This article is about downloadable content for Burnout Paradise. For Burnout Revenge's downloadable content, see Downloadable Content (Burnout Revenge).
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Criterion Games released both free and premium downloadable Game Changing Content to enhance Burnout Paradise. After the game's release Criterion Games stated that they would provide new content for at least a year after the game's original release date entitled "The Year of Paradise." The year of Paradise began on July 10, 2008 with the release of the Cagney update and ended on July 11, 2009 with the release of Big Surf Island.
Release Summary[]
Free Updates[]
Updates | |||||
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Game Version | Name | Release Date | Notes | ||
PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | PC | |||
v1.1 | Astaire | January 22, 2008 | N/A | Included in The Ultimate Box | |
v1.2 | Bogart | April 24, 2008 | April 18, 2008 (withdrawn)[1]
May 12, 2008 (revised)[2] | ||
v1.3 | Cagney | July 10, 2008 | August 4, 2008 | ||
v1.4 | Burnout Bikes (Davis) | September 18, 2008 | |||
v1.5 | Trophies | September 25, 2008 | N/A | N/A | PlayStation 3 Only |
v1.6 (PC v1.0.0.1) | Free February Update | February 5, 2009 | February 6, 2009 | February 5, 2009 | Included in The Ultimate Box |
v1.7 (PC v1.1.0.0) | First Burnout Store Update | February 18, 2009 | March 25, 2009 | Current Version (PC) | |
v1.8 | Second Burnout Store Update | April 30, 2009 | N/A | - | |
v1.9 | Third Burnout Store Update | June 11, 2009 | Current Version (Consoles) |
Premium Downloadable Content[]
Premium Downloadable Content | |||||
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Name | Price | Release Date | Game Version | ||
PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | PC | |||
Party Pack | $1.99 / €4.99 / £7.99 / 800 | February 5, 2009 | Included | Free February Update | |
Legendary Cars | $1.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 400 | February 19, 2009 | March 25, 2009 | First Burnout Store Update | |
Time Savers Pack | $1.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 400 | ||||
Toys | $1.99 / €6.99 / £5.49 / 1000 | March 5, 2009 | |||
Boost Specials | $1.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 640 | March 12, 2009 | |||
Cops and Robbers Pack | $1.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 800 | April 30, 2009 | N/A | Second Burnout Store Update | |
Big Surf Island | $2.99 / €6.99 / £5.49/ 1000 | June 11, 2009 | Third Burnout Store Update | ||
Complete Downloadable Content | £15.99 | February 11, 2010 to March 31, 2010, present (UK only) | N/A | ||
Full Game Plus Bundle | $7.99 | July 5, 2011 | N/A |
How to Access Game Changing Content[]
Free Updates[]
If an update is available then a message will appear as soon as the game is started up on the console. If this doesn't occur at start up then another will be displayed when attempting to access an online game. The latest compatibility updates are always mandatory if the player wishes to play online.
- PS3
- The process is fully automated and the user only needs to follow the steps displayed on the screen after starting up the game.
- Xbox 360
- The user needs to navigate to "Burnout Paradise" in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and download the update from there or they can sign in on Xbox.com and download the update.
- PC
- The user needs to follow the on-screen steps after starting the game or they can go to the Criterion Games website and download the update.
Premium Content[]
An in-game Burnout Store was included in the Free February Update in which all Premium Content can be purchased and downloaded for use in the game.
Premium Content can also be purchased in the:
- PlayStation Store
- Xbox LIVE Marketplace
PC users were only able to purchase Premium Downloadable Content via the Burnout Store, which has been shut down. Premium Downloadable Content can now only be purchased in the US with the Bonus Vehicles Pack.
Unreleased Content[]
Criterion Games discussed many Game Changing Content ideas that never made it into the game. Some went quite far into the prototype stages with Criterion featuring airplanes flying around Paradise City in one of their live video podcasts. On Criterion Game's official website, a news post was released consisting of content that was proposed, but scratched off due to issues with EA and the "It was good on paper" excuse. The unreleased content included airplanes, helicopters, and boats. Also, locations such as the moon and tunnels beneath Paradise City. Time Travel was even discussed.
Planes[]
Planes becoming apart of Burnout Paradise had been hinted at multiple times by Criterion Games. In early 2009 a response on Criterion Games' FAQ stated that there would be an exciting "announcement" on April 1st but was then removed from the FAQ while Criterion's in-game Twitter page featured several hints such as "Won't you come fly with us?". It was stated as an April Fools Joke when Criterion Games posted on Twitter that there would be no content after Big Surf Island.
Helicopters[]
The use of helicopters was announced in a news post from Criterion Game's official website. It was an example of "Game Changing Content" and would be used to travel around Paradise City faster and complete unique challenges with cars and helicopters co-operating. It was never released due to issues with invisible walls and coding.
Time Travel[]
Criterion Games stated that it was originally a joke. The idea was that at a random time, a portal would open in Paradise City so you could travel to the past or future. An example being that the player could travel to Big Surf Island in the Old West timeline, get challenges done, then teleport back.
The Moon[]
Never released due to issues with EA's contract with Criterion Games, the moon planned to be DLC. The idea was that a rocket would be set on Big Surf Island. If the player completed a set number of challenges, the rocket would activate and the player could explore the moon as well as do "Zero Gravity Challenges".
Underground Tunnels[]
Content that was "good on paper", Criterion Games thought of using tunnels as a way of easy travel and more exploration for the player. The plan was to put a massive tunnel system underground, allowing the player to visit subway stations and invent new stunts.
Boats[]
Boats seemed to be the content that would be released after Big Surf Island, but was scratched due to only one island being allowed release. These vehicles would be a fast way of traveling to the paradise keys. Sadly, the islands were never made and the idea gone to waste.
Free Updates[]
Astire (1.1)[]
Burnout Paradise's first update included various bug fixes.
Bogart (1.2)[]
Burnout Paradise's second update included various bug fixes.
Cagney (1.3)[]
Burnout Paradise's third update included;
- A new title screen showcasing the Nakamura Rai-Jin Turbo RWD
- 2 New Vehicles
- 70 Car Timed Freeburn Challenges
- New Online Game Modes
- Ranked Race changes for balancing purposes
- 40 total Paradise Drives for Ranked Races consisting of:
- 7 user-created races
- 10 checkpoint races
- 23 point A to point B races
- Canadian Ranked Race leaderboard
- 40 total Paradise Drives for Ranked Races consisting of:
- Custom soundtrack support for PlayStation 3
- New Live Frontpage with 'Live Broadcast Gameplay'
- 1080i support for the PlayStation 3
- Visible damage to other players vehicles in Online games
- A 'shout-out' if a player is ahead in all of 'Today's Best' categories
- Ability to view challenge and leaderboard lists without leaving an online game
- Functionality for the Hunter Citizen's sirens
- Classical music from Picture Paradise available in the regular game playlist
- Improved sound effects
- If on player leaves during a Freeburn Challenge then it will no longer cancel the current freeburn challenge
- Ability to mute online players
- Improved turn signal navigation
- New vehicle liveries
- Carson GT Tiger for the Carson GT Concept
- Rossolini Tempesta Dream for the Rossolini Tempesta
- Carson Hippy Van for the Carson Inferno Van
- Hunter Oval Steel Racer for the Hunter Racing Oval Champ
- Changes to Airfield geometry
- Main article: Cagney
Burnout Bikes (1.4)[]
Burnout Paradise's fourth update included;
- A new title screen showcasing the Nakamura Firehawk V4
- New Motorbikes
- New content specifically for Motorbikes
- 24 Hour Day and Night cycle
- New gameplay involving Day and Night cycle
- 12 Burning Ride events
- 12 Midnight Ride events
- 64 Day Road Rules
- 64 Night Road Rules
- Weather Effects
- Fog
- Haze
- Separate licences for Motorbikes
- New Awards
- 20 new Bike Paradise Awards
- Main article: Burnout Bikes
Trophies (1.5)[]
Burnout Paradise's fifth update included;
- New Awards
- PS3 - 51 Trophies (Original Content)
- PS3 - 6 Trophies (Cagney Content)
- PS3 - 7 Trophies (Bike Content)
- Main article: Trophies (Burnout Paradise)
Free February Update (1.6) / (1.0.0.1)[]
Burnout Paradise's sixth update included bug fixes, a new Premium Content Pack and new Awards;
- The ability to restart events
- Visual changes
- Event changes
- Changes to vehicle dynamics and stats
- An in-game store
- An in-game website (PC and PS3)
- Party Pack
- New Awards
- PS3 - 7 Trophies (Party Pack)
- 360 - 2 Achievements (Party Pack)
- Main article: Free February Update
First Burnout Store Update (1.7) / (1.1.0.0)[]
Burnout Paradise's seventh update added various bug fixes, 4 new Premium Content Packs and new Awards;
- Legendary Cars Pack
- Time Savers Pack
- Toy Vehicles Pack
- Boost Specials Pack
- New Awards
- PS3 - 4 Trophies (Legendary Cars Pack)
- PS3 - 3 Trophies (Toy Vehicles Pack)
- PS3 - 2 Trophies (Boost Specials Pack)
- Main article: First Burnout Store Update
Second Burnout Store Update (1.8)[]
Burnout Paradise's eighth update added a new Premium Content Pack and new Awards;
- Cops and Robbers Pack
- New Awards
- PS3 - 8 Trophies (Cops and Robbers Pack)
- 360 - 3 Achievements (Cops and Robbers Pack)
- Main article: Second Burnout Store Update
Third Burnout Store Unlock Update (1.9)[]
Burnout Paradise's ninth update added a new Premium Content Pack and new Awards;
- Big Surf Island Pack
- New Awards
- PS3 - 10 Trophies (Big Surf Island Pack)
- 360 - 5 Achievements (Big Surf Island Pack)
- Main article: Third Burnout Store Update
Premium Content Packs[]
Some Premium Content Packs can have their contents purchased individually on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Party Pack[]
The Party Pack includes a 2 to 8 player offline pass-the-pad multiplayer mode.
- Main article: Party Pack
Legendary Cars Pack[]
The Legendary Cars pack includes all 4 vehicles but each can be bought individually.
- Legendary Cars Pack
$1.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 640- Jansen P12 88 Special
$3.99 / €3.99 / £3.19 / 320 - Carson GT Nighthawk
$1.99 / €1.99 / £1.59 / 160 - Hunter Cavalry Bootlegger
$1.99 / €1.99 / £1.59 / 160 - Hunter Manhattan Spirit
$1.99 / €1.99 / £1.59 / 160
- Jansen P12 88 Special
- Main article: Legendary Cars
Time Savers Pack[]
The Timed Savers Pack unlocks all 70 original Paradise vehicles as well as gold and platinum finishes.
- Main article: Time Savers Pack
Toy Vehicles Pack[]
The Toy Vehicles Pack includes all 9 vehicles. Each vehicle can be bought individually but only on the Xbox 360.
- Toy Vehicles Complete Collection
$1.99 / €4.99 / £5.49 / 1000- Toy Vehicles Collection 1
$4.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 480 - Toy Vehicles Collection 2
$4.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 480 - Toy Nakamura Firehawk GP
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- Toy Vehicles Collection 1
- Main article: Toys
Boost Specials[]
The Boost Specials Pack includes both vehicles. Each vehicle can be bought individually.
- Boost Specials Pack
$1.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 640- Montgomery Hawker Mech
$4.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 400 - Carson Extreme Hotrod
$4.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 / 400
- Montgomery Hawker Mech
- Main article: Boost Specials
Cops and Robbers Pack[]
The Cops and Robbers Pack includes all 33 vehicles and a game mode.
- Main article: Cops and Robbers Pack
Big Surf Island[]
The Big Surf Island Pack includes all 9 vehicles, 135 discoverables, 5 drive throughs, 24 Road Rules, 10 Island Challenges, 15 Offline events, Island License and Toll Booth Pass to the Island.
- Main article: Big Surf Island (Update)
Burnout Paradise Complete Edition[]
A special pack containing a Burnout Paradise PSN Game and all 7 premium contents.
- Burnout Paradise Complete Edition
$29.99 / €29.99 / £23.99- Burnout Paradise game
- All 7 Car Packs (including Party Pack, Time Savers Pack, and Big Surf Island Pack)
- Burnout Paradise Complete Downloadable Edition
$19.99 / €19.99 / £15.99- All 7 Car Packs (including Party Pack, Time Savers Pack, and Big Surf Island Pack)
Burnout Paradise - Full Game Plus Bundle[]
A bundle containing a full game, Boost Special Pack and Time Savers Pack.
- Burnout Paradise - Full Game Plus Bundle
$7.99 (US PlayStation Store only)- Burnout Paradise full game
- Boost Special Pack
- Time Savers Pack
References[]
- ↑ Bogart software update Xbox 360 – quick update!. Criterion Games (2008-04-21). Archived from the original on 2008-05-01. Retrieved on 2019-09-18.
- ↑ 360 Bogart is online now!. Criterion Games (2008-05-12). Archived from the original on 2008-05-19. Retrieved on 2019-09-18.
External links[]
Burnout Paradise - Game Changing Content | |
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Free | Astaire • Bogart • Cagney • Bikes • Trophies • 1.60 • 1.70 • 1.80 • 1.90 |
Premium | Boost Specials • Cops and Robbers • Big Surf Island • Legendary Cars • Party • Time Savers • Toys |