Sony has announced that the 1.3 update for the Starhawk open beta was released today. The patch for developer Lightbox’s futuristic persistent online first person shooter adds a 32 player map and some new vehicles.
“Since our Starhawk Beta launched in November, we’ve collected so much great info. The bugs found would never been nailed down without your efforts and we are confident we’ll be giving you one of the best online experiences on PS3 with the final version of the game. Many balance and feature changes were made as a direct result of player testing. Please accept a sincere “THANK YOU!” from our team,” announced senior producer Harvard Bonin.
The additions coming with the 1.3 patch include:
* 32 Player Map - Planet Dust: If you thought 8 vs 8 was fun, things just got EPIC!
-
Sidewinder Jetbike: This vehicle is all about speed, speed, and more speed. As it’s a very hard target to hit, use the Sidewinder for quick hit and run attacks, fast road kills, or team up with others to SWARM the enemy base. Did we mention it jumps, too?
-
Ox Heavy Tank: Say hello to our little friend. What the Ox lacks in speed, it makes up for in pure brawn and firepower. You can destroy enemy walls and structures via long range bombardments, assault mechs with explosive shells, and survive barrages while comfortable nestled in its heavily armored shell.
The open beta for Starhawk will be running til the 27th March, and the full game will be released on the 8th May.
