25 November 2008
Josh

Grand Theft Auto 4: Lost and Damned DLC release date is February 17, 2009

Grand Theft Auto 4: Lost and Damned has been revealed as the Xbox 360-exclusive Downloadable Content episode and is scheduled for release on February 17, 2009.

You may recall that one of the major selling points of the Xbox 360 version of the game was Microsoft’s ability to snag exclusive downloadable episodes from the paws of Sony (the game was originally going to appear just on the PS3) and now finally, six months later, the first details of the new episode, titled “Lost and Damned”, has been revealed.

The episode will feature a new main character and a new plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV. The new mission will offer a fresh way to explore Liberty City and will include new multiplayer modes, weapons, vehicles and a diverse soundtrack with new music that will what you expect from the GTA team.

“Making these episodes has enabled us to expand the narrative and the experience of interacting with a game world in really innovative ways,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We hope fans of the game enjoy the new way of experiencing life in Liberty City contained in this first episode.”

The Lost and Damned main character is The Lost Biker gang member Johnny Klebitz, who Rockstar described as being “very different” from the star of the main game, Niko Bellic, who will make cameo appearances in the game but will only be a background character.

“I can’t go into too much detail on the story, because we try not to give away too much plot before the game is released,” said Rockstar Games vice president of creative development Dan Houser. “But I can say that the story will show you a different side of Liberty City.”

“We feel like we’ve only scratched the surface in terms of depth and detail,” Houser said.

Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter said to expect the new episode to cost up to $20, and he expects Rockstar to be able to sell between 2 and 3 million downloads.

Via Rockstar

24 February 2009 20:09
jordan

this game is gona be a hit fo sho g nigga for shigga they need something more like this again gangsta

25 February 2009 07:10
k_oss

whats up with that.only for xbox,man that sucks.i paid over $700 BUCKS just ta play gta4 when ps3 came out.gta has been for playstation scence the start.why they have only got it for sux ass xbox,is about dumb.it better come to the ps3 or i’ll never buy another gta game again nor a rockstar game ever……sony get on the ball guys…

25 February 2009 16:12
ReefermanOG

man thats bullshit fuk xbox the reason i got the ps3 is cus i assumed that every gta game that rockstar made would first come out on sony platforms not microsoft like they been doin 4 years n im not sure but ive been hearin rumors that the ps3 version will be put out but not till april…….Bill Gates must Diiiiee! switch 2 mac computers so dis shit wont happen again where rockstar puts microsoft in front of sony

26 February 2009 13:32
Jamie RObets

I wish it comes out on ps3 cuz it looks gd and it would be stupid 4 it not 2!!

27 February 2009 20:09
edfunk

Yes Reeferman, you’re right, Gates Should Die! Boycott this stupid Microsoft.I don’t get why so many people still use this crap! Apple is the future!! I’m really pissed off ,that Rockstar prefers this crap too! I got a PS3 just for GTA IV!

28 February 2009 05:05
curt dog

All you box hatas out there need to get on the train, sure sony has a blue ray but as for on line sony blows big time, sony jus sucks period

28 February 2009 22:07
roxkstar just shit out a bag of money

i agree with the people upset that rockstar decided to go xbox only with this. GTA was born on the playsation, us playtion owners made GTA into waht it is and thats how it got on xbox.. rockstar just pissed off a ton of people by doing this including me… im so pissed… F*CK rockstar in addition rockstar has failed with the newer GTA’s because once agian you can’t f*cking fly planes. San Andreas was the peak of the GTA series as far as gameplay goes. graphic obviously goes to 4 though. but once again wtf rockstar for truning you back on us…

3 March 2009 20:48
lildarryl

wow 360 only they realy took a wrong turn on this one. being a hardcore GTA fan since the late 90’s. i have purchased over 12 titles of GTA 8 for of witch were on pc and 4 on the playstation. Only if rocketstar releases this for pc or Playstation, i will be holding on to my $60 this time around. and 4 those who are bashing ps3 you can have fun paying monthly to play online. Losers

6 March 2009 22:29
Titan

The PS3 is far more superior to the Xbox 360!

The bluray drive itself kicks ****** as the amount of data able to be stored on a bluray disc ensures greater detail which means games made for the PS3 are made with more detail !!!!… it also serves as a bluray player and the console itself looks very flash and stylish combined with sony’s bravia x series tv’s!

I would be embarrased to even display an xbox 360 as part of my home entertainment centre!!!

The Xbox range of controllers are oversized and look like controllers ment for an old school sega mega drive or dreamcast system.

THERE IS NO COMPETITION BETWEEN THE PS3 AND XBOX 360 FULL STOP.

IN SHORT THE PS3 DOES NOT NEED ANYONE TO DEFEND ITS SPECS. BECAUSE IT DEFENDS AND TALKS FOR ITSELF!!!! ……HOWEVER THE XBOX 360 NEEDS PEOPLE TO DEFEND IT WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS HOW CRAP THE X360 IS!!

The X-Box is really a box!!!… a useless hollow piece of junk that takes up storage space in the sheds!!!

A law should be passed so that if Microsoft tries to engage in activities other than for the sole purposes of making/improving Windows they will be liable to a $Billion dollar fine!!!

PS3 RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7 March 2009 13:53
RMSe17

*sigh* while I totally agree with the people who are upset over this being an XBOX360 exclusive release (I will NEVER buy a console system or a console game, they are inferior to a PC, so if they want my business, they need to release it for a PC), I have to disagree with all this PS3 glorification. Look guys, a PS3 is not as bad as XBOX360, but it still inferior when compared to a PC. My old E6600 running at 3.6GHz, 4GB of cheap ram, and a GeForce GTX285 will play any game better than a PS3… Even GTA4 PC with all settings below 100% still looks and feels better than on a console. gg.

Oh, and gg rockstar for selling out.