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     ======WipEout 2048====== ======WipEout 2048======
     +[{{ wipeout_series:covers:wo2048_na_cover_art.jpg?200vh|WipEout 2048 (NA retail cover art)}}]
     **WipEout 2048** is an original anti-gravity combat racing video game developed by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psygnosis|Studio Liverpool]] for the PlayStation® Vita. It features brand new content in the form of 10 original tracks and 20 ships, a new single player campaign and online campaign, as well as content from [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]] in the form of Cross-Play Multiplayer and later Downloadable Content that added the HD and Fury campaigns into the game. It is the eighth mainline installment in [[:wipeout_series|the WipEout series]], and was mostly well-received by reviewers, though criticized by fans for lack of several long-standing features present in previous games. **WipEout 2048** is an original anti-gravity combat racing video game developed by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psygnosis|Studio Liverpool]] for the PlayStation® Vita. It features brand new content in the form of 10 original tracks and 20 ships, a new single player campaign and online campaign, as well as content from [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]] in the form of Cross-Play Multiplayer and later Downloadable Content that added the HD and Fury campaigns into the game. It is the eighth mainline installment in [[:wipeout_series|the WipEout series]], and was mostly well-received by reviewers, though criticized by fans for lack of several long-standing features present in previous games.
      
    -The player competes in the 2048, 2049 and 2050 season's of the [[#Lore|Anti-Gravity Racing Championships]], also known as the AGRC, piloting anti-gravity racing ships that float above the circuits at high speeds. These anti-gravity racing ships are able to obtain and use various [[#Pickups]] to disrupt other players or assist the pilot.+The player competes in the 2048, 2049 and 2050 seasons of the [[#Lore|Anti-Gravity Racing Championships]], also known as the AGRC, piloting anti-gravity racing ships that float above the circuits at high speeds. These anti-gravity racing ships are able to obtain and use various [[#Pickups]] to disrupt other players or assist the pilot.
      
    -The [[#Gameplay]], rules and the objective differ based on the [[#Game Modes|Game Mode]] that the player chooses of which **WipEout 2048** offers 5 different modes.+The [[#Gameplay]], rules and the objective differ based on the [[#Game Modes|Game Mode]] that the player chooses: **WipEout 2048** offers 5 different modes.
      
     The game was a PlayStation® Vita launch title, available both physically and digitally: The game was a PlayStation® Vita launch title, available both physically and digitally:
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     =====Gameplay===== =====Gameplay=====
    -**WipEout 2048**'s core gameplay is very similar to that of [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]], as the game was [[#Development|developed]] off of HD's codebase.+**WipEout 2048**'s core gameplay is very similar to that of [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]], as the game was [[#Development|based]] on the codebase of [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]].
      
    -Upon getting past the title screen, **WipEout 2048** presents 4 choices (5 to 6 with DLC's):+Upon getting past the title screen, **WipEout 2048** presents 4 choices (**Expansions** (FIXME add link) add two extra options):
        * [[#Single Player Campaign]], with a series of pre-configured events;\\    * [[#Single Player Campaign]], with a series of pre-configured events;\\
    -   * [[#Online Campaign]], the game's main online multiplayer mode, having events feature specific objectives to complete;\\ +   * [[#Online Campaign]], the game's main online multiplayer mode, with events that feature specific objectives to complete;\\ 
    -   * **AdHoc** mode, letting players race against other PlayStation® Vita's nearby;\\ +   * **AdHoc** mode, enabling local multiplayer action with other PlayStation®Vita systems;\\ 
    -   * [[#Cross-Play]] mode, which allowed for online multiplayer against [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]] players using HD's content (limited without DLC).+   * [[#Cross-Play]] mode, which allows for online multiplayer with [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]] players using that game's content (limited without DLC); 
     +   * Options for accessing the [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd#Campaign|WipEout HD Campaigns]] are added by the **HD and Fury DLC**'s (FIXME add link)
      
     Once in-game and the 3-2-1-GO countdown is over, you're off to the races. Expect speed, precision, combat, or all of the above. There are some common mechanics and traits that can be found in the game modes: Once in-game and the 3-2-1-GO countdown is over, you're off to the races. Expect speed, precision, combat, or all of the above. There are some common mechanics and traits that can be found in the game modes:
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     **Yellow Pickups**, **Offensive Items** or **Weapons** are fired at other pilots with the intent to damage or disrupt them. **Yellow Pickups**, **Offensive Items** or **Weapons** are fired at other pilots with the intent to damage or disrupt them.
      
    -> **[[pickups:rockets#In WipEout 2048|Rockets]]**\\ Three rockets that are fired forward from the ship - classic, simple and effective.+> **[[pickups:rockets#In WipEout 2048|Rockets]]**\\ One to three rockets (depending on ship class) that are fired forward from the ship - classic, simple and effective.
      
     > **[[pickups:missile#In WipEout 2048|Missile]]**\\ Twin gyroscopically-stabilized homing projectiles that lock onto a pilot and bounce off and around walls during their chase. > **[[pickups:missile#In WipEout 2048|Missile]]**\\ Twin gyroscopically-stabilized homing projectiles that lock onto a pilot and bounce off and around walls during their chase.
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     > **[[pickups:plasma#In WipEout 2048|Plasma]]**\\ A very mean, heavy hitter that's tricky to aim, but pays off with dividends on a hit. > **[[pickups:plasma#In WipEout 2048|Plasma]]**\\ A very mean, heavy hitter that's tricky to aim, but pays off with dividends on a hit.
      
    -> **[[pickups:quake#In WipEout 2048|Quake]]**\\ A seismic wave that will go down the track from where it was fired. Tricky for recipients to escape. (Not available to Speed Class ships)+> **[[pickups:quake#In WipEout 2048|Quake]]**\\ A seismic wave that flies down the track, dishing out punishment to all in it's path. Tricky for recipients to escape. (Not available to Speed Class ships)
      
     </WRAP> </WRAP>
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     <WRAP half column> <WRAP half column>
      
    -**Green Pickups**, **Defensive Items**, or simply **Items**, assist the pilot that uses them.+**Green Pickups**, **Defensive Items**, or simply **Items**, provide various assists to the pilot.
      
     > **[[pickups:autopilot#In WipEout 2048|Autopilot]]**\\ Let a computer take control of your craft for a moment. Take a breather, or take advantage of this state's supernatural agility. > **[[pickups:autopilot#In WipEout 2048|Autopilot]]**\\ Let a computer take control of your craft for a moment. Take a breather, or take advantage of this state's supernatural agility.
      
    -> **[[pickups:shield#In WipEout 2048|Shield]]**\\ Protect yourself from any harm coming your way within the next few seconds, also activates automatically when hit by a weapon. +> **[[pickups:shield#In WipEout 2048|Shield]]**\\ Protect yourself from any harm coming your way within the next few seconds. Activates automatically when hit by a weapon.
      
     > **[[pickups:turbo#In WipEout 2048|Turbo]]**\\ Get a temporary, immediate speed boost upon use. Overtake someone, or go to places you couldn't go before... > **[[pickups:turbo#In WipEout 2048|Turbo]]**\\ Get a temporary, immediate speed boost upon use. Overtake someone, or go to places you couldn't go before...
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     > **[[pickups:leech_beam#In WipEout 2048|Leech Beam]]**\\ Lock onto another ship and steal its [[#Shield Energy]] for yourself. > **[[pickups:leech_beam#In WipEout 2048|Leech Beam]]**\\ Lock onto another ship and steal its [[#Shield Energy]] for yourself.
      
    -> **[[pickups:mines#In WipEout 2048|Mines]]**\\ Deploy 5 small obstacles onto the track behind your ship. Hitting one is manageable, but hitting many will hurt. (Not available to Fighter Class ships)+> **[[pickups:mines#In WipEout 2048|Mines]]**\\ Deploy 3 or 5 small obstacles (depending on ship class) onto the track behind your ship. Hitting one is manageable, but hitting many will hurt. (Not available to Fighter Class ships)
      
    -> **[[pickups:bomb#In WipEout 2048|Bomb]]**\\ A singular, more powerful obstacle that will also deal splash damage to nearby pilots when triggered. (Not available to Speed Class and Agility Class ships)+> **[[pickups:bomb#In WipEout 2048|Bomb]]**\\ A single, more powerful obstacle that will also deal splash damage to nearby pilots when triggered. (Not available to Speed Class and Agility Class ships)
      
     </WRAP> </WRAP>
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     =====Online Campaign===== =====Online Campaign=====
     +====Overview====
     **WipEout 2048's** **Online Campaign** works similarly to the **Single Player Campaign** in that you have a set of events with each event having a **Pass** and **Elite Pass** objective. However, the **Online Campaign** forgoes branches, instead having 20 continuous **Levels** consisting of various amounts of events, beating an event or failing the same event 3 times unlocks the next event in line. **WipEout 2048's** **Online Campaign** works similarly to the **Single Player Campaign** in that you have a set of events with each event having a **Pass** and **Elite Pass** objective. However, the **Online Campaign** forgoes branches, instead having 20 continuous **Levels** consisting of various amounts of events, beating an event or failing the same event 3 times unlocks the next event in line.
     +
     +Completing the **Elite Pass** objectives without completing the **Pass** objectives will still award an **Elite Pass**.
      
     The objectives for each event differ, being various combinations of the following: The objectives for each event differ, being various combinations of the following:
    -  * Finish an event;+  * Just play;
       * Don't finish last;   * Don't finish last;
       * Finish in the top half;   * Finish in the top half;
    -  * Beat a specific opponent;+  * Finish 1st; 
     +  * Beat X specific player(s); 
     +  * Destroy a ship; 
     +  * Destroy X ships;
       * Hit any opponent with a weapon;   * Hit any opponent with a weapon;
       * Hit any X opponents with weapons;   * Hit any X opponents with weapons;
    -  * Hit a specific opponent with a weapon; +  * Hit X specific player(s) with a weapon;
    -  * Hit X specific opponents with weapons;+
      
     Completing all 20 **Levels** of the **Online Campaign** unlocks the alternative liveries for each ship in the game. Completing all 20 **Levels** of the **Online Campaign** unlocks the alternative liveries for each ship in the game.
      
     **The Online Campaign** consists entirely of **Single Race** and **Combat** events, with players being allowed to vote between the two using configurations chosen by the game after each race. **The Online Campaign** consists entirely of **Single Race** and **Combat** events, with players being allowed to vote between the two using configurations chosen by the game after each race.
     +
     +====Glory Moment Photos====
     +[{{ wipeout_series:glory_moment_example.jpg?500vh|Example of results screen photos}}]
     +At the start of every **multiplayer race** the game will prompt the player to take a photo using the PlayStation® Vita's **front-facing camera**. The player can either cancel the photo or let the 5 second timer run out to opt-out of this feature. 
     +
     +If the player DOES take a photo, they and others who chose to take one will be able to witness each other's **"Glory Moments"**. 
     +
     +**"Glory Moments"** include:
     +  * Getting destroyed by a player;
     +  * Losing to first place;
     +  * Podium screen.
     +
     +Playing on a PlayStation® TV system will cause the game to crash upon reaching the photo prompt. To fix this, one must jailbreak the system and install a plugin to fake the camera's output.
     +
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     =====Cross-Play===== =====Cross-Play=====
    -...+**Cross-Play** is an online multiplayer mode that allows PlayStation® Vita and PlayStation® 3 players to compete against each other using content from [[wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]]. 
     + 
     +Out of the box the game provides the player with 4 tracks (**Vineta K**, **Anulpha Pass**, **Moa Therma**, and **Chenghou Project**) and 5 HD-variant ships ([[teams:feisar#in_wipeout_hd|Feisar]], [[teams:ag_systems#in_wipeout_hd|AG Systems]], [[teams:qirex#in_wipeout_hd|Qirex]], [[teams:auricom#in_wipeout_hd|Auricom]], and [[teams:piranha#in_wipeout_hd|Piranha]]) from [[wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]], with more tracks and ships being available via **Expansion packs** (FIXME add link). 
     + 
     +The experience of playing **Cross-Play** isn't too different from playing WipEout HD's Multiplayer Mode, with the exception of **Rank Progression** and lack of certain options available to the lobby host.
      
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     ====Music==== ====Music====
    -(FIXME add music stuff)+**WipEout 2048** features 11 music tracks that can play during races: 
     +  * Anile - Change of Direction (Wipeout Mix); 
     +  * Camo & Krooked - Breezeblock (Wipeout Mix); 
     +  * The Chemical Brothers - Electronic Battle Weapon 3; 
     +  * Deadmau5 - Some Chords (Wipeout Edit); 
     +  * Dirtyloud - School of Funk; 
     +  * The Future Sound of London - We Have Explosive (2011 Rebuild Wipeout Edit); 
     +  * Noisia - Regurgitate (Wipeout 2048 Edit); 
     +  * Orbital - P.E.T.R.O.L (Final Drop Mix); 
     +  * The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die (Liam H Re-Amped Mix); 
     +  * Rockwell - BTKRSH (Wipeout Edit); 
     +  * Underworld - Kittens (Will Saul & Tam Cooper Remix). 
     + 
     +The game also features 3 music tracks outside of regular gameplay: 
     +  * DJ Fresh ft. Sian Evans - Louder (Drumsound & Bassline Smith Mix): Intro FMV music; 
     +  * Kraftwerk - Tour de France 2003 (Wipeout Edit): Single Player Menu music; 
     +  * Orbital - Beelzedub: Multiplayer Menu music. 
     + 
     +===Trivia=== 
     +  * Beelzedub was added in game update 1.01; 
     +  * Beelzedub was used as the menu music in the game's demo; 
     +  * Some tracks (like Kittens (Will Saul & Tam Cooper Remix), We Have Explosive (2011 Rebuild Wipeout Edit) or P.E.T.R.O.L. (Final Drop Mix)) had other mixes appearing in the first 3 games of the series's tracklist.
      
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     =====Development===== =====Development=====
    -put development stuff here+The game was developed, and then released
      
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