MGS4 LittleBigPlanet content detailed, coming before Christmas

by Jem Alexander { Dec 19th 2008 at 7:00AM }

Stop reading and watch the video after the break. Don't worry, we'll wait. Done that? Good, now that you're sufficiently excited about the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4 LittleBigPlanet DLC packs we can give you a few more details, courtesy of the PlayStation Blog. There's a lot to cover, so pay attention.

First, the character packs, which you've already seen. They're $1.99 each or $5.99 for all four (essentially giving you Raiden for free). Remember how we were saying we wished the "level pack" actually included a level of two so we could collect all the goodies as we progressed? It looks like we got our wish -- and then some. The level pack contains six new levels and a lot of booty. Not to mention the Trophies which were revealed yesterday.

Inside the level pack you'll also find a new costume (Gurlukovich soldier), 72 stickers, 12 materials, 10 decorations and 18 objects. Not only that but there's four new music tracks (one background and 3 interactive), a new sound object, a new "plasma ball danger element," a new "laser sight gadget" and a functioning searchlight. Oh, we almost forgot about The Paintinator and the new switch that comes with it. All this can be yours on December 23rd and it'll cost you $5.99.

Okay, we've run out of space, so go visit the PS Blog for more info.

Tags: kojima-productions, littlebigplanet, metal-gear-solid, metal-gear-solid-4

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Hatmantc @ Dec 19th 2008 7:10AM

Very impressive! I hope at least once a month, we get add ons like this. So many franchises to pull from, like KZ2, Uncharted, R&C, FF oh the list can be a mile long

Stubs24 @ Dec 19th 2008 10:18AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we see a trailer awhile ago containing a Sackboy Helghast? I could have sworn I saw them, so I don't doubt it. And this level pack is absolutely amazing. I'm so glad they decided to go so far in depth with this. But you're right. If LBP wants to stay on top I'm glad they arn't developing a level pack only twice through the LBP life cycle. It's great they put so much effort into everything. We are practically seeing dlc every week, so there is no doubt in my mind that we will begin seeing kz2, as well as many other game content, showing up in LBP.

slycooper_rocker (lorddshadow the amazing) [anti-panda death squadron force five] @ Dec 19th 2008 2:54PM

you're right about the helghast sackboy. i saw it too.

Millakilla @ Dec 19th 2008 7:11AM

This is the best DLC yet, I hope they keep this kind of stuff up.. The Price isn't too bad either...

JAH75157 @ Dec 19th 2008 7:17AM

first LBP dlc i might actually pay for!

BlingOnMyWrist @ Dec 19th 2008 3:48PM

Dido!

Fane @ Dec 19th 2008 7:06PM

@ Bling

What's this got to do with a singer from England?

And to the original post:

Ditto.

supersickie @ Dec 19th 2008 7:18AM

Holy... balls...

Simply cannot wait. Hope to see many more packs just like this hit the PSN over the next year or so. Great stuff.

drdre74 @ Dec 19th 2008 7:21AM

This is the type of DLC that I wanted to see and I got it. I'll be buying this. I wasnt too happy wit just the outfits in the past DLC i wanted levels and I got my wish. YEAHHHHHH!

Ashkental @ Dec 19th 2008 7:23AM

Ok, so NOW i'll pick LittleBigPlanet :D

Ever since i joined the beta my Hype train got like the train in Uncharted 2...

But NOW it's totally differente... first DLC that i'll actually buy O.o

pxpxp @ Dec 19th 2008 7:24AM

that paint gun is gonna account for some interesting levels

Jerses @ Dec 19th 2008 11:02AM

yeah, i hope they add all kind of weapons in future updates to LBP, even mario have fire balls.

Man im just excited about this. I hope the gun is just an item so can you equip, go to other levels and shot people.

-.- @ Dec 19th 2008 7:31AM

Hmmm, my sackboy-sence is tingling, and it tells me somthing isnt right,

Will us over in the EU region get a taste of this sackyboy-awsomy-goodness on the same day?

Nathanical @ Dec 19th 2008 8:04AM

well based on previous DLC id expect so. MM have done a very good job so far with same day DLC releases. I dont see why this would be any different

ebe @ Dec 19th 2008 7:44AM

Seems Great! a first seconde buy! And something not coming anytime on the xbrrod :-) can't wait (and bringing trophies, I'll buy a lot MediaMolecul, in the opposed hand, CAPCOM does't exist to me anymore). this should motivate me to continue my level (id:EBE lvl save the princess)

The Aggie CEO @ Dec 19th 2008 8:00AM

First LBP DLC WORTH my Money.......

Consider it already purchased........

1664 @ Dec 19th 2008 8:07AM

are we getting it in eu as well? paintball gun looks fun! and nicely priced as well for a change,

C-Onor @ Dec 19th 2008 8:07AM

great. gettin them.

Eneref @ Dec 19th 2008 8:14AM

So.... if we snag all the new MGS4 content and use any of it to build a level, do we get warned for breaching copyright? How does that all work? I mean... obviously, we can't call the level anything related to MGS4, and we can't have any MGS4-related themes in it (which makes having the content possibly difficult to use), but I'm a little confused on how that all works. Obviously, they've licensed portions of the content to produce their level packs... does this mean MGS4 levels are then fair game?

stargateheaven @ Dec 19th 2008 8:39AM

Of course they've licenced them. They wouldn't be able to do this DLC if they didn't. Stop being silly.

neversawthestars @ Dec 19th 2008 9:02AM

I dont think copyright issues involving dlc content they provide will be an issue obvioulsy or why make it available. MM hasnt been cracking the whip that hard even on non ps3 ip's (you can still find countless mario rehashs and mirrors edge clones) and even so now they give you time to tweak user created levels rather than just hitting delete on those that violate said copyright violations. I think mm thus far have set out reasonable dlc prices and have been consistant throughout pay alacart for what you want or get a bundle and they give you free swag. The MGS pack is just approving upon an already great game and now im even more excited about that FF7 dlc content that was shown here what back in october imagine the attention mm will give that if this is an indicator of things. Btw whatever happened to the dlc involving the rare tshirt that was supposed to come out to the sony store that was reported here europe got the option so whats the hold up????

Eneref @ Dec 19th 2008 9:07AM

I'm not being silly. I know MM and Sony have licensed the content. I'm asking about how that license works for OUR levels should we choose to make a level USING the proprietary and copyrighted content. Until now, any semblance to a copyright or proprietary theme in user-created levels has been very much disallowed. Does this mean that using this content in our levels would still fall under the same restrictions? If not, have the restrictions been relaxed for pre-licensed content? And if so, to what degree?

I don't see that those are silly questions.

JoeTheBlow @ Dec 19th 2008 6:50PM

Thats a fair point.
I guess that since you bought some MGS property, its fair game.
Especially if people have to have also bought the MGS pack to have those MGS levels display in the level browser.
Cant imagine why they would ever complain.

Jonathan @ Dec 19th 2008 7:55PM

You can use the MGS pack to make levels that are NOT based on MGS. I don't know why people think that getting a MGS pack (like the Kratos pack) means you can only make MGS type levels. No, that will still violate copyrights (unless the sticker is say a picture of Solid Snake, then permission is implied). Now whether MM/Sony relaxes the restrictions because of Konami is unknown, but the bottom line is, just because you have a MGS sticker pack does not necessarily mean you can start making MGS levels.

Fiddlesworth @ Dec 19th 2008 8:54AM

Criterion and Media Molecule are coming out with some quality DLC.

HaloEleven @ Dec 19th 2008 9:02AM

Did the question ever get answered about whether these objects and stickers would show up on created levels for players that don't buy the DLC?

Samward92 @ Dec 19th 2008 9:05AM

i assume they'll be able to see all the stickers and stuff, just not use them. like in the story, it's not like you couldnt see any of the stickers that were around until you unlocked them =)

Jem @ Dec 19th 2008 9:04AM

Like I said, I ran out of room, but the PlayStation Blog covered it. Here:

"Non-MGS Level Pack owners can PLAY the MGS Story Levels by joining a “host” who owns the pack and play the levels online together. Now you won’t be able to keep any objects, but you can have tons of fun just PLAYing.

MGS Level Pack owners will be able to CREATE levels with any of these items (including the Paintinator) and SHARE them online for everyone to play."

Deef @ Dec 19th 2008 9:15AM

hope to see a GTA4 pack one day
nico sackbellic

4thcage @ Dec 19th 2008 9:15AM

Anybody know is this a limited DLC? I won't be around my PS3 until the 8th of January...

PSN CleanNJerk101 @ Dec 19th 2008 9:18AM

My level got moderated & it had absolutely nothing copyright. I simply made a PS3 logo over top of a swing. The reason i'd buy this pack is for the features, but what's the point if MM hasn't cracked through their horrible moderation system. I still see levels like Mirror's Edge or History of PlayStation so wtf. Way to let down a fellow dedicated old school gamer MM. Thing is that was just a test level trying out the mechanics. So what's going to happen if I make a level again, they'll be on my back or something. Yes it's true & I read the EULA all creators that put hard work in making their levels be careful. Some things about the LBP product are just BS. Why create a game where the company promotes creativity of levels when this kinda things will happen to the most decent of level creations. Even the GoW & SotC levels were removed. Heaven & MM knoww how many others.

McBonk @ Dec 19th 2008 9:42AM

That video was jawdroppingly good! I am tempted not only to buy all the LBP stuff, but to drag MGS4 out of retirement! Fantastic!

alkeels @ Dec 19th 2008 10:01AM

Looks awesome

But i thought you might of gone for the most abreiveiated words in one heading like

MM to bring MGS DLC to LBP.....FTW IMHO

:o)

francisco @ Dec 19th 2008 10:59AM

Omg im so buying them custome for MGS4. Finally we can shoot something hahaha! I love it

ArmorForVictor = PSN & XBL GT @ Dec 19th 2008 10:59AM

so $5.99 for the costumes and then $5.99 again for the levels? so $12 for both things?

Gonzo @ Dec 19th 2008 11:22AM

See?
Now that's something worth buying.
Not the costume pack (that's still stupidly overpriced for just costumes) but the level content pack.

I thought LBP was doomed to die under a clutter of crappy costumes. I'm glad they're finally releasing some DLC with actual new gameplay content. I don't know if a gun is the most original thing they could've added, but it should be fun.

slycooper_rocker (lorddshadow the amazing) [anti-panda death squadron force five] @ Dec 19th 2008 2:57PM

i was sold with the guns. now my cod:waw level will actually be interesting! woot!

Jets @ Dec 19th 2008 11:29AM

GOD BLESS MEDIA MOLECULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LBP IS STILL ALIVE!!!!

Mr. Joe @ Dec 19th 2008 11:58AM

that trailer sold me. day 1! lol.

but seriously, i'm gonna buy it..

KOBE @ Dec 19th 2008 12:14PM

Is it possible to share this if somone eles had bought this?

I might share with all if I can.

Jay [psn: jayrockslife] @ Dec 19th 2008 1:36PM

HOLY SH*T.
THATS AWESOME!

kentuckyfried @ Dec 19th 2008 2:31PM

cool. I might actually start playing this game.

Good job on adding a new game mechanic. The in-game default actions (jumping/pulling/pushing) can only go so far. The paintball mech will help to add more depth, especially if the gun can also be used to turn on levers and other triggers.