Aliens vs. Predator 'Hunter Edition' Bonus DLC Available to All 'Soon After Release'

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The four exclusive multiplayer maps included in the premium-priced and goodie-filled Hunter Edition and UK-only Survivor Edition of Aliens vs. Predator "will become available to everybody else soon after release," developer Rebellion has clarified.

"Downloadable content on day one for those who purchase the special editions will consist of four brand new multiplayer maps: two new Survivor maps and two for the other multiplayer modes," design head Tim Jones explained to VG247.

It was previously stated that the maps would eventually be available to all owners of the shooter--due out on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 come February 16--but there had been no word on when or how much they might sell for, with the latter still unclear.

In all, the game packs seven multiplayer modes in addition to a single-player campaign for each of the three species, with multiplayer demos now available.

Chris Faylor was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

From The Chatty
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    February 10, 2010 9:35 AM

    Why would they release multiplayer maps only to people who bought the SE? That makes no sense. The people who have SE won't have enough players to game with on their shiny new maps and everyone who didn't will be annoyed that they have half as many maps to play on. What a horrible business model.

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      February 10, 2010 9:37 AM

      And as stated in the article, it'll be available to everyone soon after. Probably for the exact reason you stated.

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      February 10, 2010 9:38 AM

      There aren't even any special editions of AvP for PC owners - so I'd assumed they'd be making the extra maps available by some other means.

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        February 10, 2010 9:39 AM

        yes there are, just not in north america

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          February 10, 2010 9:44 AM

          Ok, but my point still stands for those of us living in North America :)

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      February 10, 2010 10:33 AM

      UK guys can also buy this game for 20 bucks.

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        February 11, 2010 12:47 AM

        Bucks do not equal Pounds. Cheapest is £18

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