Remember when we reported on that leaked "Rebellion" multiplayer DLC for Mass Effect 3? Well, as it turns out, it's not a rumor anymore as BioWare has just confirmed the DLC's existence.
The DLC, which will be hitting Xbox LIVE, PSN and PC on May 29, will be a free download that will include new two new maps (Firebase Jade and Firebase Goddess on Thessia, three new weapons (Reegar Carbine, Krysae Sniper Rifle and Cerberus Harrier) and six new characters!
For those already bored with the characters available in the game's multiplayer, the six characters available for download on the May 29 will be:
Vorcha Soldier
Thanks to their unique physiology and their Bloodlust ability, the Vorcha are joining the fight and are perfectly suited for the utilitarian soldier kit.
Vorcha Sentinel
The innate aggressiveness found within the Vorcha make them shockingly durable combatants, and when coupled with their Flamer skill, the Vorcha sentinel is a force to be reckoned with.
Male Quarian Engineer
Quarians have spent centuries at perpetual salvage and ship repair; the survival of their species depends on this technical expertise. When bringing the new Arc Grenade to the fray, the Quarians prove their prowess as effective engineers on the battlefield.
Male Quarian Infiltrator
The Male Quarian Infiltrator must actively rely on stealth while in the heat of battle, and when they make use of their Tactical Scan ability, they quickly prove their mettle while continuously dishing out the pain.
Ex-Cerberus Vanguard
When the Illusive Man turned to indoctrination in order to ensure the loyalty of his troops, many Cerberus operatives defected and joined the Alliance in order to stop the Reapers. Now that we’re on the same team, Ex-Cerberus Vanguards (along with their new Lash attack) are quickly proving their worth.
Ex-Cerberus Adept
A result of the Illusive Man’s early experiments in enhanced human physiology, Ex-Cerberus subjects are highly skilled combat and biotics specialists. As a result, Ex-Cerberus Adepts can lay waste to the enemy with their Smash and Singularity powers.
To read up on the official map and weapon descriptions, click here.
I'm actually surprised that BioWare is still offering free DLC for the game. I'm half expecting them to nickel-and-dime us to death with character and weapon expansions by now. Could the fan outrage regarding Mass Effect 3's controversial ending have anything to do with this?
To be honest, I don't really care seeing as I'll be too busy using my Vorcha to lay some Banshees down to even give a damn.
