This is an interesting take on DLC. Instead of adding map packs that 'fit' the overall theme of the game, DICE decided to make their map pack too look like an abstract dream. They asked themselves "if faith is dreaming, what will she dream about" They also announced that the PS3's free map will be released tomorrow separately from the other map packs.

Fallow the link to watch a video showcasing the exclusive ps3 map.

When we started Mirror’s Edge we were working with abstract environments, quick test levels that we threw together so we could mess around with the moves. Then came the game and the more realistic urban settings which were a lot of fun to work with but there was always a little voice in the back of our minds saying, “Remember when you could build any bizarre shape you wanted?”

We have been making a variety of maps for the upcoming release of the Pure Time Trial Map Pack. We didn’t want to be limited by an urban setting; we wanted to “leave the city behind” and focus completely on the nature of movement itself. The maps are all about exploring the purity of the core gameplay with nothing getting in the way.

Each map is quite different in style and had different inspirations. The look of the Sony-exclusive map “Synethesia” (that will be released separately and for free tomorrow, January 29th) was actually inspired by balloons of all things. However, we did decide to settle on an overriding theme — If Faith was having a dream, what would she be dreaming about?

Sayyed via blog.us.playstation.com »