Epic Games and Microsoft have announced that Gears of War 3 will be getting its first DLC pack on November 1.
The Horde Command Pack, as it's called, brings three new characters, two new weapon skins, four new Horde mode upgrades, and three new maps to the game.
The character additions are Big Rig Dizzy, Onyx Guard, and Bernie. You can see them above, decked out with the new Team Plasma and Jungle Camo weapon skins.
The press release also outlined the new additions to Horde mode:
- Command Center – 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.
Last but not least are the maps, which include an updated level from Gears 2 and a pair of brand new arenas. Take a gander at the screens and descriptions Microsoft sent along.
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.
The Horde Command Pack will be playable in Horde mode, Beast mode, and private Versus matches once it goes live. The new content will set you back 800 Microsoft Points, or $10, but if you've bought the Gears of War 3 season pass it'll be free of charge.
