[UPDATED] Earlier than many of us suspected, Modern Warfare 2 will get another 5 new maps in 3 weeks!
We all remember the day the Stimulus package was released like the day of yesterday, but today our contact from Activision send us a press release that announces new DLC (downloadable content) for Modern Warfare 2! The pack will be called the Resurgence Pack and will hit first on the Xbox LIVE network worldwide on June 3rd, which is exactly 3 weeks from now!
Nothing has been said about a price or the other platforms (PS3/PC) but it's highly likely that this pack will cost $15 and will again be exclusive for Xbox 360 for 30 days.
The Resurgence Pack will feature five maps and will be celebrated with 2 (yep, two!) double XP weekends.
Double XP weekends
* Friday, May 28
* Friday, June 4
Rumored Maps
--We removed the piece about the rumored maps, as the complete list of new (and old!) maps can be read in the update below.
Thanks to both Johnsen and Kidwithhelmet on the MW24/7 forums »
~Neejoh
[UPDATE]
Thanks to a very early update from Robert Bowling has linked us to an interview he recently did with Major Nelson of Xbox LIVE. In the interview, he talks about everything in the map pack, including names and descriptions, which will be provided below.
http://j.mp/cMcR4E - Full details on the new Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Package maps, as promised. Let me know what you think of Carnival!
Here is a direct link » to the 11 minute long interview, or you can press [play] directly here... Your choice!
Here is a brief description of each of the 5 confirmed maps in the Resurgence Pack.
Vacant [Call of Duty 4]
Wide open Russian office complex. Updated with new visuals and atmosphere. There will be different routes through this map, depending on which game type you are playing.
Strike [Call of Duty 4]
The classic map with the large monument in the middle. Visual and atmosphere updates as well.
Carnival [New]
A fairly large deserted Amusement park set in the daytime. Many different locations within the map, such as a house of the future, a roller coaster, and many other things. The fun house is a main vantage point.
Trailer Park [New]
A trailer park(no way!) set near the campaign level "Boneyard". It is a close-quarters map for objective game modes. Choke points are apparently obvious. Running and Gunning, check.
Fuel [New]
A completely different map than the others in the Resurgence Pack. It is "a sniper heaven", and it's big. Fuel is an oil refinery broken into 2 sections, one being the outdoors with things such as pumps, while there is another part in the offices of the refinery. The objectives will be placed within the building, so snipers can cover from the outside.