Er, my friend's PS3. Lolz.

Revenge_of_Nekojin

@Knoxximus (360/PSN): This is a console game, not a PC game. I guarantee that they've rolled them into one download to avoid confusion. In any case, I put BP into my friend's PC this morning and it downloaded 2 files for the update, although the nature of updating games on PS3 meant I don't know what 2 files they might have been. It was also automatic.

Revenge_of_Nekojin

Picked up the game last week. I can't wait to play it this weekend! That's what I'll be doing!

firstworldman

So no update exclusivity this time around? Lol :)

Candlejack

SERIOUS QUESTION:

Is the Cagney update rolled up in this one? I had a chat with an XBL buddy, Maniac Mic (shout out!) last night because the Cagney update was taken down as he was trying to get it last night. We theorized that Criterion would probably roll Cagney up with the bikes and create a 'Universal' update with everything included.

When I downloaded the Bikes this am, that was the only Paradise download available. I figured there would be a 'just bikes' pack and a 'Cagney and bikes' pack for the new adopters.

Anyone have any information on this?

Knoxximus (360/PSN)

101%ed this sucker, and now i'm totally pumped for bikes! Anyone that wants to play online hit me up. PSN: Spamps

Spampy

So, I'm guessing there's no word on more achievements? I might have to get the game again just for all the new stuff, but I'd love me some more points to go with that slice of delicious free DLC pie.

Ghinn

The day/night cycle with weather effects is beautiful, I needed it so badly. The city felt old as it was.

The bikes are turning out to be awesome as well

bakalhau

Goddamn what a lousy time to not have proper internets! Was/Am so excited about this as well.

TearsandScreams

I finally bought this game for the PS3 a few months ago and it amazes me how much content Criterion keeps added to it(for free nonetheless). What amazes me more is that it's published by EA aka the king of squeezing their customers for shit like video walkthroughs and paid for game unlocks. From this point on I'll be buying all Criterion releases day one even if I have no idea what the game is about. This is how you keep a fanbase. <<< yes that's a period.

DrunkenTrom

this has renewed my interest in the game. as soon as i get off from work today im on Burnout..
PSN: sanman27 for whoever wants to join me

castout

Should we get some kind of Kotaku 360 Burnout club going on? Have a big group of folks to do monster online games with - especially now that there will be a spike of activity with this new release.

the-hypnotoad

Normally i would say awesome, however after the last update they sent out before this one, it pretty much killed my game, the 360 only recognized the game as a dvd, and said that all of my save data was corrupted...
there won't be any sort of activity in paradise city for me.

Rubykitten

The guys and gals at Criterion really deserve BIG props. BO:P is one of the most supported titles I have ever played, and is a really good game to boot.

-EDGE-

@Cat-Duck: Eastwood is going to have the island:

Trophy patch is next.

KSPRAYDAD

I bought BO:P and it was fun, dont get me wrong...but the lack of crash events, and no way to just go to a garage w/o driving half the day, it gets fairly old...

however,

i can't praise these guys enough for contiually trying to update, and freshen burnout paradise. kudos to them.

Also, Armored Core: For Answer...kotaku, you gonna do a review? (Pleaaaase :( )

Ctsephy

This is rad. This should be the new DLC archetype. Free, drastic gameplay changes that keeps up coming back for more. Criterion should win an award for this.

tlozwarlock

@Slippy: Wait until it comes out on PSN. It will have all of the updates up to that point, and it only costs $30!

I like trophies too, but do we really NEED them? The game has a lot of goals already, and I think it's enough. But I want to level up!! We're all becoming trophy-addicts!

dawimp523

@DugDawg: Yep Yep Kudos to Criterion.

Doeas anybody know if there will be more challenges and ting??

Dappa

Isn't the day/night cycle and the dynamic weather what they allegedly cut before the game launched? It's great to see that they didn't abandon it entirely. More importantly, it's great to see that they're offering it for free.

Heliophage

Are the trophies not in the update?

sex-target

@FATDAN: 2 are unlocked at the start, 2 to be unlocked.

Soy Bob

@Slippy: I agree, the amount of downloadable content and support this game keeps getting is amazing. It appears to be definitely worth a purchase.

DugDawg

when are the ps3 trophies?

Bum_Trumpet

Your Title make me think of Elite Beat Agent!

SsLordMagus

"with 2 different motorcycles to choose from"

2 bikes? I thought there were suppose to be 4?

FATDAN

I've been playing this since most of the day and I gotta say, the bikes are probably more fun than the cars.
Thanks for the free stuff, Criterion!

Morpork

I should really pick this game up at some point.

Slippy

I do recall them mentioning extra islands a while back, as well as aeroplanes or something.

Cat-Duck

It's free? Awesome.

Back to Paradise City!

KE

So, where's the electric scooter update?

mattjop1033

So it's official. I'm the only person who was disappointed enough with the gameplay of BO:P that he sold it back to Gamestop.

I'll stick with Burnout: Revenge, bikes or no bikes.

gotroot801

PSN: chickenplucka
XBL: chickenplucka

I play on both :p

chickenplucka

@Cat-Duck: They said they'd work on planes after this update came out. Bet they won't though :/

vernichter

That's it, I'm buying this game. And not a used copy, but a new, shrink-wrapped copy from a proper retailer.

I'm amazed by the amount of extras and support that Criterion are offering for free. It's definitely something to encourage. I may not be a fanatic of racing games, but they deserve my money.

Antiterra

Is it true that the drivers just disappear during a crash?

sex-target

@Knoxximus (360/PSN): I was wondering the same thing, I do believe that they combined both updates into 1 final download. My D/L History no longer has the "cagney" or whatever it was, and neither does the marketplace.

I had the 1st update downloaded, but then deleted it because I wasn't playing it. So I can't recall the file sizes, but i'm willing to bet they are combined.

Any website confirmation would be appreciated tho!

Melee Is Best

@castout: yo man im there, this is the reason i bought BO:P.

PSN BLooDLUstz for any body joining in

blackpanther25

it's fricken awesome. loving it.

criterion knows how to do it right.

VixDiesel

@gotroot801: I just rented it and lost interest fast. I'll stick with Revenge as well. :)

GPman

@sex-target: Yes. Poof! Gone into the ether, only to reappear on their magically repaired bikes.

Sean Beanland

@HikariOblivion: Sweet, thanks for the quick response.

GundamAC197

@tlozwarlock: Criterion is an EA studio.. remember who is bank rolling this.

Pandaschreck

@GundamAC197: 360 DRM applies to two things on an "or" basis. If you are online with the same profile you downloaded with OR are using the 360 you downloaded with, the content works, so yes, it will work

HikariOblivion

@GundamAC197: Sorry, posted before I finished--my basic question is will this work?

GundamAC197

This is the first time having a Silver subscription has actually bothered me. I didn't know the waiting period applied to game content as well as demos.

I started a new profile, got the trial Gold membership, and used that to download the bikes update (along with the Mercs 2 and Fracture demos). I know that games downloaded to 1 profile are available to all other users of that system, but does this apply to DLC too?

GundamAC197

But where are the jetpacks?

endekks

Burnout with bikes is good but it's no Road Rash.

BRING BACK ROAD RASH!!!

Kid-A

So what happens to the riders during a crash, and how was this not the first question to be asked in this thread? That was the primary concern in the last post about this.

The Replay Booth Disinfectant Intern

I installed the update this morning, but upon launching the game, realised that it seems to have killed the DTS audio track that I enjoyed so much pre-update.

Has anyone else noticed this, or heard anything about it?

Dolby Digital is OK, but I like the higher bitrate of the DTS tracks on my PS3 games. :(

lbartley

@GPman: Awesome! I have someone to play against!

gotroot801

SWEET~ Can't wait to trying this out tonight!
Hopefully Download isn't too long.

Criterion, I <3 U.

If you do these sort of updates on your next game, I'm buying it without a question.

neo177117

@The Replay Booth Disinfectant Intern: Sean Beanland already covered that; you simply restart. There isn't a bloody trail of intestines, you can't walk back to them and pick a leg to roast on campfire, and there's absolutely no tasteless mini-game revolving around testicle juggling. It's a racer, for crying out loud!

EldonTLH

Yeah this update kicks ass. Seriously extremely fun.

flukielukie

@EldonTLH: ...there's absolutely no tasteless mini-game revolving around testicle juggling.

There is in Rayman Raving Rabbids 2.

Star A.D.

@Revenge_of_Nekojin: Okay Captain Obvious, you have offically confused the shit out of me.

Which are you talking about? The PC or the PS3?

I was *obviously* talking about the 360 version, hence my converstation with an XBL buddy.

@Melee Is Best: Thanks for your input! :)

Knoxximus (360/PSN)

@Josepiphus: I love how Criterion and Harmonix are currently being hailed as some of the white knights of gaming, while both being distributed by the universally reviled EA. Gotta wonder how much input they ever really have.

The Replay Booth Disinfectant Intern

@EldonTLH: I apologize, I lost my eyesight in a horrific Flatout accident.

The Replay Booth Disinfectant Intern

Free is awesome... they're like the mother teresa of gaming companies in this day in age.

Josepiphus

Fantastic update! I was thinking of trading this in but this update has re-ignited favour for this game. The night time racing is pretty nice, racing along at night on a bike (loving the dazzling blur from the headlight/s on the signs) to the sound of David Brent's 'Freelove Freeway' is a personal dream (sort of)come true.

Can't wait to see what Criterion do next, cheers guys.

Theoris

I was impressed. New title screen, they added some info feeds, really cool.

Altima NEO

I cant believe this update is free. The bikes are alot of fun and add to an already very good game. It begs the question that if this update was over 400MB and free, why cant valve update orange box for free?

(Just curious I have black box on pc)

kenjara

Still no split-screen multiplayer? Weak.

The wife loves Burnout too, Criterion. Or she *did*, anyway, but we can't play the latest installment together anymore...

codekitchen

Looks like I'm the only person so far to be unimpressed with the bikes. They handle horribly, there's no boost, hardly any events and you disappear and restart immediately if you crash into a wall. Feels very much like it's tacked on, rather than being properly integrated into the game. Oh well, it's free (although I notice new adverts in game so guessing Criterion does have some financial imperative for the update, other than new game purchases etc.)

RuthLucas

Tried it before i left for work, I like.
you can set the day night cycle for 24 minutes , sorta cool watching the shadows move across the road.

If you don't have it get it, can't really lose.

later

Zatoichi666

Really great additions. Love the bikes, love the night. Though it doesn't change the fact that I can't have fun during the races in the game.

hagridore

I ordered burnout paradise earlier this week in anticipation for this. I hope it arrives today. I'd have previously borrowed my friends copy but he needed it back to play more. This is why Criterion's strategy is awesome. With continued support people want to keep the game and encourage others to buy instead of lending or selling on.

Paroxysm

Two bikes are immediately unlocked, but you have to play to unlock the other two. I download this a few hours ago and is living it.

Quicksilver4648

You know what gets me? If you join an online game using bikes, you can't pick a car. I figure the bikes might be a bit unbalanced for racing but then again I'm not certain. I just think its weak that I can't go to the junkyard and pick my big angry turbo boosting windowless rape-van with flames painted on its sides and smash into some punks on motorcycles.
Its not really very fun with the two bikes provided, especially when you can't even boost into a BURNOUT. I played it for about 45 minutes and got sick of it.
Gosh.

OoBaSNoRk

I'm sure Criterion/EA subsidize this stuff through all the ads you see in Paradise City.

There is no such thing as a free lunch...but it's still okay to eat if someone else is treating. :)

Knoxximus (360/PSN)