Insurgent DLC out today for Killzone Shadow Fall

Killzone Shadow Fall was a launch title exclusive for Sony and the PlayStation 4. Now some four months later, Guerrilla Games is ready to release it’s first major multiplayer expansion pack.

The Insurgent DLC pack includes a new class, weapons, abilities and game modes. Details are as follows:

The new multiplayer class is the Insurgent which has two unique abilities: Steal and Hack.

When using the Steal ability, the Insurgent starts out with just a pistol in hand but his steal ability will allow him to pilfer weapons and abilities from fallen enemies. Weapons that have been picked up can be used throughout the game, even if he perishes in combat. Stolen abilities are limited and will not last throughout the game. If the Insurgent uses the Hack ability, enemies ground automata can be hacked and turned into friendlies, which will quickly turn the tide.

The are three new abilities for the Assault, Support and Scout classes:

The E-Pulse Emitter, a deployable beacon for the Assault class, is designed to send out an E-Pulse which will prohibit the enemy from installing automata on the battlefield.

The Tactical Echo Emitter, a deployable beacon for the Support class, will send out a Tactical Echo at a designated location, which will help prevent hidden enemy units from penetrating the marked area.

The Guard Drone, known as a stationary buddy drone for the Scout class, can be deployed at one location and it will then guard the location from the lower level.

For fans of past Killzone games, these 3 “new” weapons will be a welcomed addition.

• M82: The legendary ISA assault rifle for the Support class.
• StA-14: A Helghast battle rifle used by the Scout class for long-range attacks.
• LS12 SMG Pistol: Is a lethal sidearm for the Assault class, some might know this weapon as the M66.

Players who have not purchased the DLC pack will be able to use these weapons if they find them during the course of the match.

The two new game modes are Campaign Elite, which is a “nightmare” mode where players will try and finish the game with only three lives. The other mode is called Multiplayer Collectibles Mode where players will search for online collectible crates that will earn them points and in-game rewards.

There will also be other assorted goodies in the form of new trophies, challenges and a personlization pack which will include items like skins.

For more details, head on over to the PlayStation blog to read more.

The Insurgent Pack is available today on the PlayStation Store for $9,99. It is also free for those who have already purchased the Season Pass.

via PlayStation Blog