'Fury' coming to WipEout HD

by Andrew Yoon { Jun 1st 2009 at 10:08AM }

PS3's downloadable antigrav racer, WipEout HD, is getting its first bit of DLC. Attendees at E3 will be able to try out "Fury," the first expansion pack for the game. Included in the upcoming pack are 8 new tracks, 13 new ships and 3 new game modes. A patch will also add new trophies, a "re-styled front-end" and improved multiplayer functionality.

One of the new modes being reintroduced to WipEout HD is the "Eliminator" mode, last seen in PSP's Pulse. This combat-centric mode gives favor to killing instead of racing. It's one of our favorite modes from WipEout Pulse, so we're glad to see it make a comeback.

In addition, the upcoming Fury DLC will add "Zone Battle," a multiplayer twist on the classic "Zone" concept. In this new mode, players will be able to acquire zone pads and choose between a speed or health boost. Opponents will be able to drop zone barriers, a deadlier WipEout interpretation of Mario Kart's banana peel. Finally, the "Detonator" mode has players shooting at mines while trying to try through 14 different stages. We'll be giving you a full hands-on report on "Fury" later this week.

Gallery: WipEout HD - Fury

Tags: dlc, e3-2009, fury, psn, wipeout, wipeout-hd

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Heavytoka @ Jun 1st 2009 10:12AM

Best update ever! I love this game

Terrence Newhook @ Jun 1st 2009 10:14AM

3D Patch!!! Come on Sony, give me 3D tech.

traceur_ryuk_shinigami @ Jun 1st 2009 10:17AM

I honestly don't see what the big deal about this game is, but that music kicks ass.

Tiptup300 @ Jun 1st 2009 11:36AM

I actually agree, I was really excited for it, I bought it near day one and found it to be extremely boring. It's very very pretty, but other then that...boring.

Overgauss @ Jun 1st 2009 7:35PM

I've already had a talk with WHD explaining that it's me and not the game that's at issue, and that even though I absolutely have no more space left on my 60 gig that I won't delete WHD and will even hold the cursor over the title image once in awhile, activating the thumbnail animation to remind me of the times we had. Heck I even saved the in-game screenshots we took together.

Depending on pricing, this might be enough to re-kindle our relationship.

WiredKnight @ Jul 17th 2009 3:52PM

@tiptup

Try a race in the Phantom speed class and see what happens.

JamboGT @ Jun 1st 2009 10:17AM

Now thats what I call an expansion, great game getting better, best value game of this generation so far as well!

Fun DMC @ Jun 1st 2009 11:23AM

I love the game too, but Burnout is by far the better value.

Storm Eagle @ Jun 1st 2009 10:18AM

Why haven't I downloaded this yet? I own every other Wipeout, yet I have yet to experience the sheer joy that this one has to offer. Today. It's getting downloaded today.

Billy @ Jun 1st 2009 4:34PM

You're in for a treat. It is is absolutely gorgeous.

JamboGT @ Jun 1st 2009 10:23AM

Everyone with a PS3 should have this game!

required @ Jun 1st 2009 11:54AM

The PSP versions are a lot better. I personally do not like the PS3 title at all.

Mornelithe @ Jun 1st 2009 6:20PM

@ traceur_ryuk_shinigami - It's a big deal because A) The Wipeout franchise has been tried and true amongst the Sony fanbase for quite some time, and B) It remains to be one of the only games currently out for consoles that is native 1080p @ 60fps (along with GT5). As such, it looks absolutely fantastic, handles brilliantly, and provides an incredible experience for a simple PSN download.

Morne

DarthDavid @ Jun 1st 2009 10:25AM

Can't wait! I wonder how much.......I say 5 bucks, anyways love WipeOut HD still play it. Look me up DARTH_DAVID

JamboGT @ Jun 1st 2009 10:27AM

I think this may be 12 quid again as it more than doubles the content of the original!

JamboGT @ Jun 1st 2009 10:26AM

Anyone into their wipeout action should look up www.wipeoutzone.com

Neuromancer @ Jun 1st 2009 10:26AM

Kick ass, 8 new tracks! That's like, double!

Neuromancer @ Jun 1st 2009 10:30AM

But when will it come to the masses, that's what I want to know... They don't even guesstimate.

ThermoPants @ Jun 1st 2009 10:52AM

They should put WipEout's soundtrack on the PSN Store. It kicks ass!!

Surfaced @ Jun 1st 2009 11:06AM

Yeah, really. I wasn't feeling the original tracks so much even though I love electronic, but this electro house is rockin the shit.

steven(PSN: small_hands) @ Jun 1st 2009 11:29AM

+1

Wipeout's music is always intense I love it! Good music to listen to down at the gym aswel! Not so good to drive to though... anyway, Wipeout soundtracks on PSN would be a day one purchase for me!!

JamboGT @ Jun 1st 2009 10:35AM

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/06/01/wipeout-hd-fury-expansion-pack-details/

Coming this Summer.

Lunastra78 (PSN: lunastra78) @ Jun 1st 2009 10:39AM

I guess the chances are slim, but it would be great to have the Puma ship from Pure.

Obi-Habby @ Jun 1st 2009 10:39AM

Always heard good things about this series. Nintendo needs to announce an F-zero so I won't be tempted to buy this.

Cellien @ Jun 1st 2009 10:53AM

Love this game. It's about the only game I REALLY enjoy on my PS3.

bravo9zero @ Jun 1st 2009 10:54AM

Wow impressive DLC!
13 new ships, New tracks/modes,

day 1 buy =)

JamboGT @ Jun 1st 2009 10:54AM

To confirm the tracks in the pack; you will be able to play are;

Modesto Heights forward,
Modesto Heights reverse,
Tech De Ra forwards,
Tech De Ra reverse,
The Amphiseum forward,
The Amphiseum reverse,
Talon's Juction forward,
Talon's Junction reverse.

Plus the below Zone (also playable in Zone Battle and Detonator) tracks playable forwards only;

Mallavol,
Syncopia,
Corridon 12,
Pro Tozo.

The above was from Paul Tweedle one of the devs, posting on www.wipeoutzone.com

4 tracks normal and reverse and 4 zone tracks!

cyberalyman @ Jun 1st 2009 11:01AM

8 new tracks? Brilliant! I thought there was only gonna be 3 or something, like the Pulse upgrades. Awesome. Love this game.

Did anyone else notice that they called it PS3 rather than Playstation 3 at the end of this advert?

JamboGT @ Jun 1st 2009 11:06AM

That is a very interesting observation and its in a funky font...

Hitman101 @ Jun 1st 2009 11:04AM

WHAT SONG WAS THAT??? I MUST HAVE IT NOW!!

devilmaker @ Jun 2nd 2009 12:19PM

Machine Gun by Noisia. Good luck trying to find it though, I've been searching too and the best I could find was a youtube vid of the soundtrack. It turns out this must have been a special remix that the wipeout guys made.

pat1202003 @ Jun 2nd 2009 6:28PM

Here ya go: http://u.nu/2a39

Imran @ Jun 1st 2009 11:05AM

NOT FREE DLC for a already cheap game?!?!? EPIC FAIL SONY!!!!
LOL! I figured I would beat someone (anti-PS3 person or someone who wants all things in life for free) to posting this.

GoonieGooGoo @ Jun 1st 2009 1:01PM

I love me some WIPEOUT....but I do have to say.....none of the modern versions have yet to match the perfection that was WIPEOUT XL.......

Descender @ Jun 1st 2009 11:20AM

Huh. I will admit that being someone who doesn't use my PS3 very much, I didn't know they had another WipEout released. I remember the one on the N64 being... unique as a racer, and took some getting used to, but was tons of fun. Just knowing that there's a WipEout HD might be enough to dust off the PS3 controller, instead of the BD remote!

Anyone else have memories of the old N64 version of WipEout?

JamboGT @ Jun 1st 2009 11:23AM

I do but it wasn't as good as Wipeout 2097 on ps1, it was still great though!

Darkdrium777 @ Jun 1st 2009 11:35AM

Who is JamboGT on wipeoutzone? :p
Hi o/

JamboGT @ Jun 2nd 2009 10:59AM

JamboGT is Jambo on wipeoutzone, been there a while but lurk more than post :/

Sega Uranus @ Jun 1st 2009 11:46AM

Why is this BREAKING news? Shouldn't that title be saved for something important?

Whoppy @ Jun 1st 2009 12:17PM

Jizzalicious news.

Bendok @ Jun 1st 2009 12:25PM

Awesome awesome awesome awesome!!!

I better start playing again, I'm getting a little rusty!

tsoul @ Jun 1st 2009 1:12PM

PSA, stop with the WipEout stuff. Yes, it looks like there's a capital E in there, but it's only because of the font. It also looked ridiculous when Wipeout 3 came out and had that "l33t sp34k" Wip3out moniker. It's just Wipeout, and that's how the company itself refers to it. PSA out.