New free content coming soon for Lost Planet on the PC and Xbox360

by: Elliot - posted: 8/9/2007 7:51:00 PM

On August 16th Capcom will release an update for Lost Planet on the PC. The update fixes issues with visual quality and adds a much needed chat system to the PC version of the game. That is not all folks... These updates will also arrive with free multiplayer maps for the PC and for the Xbox360.  The PC map pack comes with 4 new maps and don't think Capcom forgot about you Xbox360 owners. The currently available map pack #3 will be offered free of charge starting August 16th. Need some more details? Click more or go straight to the source here

Capcom is pleased to confirm a DX 10 features patch and new multiplayer map pack for Lost Planet PC, as well as news for the Xbox 360 Lost Planet community.

A new set of DX 10 enhancements for Lost Planet PC will be released as an automatic downloadable patch on August 16 th.  These are designed to take greater advantage of DX 10 capabilities by utilizing Geometry Shader to improve overall visual quality through better depth of field effects, improved motion blur and fur shading.

A basic chatting system has been added for the PC version which includes four default message options that can be used to communicate with others in the lobby, in-game and result screen. 

In addition, PC Map Pack #2 will be available for free download on the same day and includes the following four maps: “Battleground,” an abandoned town scattered with rubble from ruined buildings, featuring indoor/outdoor areas with multi-level vantage points; “Lost Technology,” a throw-back to the good ol’ days of pixelated 8-bit gaming, “Ruins,” ancient temples set amidst a lush jungle; and “Ice Drop,” a frigid glacier with lots of peaks, nooks and crannies.   The total file size for PC Map Pack #2 will be 400 Mb.  

We’ve also got some news for the Xbox 360 community of Lost Planet fans.  The “Lost Technology,” “Ruins,” and “Ice Drop” maps in PC Map Pack #2 are currently available as Map Pack #3 in the Xbox 360 version of Lost Planet.  In conjunction with the PC update on August 16 th, all these maps will also be made available for free download on Xbox Live Marketplace .  A new patch addressing connectivity for players of the Xbox 360 version will be available in the next few weeks. 

Lost Planet is an epic gaming masterpiece combining a gripping single player campaign and intense multiplayer modes.  Lost Planet contains sophisticated visuals, with an unmatched level of detail as advanced light sourcing is used to ensure a realistic presentation that enhances every explosion, smoke and particle effect.  Enormous world maps unfold as players battle hostile creatures in blistering weather conditions across vast snowfields and blazing volcanic areas either on foot or in armed, robotic Vital Suits. 

Lost Planet, which carries a “T” rating for teen audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board), can be found on retail shelves around the world.  For more information on Lost Planet, please visit the official site at http://www.lostplanet-thegame.com or join the growing community of fans at http://www.lostplanetcommunity.com