Downloadable pack adds five new maps for online combat. By Russ Frushtick ‘Modern Warfare 2’ Resurgence Map Pack screenshot Photo: Infinity Ward With Thursday’s (June 3) release of new maps for “Modern Warfare 2,” the biggest entertainment launch of 2009 has gotten a little bigger. Called the Resurgence Pack, this download-only content is available exclusively on Xbox Live and adds five maps to the game’s online multiplayer modes. The Resurgence Pack is a mix of new and old. Three of the maps are made up of completely original content, while the remaining two are based on popular maps from the original “Modern Warfare.” Here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect to see in each of the maps: Fuel This wide-open map set around an oil refinery is one of the largest yet seen in “Modern Warfare 2.” Separated between two main buildings, the design encourages a focus on rooftop sniping, as well as window-to-window combat. Trailer Park Much smaller and more cramped than Fuel, Trailer Park takes place in and around a variety of motor homes and picnic tables. The tightly spaced lots mean numerous corridors and choke points, so if you’re lacking in quick reflexes, you’re going to have some trouble here. Carnival The only thing scarier than clowns? Nothing. But guys with guns is a close second. Carnival takes place on abandoned fairgrounds, with rides and attractions left to rust. The map is broken up into themed areas ranging from the futuristic to the medieval, and players can use obvious landmarks such as castles and rocket ships to coordinate their efforts. Strike Returning from the original “Modern Warfare,” Strike features a Mideast setting and some reasonably frantic urban combat. Small changes were made to some of the buildings in Strike, requiring new tactics for success. Vacant Set in an abandoned Russian office complex, Vacant is the second returning map. Its popularity peaked during the original “Modern Warfare” beta, so its return should be appreciated by many. The developers made some tweaks to the layout of the map, though, so players should take it slow the first time through. The Resurgence Pack is available on Xbox Live for 1,200 Microsoft Points ($15). The pack will see release on PlayStation 3 and PC later this summer. For more on “Modern Warfare 2,” check out Multiplayer.MTV.com .
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