Today Codemasters announced that the first Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising downloadable content - the 'Skirmish' pack - will be available for PC tomorrow, November 5th, bundled with a title update patch. Separate title updates for the console editions of the acclaimed tactical shooter will also be available from the 5th with the 'Skirmish' DLC pack following shortly after on PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
The 'Skirmish' DLC features four new multiplayer maps and two new Fire Team Engagement (FTE) missions featuring both solo and four player co-operative play. Hunt down SAM launchers hidden in the sprawling complex of 'Lumberyard' and assault dug in PLA forces and fight room to room in 'White Fang', two tense new 'Infiltration' multiplayer maps. 'Annihilation' multiplayer maps pitch armour and infantry against each other in rolling battles across a valley in 'Stomping Grounds' and in 'Force Dispersal' military bases separated by a strategic hill become a close-quarters killing ground.
New FTE missions include 'All Round Defence', which places gamers in control of air support and attack helicopters as they defend a fortified complex against relentless waves of PLA. In 'Uphill Struggle' players must capture a bunker under heavy fire from hillside reinforcements. Gamers can also recon the entire 220 km² island of Skira alone or co-operatively in a range of vehicles at day or night in 'Island Tour.'
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November 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Nice article Keem, this would be a fantastic game if the targeting were a little better. I understand the feeble attempt at aiming over someones head to get a head shot, however, that was a mistake. If the targeting were the same as Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, or Halo, Flashpoint would have more sales & played all damn day.
Forza 3 is the only reason I’ve yet to finish Flashpoint. When I finish the fun of playing Stock Car Racing online in Forza 3, I’ll get back to Flashpoint.
And no, Modern Warfare 2 releasing shortly will have no bearing on my time with Flashpoint, since I’ll beat MW2 in 5 or 6 hours. MW2 having zero campaign co-op will make MW2 a 1 time play through experience.
Hope the cost isn’t ridiculous!