The SEGA Europe Blog announces plans to release the Swarm Map Pack on March 18, offering the first downloadable content for Aliens vs Predator for the Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 editions of the shooter remake. The DLC consists of the four maps released with the special editions of the game; two new multiplayer maps and two new survival mode maps, and they will be cost €5.99/ £4.79/ 560 Microsoft Points. Details follow.

Two new Multiplayer maps for six different online modes (Deathmatch, Predator Hunt, Infestation, Species Deathmatch, Mixed Species Deathmatch and Domination) :

• Docks: The caustic alkali waters of BG-386 put an end to Weyland-Yutani’s planned shipping activities.
• Machine: As well as processing exotic ores, the BG-386 Refinery provided electrical power to the colonists at Freya’s Prospect.

Two new Survivor maps in which up to four Marines battle to stay alive against increasing swarms of Aliens:

• Outpost: The site of the original Weyland-Yutani colony on BG-386 was abandoned, and soon reclaimed by the planet’s voracious jungle plant life.
• Hive: Deep in the heart of the Freya’s Prospect Refinery lays the Xenomorph Hive.

The “Swarm Map Pack” will be available on 18 March for €5.99/ £4.79/ 560 Microsoft Points.