The first map pack for Call of Duty: World At War has today been released by Activision and Treyarch. Currently, the new map-pack is available on the Xbox 360 for the sum of 800 Microsoft Points, and with the pack to be available on the PlayStation 3 from the 26th of March for AU$15.95.

Details of a PC release of the map pack have not yet been detailed, but the map-pack will make its way to the PC at a "future date". Any pricing that it may carry on the PC has not been announced.

The first map pack introduces four new maps, as we've detailed previously. The first three maps in the pack, Nightfire, Station and Knee Deep can be played in all games, while the final map, Verrückt (Zombie Asylum) sees player fight Nazi zombies in the outskirts of Berlin.

Should you be undecided about whether or not the World at War should continue - we've got some screenshots of the new maps, along with a brief description of each.


Nightfire and Station

Nightfire
Fire-bombed Berlin provides the backdrop for "Nightfire," an intense battlefield for mid to large-scale team games. Shelled buildings and ruins of the city provide coverage among the war-ravaged streets, and the flames of the burning city expose the enemy running through the night. Fight for your life knowing that this fiery urban battlefield may soon be your grave.

Station"Station" offers a bombed out underground train station littered with destroyed subway cars, hidden passageways, loading platforms and second story overlooks to use to your advantage against any number of enemies. Ideal for dominating Capture the Flag and other team games, this map provides you with a wide range of combat options from close range choke points to hidden sniper spots.

Kneedeep and Verrückt

Knee Deep
"Knee Deep" takes place on the island of Peleliu in a once tranquil village turned chaotic Japanese command centre. You and your squad will fight through the jungle, wading knee-deep in streams, in order to retrieve valuable intel and take battle positions in fortified Japanese bunkers all to secure an important communication centre. The harsh jungles of "Knee Deep" are perfect for tactical team games and all-out assaults on multiple enemy positions.

Verrückt (Zombie Asylum)
The fan favourite 4-player co-op Nazi Zombies Bonus Mode returns with "Verrückt," a terrifying Zombie asylum located in the outskirts of Berlin. Players are split into pairs, in the challenge to find each other for survival. Featuring more weapons, and perks via the addition of Perks-a-Cola machines, electroshock defences and the endless Nazi Zombie horde, "Verrückt" will push you to the edge of your sanity.

As we receive details regarding the PC release of this first Map pack, we will keep you informed. (Latest word on the matter indicates that Patch 1.4 and the map pack will be released a date which is yet to be determined) For those that are planning to pick up the map-pack on the Xbox 360 - a double XP week will run from today until the 25th of March.