:
Loki God Of Mischief wrote:Activision needs to make a color DLC pack or patch for multiplayer. The only part of the game I was truly disappointed in was the limited color choices. I don't see why colors are exclusive to factions.

I agree with you on that. Hell, just adding white to the Autobots options would be enough for me. My main Autobot Scout is Arcee and she just doesn't look right without white as her secondary color. Also, naked Ultra Magnus. (I could have sworn one of the early trailers for Multiplayer showed Optimus prime with a white paint job)

On the other hand, color is a way of distinguishing friend and foe. A blue and red bot with red neon lighting is clearly an Autobot, for example. The Scientist's Disguise ability actually takes advantage of this, changing you to the opposing team's colors.

Although the body type and name tag is an even better way of telling friend from foe.

Disguise is garbage. It only works at long range. At mid to close range it's like saying "Okay, I barely snuck up on you. Please shoot me before I can launch my sneak attack." Drain/Shockwave and Sentry for Scientists. Sentry is a must and the other two are both very good and suited for different builds. Also once you've seen the Player do anything other than use disguise it's really obvious.

The only way to fix Disguise is for them to patch it to where you also get the other faction's skin. Because when you use disguise you're adopting the color scheme you set for the other faction of that character slot. Appearing to the other side as the Autobot/Decepticon version of the character you're not using (Like Spy in TF2) would make Disguise a viable tactic and not a waste of space.

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