urnout Paradise will be making its way to the PlayStation 3 again – but this time in the direct-download format. Criterion Games recently announced their plans to bring the platinum-hit tile to the PlayStation Network, shooting for a fall release and a price of $29.99. The download version of Burnout Paradise will include all of the updates Criterion has released over the recent months as an additional bonus. This might be a selling point for those unsure if they should buy retail or digital – as they sell for the same price in stores.

Fiona Sperry, Studio Manager for Criterion Games said, “Our mission at Criterion is to provide the most entertaining gaming service possible. In order to do that, it’s key that we have the ability to deliver content to players in ways that work for them – through quick and easy download or via traditional bricks and mortar. For us, the fun is in playing the game with friends and constantly discovering new surprises in the world. Download packs with meaningful new gameplay are the perfect way for us to keep entertaining fans and keep them playing, even months after launch.”

It is not known yet if the direct-download version will be released before or after the upcoming trophy support and motorcycle update – which is also scheduled for this fall.