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Heavy Rain DLC Announced As Pre-Order Bonus

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by Joe Juba on December 18, 2009 at 01:09 PM

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As if waiting to play Heavy Rain wasn't difficult enough, Sony has confirmed that episodic DLC is in the works for Quantic Dream's narrative-focused title. Even better, the first episode will be available free to those who pre-order the game.

The DLC, collectively referred to as Heavy Rain Chronicles, will give players the chance to experience more adventures starring the core game's characters. According to this post on Sony's official PlayStation blog by SCEA marketing manager Jefferson Dong, "Each Chronicle will offer unique, stand-alone, playable short stories featuring one of Heavy Rain’s main characters, and a storyline taking place either before or after Heavy Rain’s original narrative. Similar to Heavy Rain, each episode will offer a unique journey and different outcomes based on the players’ decisions and actions."

The first episode, which is available as a free pre-order bonus at participating retailers, is entitled The Taxidermist. It features Madison Paige infiltrating the home of a suspected serial killer. Gamers who have been following Heavy Rain for a while will recognize the scenario from the game's demo at E3 2008. Sony also announced a second episode, but hasn't given any details regarding its content.

While those who pre-order Heavy Rain will be able to download The Taxidermist as soon as the game launches, Sony has not announced when the first two episodes will be available for everyone else to purchase (for $4.99) on the PlayStation Store.

So, how pumped are you to play Heavy Rain and its associated DLC? Super pumped, or just pretty pumped?

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by That IT Guy Ty Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:24 PM

first and awesome
by Doctor Apozem Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:26 PM

I'm bashing my head against a wall waiting to play this game. Indigo Prophecy rocked, and it looks like they fixed everything in HR.
by ScruffytheJanitor Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:30 PM

The game looks interesting. I'll probably wait until reviews come out and it gets a bit cheaper. The game seems pretty short and I'm not sure I'm willing to pay 60 bucks for it.
by Ellezzdee Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:36 PM

eh. im sure it will be a great experience, but i doubt im gonna buy this game. i dont think its gonna have any real replayability. you go through it once and thats enough, as satisfying as it may be. so im just gonna rent it.
by OmegaSpartan08 Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:40 PM

I MUST BUY! i was pondering which game i should get, Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360 exclusive) or Heavy Rain (PS3 exclusive). i have far to many 360 games and i just bought the PS3 and have 3 games so i ned to build up my library. i'm getting Heavy Rain first! sorry Mass Effect 2 will have to wait.
by Thomas Beck Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:47 PM

DLC is great and all, but when's the freaking release date? How bout releasing that first?!
by OmegaSpartan08 Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:51 PM

@ Thomas Beck

a quick search on the web (google more specifically) would show you that the game is being released on Feb. 28, 2010.
by gamergirl89 Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:55 PM

Why don't more developers release DLC as preorder bonuses more often. Especially since you save $$$
by burlyman Friday, December 18, 2009 at 02:06 PM

yeah this game is going to be an experience.

titles like this are another reason why the 360 is a piece of overly-priced junk.
by Enigmatic Ally Friday, December 18, 2009 at 02:22 PM

Well, I didn't have any intention on pre-ordering this game..'till now. -_-
by robinhoodOO7 Friday, December 18, 2009 at 02:27 PM

I'm picking up a PS3 for Christmas. This is a must title.
by hollow_beast Friday, December 18, 2009 at 02:49 PM

that would be awesomenesss. Yeah, definetly wanting Heavy Rain DLC. That would be amazing
by OmegaSpartan08 Friday, December 18, 2009 at 02:49 PM

@ burlyman

really? did you have to stain this page with your biased view on games?
by Andres Garzon Friday, December 18, 2009 at 03:23 PM

I feel like buying a ps3
by xghost777 Friday, December 18, 2009 at 03:26 PM

Wait...did anyone just notice they have had the Taxidermist done since E3 and its not on the final game. That is pretty messed up.
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by dbull620 Friday, December 18, 2009 at 03:28 PM

Yes, make and announce DLC for a title that isn't even out yet... makes perfect sense right?
by UN1CORN Friday, December 18, 2009 at 03:29 PM

Its gunno be nice. Im pretty pumped
by ASpoonyBardIsYou Friday, December 18, 2009 at 03:39 PM

What's so great about this game? It's nothing we haven't seen before!
by Lisa Friday, December 18, 2009 at 03:56 PM

I was going to wait. Not because I didn't want to pay but the first half of next year has so many games I want to play I am not sure how I will afford them all. But if I can get the DLC by preordering I may not wait now.
by iLike Friday, December 18, 2009 at 03:57 PM

I cannot wait for this game!! and will now most def Pre-order! PS3 has so many great games coming!