14 DAY TRIAL // Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment has just offered a full description and a few screenshots of the upcoming War Games map, which is included in the future Expedition DLC for the game, scheduled to appear next month.
Respawn revealed the very first downloadable map pack for its new Titanfall shooter earlier this month, in the form of Expedition, which brings forth three all-new levels for players to fight in.
The studio has now started detailing these maps and has begun with War Games, dedicating to it a whole post on its official blog.
The new level takes place in a simulator, similar to the one found in the tutorial stage of the multiplayer-only first-person shooter, but also features specific portions from three of the regular maps in the game: Angel City, Rise, and Airbase Sierra.
According to the developer, the idea of a simulator-based map got plenty of designers excited, so it made a lot of sense to not only feature plenty of different elements from the tutorial stage, but also mix them up with bits and pieces from other maps.
"The concept of a simulator level allowed for themed areas to act as the hardpoints while the buildings between are in the smooth, featureless style of the training mission rooms. The IMC start in an Airbase-style structure, complete with working Marvins and a tank repair garage. Some areas throughout the map will be 'glitching out,' providing landmarks that let you that you’re fighting in a virtual simulator."
The middle portion of the game is based on Rise, complete with small interior rooms that are connected by a very tight path through the center. While Titans can capture the hardpoint in that zone, they'll have to navigate the tight path and be careful for ambushes from different sides, not to mention from above, thanks to the high wallrun path in that zone.
"The Militia side is based on Angel City, but with a night time twist. The multiple, spaced out buildings offer a different game play style than the singular, large structures found elsewhere. Rooftop and window-to-window fighting is the crux of combat here, with the hardpoint being on the bottom floor of a two-story shop that only Pilots and AI can access."
According to the studio, the wallrun paths for Pilots are much better signaled in War Games, but Titans will also have plenty of fun in this stage, especially in modes like Last Titan Standing, as the outskirts of the level are clutter-free, meaning you can easily spot enemies and paths.
The Titanfall: Expedition DLC is set to debut next month on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 for 10 USD/EUR. It's also included in the Season Pass. Until then, check out the screenshots below.
