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Housemarque announces Dead Nation DLC Road of Devastation

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HELSINKI, FINLAND – September 6, 2011

Independent Finnish developer Housemarque, the critically acclaimed studio behind Super Stardust HD, Outland, Dead Nation and upcoming Furmins, have today announced new DLC content for ‘PlayStation(R) Network exclusive smash hit Dead Nation.

Millions of Dead Nation recruits fighting against the spreading of dreadful zombie virus are now facing new challenges, when they need to travel “Road Of Devastation” in a DLC pack soon available for download exclusively on PSN.

“We’ve been working hard since the launch of Dead Nation to bring exciting new content to the fans of the game” says Housemarque CEO Ilari Kuittinen. “Since the launch of the game, Dead Nation has been a top selling PSN title having fans all around the globe. After being included in Welcome Pack offering has helped the game to reach over 3,8 millions downloads, which is simply mindboggling and unheard of for a PSN game.”

Continuing from the events where the original game left off (or, is it actually the other way around…), you’ll find Road of Devastation will put your skills to the ultimate test. You’ll find yourself waking up in a laboratory with only one way out. Outside the door you’re presented with a choice – you’re faced with a crossroads leading to three different roads, each with their own unique environments, challenges and enemies waiting for you.

In addition to the range of enemies and weapons already familiar from the original game, Road of Devastation will present you with a variety of new tools and equipment to dispose of your enemies with, while introducing new enemies and obstacles encountered in unique new environments.

Pricing and the release date are announced soon. Further news and details on Road of Devastation DLC are updated to our facebook pages www.facebook.com/DeadNation and Playstation blog posts. More on Housemarque can be found at website http:/www.housemarque.com and at our facebook pages www.facebook.com/Housemarque.

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  1. I am wondering if it will be coop with shared screen like the original Dead Nation. Mt wife and I love those type where we can kick some booty together!

    Comment by Bill Moore on September 6, 2011 at 19:19

  2. Well done to the housemarque team – this game is the one of the best games i have ever played and me and my OH are overjoyed there is going to be more fun, if there is anywhere i can make a donation to you guys i would.

    Thanks

    Comment by Keith on September 6, 2011 at 20:22

  3. Forgot to ask – does the new DLC also have local co-op mode ? Thanks

    Comment by Keith on September 6, 2011 at 20:27

  4. Excellent Game , Dead Nation , i am enjoying it so so much and to read of more to come and soon , im excited !!

    Thanks guys for such a great game !!!!

    Thanks !!

    Comment by Fubah on September 7, 2011 at 01:20

  5. Thanks for the feedback!

    Road of Devastation DLC will have both local and online co-op mode as well like in the main game.

    Comment by Ilari on September 7, 2011 at 15:06

  6. Hey guys two questions about how many hours of game play and will this DLC have another platinum? Please say yes to the second question.

    Comment by hakim on September 7, 2011 at 17:33

  7. How about a nice stratgey guide that has details of the characters , the weapons , walkthroughs and everything ? I would love to buy a strategy guide for Dead Nation and the upcoming Road to Devastation . Do you know of a good walk through ? I am in the graveyard just past the hospital and i got there just using the rifle fully upgraded , now with the 4 screaming monsters inside the tombs and only 2 sticks of dynamite , i am over run , if there is a trick to it I am not seeing , I will keep working at it .

    Thanks again
    Philip

    Comment by Fubah on September 7, 2011 at 18:46

  8. Yes there is a trick to it – no dynamite lol and speed.

    Equip shotgun fully upgraded run to first chuck flare shotgun wall running I to it – then after kill immediately run to next chuck flare mine whatever and repeat the process. If you do it quick enough sometimes sone of the specials do not appear :-) try it.

    Comment by Simon on September 7, 2011 at 20:17

  9. I got to this point just with the main rifle upgraded , have just the sub machine gun with me is all

    Comment by Fubah on September 11, 2011 at 00:11

  10. This is incredible! Just finished the campaign yesterday with a friend of mine on top difficulty (Undead, I believe, is the right name) – WHAT A BLAST! We have, of course, played through all the levels of difficulties together.

    The game was fun since the very beginning (in easier modes), but the challenge of the hard experience demands you to be VERY tactical, which is awesome. A few hints and tips from me:

    1. Use the rifle as often as possible, fully upgraded ofc.
    2. Use rocket launcher (+ dynamite + grenades if playing in Undead-mode) to kill off the Cutters. Circling cars and rubble will make it harder for them to get close.
    2. Use flares + blade cannon for large groups of zombies (Especially cops, military and hazmat zombies), alt the shocker . The shocker tends to be more effective the closer they are and also better if they are spread out (for example, if you don’t have any flares).
    3. Bombies explode from one blade with the blade cannon, regardless of level of difficulty. When they rush in groups of >5 this is very rewarding since it passes along them all.
    4. Mouths and Jumpers: Get close up with a shotgun and just go nuts while using diversion for storming hordes of zombies (cars, vending machines, flares). Jumpers crashing down will also injure nearby zombies, use this tactically.

    As already stated, a great game, and from a tactical viewpoint extremely rewarding in the long run, especially in co-op mode. Really looking forward to the DLC!

    Oh, and, I don’t know if this is the right forum for it, but I’ve thought of some minor disturbing elements in the game:

    1. If for example player 1 dies and player 2 makes it to checkpoint, player 1 will spawn only when the latter doors have opened, which means that he/she will have to buy guns and ammo each time both players die and start over. Not a big deal, but kind of annoying, at least when in Undead-mode and replaying time after time.

    2. One button for full ammo refill (for all weapons) while in shop!

    3. Small symbol, describing the kind of weapon at hand, beside the voice “Shotgun”, “Rifle”… When you’re being stormed by 1000 zombies you really don’t hear shit among all the explosions which sometimes makes it difficult to choose the right weapon while maintaining focus on screen. How about a symbol or text flashing on top of the character, highlighting the weapon chosen?

    4. It would be nice if it was possible to continue from a local co-op game when in online mode (playing with the same friend). And it’s a bit of a shame that you can’t start a new co-op game while saving the old one, for example when you’re playing with different people in varying modes of difficulty.

    5. Chainsaw!!! Preferably as an upgrade to the bayonet, kind of like the laser-upgrade. :D

    Wow, this was an exhaustive entry.. Anyway, the game is great and I’m just telling you these things as a dedicated gamer with lots of ideas, maybe you’ll like some of them.
    I’m sure the DLC will be a blast!

    Comment by Simon on September 12, 2011 at 19:24

  11. Thanks again for great feedback! More info on DLC coming up soon.

    Comment by Ilari on September 14, 2011 at 14:33

  12. Hey guys, just a question. Will you continue to support this awesome game with DLC even after the Road of Devastation? Nothing like new and awesome ways to kill zombies.

    Comment by Hakim on September 15, 2011 at 04:29

  13. Future support depends almost solely on how well Road of Devastation is received among the fans of the game. DLC needs to sell quite well in order to justify further development, but we certainly are really optimistic that many of you will pick this up as we feel it gives you a lot. We spent over 8 months in the development, so it´s been the biggest DLC effort at Housemarque!

    -Ilari

    Comment by Ilari on September 15, 2011 at 12:34

  14. Well i hope you guys sell well because I love the game and new content is always welcomed.

    Comment by hakim on September 15, 2011 at 15:38

  15. Hello dear Housemarque team
    Dead Nation is a great game for coop and solo
    will you fix reload bug(when switching weapons during reload time makes weapon reloaded instantly) in your upcoming DLC??

    Comment by tAB on September 16, 2011 at 14:31

  16. I love reading these articles bceuase they’re short but informative.

    Comment by Latesha on October 6, 2011 at 12:23

  17. Muy buen juego exelente lo recomiendo ampliamente, llevo mas de 70 horas jugandolo en total y no me canso de jugarlo de nuevo todo gracias a que entre mas dificil se pone tienes que estar muy atento y pensar bien la forma de atacar los diferentes zonbies actualmente estoy en las misiones de no muerto y realmente no lo veo muy diferente a morbosa (que realmente me parecio complicado, hasta que le agarre el modo), realmente tengo que comprar este DLC siendo sincero siento que debo retribuirles tantas horas de diversión.

    un consejo para los que todavia no pueden en los niveles dificiles, no intenten pasarlo corriendo solamente alborotan a los zombies que correran hacia uno y utilicen el disparo recargado del rifle lo mas que puedan asi como la convinación de vengalas y cuchillas son mortales.

    por ultimo una pregunta ¿como calculan el progreso de los paises?

    Saludos y ojala saquen nuevas actualizaciones

    Comment by C_P on October 19, 2011 at 07:28

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