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With three new maps, Unreal Tournament III just keeps getting better and better

3:35 PM on 03.27.2008, Gameboi 31 comments

With three new maps,  Unreal Tournament III just keeps getting better and better photo
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Apparently somebody pulled one Hell of an April Fool's prank on those guys at Epic, and convinced them that Christmas has been moved to that latter part of March. How else can we explain the love that's been raining down on us from above recently, in the form of Unreal Tournament III updates?

Just last week, we were treated to a patch, that among other things, fixed some sound issues, and made it a heck of a lot easier to download mods for the game via the PS3. Sign in today, and you'll find yet another update, but this time of Epic proportions -- 3 new maps: Morbias, Facing Worlds, and Searchlight. Longtime fans are sure to recognize the first two, while Searchlight is new in town, and made especially for those who like to go for rounds of capture the flag gameplay. Best of all, they are all free for the taking. Take that, microtransactions!

The maps are available for PC users as well, and can be found here. For those of you who wish to join us online, Destructoid's own MrSadistic and Sadie are more than willing to welcome challengers and help them cultivate some of that personal humility that some would say is missing in today's youth. Rumor has it that at least one them has a penchant for "shooting you in the face," so be careful. Who knows? Playing as Master Chief  just might help turn the tide in your favor. Brace yourselves, as we'll be waiting for you to show up at the next PS3 slaughterhouse meeting.

Catch the press release, after the jump.

PlayStation 3 and PC Gamers Can Get Their Frag On With Three New Maps
for Unreal Tournament 3


Today, Midway and Epic Games announce that downloadable content for
the award-winning first-person shooter, Unreal Tournament 3, is now
available for PlayStation 3 and PC. The downloadable content consists
of three deadly arenas: Morbias, Facing Worlds and Searchlight. PC
users can find the new content at www.unrealtournament3.com, while PS3
users can download it directly from the PlayStation Network.
These downloads, which are free to all owners of Unreal Tournament 3,
mark the latest achievement in providing the gaming community with
unrivaled mods and superior experiences through the most recent
installment in the Unreal Tournament franchise. While Unreal
Tournament 3 shipped with 40 maps, and hundreds of user-created mods
have been published since the game's release, Midway and Epic are
committed to providing fans with even more official content to further
extend enjoyment of the game.


Morbias is the deathmatch arena that started it all, perfectly suited
for anything from small intense duels to chaotic free-for-all matches.
 The Unreal Tournament classic, Facing Worlds was one of the most
played maps in gaming history.  This beloved sniper map makes its
return alongside an intricate new capture the flag map, Searchlight,
designed for both z-axis rooftop runs and strategic indoor gameplay.
Returning classics and fresh new designs let you experience Unreal
gaming like never before.


Unreal Tournament 3 is rated "M" for mature by the ESRB.


About Unreal Tournament 3
Unreal Tournament 3 (www.unrealtournament3.com) marks the return of
the world's premiere first-person shooter to the PC, and its debut on
the PLAYSTATION(R)3 system. Unreal Tournament 3 unleashes the full
power of Unreal Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay, and challenge to
a whole new level. Players engage in intense battles with other human
players online, or against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets
the industry standard. With the most powerful futuristic weapons and
vehicles available, this is FPS action at its best!
Unreal and Unreal Tournament are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Epic Games, Inc.


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Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 03/27/2008 15:41
I need to play this damn game.
MaximusPaynicus's Avatar
MaximusPaynicus at 03/27/2008 15:42
I seriously need to buy this fucking game.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 03/27/2008 15:43
Like I said in the cblogs, someone would homebrew it anyway, and it's better to make it yourself rather than have some hack mess up a classic map. But, then again, 95% of the user made maps I've played are damn impressive.
linuxguy's Avatar
linuxguy at 03/27/2008 15:45
this game kicks ASS!
nice new maps where MrSadistic will wipe the floor with my corpse
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 03/27/2008 15:47
@brain

I've played the user version of the Facing Worlds map. It was pretty decent, but for me it's sorta like fan-fiction compared to the real thing.
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 03/27/2008 15:48
Dang, good reason to start playing again
Gemsi's Avatar
Gemsi at 03/27/2008 15:50
It doesn't really surprise me overall, epic have always done a pretty good job of supporting the UT titles over the years, I'm just glad they still are with the console versions
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 03/27/2008 15:57
The only thing missing from this game, is that it needs more Dtoiders...

Let's do this!
Spore's Avatar
Spore at 03/27/2008 15:59
The worst UT of the bunch (except for UT2003). I'll wait until they make a new one and don't screw it up.
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar
Vitamin Awesome at 03/27/2008 16:04
Needs moar morpheus remake.
linuxguy's Avatar
linuxguy at 03/27/2008 16:10
@Spore:why's that?
Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 03/27/2008 16:16
In the immortal words of Dante:
This just keeps getting better and better!
ElfShotTheFood's Avatar
ElfShotTheFood at 03/27/2008 16:25
Now all the game needs is more players.
Spore's Avatar
Spore at 03/27/2008 16:26
The vehicles and graphics are great in all but I can't help but feel that the franchise was dumbed down for the PS3 crowd. Things just felt different. (I have the PC version) Also, I dislike almost every single character model in the game but that is just personal preference.
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 03/27/2008 17:00
The map pack is up.
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 03/27/2008 17:08
great stuff! I hope other companies follow suit with the free-stuff :-)
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 03/27/2008 17:14
Thanks to the Dtoid community, I actually want a PS3 and I want to play this game! Now, if I ever win a PS3, I won't want to sell it. :)
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar
Vitamin Awesome at 03/27/2008 17:23
I'm digging the map pack, It puts my mind at ease that there are some official maps coming out, I hate to be the guy asking for moar when I'm getting it for free, but some Assault and Bombing Run would be delish. Also, DM-Morpheus.
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 03/27/2008 17:42
Morbias is still damn awesome as I remember it as a big ass rocket orgy or just a simple duel, the Facing Worlds remake is pretty good even though it lost the "space" theme of the original, and the new map (Searchlight) is pretty good too. It's great to be able to have two fronts to go in and get the flag.

Overall, pretty good map pack.
Crunshii's Avatar
Crunshii at 03/27/2008 17:59
WRUUUUUUAAAAAAGHHH!!!! BRING ITT!!!1

( Fek need to get my Ps3 back ; _ ; )

also... Yojimb0!!! ur psn frnds list is full ; ;
foxhound009's Avatar
foxhound009 at 03/27/2008 18:38
2all pc UT3 gamers... my nick is foxhound009 add me :P
foxhound009's Avatar
foxhound009 at 03/27/2008 18:39
@to the ones that "need to buy this game"
...
fking buy it allready.. :/
Sadie G's Avatar
Sadie G at 03/27/2008 19:10
my balls itch.
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 03/27/2008 19:47
Damn, I was hoping this patch made the game fun.

Oh well.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 03/27/2008 21:36
It's nice that they're tossing out three maps for free.
Capn Birdseye's Avatar
Capn Birdseye at 03/28/2008 03:11
Facing Worlds, now theres a blast from the past.

Epic win. Upgrading my PC just so I can get UT3 now ;)
Volomon's Avatar
Volomon at 03/29/2008 13:57
Can anyone point me to a robocop skin or some nude skins. Maybe a total conversion mod or two?
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 04/01/2008 23:51
Free maps and in much faster time than Halo... nice work!
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