Call of Duty: Ghosts Onslaught is the first of four major DLC packages planned for the latest from Activision’s Call of Duty franchise. Arriving on January 28th, it includes a variety of content that looks to reinvigorate the two-month old title.
The major selling point of Call of Duty: Ghosts Onslaught is its introduction of four new maps called Fog, BayView, Containment, and Ignition. The maps are described as the following:
- Fog – “A small to medium sized map set alongside the banks of a murky lake. Every area within “Fog” is a chilling homage to classic horror films, from an eerie campsite, flickering TVs, torture chamber, and seemingly abandoned structures as players try to unlock the map’s dark secret. If a player happens to find and complete a specific Field Order, they become the embodiment of evil and don the persona of one of cinema’s most iconic horror characters, Michael Myers. Additionally, the entire soundscape changes to the eerily familiar Halloween Theme music so other players know to run for their lives.”
- BayView – “A close-quarters map set on a coastal Californian boardwalk packed with seaside gift stores and an aquarium, offering players fast-paced run-and-gun matches. Players must also be wary of the deadly artillery strike enemies can call-in from a Naval Destroyer anchored just offshore.”
- Containment – “Transports players to a war-torn Mexican village, where the battle rages along both banks of the dried out riverbed. The action in this compact map centers on the remains of a small bridge holding a hi-jacked truck filled with leaking radioactive material. Surrounded by a myriad of abandoned bars, cafes, a church and a pool hall, “Containment” also features elevated rooftop vantage points for players who prefer longer-range engagements.”
- Ignition – “Launches players into an aging Florida space launch facility. Inspired by “Scrapyard” – the fan-favorite multiplayer map from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2, reimagined with dynamic gameplay elements – “Ignition” packs plenty of action both above and below ground amongst abandoned warehouses, flame trenches, and a massive transport crawler. As if rockets crash-landing into the map weren’t enough, the close-quarters combat is further complicated via two separate rocket test engines sites that opposing forces can trigger, sending massive fireballs into the already intense firefights, and the failed launch of a massive rocket has a dramatic effect on the combat.”
The package will also make a new weapon available called the Maverick, which incorporates an assault rifle and sniper rifle into one firearm.
Lastly, a new Extinction scenario will be unlocked. Called Nightfall, it will send players on a mission to secure important documents and destroy all aliens that come in the way. A manacing new creature that stands over 30 feet tall will make sure your completion of the level isn’t easy.
Below is the official trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction:
Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction will be available on all platforms as both an individual purchase and as part of the season pass program.
