Burnout™ Paradise demo to support up to 8 players online for limited period

Baker011 · 03-01-2008, 03:24 PM

Burnout™ Paradise demo to support up to 8 players online for limited period

From Jan 4th to Jan 14th 2008 – the Paradise City servers will double the number of players that can join in an online session of Burnout Paradise, from 4 to 8.

With it, a total of 13 new Freeburn challenges will be available for players to attempt; 3 challenges in 5, 6 and 7 player sessions, with 4 new challenges for those playing in 8 player sessions.

Burnout Paradise offers a true open world environment built for intense speed, excitement, and exploration. The demo is now available worldwide on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace.
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Update, January 15th

The Demo has now gone back to allowing up to 4 players in a gaming session - hopefully you got a chance to experience Paradise City with 7 other people.

Don't worry if you missed it, the full game is out in just over a week in which you'll be able to play online with 8 people - and you won't be limited to freeburn and a Hunter Cavalry! See you online...

The_Doctor · 03-01-2008, 03:43 PM

Will more of the map be unlocked?

EAUK_Adroit · 03-01-2008, 05:07 PM

Excellent news.

SpiritSharD · 03-01-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSteveQ

Will more of the map be unlocked?

Nope...your stuck with what you've got till when we get the full game!

Graeme · 03-01-2008, 05:10 PM

how much more of the map is there?

EAUK_Phenom · 03-01-2008, 05:47 PM

Quite a lot. If you press start or select in game it will bring up the map. The small section of the map available to you in the demo is highlighted - the rest will come with the full game

!

Phenom

Matt@Sim_Moves · 03-01-2008, 05:49 PM

Here is a image of what you can explore in the Paradise demo.

EAUK_Phenom · 03-01-2008, 05:54 PM

The part unlocked in the demo is the northern most shore-line. If you refer to simmoves picture you can see how 'little' the demo actually lets us play - or, rather, how big the city actually is.

Phenom

Matt@Sim_Moves · 03-01-2008, 05:55 PM

Thanks for that Phenom, I never knew it was that big.
I'll sticky this thread for you.

Matt@Sim_Moves · 03-01-2008, 06:09 PM

And just to put this in to context, on how big the city is, I've made a useful image which shows how big the city is, and what you can explore in the demo.

The demo area is highlighted in white.

Can't see the image? Click here.

The_Doctor · 03-01-2008, 06:39 PM

Will this mean we have to re-download the demo?

Graeme · 03-01-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmoves

Here is a image of what you can explore in the Paradise demo.

Yeah, thats the only part i looked at in the demo - never noticed you could see the whole map :P

I like the idea of those roads along the hills/mountains... should be fun.

I'm thinking of pre-ordering it now

DanBartram · 04-01-2008, 03:26 PM

What time today is it arriving?

KieranJM14 · 05-01-2008, 12:27 PM

Played the demo with a group of guys yesterday and never had so much fun. Just a complete laugh mashing each other up and getting pics on the screen :P

MickusGB66 · 05-01-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAUK_Phenom

The part unlocked in the demo is the northern most shore-line. If you refer to simmoves picture you can see how 'little' the demo actually lets us play - or, rather, how big the city actually is.

Phenom

....and how sparse it will be with only 8 players in it.

Graeme · 05-01-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickusGB66

....and how sparse it will be with only 8 players in it.

Well in freeburn your suppost to play together and be in the same area, so assuming people are doing the challenges it should be fine.

Is that an airport in the top right?

BUIISHlT · 07-01-2008, 01:03 AM

Hi... I'm actually from the US, but i was just searching the forums to find some more info.... now there is a new map i have never seen before... the one with the airport... is that a real/final map?... i dont see it anywhere but on this page

EAUK_Phenom · 07-01-2008, 09:46 PM

The map I posted is from October's edition of the Official PlayStation Magazine US. I'm not sure how accurately it reflects the actual map, though (it may just be an early artists impression) - I'll try and find out.

Phenom

BUIISHlT · 08-01-2008, 01:04 AM

i have a feeling that the smaller one is trhe onewe'll get, but all those bridges look like fun... & the airport.... thatssweet... thanks anyways

Bluepip.. · 10-01-2008, 11:31 AM

Why is it only 8 players untill the 14th? I think it makes the demo a lot more fun and don't see why it's necessary to reduce it back to 4 players again.

GamerSanEA · 10-01-2008, 02:45 PM

There is a more recent version of the full game map to be found here. There are some minor differences worth noting.

Sue Denim · 14-01-2008, 11:24 AM

I've only run the demo online since the servers went to the full 8 cars (freeburn mode) and I have been having lots of problems being kicked all the time

I can only play freeburn online for about 5 minutes before I get kicked... again & again & again.
Just to confirm, there's nothing else running on my wireless network, bandwidth is not shaped (traffic) and the firewall is setup for uPnP with all ports available.

As this is the last day of the full 8 car online I'm really hoping that this won't happen tomorrow!
They better sort this out really soon as I'm thinking of cancelling my pre-order for this game

Graeme · 14-01-2008, 04:31 PM

why did they take out the airport? That'd be really good.

EAUK_Phenom · 14-01-2008, 04:45 PM

That map was a 'prototype' and it's from 2 years ago

.

In the latest podcast (Episode 14), they talk about it (and the airport) and hint that they may consider this for downloadable content (DLC). They're very secretive about what DLC will be released, although they do say that it's going to be something "special", and that only releasing new cars would be boring - so I expect it to be new game modes or a new area

. I hope so, anyway. I guess we'll just have to wait and see!

It would be awesome if it was the airport, though

.

Phenom

RowSand00 · 16-01-2008, 01:19 AM

Whats up with the AI cars in the demo, looks horrible when they make the turns in curves, some sort of lag? i really hope they fix it before final release.

03-01-2008, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Baker011 Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Durham Age: 28 Posts: 3,045 Blog Entries: 6	Burnout™ Paradise demo to support up to 8 players online for limited period Burnout™ Paradise demo to support up to 8 players online for limited period From Jan 4th to Jan 14th 2008 – the Paradise City servers will double the number of players that can join in an online session of Burnout Paradise, from 4 to 8. With it, a total of 13 new Freeburn challenges will be available for players to attempt; 3 challenges in 5, 6 and 7 player sessions, with 4 new challenges for those playing in 8 player sessions. Burnout Paradise offers a true open world environment built for intense speed, excitement, and exploration. The demo is now available worldwide on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace. _________________________________________________ Update, January 15th The Demo has now gone back to allowing up to 4 players in a gaming session - hopefully you got a chance to experience Paradise City with 7 other people. Don't worry if you missed it, the full game is out in just over a week in which you'll be able to play online with 8 people - and you won't be limited to freeburn and a Hunter Cavalry! See you online... __________________ baker011 Twitter - Eutechnyx

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EAUK_Adroit Forum Admin Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Age: 22 Posts: 32,798	Excellent news. __________________ Adroit Community Representative Electronic Arts Currently playing: Battlefield Bad Company 2 and 2010 FIFA World Cup Looking forward to: FIFA 11 PSN: EAUK_Adroit \|\| Gamertag: EAUK Adroit

03-01-2008, 05:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Graeme Forum Junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boring Land Posts: 3,950	how much more of the map is there? __________________ MyRoundBox

03-01-2008, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matt@Sim_Moves Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,191	Here is a image of what you can explore in the Paradise demo. __________________ PSN: mattyhew2100

03-01-2008, 05:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
EAUK_Phenom Retired Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,802 Blog Entries: 12	Quite a lot. If you press start or select in game it will bring up the map. The small section of the map available to you in the demo is highlighted - the rest will come with the full game ! Phenom

03-01-2008, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
EAUK_Phenom Retired Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,802 Blog Entries: 12	The part unlocked in the demo is the northern most shore-line. If you refer to simmoves picture you can see how 'little' the demo actually lets us play - or, rather, how big the city actually is. Phenom

03-01-2008, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Matt@Sim_Moves Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,191	Thanks for that Phenom, I never knew it was that big. I'll sticky this thread for you. __________________ PSN: mattyhew2100

03-01-2008, 06:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Matt@Sim_Moves Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,191	And just to put this in to context, on how big the city is, I've made a useful image which shows how big the city is, and what you can explore in the demo. The demo area is highlighted in white. Can't see the image? Click here. __________________ PSN: mattyhew2100 Last edited by Matt@Sim_Moves; 03-01-2008 at 06:15 PM.

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The_Doctor Forum Junkie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Yorkshire, England, UK, The Earth, The Universe, Some Planet in a Solar System Age: 27 Posts: 4,999 Blog Entries: 3	Will this mean we have to re-download the demo? __________________ EA Forum Member for over 4 years. GhostStorm Gaming News & Reviews Follow me on Twitter

04-01-2008, 03:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
DanBartram Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lowestoft Age: 23 Posts: 94	What time today is it arriving?

05-01-2008, 12:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
KieranJM14 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK >>> Lincolnshire >>> Ruckland Posts: 205	Played the demo with a group of guys yesterday and never had so much fun. Just a complete laugh mashing each other up and getting pics on the screen :P __________________

07-01-2008, 01:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
BUIISHlT Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5	Hi... I'm actually from the US, but i was just searching the forums to find some more info.... now there is a new map i have never seen before... the one with the airport... is that a real/final map?... i dont see it anywhere but on this page

07-01-2008, 09:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
EAUK_Phenom Retired Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,802 Blog Entries: 12	The map I posted is from October's edition of the Official PlayStation Magazine US. I'm not sure how accurately it reflects the actual map, though (it may just be an early artists impression) - I'll try and find out. Phenom

08-01-2008, 01:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
BUIISHlT Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5	i have a feeling that the smaller one is trhe onewe'll get, but all those bridges look like fun... & the airport.... thatssweet... thanks anyways

10-01-2008, 11:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
Bluepip.. Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Still at Crystal Peaks trying to get that flamin' billboard!! Posts: 9	Why is it only 8 players untill the 14th? I think it makes the demo a lot more fun and don't see why it's necessary to reduce it back to 4 players again.

10-01-2008, 02:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
GamerSanEA Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	There is a more recent version of the full game map to be found here. There are some minor differences worth noting.

14-01-2008, 11:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
Sue Denim Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	I've only run the demo online since the servers went to the full 8 cars (freeburn mode) and I have been having lots of problems being kicked all the time I can only play freeburn online for about 5 minutes before I get kicked... again & again & again. Just to confirm, there's nothing else running on my wireless network, bandwidth is not shaped (traffic) and the firewall is setup for uPnP with all ports available. As this is the last day of the full 8 car online I'm really hoping that this won't happen tomorrow! They better sort this out really soon as I'm thinking of cancelling my pre-order for this game

14-01-2008, 04:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
Graeme Forum Junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boring Land Posts: 3,950	why did they take out the airport? That'd be really good. __________________ MyRoundBox

14-01-2008, 04:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
EAUK_Phenom Retired Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,802 Blog Entries: 12	That map was a 'prototype' and it's from 2 years ago . In the latest podcast (Episode 14), they talk about it (and the airport) and hint that they may consider this for downloadable content (DLC). They're very secretive about what DLC will be released, although they do say that it's going to be something "special", and that only releasing new cars would be boring - so I expect it to be new game modes or a new area . I hope so, anyway. I guess we'll just have to wait and see! It would be awesome if it was the airport, though . Phenom

16-01-2008, 01:19 AM	#25 (permalink)
RowSand00 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	Whats up with the AI cars in the demo, looks horrible when they make the turns in curves, some sort of lag? i really hope they fix it before final release.

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