Talk:Stimulus Package

Maps announced
The final maps are now announced -

The best-selling Xbox 360 game of all-time just got bigger, with more epic multiplayer content, first on Xbox LIVE! The Stimulus Package delivers 5 additional action-packed multiplayer maps featuring a variety of locations: "Bailout," a multi-level apartment complex; "Storm," an open industrial park littered with heavy machinery; "Salvage," a snowy junkyard fortified by stacked debris and crushed cars. Two legendary fan-favorites from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare return, including "Crash," a war-torn urban environment; and "Overgrown," which features a massive dry creek bed. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Source - http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/0ccf0001-0000-4000-8000-000041560817?cid=SLink

Announcement
When was this announced? Jeffnickers 19:39, March 7, 2010 (UTC) It was never truly announced.

The information was leaked. Poketape Talk 20:04, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

Any more details about the 'leak'? There seems to be some concern regarding new guns as many people believe that would be impossible since those who don't purchase the DLC would be able to use the guns unless they made a seperate playlist or implement some other fix. Causarius 00:03, March 10, 2010 (UTC)

Stimulus Package will contain old maps, as well as new ones. In addition, it will contain the game mode, "Global Theromonuclear War", a game mode not yet finished at the time of MW2's release.

SRC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2kQyae-reY (Unofficial and unconfirmed, but looks pretty legitimate) Boomerang42 05:18, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

== http://www.geek.com/articles/games/activision-announces-first-modern-warfare-2-dlc-pack-20100313/Stimulus Package Announced http://www.geek.com/articles/games/activision-announces-first-modern-warfare-2-dlc-pack-20100313/ ==

Any announcements of the pricing yet? Smuff 20:01, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

I haven't heard anything solid yet. Poketape Talk 20:04, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

Confirmed in official Activision press release, DLC will be FREE. Boomerang42 16:32, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

SRC: http://www.mcvuk.com/news/37926/MW2-DLC-dated-on-Xbox-360


 * Wrong, according to that source. Re-read it, or read this instead to save time, "...Infinity Ward has nailed down a March 30th release date for the first paid  DLC for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox 360." It will likely be 800 points, as that's usually what they end up costing on XBL. Brothertim 19:36, March 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * lol, for future reference, Activision would NEVER (as in, NEVER) allow ANYTHING their games do to be free. Ever. Lol. Easy way to tell that source up there is either BS or boomerang misread it (which in this case occured.) TheFedExPope 04:01, March 13, 2010 (UTC)

I heard the DLC is going to be free, read here: Stimulus Package Announced


 * I don't know it seems unlikely that Microsoft would dish out the money to have free DLC first.Offspring25836 19:46, March 13, 2010 (UTC)

Source
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhAepv8J5PM&feature=sub

Just made a major edit. COuld someone please put this source in:

When was Shipment confirmed?
Imrlybord7 22:37, March 9, 2010 (UTC)

hey this was just tweeted by fourzerotwo: "http://www.mapathy.com - Feeling the effects of Mapathy? It's okay, the cure is hitting #Xboxlive in just 3 short weeks. #MW2" first map pack is coming on march 30th

forgot to sign my post ^^^ havoc131


 * What the hell? How stupid is that? Rust IS shipment only slightly less horrible. I don't see what they're thinking if they bring that back. TheFedExPope 03:59, March 13, 2010 (UTC)

Release Date
It's going to be released on March 30, 2010, it says so here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Warfare_2#Downloadable_content

read the last sentece of the dlc section E.TALE Barracks 20:31, March 10, 2010 (UTC)

Screw Wikipedia. Use this as a citation: http://www.mapathy.com/

That is what Wikipedia sources anyways...I don't see why you wouldn't.Causarius 21:00, March 10, 2010 (UTC)

hahahah, I would site it if I knew how E.TALE Barracks 21:43, March 10, 2010 (UTC)

Mapathy.com and accuracy of map screenshots
The date seems pretty solid, as all links from mapathy.com are IW. I would agree that Activision's quick action to remove actual video which showed the new maps could be taken as proof that the images showed the intellectual property of Activision. Otherwise they wouldn't have just cause for the removal.Senhart 23:26, March 10, 2010 (UTC)

Is IW Biased?
It says here that the map pack will be out on the March 30th, 2010 for the Xbox 360 and for the PS3 and PC, it comes out later I just also realised that other companies are very biased to the Xbox 360 (Rockstar e.g). Does any one else think they are biased? Toilet Bowl Soldier 11:17, March 12, 2010 (UTC+8)


 * Biased? No. Microsoft pays developers to get timed exclusivity to DLC. Brothertim 15:28, March 12, 2010 (UTC)

This is the reason nobody likes exclusives. Toilet Bowl Soldier 23:33, March 12, 2010 (UTC+8)


 * Nobody likes exclusives? Anyone with a 360 and has MW2 probably likes this exclusive, I know I do. But, if the tables were reversed, and PS3 got the DLC a month early, I wouldn't be happy. Brothertim 15:39, March 12, 2010 (UTC)

I have it for PC and trust me, its full of hackers, and if your intending to get MW2 for PC, bad idea (I wish i had it for 360 and then get the DLC : Toilet Bowl Soldier 23:48, March 12, 2010 (UTC+8)


 * There goes IW's "anti-hacker" guard. And although I'd rather have the DLC come out at the same time for all, at least PS3 and PC's getting the DLC too. 98.182.49.172 16:22, March 13, 2010 (UTC)

It's just that Microsoft pays companies for temporary exclusivity. The problem with that, some people think that the game is only exclusive to Xbox, when it is multi-platform. Plus, IW make the game for the Xbox and port it to the PS3, often forgetting things along the way. The good thing about that method, though, is they can improve it on the PS3 port (Blu-Rays and Sixaxis, a lot more features to work with), although they never do. In CoD 4, they never uncompressed the movie files, because they couldn't fit on the Xbox, but on the PS3. -- Tigernose    Chat   •  Edits   17:56, March 13, 2010 (UTC)

As much as I hate Microsoft I hate sony even more for not bothering to get us timed exclusives. Dolten 10:32, March 15, 2010 (UTC)

I hate exclusives, the map pack comes out on my birthday (which would have been a great gift), but since I got PS3, I can't get it untill the end of april lol E.TALE Barracks 20:53, March 16, 2010 (UTC)

Its better this way, they can try it, if ppl have probs with it we know its bad, then if they fix it, ok. or if no1 had any probs with it we know its ok. PSK12 00:22, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Name confirmed
http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/news-features/news/codmw2_sp_110310.htm We can see here the real name, teasing of the content and 30 days Xbox 360 exclusive! UPDATE!

Rumor I'm Not Quite Sure
I Have Heard That There Will be 10 Maps I'm Not 100% Sure. Here's The Sight: http://www.geek.com/articles/games/activision-announces-first-modern-warfare-2-dlc-pack-20100313/ As I Said It's A Rumor.

Please remember to sign your post -.- Toilet Bowl Soldier March 13, 2010 11:54 (UTC+8)

yeagh i herd that to but ten maps for free? sounds unlikly

Other rumored content
Anyone found any reliable sources about all the other content rumored to come out? (As in the titles and emblems, challenges, spec ops missions, weapons, perks, gametypes) It's all listed here, http://gamebattles.com/forums/t/2955643.html but I can't find an actual reliable source.Offspring25836 19:09, March 13, 2010 (UTC)

I have heard that the Golden Camouflage is coming back, along with a new Platinum Camouflage. Has anyone else heard of this? Duckcall00 23:06, March 13, 2010 (UTC)

Additional weapons and perks are very  unlikely to be included, since it would mean players using those could not play in any matches at all with players without the Stimulus Package. New maps and gametypes will open up new possible matches for players who buy the Package, but would not prevent those players from being able to play standard matches with non-Stimulus players. Titles and callsigns would be questionable, depending on how they are implemented, but Spec Ops missions would be very possible. Norcross 15:41, March 15, 2010 (UTC)


 * Incorrect. Recent patches have added data to the system's coding, and the DLC is basically an unlock key for it. -- EightOhEight  02:40, March 18, 2010 (UTC)
 * Fingers crossed. I really hope this isn't just overpriced map pack. -- Offspring25836 17:08, March 18, 2010 (UTC)

Price
Anyone have any idea how many microsoft points it'll cost? Chris-the-killer 01:30, March 14, 2010 (UTC)

Around 800 Microsoft points. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/callofduty/images/c/c4/Emblem-nightvision-1.jpg SkullRod 02:10, March 14, 2010 (UTC)

It will cost 1200 MS points. Thats $14.99. Duckcall00 02:52, March 15, 2010 (UTC)

New Perks
Does anyone have an idea about what the pro version of Overkill will be?REPTILE0009 20:57, March 14, 2010 (UTC)


 * Haven't the slightest idea, extra killstreak? Your guess is as good as mine. (If it is included in this package?)Offspring25836 21:11, March 14, 2010 (UTC)

Well first, I thought the option to have two Secondaries. But that is dumb. Remember guys, the Pro dosent have to be completly related to the regular perk. (Sitrep, for example) Slowrider7 21:14, March 14, 2010 (UTC)

Information Check
Please remember that only the listed 5 maps are on the xbox live marketplace website, so any other content is still unconfirmed and possible unincluded. Poketape Talk 21:16, March 14, 2010 (UTC)

1200 Microsoft points?
So according to what I've found, fourzerotwo went on Major Nelson's podcast and announced the Stimulus package will be 1200 Microsoft points. I haven't listened to the podcast myself, just saw all of the angry comments about it. Surely there must be some new unannounced content with it right?Offspring25836 02:42, March 15, 2010 (UTC)

Nah, I don't think so. IW is just rip-offing us. And, please, remember to sign your posts W567123daniel 02:41, March 15, 2010 (UTC)

My bad, please read before you edit, as I already put that information in. Offspring25836 02:42, March 15, 2010 (UTC)

1200 Microsoft points or for me thats $15. If its gonna cost that much they should put in a gun for download too, maybe the G36C.-BraveheartA7X

That's a rip off, all 3 map packs for WAW were $9.99 and they included four maps. The map pack for CoD 4 was also $9.99 and it had 4 maps. This map pack has 5 maps wich shoud mean it should cost $12.99 E.TALE Barracks 21:04, March 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Well dont forget there are only 3 new maps, so it should be like $8.00. My suggestion, don't buy it so they get the message.

I agree, that's why I thought it made more sense with the extra rumored add-ons but it strikes a good point argued that it would be unfair for extra content to be implemented to those who payed but then again there are so many games now that have promotional offers for those who pre-order or who have previously played company games. Who knows? We'll see on the 30th. Offspring25836 23:17, March 16, 2010 (UTC)

Trivia
The trivia section makes me wanna kick myself in the skull-BraveheartA7X

Well because apparently, MW2 is just one big commercial. Slowrider7 02:32, March 18, 2010 (UTC)

actual video footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erBb4ARkHgA legit footage. however tad short. Ashwilson12 12:41, March 20, 2010 (UTC)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCHW7XqkK7k&feature=sub Gives a little tour of the new maps. I think it's from Xbox Live (Not sure, just found it on Youtube) CirChris  -Here to help! <font color= "DarkSlateGray">Fading <font color= "Silver"> Fast... 19:46, March 23, 2010 (UTC)

Videos
The 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, n 8th videos dont work n the fact that there are 8 VIDEOS on 1 ARTICLE, i think we shood delete those ones that dont workMoiz1224 04:56, March 25, 2010 (UTC)

Private Videos Removed. PSK12 14:13, March 25, 2010 (UTC)

Pc Price or download?
Does anyone know the PC price or if we just download it for free? And i have herd that pc version and 360 version are been released on the same day but PS3 been delayed by a Month any idea whats up with that?

The Xbox version comes out on March 30th Pc and PS3 on april 30th. And im thinking that the Pc's pack is going to be free because there is no network for you to pay for Qw3rty! 15:55, March 28, 2010 (UTC)

I think i just heard we have to pay VIA Steam or something i dont have any clue what so ever but thats what i heard.

I doubt the maps will be free. You'll probably have to pay through Steam. And what do you mean there's no network to pay for? You have IWNet (sarcasm)! But yeah, whether or not you have a network to pay for is irrelevant to the cost of DLC. PS3 online is free, but Sony and Microsoft don't make money off of the maps. Sure, you pay for the maps by buying points from the companies, but most of what they make from that goes to Activision. Imrlybord7 09:30, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Any Idea when it comes out for PC really starting to annoy me is IW stupid idiots.

WaW
Hey i would just like to suggest that the 3 new maps look alot more darker than other maps, therefore infinity ward may pf tryed to make maps like treyarch did.

just a suggestion.

How? Storm is about the darkest and it looks the same as underpass. Salvage looks like Sub Base. And Bailout is in broad daylight! Qw3rty! 15:57, March 28, 2010 (UTC)

...
This is bloody Pathetic i am absoloutley and really pissed off with all these gaming websites (except our site because its the best) As they never include PC People in any of there confirmation dates of Map pack rellease dates and many more things. They better start making changes.

Bad update
Me and some freinds have just got the SP but when we try to play cod it will come up 'Update failed', I'm curoius has this happaned to anyone else? BTW I'm in UK. - RASICTalk 15:03, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

i got the bad update aswell.Jakemantle6969 15:18, March 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * What country are you in? - RASICTalk 15:20, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

UK.Jakemantle6969 15:24, March 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * I was just able to receice it, at last, you may want to try it out. - RASICTalk 15:26, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

i recieved the update but it only works on private.Jakemantle6969 16:25, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

are u on xbox?. Jakemantle6969 16:30, March 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * yes, it's annoying I can't host privates at all, some of my freinds can, and matchmaking won't work, somehow IW screwed up their own game. - RASICTalk

wats your gamer tag.Jakemantle6969 17:03, March 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * Crazy sam47 - RASIC Talk 17:08, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Dead lobbies.
Anyone else getting these "Dead Lobbies"? E.g. going to play the Stimulus playlist, only to be put into a lobby that doesn't start.
 * Wait, were you able to get the MW2 update? - RASICTalk 15:24, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah its happend to me to.Jakemantle6969 15:25, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

More than "just" maps?
There has been numerous rumours prior to the stimulus package release of what kind of new perks, game modes, weapons, etc. will be included.

I would've checked it out myself, but my xbox just got rrod last week, so I'm missing the whole thing.

Can somebody supply me with a list of what new stuff is in the update? I mean, if it even works. Curiosity is killing me, and I can't find any info. Thanks in advance, wikia-community.

More than "just" maps?
There has been numerous rumours prior to the stimulus package release of what kind of new perks, game modes, weapons, etc. will be included.

I would've checked it out myself, but my xbox just got rrod last week, so I'm missing the whole thing.

Can somebody supply me with a list of what new stuff is in the update? I mean, if it even works. Curiosity is killing me, and I can't find any info. Thanks in advance, wikia-community. Wuz 22:56, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Ya, just maps. Settle down. IIID Empire 16:02, Mar 30, 10.

Real waste of money, then. Thanks. 213.153.16.217 09:51, March 31, 2010 (UTC)


 * Remember, it's not Infinity Ward's fault for the price, Blame Activision. IW just makes the maps. Ferrariguy1000 14:17, March 31, 2010 (UTC)

Integrated into Old Playlists?
Will the new maps be eventually merged into the standard playlists? I want to play HC S&D and HQ on Overgrown, will this happen? Or will they stay in the "mosh-pit" shit they got going on just now? -ScotlandTheBest 20:42, March 31, 2010 (UTC)

I think EVENTUALLY IW will merge it into the gameplay every other map has, but for now they're still "improving" on it.

It is awesome
I have been playing it since the morning it came out and i love it. All of them are awesome. My favorite is bailout it is good for every game mode. Does anyone know when the new maps will go main stream into all of the game modes???

Lieutenant Mikey