Looks like another expansion to add a new vehicle and new map. I guess the vehicle is like an armored APC that can also act as a mobile respawn site.

Possible release at end of march.

Source: http://www.ps3attitude.com/2008/02/operation-broken-mirror-on-way-for.html.

Nice!

i hope the vehicle isn't as disappointing as the dropship was. that thing just seems too sci-fi for warhawk add to that no one knows how to use it properly.
i hope the new map is not as large as omega! i like omega alot, but it's just too freaking huge! maybe the new map will be an open city like paradise city! now that's what i'm talkin bout!
mobile spawn point sounds intriguing. and i like the idea of the wrenches as tools and weapons.

i love the dropship. perfect for zones. i was playing with a guy that knew how to use it and it was awesome.
i agree, omega dawn map is crazy huge.

They also mentioned something about some new game modes to be released sometime in 2008. Man, with Warhawk, Burnout, and Super Rub A Dub, it's a damn good time to be a ps3 owner :cool:.

They also mentioned something about some new game modes to be released sometime in 2008. Man, with Warhawk, Burnout, and Super Rub A Dub, it's a damn good time to be a ps3 owner :cool:.


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well except i would replace super rub a dub with HVB!!!!

You know, the more I think about, what other game modes could they add...maybe a single player campaign :eek:...doubt it, but man that would be icing on the cake!!!

what would be sweet would be 3 or 4 team CTF!

I saw an interview with Dylan Jobe and he said if a single player campaign comes it will be at the end of the game (when online participation dwindles) or in the next release.


I'm looking forward to this, hopefully we get some more DM layouts as well

I've had Warhawk since it released but haven't played it much even though it's great. After the Zero controller comes out next month I'll be playing much more Warhawk. I've just always had a difficult time controlling the game with the DS's triggers and too-close-together sticks. Looking forward to this new content.

Very curious to see the new maps. And yes if done right a campaign could be absolutely awesome.

Very curious to see the new maps. And yes if done right a campaign could be absolutely awesome.

Rumor has it that it's called "Vaporfield Glacier" or some sort of snow/ice map. I would love to see some new effects added like rain or snow, that would make warhawk dueling even more interesting.

-Splints

They need to either release this pack for free or make omega dawn free... there is usually only one or two severs running the expansion, probably will be even less running both packs

You know, the more I think about, what other game modes could they add...maybe a single player campaign :eek:...doubt it, but man that would be icing on the cake!!!

I say scrap the idea of single player campaign and work on a multi-player coop mode. 2-4 would be freakin excellent.

Brandon

I hope they keep bringing out content and maps, vehicles and hopefully some of the ideas warhawk players have requested. I still like the parachute idea, make the dropship capable of dropping out paratroops. I hope it keeps going strong for a good long time, I have never played a single game as much as this one and motostorm.

I hope the expansion pack has hookers...after a tough fire fight, my guy needs a little loving attention :cool:

i hope they fix the d@m point system!!! :p:D

i hope they fix the d@m point system!!! :p:D

What specifically do you want to be changed about the point system?

Brandon

Here is some comments from IGN on Operation: Broken Mirror

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/854/854404p1.html

Here is some comments from IGN on Operation: Broken Mirror

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/854/854404p1.html

Could someone copy and paste the main points as the site is blaocked for me right now.

I wonder if they will release the expansions in a BR disc for retail.

Rumor has it that it's called "Vaporfield Glacier" or some sort of snow/ice map. I would love to see some new effects added like rain or snow, that would make warhawk dueling even more interesting.

-Splints

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2093/2267487192_bc29896d06.jpg?v=0

Notice the 3rd map below the yellow one. This screenshot came from Dylans' 1.3 patch blog post:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/02/15/warhawk-v13-patch/

I say bring on the snow!!!!

Here you go Pursuit,

At GDC 2008, we were able to talk to Dylan Jobe via PlayStation Eye video chat, and also get a chance to run through the upcoming version 1.3 and Operation: Broken Mirror booster pack. Dylan pointed out that the key elements from his initial PlayStation Blog have been implemented. That means that new paint schemes and insignias from the Warhawk contest have been fully integrated into the game, along with a host of VOIP changes for players headed up by the ability to toggle between push to talk and open mic settings. Home integration has been coming along as well, so players will be able to pull out their virtual PSP and immediately create and launch into a game of Warhawk. Speaking of Home, Jobe mentioned that they would love to support trophies within Home, although if they are integrated into the game, he would like to see possible new trophies for Warhawk players aside from the standard rankings and rewards that players currently receive.

Version 1.3 will also feature two new soldier weapons: the bio field generator to heal troops and the mechanics field wrench that can be used to heal vehicles. Finally, there are additional tweaks that will be made within Version 1.3, such as improving the effectiveness, damage, cooldown rates and other issues associated with the .50 cal guns that board members were griping about. The invisible tank glitch will also be addressed again, so players should no longer have that issue pop up in games. Apart from those tweaks, Dylan went on to describe the sneak preview of their upcoming booster pack, Operation: Broken Mirror.



While the new level for the pack wasn't being shown, Dylan did stress that the new vehicle puts a new spin and twist to the gameplay that could have a larger impact on the game than the inclusion of the dropship. In Broken Mirror, Eucadian and Chernovan players will gain access to an APC that can seat six soldiers. These six soldiers can pop out of port holes akin to that on the tank and protect the vehicle when necessary. However, like the dropship, the APC is useful for more than simple transport missions. It can ram through just about any vehicle or emplacement (with the exception of tanks), instantly killing or destroying its target. It can deploy a electromagnetic bubble shield, which your troops can fire out of, but will neutralize incoming fire. It will also short out enemy vehicles and make aircraft critically fail if they come into contact with this shield, protecting ground troops from dive bombing attacks.

What's more, the APC can be used as a mobile checkpoint, allowing players to spawn inside of an APC that's driving around the map. This means that you can potentially rejoin the fight on the battlefield without having to trek across some distance if a checkpoint is being fiercely fought over. But there's an additional plus to spawning inside the APC, which is that players will randomly receive one weapon that can be immediately used. So you could emerge from the vehicle you spawned into with binoculars, flame throwers or other items.

While we weren't able to find out times for release for either Version 1.3 or Broken Mirror, we were able to confirm that version 1.3 will be a free update. Jobe suspected that Broken Mirror's price would be somewhat similar to that of Omega Dawn. What he did mention is that he'd love to see the balance for booster packs alternate between ground and air, and mentioned that he didn't see any naval booster packs ever entering into the picture because of the game mechanics.

And the 2nd page;
After we spoke to Jobe, we jumped into a quick team deathmatch mode which featured the new weapons and APCs. We found that even for their size, the APCs were easy to drive, and typically had a speed that was a little bit faster than that of the tank in normal motion. During the charge move, the speed increased significantly and lasted for a few seconds, but cornering or turning was hampered during this process. We also managed to deploy the bubble shield rather effectively, driving into an enemy base and setting up a defensive perimeter that we could snipe soldiers from.

The two weapon additions were also nicely integrated into the gameplay, with the wrench and the bio-field replacing the knife and land mines respectively when collected. To switch back to those items, you simply needed to double tap the D-pad in the direction of the item you wanted. The wrench comes with 400 points of "ammo," and can be applied to heal any vehicle by striking the side of a machine you're standing next to. Conversely, you can use the wrench to slowly break enemy vehicles apart by hitting them with the tool, and its surprisingly effective as a stealth attack against damaged gear.

The bio-field can be used as a weapon, but its attack is a bit more insidious. Instead of aiming at an enemy, it's deployed in a general area of effect for what appears to be thirty seconds or so. Any ally walking into the field is slowly healed, while enemies start taking damage and die. What we found was a particularly nasty technique was capturing all of the checkpoints on a map before placing the bio-field emitters inside the enemy base near their spawn points. Immediately when an enemy would spawn in, they were in danger of taking damage. Plus, if carefully mined around the perimeter of the field, the explosions would continually whittle the other team down.

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2008/02/OBM_image_4.jpg

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2008/02/OBM_image_2.jpg


More info here:

http://kotaku.com/360631/warhawk-gets-monster-bubble-shields

I've just been getting into this game(after buying it in august) and this just looks like ALOT of fun.

No comments on the new pics?

I'm surprised by how large the APC forcefield is.....I mean you could change how zones is played

Looks like April is the release date for now - http://kotaku.com/363990/warhawk-expansion-pegged-for-april

Cool!

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/865/865525/warhawk-operation-broken-mirror-20080409035132394_640w.jpg
I'm excited for April 17th!:cool:

Anyone download it yet?

Supposedly its up in other worldwide regions (its region locked so don't get ahead of yourselves), but it should be out late morning here in the US.

Gonna download after work, looks sick!

HD trailer

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32394.html

Looks great, I am officially back into Warhawk. Gonna go check to see if it is up for download.

Yeah, it's available now. I'm off to see if I still have $$ left on the credit card. (I have my doubts.) Loading Warhawk is taking some time...Recently I had to do a complete reboot of my system, so I'm starting from scratch with all my games. I had to do the initial download first...Now I'm doing the last map pack....Next is the new.

I'll report back when I explore a little.