Burnout Paradise 'Cagney' update delayed again for Xbox 360

by Jason Dobson { Jul 24th 2008 at 2:45PM }

Have you ever had that dream where you're running down a hallway but are unable to reach the exit because the doorway is constantly stretching out of reach? For fans of Burnout Paradise for the Xbox 360, this has become a waking nightmare, as Criterion has again pushed back the title's forthcoming "Cagney" update until early August.

Criterion is currently "aiming" to release the free update on August 4, nearly a month after the patch arrived on the PS3. However, according to a post on the dev's website, this merely represents the "earliest" that we can expect it to show up. Interestingly, while the previous hold-up was laid at the feet of Xbox Live's burdensome certification process, this latest information indicates that the update, much like the patience of street carnage virtuosos, is now in the "final stages of testing."

[Thanks Greg]

Tags: burnout, burnout-paradise, burnoutparadise, cagney, criterion, criterion-games, delay, dlc, freeburn, patch, xbox-live

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Fernando Rocker @ Jul 24th 2008 2:49PM

Waitbox 360? =(

bounchfx @ Jul 24th 2008 3:36PM

how's bioshock, ps3?

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 24th 2008 3:54PM

n00b

Inect @ Jul 24th 2008 4:03PM

bounchfx must be new, everyone knows Fernando hates sony.

Night Elve @ Jul 24th 2008 6:34PM

Heh yeah man relax Fernando is a PS3 Hater. Anyway well played Fernando!

Replica23 @ Jul 25th 2008 4:13AM

I'm sorry, I can't help it... :)

giantenemycrab @ Jul 24th 2008 2:50PM

this is like a sick joke, right?

macgyver @ Jul 24th 2008 3:00PM

might as well just combine this with "davis" or "eastwood" or whatever update is next. this is disapointing though to say the least. especially since criterion has allowed the PS3'ers to have calendar events already when they said at the first delay they were going to wait until BOTH platforms could experience the events together.

creid @ Jul 24th 2008 3:56PM

You didn't miss anything. The first day your car selection was restricted, and the first weekend you got to try out the cars that are unlockable in the pre-patch game. All the events are going to be run more than once anyway.

nxtiak @ Jul 24th 2008 3:00PM

I'm so pissed off you have no idea.
I bought a used copy early July expecting to play this on July 10. Now who knows. grrr

Ian @ Jul 24th 2008 4:08PM

OMG INORITE!? THE GAME TOTALLY DOESN'T WORK WITHOUT THIS UPDATE!

Quite whining about free stuff being delayed.

nxtiak @ Jul 24th 2008 4:13PM

Ian: The ONLY reason I bought the game was for the UPDATE.

turkeybaster @ Jul 24th 2008 4:33PM

...That's like buying a new car so you can get the $100 gas card that comes with it.

Xoviet chiK @ Jul 24th 2008 4:38PM

Criterion and EA didn't make any money off your used purchase, they don't really ow you the update or an explanation...

nxtiak @ Jul 24th 2008 4:42PM

OK, here's another thing. I don't buy games. I only own 4 games total (2 360, 2 PS3).
I liked Burnout Paradise. I rented it for 2-3 weeks playing it.
When I heard about the free update and read about all the updates to it (weekly game types like play only certain cars, or unlimited license certain days, etc..) I decided to buy it.
So there, that's why I'm pissed off it's delayed 3 times now.

Fire @ Jul 26th 2008 12:32PM

To those not aware, this update basically introduces true multiplayer to Burnout Paradise with Online Road Rage, Stunt Run, and Marked Man. All this is stuff that should have been on the disc to begin with, so delays with this update are more painful than it would be for a simple "patch".

lordwindowlicker @ Jul 24th 2008 6:22PM

Ian: As a Ps3 user who has been playing Burnout Paradise since the Cagney update.. I can tell you, it improves a LOT.
Physics are tighter, controls seem better.. it is worth bitching about.

Anthony @ Jul 25th 2008 1:40AM

You could do something stupid like... Buy it for the PS3 since you know... You have the PS3 because it has the.... You know... Update...

But that would be... You know... Stupid...

...Just like these stupid dots...

Anthony @ Jul 25th 2008 1:40AM

TommyFlorida @ Jul 24th 2008 3:04PM

LMFAO Gee'z i feel bad for you guys..Umm dang.

Skunk Ape @ Jul 24th 2008 3:07PM

Its nice to see a studio treat the 360 in the same way PS3 gets treated all the time. Keep up the good work Criterion.

scatman @ Jul 24th 2008 8:19PM

I agree. I'm sick and tired of lazy PS3 ports (I'm looking at you Valve for not developing The Orange Box) and tear-bringing delays(ex: WipEout).

EliteBeatsAgent08 @ Jul 24th 2008 3:09PM

Annoying of course...but compared to the waits ps3 owners usually suffer thru for a multitude of games I'm willing to grin and bear it..

hotnutz @ Jul 24th 2008 6:33PM

Well Microsoft should have your reburbished 360 back in your hands by the time the update is released. ;)

Waiting several months to play ONE game is a lot better than waiting 2-6 weeks to play any game. Just my opinion though and since this is joystiq, I know it is wrong wrong wrong to voice an honest opinion. Logic checked out years ago and the Flame god of Kalton rules here now.

ice~ @ Jul 24th 2008 3:10PM

Seriously this is painful... I have nothing to play on 360 so iwas really hoping for this update to come out, I stayed up till 4 am eastern time with my friend waiting for this... now I definately can't trust an aug 4 release date

Dr. Stabbingworth @ Jul 24th 2008 3:33PM

The avalanche is coming. I just browsed the list of games coming out soon and it's sickening what it'll do to my wallet.

Tiptup300 @ Jul 24th 2008 3:44PM

Wow, is there like a massive bug in the game or what? What all does this patch fix?

ice~ @ Jul 24th 2008 5:00PM

the avalanche?? what is that?

Hurlyburlycurly @ Jul 24th 2008 3:11PM

Well somthing for the ps3 fanboy's to cheer about! DLC EARLY for us! :)

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 24th 2008 3:12PM

"Sony must have thrown googobs of cash at Criterion for this."

See SonyFanboys, see how stupid things like this sound?

j.howlett @ Jul 24th 2008 3:20PM

yeah. i mean we all no microsoft pays for early stuff. bill gates hands cash to developers personally

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 24th 2008 3:33PM

lol

I'm gonna guess you typed that on your cell phone, right?

j.howlett @ Jul 24th 2008 3:47PM

actually the predictive dictionary came up with knot at first. i saw it after i hit reply but forgot to put in the password. i was thinking no wrong word and probably just typed "no" subconsciously. then it posted and i figured oh well.

why not the LS2LS7? @ Jul 24th 2008 5:07PM

I'm sorry, what?

MS didn't not only pay Rockstar $50M for exclusive content but brag about it too?

Perhaps PS3 people are saying stupid things in immature ways, but it's not like they've cornered the market on it. And sadly, MS has given us plenty of concrete info to dissuade us from ruling out the idea that MS would throw money around in ways that negatively impact the experience of their competitors' consoles.

Or do you think Rockband 2 is a timed exclusive because they make more money by delaying selling it to a slice of the gaming population?