Call of Duty Ghosts Onslaught DLC hits Xbox One and Xbox 360 on January 28

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 13, 2014

News: Activision reveals when new Call of Duty Ghosts DLC will be available as a timed exclusive on Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Call of Duty: Ghosts is getting it’s first DLC pack at the end of the month according to Activision. This new DLC pack is titled Onslaught and it debuts four unique multiplayer maps, each with their own distinct environments, small to medium scale, and varied gameplay as well as the all new “Maverick” dual-purpose assault rifle/sniper rifle. The Onslaught DLC will also bring “Episode 1: Nightfall,” the first installment in Extinction’s four-part episodic narrative that delves deeper into the storyline, and features new characters, a new weapon and new alien species including a towering, three-story tall alien enemy.

Onslaught is included as part of the Call of Duty: Ghosts season pass and is the first of four DLC packs planned to release throughout 2014. The season pass is available at the discounted price of $50 while buying each one separately will cost around $60. Additionally, Call of Duty: Ghosts season pass holders get instant access to the downloadable multiplayer map, “Free Fall” as well as the Team Leader Digital Pack, which comes with a unique multiplayer character head, weapon camo, reticle, player patch, player card and background.

“We know our fans have an appetite for new gameplay content all year long, and the team here is committed to delivering a full season’s worth of amazing new maps, weapons and more, starting with Onslaught in January,” said Mark Rubin, Executive Producer at Infinity Ward. “This year will see an assortment of content for players to dig into, with new, uniquely themed maps, new multiplayer weapons, and an episodic Extinction story arc that introduces new characters, new locations, and new weapons as they try to uncover the genesis of the aliens’ existence.”

A brief description of the new maps is below:

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 Meyers. 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 California 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 - This map is in 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 hijacked 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 environments.

Ignition - This map launches players into an aging Florida space launch facility. Inspired by “Scrapyard” from Modern Warfare 2, “Ignition” has 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 engine 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.

Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think. The Call of Duty: Ghosts Onslaught DLC will be available on January 28 as a timed exclusive on Xbox One and Xbox 360. No release date has been announced for other platforms. Will you be downloading this new content?