The PS3‘s massive, ever-changing global war just got bigger! Starting today our “Escalation Add-on Pack” introduces the exciting three-faction “Escalation” game mode that throws Raven, SVER and Valor into simultaneous battle on three brand new maps. As an added bonus, Escalation owners also get their hands on nine exclusive new weapons — including assault rifles, sniper rifles, and machine guns! The best part? All this can be yours for the low, low price of €7.99.
Gamers that play any of our add-on packs between November 2 and November 14 get additional XP bonuses. Specifically, anyone who plays Interdiction or Escalation within that timeframe earns a +200% bonus with every finished match. We’re also including an all-around +100% bonus for playing any MAG mode within the same time frame. In other words, it’s going to be a MAG XP frenzy!
One last thing we want to mention before we go, is how Escalation fits into MAG’s storyline. Followers of the game’s mythos have been asking us, and it goes a little something like this:
“The Neuvonics Corporation has collapsed in the wake of rapid expansion and spending on cutting-edge energy facilities around the world. Three of their most prized investments are up for grabs after on-site personnel walked out late last week. It stands to reason that the security contract for these facilities will go to the company who possesses them, which is why Valor, Raven and SVER operatives are currently en route.
Once the dust settles, if their energy production remains intact, the PMC in control stands to make a fortune from these contracts in the years to come.”
For additional details regarding Escalation’s gameplay, including a detailed description of the game mode itself and the maps within, check our list of links below. Enjoy the new content!
Want to talk about it? Visit our official MAG forums by clicking this link and discuss Escalation with your fellow fans!
31 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:05 pm by hjm50
When will it be on Store?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:10 pm by BLEACH-Fan
Zipper is fantastic gotta love the support they give their games
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:16 pm by djramsay
Ove this game. Nothing in store though. Do we know when?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:17 pm by Raniz
I don’t like that the DCL contains new weapons – especially not if they give players carrying those an edge.
Give the weapons as a free patch and charge for escalation imo, players should be on equal footing regardless of any DLC they’ve bought.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:17 pm by vonhammer
doubt I’ll be getting it because how small the Interdiction count seems to be,I’ll keep checking the numbers,but they’ll need to have a decent count over the next month before I decide.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:17 pm by djramsay
Love
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:23 pm by Mattsta001
I stopped playing the beta due to all the stupidly fast knifers. Did they change it so each faction is a different colour? Also Zipper really need to implement an option to join mic only squads and a system where the squad leader loses leadership if they don’t set fragos. At the moment games with randoms are often silent and the SL doesn’t move the frago off the burn off tower all game. Usually people quit out or kick the SL. It can be both the best of games and worst of games.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:27 pm by djramsay
Its up now
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:34 pm by HazelAM
still no women?
Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:21 pm by Elliott "Shijima" Martin
We would love to include female models in the game, but the memory budget just wouldn’t allow that AND 256 players, sorry Hazel.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:34 pm by Raniz
@Mattsta001
Join a clan.
Seriously, MAG gets a lot better if you find a nice clan to play with. I can recommend Raven’s EYE (search facebook for it), they’re somewhat casual but still serious, meaning that the core of the clan are really good competitive players but they don’t care if you suck as long as you’re not a jerk.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:54 pm by Naeeni
At last , downloading now.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:00 pm by Comrade_Suhov
Are Europeans going to get Interdiction DLC price cut, linke in US? Now both Esc and Int DLC’s cost the same.
Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:19 pm by Elliott "Shijima" Martin
There are no plans at present to offer the same discount model as SCEA, sorry.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:03 pm by oliverlester
I sold MAG about 5-6 months ago but now really regret it! I loved it so much, but thought it wouldn’t have much of a following or support throughout the year. Guess I was wrong… might see if I can pick this up now somewhere!
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:15 pm by dotSilver
It’s on store right now. Downloading it as I type this. It’s about time. Can I ask why the DLC was delayed? Patch wasn’t ready?
Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:20 pm by Elliott "Shijima" Martin
Just usual game development niggles. Apologies for keeping you guys waiting, but as a compromise we managed to get it published to the Store ahead of next Wednesday.
)
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:27 pm by Shaggy2000
Cheers SCEE/Zipper you give all your love to America and basically put two fingers up to the rest of your loyal customers.
Why not charge us double the price as the Yanks and do a real number on us!!!
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:40 pm by Comrade_Suhov
There is no point of buying Interdiction DLC then because with Escalation release even less people will play Int. Full price for semi-dead EU game mode? Naaaah.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:43 pm by RDT1
can you release a bundle and say a 20% discount or more for plus members? i want this but $15 each is a bit steep.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:44 pm by HazelAM
memory’s the problem then, not enough for two genders?
maybe if there’s a sequel it could be women only.
only fair right?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:56 pm by greyness123
lol screw over e.u as usual = NO SALE
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 7:19 pm by KoSzNik
ohhh man i’m loving it, the bundle, the price reduction… ohhh wait… we live in europe, this ‘not so good for price reductions and bundles’ part of world… SCEE screwed over eu, again… i screw them…
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 7:58 pm by cmr333
I wanted to buy it but Castle Crashers came out before the DLC which [DELETED] me off because CC didn’t turn out how i expected it. otherwise i would of bought the DLC + another reason i didn’t buy it was because if i buy it now i wouldn’t be playing it next week since ill be playing black ops.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 9:53 pm by ShoaibO
My wife made me write this message…..HaPpY bOnFiRe NiGhT eVeRyOnE.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 10:00 pm by Maccaz15
So how much does it cost this time in AUD? The Aussie dollar is stronger than the US dollar, so shouldn’t that mean it is either the same price or cheaper?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 10:14 pm by YAS_MAN
the games cool but sometimes i get bored of it it but ps3 ricks
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 10:14 pm by YAS_MAN
rocks*
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Posted on 5 November, 2010 at 2:27 am by RDT1
@Maccaz15 second that.
“PlayStation Plus Members receive special bargains as well. Through December 14, “PS+” members can purchase Escalation at the discounted price of $7.99 and Interdiction at half price, for only $2.50!”
$10.50 AUD that’d be sweet and $13.20 NZD thats cheaper than one of them atm…. damn. please modify your prices! thanks
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Posted on 5 November, 2010 at 9:24 am by Skookie30
shouldn’t this DLC be on our stores on wednesday not yesterday.
Mubi was on time unfortunately it was of to a Rocky start.
I can smell SCEE involvement in this & these 2 videos prove my point why things get Mess up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_dL1raZes
SCEE crew of to work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqqO3xZUfGQ&feature=related
SCEE Crew At work.
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Posted on 5 November, 2010 at 9:27 am by Skookie30
Come on why the “your commet is awaiting moderation.
no sense of humor typical.
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Posted on 5 November, 2010 at 11:39 am by shaken77
Do you think is time to take it serious now to let us know the GT5 release date?we know is gold,we know is stamped as we speak..what is going on there?
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Posted on 5 November, 2010 at 10:14 pm by cakeforme288
Waiting for the price to go down, but since I like to get in to games, I will probably wind up buying the DLC once I get the game anyway
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Posted on 8 November, 2010 at 1:36 pm by muz_55
Thanks for the finger SONY EU… Apart from the Starter pack or the Amazon .com deal, the US and Japan have cheaper Interdiction DLC and we get nothing… Rip off EU ?
We bought 277,000 copies in EU of MAG and I wonder how many of us who are still playing you managed to alienate again.
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