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Let me preface this by saying: I am in no way speaking for Treyarch Studios or Activision, regardless of any perceived relationship with them. Do not reproduce this elsewhere as "Confirmed News", this post is 100% speculation and in no way reflects actual confirmation from the aforementioned companies. (Disclaimer)

That said, this my my personal "best guess" as what to expect if there is indeed a Map Pack 4 release for Call of Duty: World at War, I'll support my instincts with the best possible information at our disposal. So, here we go...

First off, let's start with the upcoming launch of COD Modern Warfare 2 to be released on November, 10th 2009. Both WaW and MW2 are Activision Published properties, so it can be assumed that they would in no way want those titles to compete with each other. No Official announcement for a Map Pack 4 has been made, so you can also assume that if there is one - it would have to be post-MW2 launch, in order to allow for a PR cycle to run it's usual course - not to mention, they wouldn't want to interfere with MW2's current buzz.

Secondly, in regards to MW2 - many owners of COWaW will be trading in their copies upon purchase of the subsequent title in the franchise. This fact, coupled with the intuition that release would be post-MW2 launch, leads me to this article which I'd like you to read prior to moving forward in this topic. You must login or register to view this content.

After reading that article, it illustrates a few things. First, that DLC is profitable - and second, that it's more profitable than in-store SKUs due to associated shipping costs. Where am I going with this? Put all the variables that I have mentioned above together.
- Post MW2 launch
- People Trade-In copies of WaW
- DLC is profitable
- ATVI won't want to compete with itself in the FPS genre

Take those assumptions and couple them with the success of WaW DLC... what has received the most Community Support and zeal? Easy - Nazi Zombies, which leads me to my final predication...

Map Pack 4 will be a Zombie exclusive package available via the XBL Marketplace and PSN Store (if there is a Map Pack 4). The maps will continue the developing storyline that has been cultivated since Verruckt and either bring conclusion to the story -or- suspense towards an upcoming title/DLC Release.

Simply, this is what makes sense in every way. Personally, when I was last at Treyarch Studios previewing Map Pack 3, you got the idea (though definitely never confirmed) that those maps were not the end of DLC Support for Call of Duty: World at War. Now, when you combine all of the points above, it's not hard to see why I came to this conclusion.

What's been left out is, "Why no Multiplayer Maps?" This is simply because people have traded in their physical copies of COWaW, thus drastically diluting the consumer base able to purchase maps for that theater. The buzz is Zombies and has been since pre-MP3, not to mention again, that ATVI will not want to compete with itself in the MP FPS genre (MW2). Would it be that hard to harness the buzz, develop, and subsequently release a "stand-alone" Map Pack of Zombies only for the XBL Marketplace & PSN Store?

My intuition says no: The GUI and code have already been developed, certainly there are other considerations, but I imagine those technical hurdles can be satisfied. Map Pack 4, would in essence be - a stand alone title not dependent upon the COWaW CD, previous Map Packs, or Title Updates.

I have thought this for some time, but have waited until now to post since I wanted to make sure that there was no pre-MW2 announcement, which I just can't see happening now. What will this all result in? Well, all we know Activision loves to milk the teet dry right (See Guitar Hero Franchise) - Why not dedicate a team at Treyarch Studios towards Zombie DLC and conclusion of the story while the meat and potatoes work on their next AAA Title? It's certainly nothing new for them, Treyarch works on multiple projects all the time - Spiderman & Quantum of Solace were both developed while World at War was in Production.

So, those are my thoughts & ideas - heck they're probably wrong, but I thought I'd bring a little substance & sensibility to the never ending MP4 discussion. Please post constructive comments below and let everyone know what you think. Thanks for reading and continue to enjoy Call of Duty: World at War!!!

Regards,

CHEFS

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That was an amazing theory!! So much evidence and back up. It was so convincing that I actually think it will happen. Hopefully he is right.

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awesome theory. but idk if this is true. LOL.

hard somethimes

map pack 4 is created but not published coz of mw2