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Finally on PC from early February.

Criterion plans to release Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box on Xbox 360, PS3 and - for the first time - PC from 6th February.

Inside is the full game plus all of the free updates so far, including the Bikes Pack, Codename: Cagney Pack, Trophy support and much more.

The brand new premium Party Pack will also be stuffed in. This goes live independently on Thursday 5th February, but has yet to be given a price.

The Party Pack adds an offline pass-the-pad-style multiplayer mode for up to eight people. This picks players at random and assigns them a variety of tasks, such as landing barrel rolls, surviving oncoming traffic or simply beating a time while racing around at track.

Coinciding with the launch of the Party Pack will be a free update adding things like an in-game website and store to Burnout Paradise - plus overhauls for various modes, visuals and the entire vehicle dynamics system.

Criterion tells us the patch will be "massive", but we've heard that one before.

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DFawkes #1 3 years ago

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Despite having the PS3 version, I might pick this up for 360 - it's really good, and most of my Friends List have it on 360.

Now no-one mention restarts please, Criterion have promised they're doing that. Hopefully in this Feb patch, if not it is still coming.
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Ryze #2 3 years ago

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Restarts?

/coat
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The.PLB #3 3 years ago

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Yep, Restarts are in this patch
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penhalion #4 3 years ago

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Criterion in "look at my massive patch" shocker.
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chessboxer #5 3 years ago

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I'm a bit surprised they're not selling this in America on PS3/360. I have a friend over there who was going to get it for his PS3 and wanted this pack but the US Ultimate Box is only for PC.

It's a great game though. Didn't know Criterion were adding restarts.
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muscleblade #6 3 years ago

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With restarts i might finally complete the singleplayer game and get the Elite License.
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X201 #7 3 years ago

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So just to be absolutely clear...

The next patch will allow me to restart a race/challenge/etc without having to drive all the way back to the start on the other side of the map?
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DFawkes #8 3 years ago

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I've checked the official site, and I'll quote:

"...on the 5th Feb, we'll be giving Burnout Paradise yet another barrage of FREE improvements, with a massive free update.

We'll bring you full details over the coming days, but this overhaul to the game includes the introduction of our all-new in-game website and awesome in-game store. We've also worked on changes to game modes, visuals, the entire vehicle dynamics system. Oh, and we've added a restart !"

So, that's from <a href="http://www.cr iteriongames.com/index.php">the horses mouth</a href>, restarts will be in the 5th February patch.

Edited by 1 at 19/01/09 @ 15:04
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Santino #9 3 years ago

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wonder when EA games will be available on steam in the UK and if this will be on it
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X201 #10 3 years ago

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Sounds a bit woolly to me

"a restart"
Could be an option to restart anything.

I'd like it in plain English "We've added the ability to restart any race/challenge/etc at any time"
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Dodgymat #11 3 years ago

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Wow, restarts might make me pick this game up. Seems to be a major lack of [decent] driving games lately.
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aldo_14 #12 3 years ago

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Will the PC version include the new cars?
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dsmx #13 3 years ago

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will EA be an idiot and put securom on it though?
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Ignatius_Cheese #14 3 years ago

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*grumblemumble* Pfft! Restart option! *grumblemumble*

This was the EG Reader's #9 Game of 2008. Where have you guys been!? ;oP
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Razz #15 3 years ago

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Excellent, long have I searched for the ultimate box.
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asphaltcowboy #16 3 years ago

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Gah, I can't believe they finally caved!
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X201 #17 3 years ago

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I don't think they have.
I think they're playing with semantics.
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Razz #18 3 years ago

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What's this got to do with Jews?
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DFawkes #19 3 years ago

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"Oh, and we've added a restart !"

You're right, that's too strangely worded. Does that mean you can restart it as if you'd switched the game off and on again? Or reset to a specific point? Or perhaps teleport to a specific race start using the map? There's something going on, that's for sure.
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X201 #20 3 years ago

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@DFawkes
My cash will be staying firmly in my pocket until we find out exactly what this "restart" is

Edited by 1 at 19/01/09 @ 17:02
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Merlinho #21 3 years ago

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Is there much point in getting this for PS3 over the cheaper original, and downloading the content?
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IneptPercy #22 3 years ago

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Been waiting for a real 1080p 60fps no screen tearing version here... Sold
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DodgyPast #23 3 years ago

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^^

LOL, but have to admit I can't wait for the PC version either. Being able to restart races will probably add to my enjoyment. Just sad that it won't be on Steam.
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mkreku #24 3 years ago

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Let's hope this isn't a lazy port and runs fine on PC too. If it does, I'm definitely picking this up!
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IneptPercy #25 3 years ago

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"Is there much point in getting this for PS3 over the cheaper original, and downloading the content? "

You didn't read the article did you?

This is the PC version.
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photoboy #26 3 years ago

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I always said, as soon as they add restarting races from the menu I'd buy the game and I have kept my word (sort of, I've pre-ordered the 360 Ultimate Box rather than buy the regular version and download the updates). Top marks to Criterion for listening to feedback and adding the feature.

If they've not shafted the PC version with DRM I might buy that one too for the laptop...
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