Unreal Tournament 3 isn't just receiving a
patch today, but it's also getting three new maps for free (yum!). The maps will be available for PC and PS3 (as soon as the PSN update happens this afternoon). This free content update is very much in line with Epic's business philosophy, despite what we've seen regarding
Gears of War DLC on Xbox 360.
The three new
UT3 arenas are named: Morbias, Facing Worlds and Searchlight. Morbias is the deathmatch arena that "started it all," Facing Worlds is another classic map for snipers and Searchlight is a capture the flag map. Go get 'em fragmasters!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Vidikron (FU) @ Mar 27th 2008 2:41PM
Facing Worlds? I guess that is a new version of the CTF Facing Worlds from the original UT? That was an awesome map.
Phranctoast @ Mar 27th 2008 3:17PM
I even liked the remake facing worlds with the Egyptian theme.
Rollins @ Mar 27th 2008 3:40PM
I missed Facing Worlds so much. I wasn't a huge fan of the remake, but we'll see how the UT3 one is.
Facing Worlds in UT = best CTF map ever.
I know I may be alone in this, but I'd love a UT3 remake of DM-Morpheus.
Po0py @ Mar 27th 2008 3:40PM
Agreed. Whilst most of the community hated Face3 I actually loved it. It was perfect for the style of gamplay UT2k4 had at the time. (Double dodging and all that stuff). It even made a great low grav Istagib map.
Glad to see FacingWorlds back in the game. It should have been released on day one.
iofthestorm @ Mar 27th 2008 4:07PM
Face owns omg, i remember how ridiculously fun it was to snipe people from the top of the tower in UT.
Vidikron (FU) @ Mar 27th 2008 4:10PM
I was a victim of such snipings so many times... but I was always having blast on that map.
Intentless @ Mar 27th 2008 2:41PM
I have to admit I want to play this game...
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 27th 2008 2:41PM
First to actually make a statement about the post
more things in life should be free
Intentless @ Mar 27th 2008 2:44PM
Or not first to make a statement in regards to the actual article but thats cool...
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 27th 2008 2:44PM
D'OH!
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 27th 2008 2:45PM
well the times are all the same, it wasn't so much bragging as it was a zing at tetsuo
Co @ Mar 27th 2008 2:43PM
This is a damn fine game. Almost up there with the Quake series.
jynxycat @ Mar 27th 2008 2:43PM
In before ps3 online > 360 online.
xFenixKnightx @ Mar 27th 2008 2:46PM
When has that ever happened?
Kamall @ Mar 27th 2008 2:49PM
Huh? Everyone here is always bashing PSN vs Xbox Live. PSN is free and its pretty damn good considering how much you pay for it. Xbox Live has also been out since 2002 vs 2006 for PSN, not fair to compare the two at all.
I like they take money instead of stupid points and then some points are left over and useless. Same with letting you use most 2.5" HDDs vs buying Microsoft's proprietary hard drives. 120gb HDD for $180? I can get a much larger 2.5" HDD to put in a PS3 for that amount. And $100 for their Wi-Fi adaptor is ridiculous.
Sony, for a company that is known to be restrictive, use proprietary standards, DRM, etc. They are pretty open here with the PS3 am I right?
amart @ Mar 27th 2008 3:07PM
what do hdd's have to do with online services?
Jacksons @ Mar 27th 2008 3:12PM
The $100 Wi-Fi adapter is cruel. That's such a kick to the balls.
Phranctoast @ Mar 27th 2008 3:16PM
I will agree that Sony's attitude towards things like this seems more flexible than MS's. You have to pay for the Gears Map pack when they first came out. Epic wasn't too happy about it either if I remember correctly. They conceded since they have no choice, but its good to see that Sony is trying to set a precedent with this, and now MS will have to follow suite.
Someone on joystiq mentioned that MS will have to give the map pack away for free since Sony is already. Thanks for this!
xFenixKnightx @ Mar 27th 2008 3:21PM
Or might it be *included with the 360 version...
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Mar 27th 2008 3:26PM
What would REALLY be interesting is what if Epic released the healing gun from the original UT Bonus Pack? How many people do you think would yell how they ripped off TF2?
Intentless @ Mar 27th 2008 3:34PM
First. When someone says in before (some stupid point) its usually because they support the opposite. So you saying in before "ps3 online > 360 online" indicated that you are a 360 supporter expecting PS3 fanboys to bash PS3 online... So yeah...
Anyway. Live uses a point system so MS can simply say this one item is one hundred points limiting any issues with exchange rates and deciding price points.
You win with the required xbox hard drive... But their 100 dollar wi fi adapter has more versatility than your average adapter and traditionally works better than most.
And the best for last. How hard would it have been for PSN to be based off of the already established Live system instead of starting out from scratch. Companies tend to look at the competition that has a working platform and model themselves off of that... Sony just ignored the fact that there was a revolutionary system in the works... So in that they fail.
Phranctoast @ Mar 27th 2008 3:37PM
Not sure if enough people play TF2 to even realize it?
I actually don't remember the healing gun from the original. I must of never downloaded the bonus pack.
chris @ Mar 27th 2008 6:51PM
Do you mean not enough people play UT3 to notice? Because I'm pretty sure TF2 is only behind CS 1.6, CS Source, and maybe BF2 in terms of players on PC, obviously this doesn't include MMOs. It slaughters UT3 in popularity, both because of the quality of the game but largely because Epic/Midway did pretty much everything possible to screw up the launch and it's going to take a monumental effort for UT3 to even get back to the popularity levels of UT2004 let alone UT99.
But I don't really remember the healing gun from UT either. I do remember something like that though, but though I still play UT occasionally I don't think I've played any UT Bonus Pack stuff in years.
Replica23 @ Mar 27th 2008 11:28PM
"Anyway. Live uses a point system so MS can simply say this one item is one hundred points limiting any issues with exchange rates and deciding price points."
As I understand it the MS point system works the same way as the Wii point system, and the purchase of points for each is still based on currency and thus will vary from country to country. 10,000 Wii points will still cost me $10 US to buy, plus tax, then exchange rate. And just like the Wii system, 800 MS points will cost an American less than it will a Canadian.
What is the benefit to the consumer? It's a lot more clear and less complicating to go on the PSN Store and see Warhawk for $32.99 and know that's exactly how much I'm going to pay. Versus having to calculate differences in value between actual money, MS points and exchange rates among currencies.
I'll fully admit LIVE is largely a superior system in function, but don't try and justify Microsoft's strive to gouge as a consumer benefit.
foxhound421 @ Mar 27th 2008 2:47PM
such a great game. if you own a PS3 and don't have UT3, you're doing yourself a disservice. also, i'm not the type to complain about paying for extra content (as long as it's reasonably priced), but it's really nice to see a company giving out maps for FREE!
Kevin @ Mar 27th 2008 2:48PM
It would be cool if they stuck all of the user generated mods on the PS store too.
Vidikron (FU) @ Mar 27th 2008 2:57PM
That would be nice, but there's some problems with that. First, they would need to have some sort of certification/approval process. They couldn't simply allow anything and everything into the store. Second, they would likely never be able to offer items like that Master Chief model through the store, evenif free. MS is apparently fine with the model existing, but they would surely send out the lawyers if it ended up in the PSN store.
What they really need to do is allow models and maps to be installed through the browser.... like the themes. The PS3 themes can be linked on a web page and the PS3 will auto install them if you click on those links. If they could set up a similar system for UT mods, maps, and models that would be great.
LZBravo @ Mar 27th 2008 2:50PM
I guess when it finally comes out on X360 it will be a finely oiled machine...when ever that is....
Kamall @ Mar 27th 2008 2:55PM
Of course the game will be better on 360 with acheivements, many more people on Live, it will be a much better port than the soon to be POS version, as with all 360-PS3 cross platform games. : /
Phranctoast @ Mar 27th 2008 3:13PM
........and no mouse and keyboard and lack of mods. You can keep your achievements!
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Mar 27th 2008 3:22PM
But I like my dick hat!
Zeus.:God @ Mar 27th 2008 4:42PM
Phranctoast... Why do you think they haven't released it yet? They are working on ways to get that content in a safe manner as that would be the only way Microsoft would allow it to happen.
Also, most people with consoles don't care about keyboard support and with the console version's slowness (PS3) compared to the PC version, the keyboard and mouse's advantages are pretty much lost anyway. On top of that, the Xbox 360's controller is arguably better and is far more comfortable than the PS3's for shooters (as is declared by most who have experienced both, including me); furthermore, most play their PS3's on a TV- not on a desk, so keyboard and mouse support would be rather complicated and uncomfortable.
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Mar 27th 2008 4:54PM
How could everyone have forgotten about TV Trays. Seriously, a decent wood one runs you $15 at most stores. I bought one for Beatmania, the KB&M advantage kept it around.
schuyler @ Mar 28th 2008 9:49AM
yeah but all the lost speed from the pc version is regained or even greater if you use the pcspeedx or pcspeedxplus mods which makes mouse support nice
Aaron @ Mar 27th 2008 3:22PM
PSN & EPIC FTW!!!!!!
Phranctoast @ Mar 27th 2008 3:44PM
See Infinity Ward. It is possible to release maps for free.
Still hoping that three weeks later when ps3 users get the maps, they will be free. Then MS will have to follow suite.
Dav @ Mar 27th 2008 3:48PM
Uhmmm, did they patch/add split-screen to it yet?
I haven't played it since I got COD4, because there isn't even a LAN multiplayer (let alone online)..
The free maps are nice and all, but there's no use if I can't play with my buddies between Rockband sessions -.-
Robert @ Mar 27th 2008 3:51PM
what? the game includes LAN and online multiplayer, even the "campaign" can be played online and on a LAN, but you are right there is no Split screen
Robert @ Mar 27th 2008 3:49PM
Well, the patch was released last week, just a few days after Epic announced it for today, and the fix really works (finally Voice chat works). Today they are releasing a UT3 Bonus Pack http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=608057
Chase @ Mar 27th 2008 3:57PM
I look forward to playing this on the 360. I loved the earlier Unreal Tournament games on PC, so this should be good as well.
Mills and Boom @ Mar 27th 2008 4:58PM
I didn't like UT3 at first but it really grew on me. Bought it on Steam and really surprised it ran well on my system. Still no UT2004 and definitely no TF2 but it has its place.
Hope the Steam version gets these new maps!
Maverick Saturn @ Mar 27th 2008 5:19PM
Facing Worlds owns ^^
Brucie B @ Mar 27th 2008 5:21PM
Sweet!! Hmmm... Guess what I'll be playing tonight...
*Includes, A Jetpack, Gibalicious, Uberboard, Action cam, Freeze ray, & Master Chief.
Jeff @ Mar 27th 2008 6:51PM
I don't like the new CTF map searchlight-- its beautiful, great assets (can't wait for modders to use them, but the flow is poor, and it seems kinda confusing and haphazard. Maybe I'll like it more as I play more.
Facing Worlds is a brilliant remake with a great visual style, great performance, and tons of fun.
Morbias sucks, but I hate arena maps.
Spaniard0069 @ Mar 30th 2008 4:30PM
Must be nice to get free stuff for such a great game. Too bad it came out for a shitty system with a fanbase that didn't even appreciate it (the sales figures prove me right). Can't wait till it comes out for the 360.