Gears of War 3 DLC RAAM’s Shadow Announced

Epic Games has announced the release of the first DLC for Gears of War 3. Titled RAAM's Shadow, the DLC will extend the length of the single player campaign.

The DLC is purported to contain a three hour length, offering new characters in a storyline preceding the events of the first Gears. The DLC also includes six new multiplayer characters, the Chocolate Weapon Set and 250 Gamerscore for achievements.

In the DLC, players will take on the role of RAAM as he storms the human stronghold.

"RAAM's Shadow drops players into the events of Sera post-Emergence Day, as Zeta Squad is enlisted to evacuate Ilima City and protect the citizens against a Locust Kryll storm. Taking on the infamous Locust leader from Gears 1, General RAAM, Zeta is led by Michael Barrick (from Gears comics fame) and comprised of familiar faces such as Lt. Minh Young Kim (Gears 1) and Tai Kaliso (Gears 2), and also includes a new female comrade, Alicia Valera."

Players who purchase the Gears 3 Season Pass can play the Horde Command Pack on November 1, and RAAM's Shadow on December 13.

“We’re really excited to be lifting the curtain on the first two releases, first with the Horde Command Pack and now with RAAM’s Shadow, which gives fans a new perspective on the Gears universe and is also the biggest DLC release we’ve ever made," said Epic boss Cliff Bleszinski.

"RAAM's imposing size and strength, along with his Kryll shield, make him one of the most powerful and daunting foes in the Gears' universe. We think fans are going to have a blast unleashing hell upon the poor humans for the first time in a campaign setting."

The Gears of War 3 Season Pass can be picked up for 2,400 MS Points. RAAM's Shadow will cost 1,200 MSP.