Transformers DLC detailed, hits Aug. 27

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote up a post about the new characters included in the Transformers DLC. Today Activision release a whole slew of details about the DLC.

The content will hit XBLM and the PSN on Aug. 27. In order to get your hands on the eight new character, all with tweaked weapons, the new skins for existing characters, three multiplayer maps, a more challenging difficulty mode, and the addition of Aerialbot to the single-player campaign, you are going to need to pony up 800 Microsoft Points ($10).

For the complete breakdown of all the new content, hit the jump.

New Characters:

• G1 Optimus Prime
• G1 Megatron
• G1 Starscream
• G1 Sunstorm
• Soundwave
• Sideswipe
• Jazz
• Jetfire (MP Only)
• Aerialbot (SP Only)

New Skins

• G1 colors Ratchet
• G1 colors Sideswipe
• Stealth Colors Bumblebee

New Maps:

• Courtyard - Fast paced East Coast map that focuses on a heavily contested center action point. This key strategic area allows for views of the entire map as well as control of the high ground surrounding the middle courtyard and its perimeter. Flying characters are able to utilize the open skies and tall skyscrapers to quickly get to advantageous positions, but ground based characters can make use of numerous back alleys to flank around the sides of the map and attack from unprotected angles.
• Hillside - A tiered map in a dense urban area of Cairo. Varied height sections on the map make for multiple small arenas of combat, while allowing sneaky players to move throughout the level virtually un-noticed under the cover the surrounding buildings. A central marketplace provides a high point to get views of almost the entire level, but the maze like street layout and numerous buildings mean that you will have to hunt your enemies down in the alleys of this ruined city.
• Sandstorm - A very fast paced map that takes place in a smaller section of Cairo. Mostly populated with low level buildings and an open central area, combat on this map is fast and frenetic, with near instantaneous action as there is almost no place to hide. Flying characters can quickly hover above the map for near un-obstructed views of almost the entire map, but this also leaves them vulnerable to ground fire from almost every angle.

Read: Transformers DLC Priced, Dated and Detailed.