Every single Starhawk map will be released for free, forever, according to Lightbox boss Dylan Jobe.

According to Jobe, the decision was made after DLC packs split the player base of the studio’s previous release, Warhawk.

“Whenever we release a map pack you won’t have to pay a friggin’ dime!” said Jobe on the PS Blog. “And we’ve already started the early stages of our next map pack for you guys.”

Apparently, the content will take place on “a lush, swampy world that’s home to an abandoned research facility that many years ago was responsible for researching the mysteries of Rift Energy.” It’s called Cypress.

However, not all of Starhawk’s DLC will be free. Lightbox are planning future add-ons that will require a fee.

“Now certainly we’ll have some paid DLC content in the future as well as our free map packs, but we’re still playing around with what that will be,” said Jobe. 

“We’re going to be looking to see what the player feedback is on Starhawk in the coming weeks to help steer the DLC that we develop for you all. This is our commitment to all of you, the players.”

Check out some concept art for Cypress below, as well as the game's launch trailer. Starhawk is out in the US on May 8th and Europe on May 11th.