The first bit of Gears of War 3 DLC is set to drop on the Xbox Live Marketplace November 1st. The “Horde Command Pack” will set you back 800 Microsoft Points, unless of course you bought the Gears of War 3 Season Pass.
The DLC includes 3 new maps (Azura, Blood Drive, and Rustlung- these seem very familiar), 3 new characters, 4 new fortification upgrades, 2 new weapon skins, and 250 points worth of Gamerscore achievements. For more information, the details have been posted below.
Multiplayer Maps:
- Blood Drive – The Jacinto Medical Plaza was overwhelmed by evacuated citizens after the government-sanctioned Hammer Strikes, and the ensuing riots quickly turned this safe haven into a dangerous inferno. An abundance of high ground and funneled choke points make this map a returning favorite to Horde.
- Rustlung – Once the pride of the Royal Tyran Navy, the foredecks of this decommissioned battleship are now riddled with bullet holes. Any team with the fortitude to hold the exposed central torpedo bay will find that the ship’s Loader has been replaced with a battle-ready Silverback mech suit.
- Azura – This island resort was once the exclusive domain of Sera’s educated elite, but the tranquil water gardens and lush foliage have become a hotly contested combat zone. Dual snipers overlook a powerful explosive weapon, while the defensive central platform may be your last resort of retreat.
Characters:
- Onyx Guard
- Big Rig Dizzy
- Bernie
Fortification Upgrades:
– A brand new type of fortification that allows you to call in fire support from sniper teams, mortar strikes and even multiple Hammers of Dawn.
Decoy Upgrade – A new fortification level that turns your decoy into an Onyx Guard bot that will fight in your defense.
Sentry Upgrade – This upgrade adds a fire bolt sentry that deals much more damage and is very effective against Berserkers.
Silverback Upgrade – This advancement allows you to upgrade your Silverback exo-suit with devastating rockets and extra levels of repair cost reduction.
New Weapon Skins:
Again, the Horde Command Pack will be available on November 1st on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points ($10.)
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