Gears of War 3 Collector Editions Revealed

Gears of War 3 Collector Editions Revealed

Epic Games has revealed the contents of both the Gears of War 3 "Epic" and "Limited" collectors editions, plus new video takes gamers behind the scenes of Gears of War 3

By NateBest - May 17, 2011 08:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Gears of War 3

Yesterday Epic Games not only confirmed a September 20 release date for Gears of War 3, they also unveiled the contents of both the Gears of War 3 "Epic" and "Limited" collectors editions, plus a new video that takes gamers behind the scenes with Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna.

Gears of War 3 Epic Edition Contents


There will be two collector editions released for Gears of War 3. The breakdown on the two packages is as follows:

Limited Edition ($79.99 US)
  • Octus Award Display Box and Octus Service Medal—Replicas of the honors bestowed on Adam Fenix, Marcus’s father, for his work on the Hammer of Dawn.
  • Unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character—Each Octus Service Medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that unlocks Adam Fenix in multiplayer.
  • Fabric COG Flag—Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.
  • Personal Effects of Adam Fenix—Includes his “Last Will and Testament,” the initial Hammer of Dawn schematic, and other Fenix family mementos.

Epic Edition ($149.99 US)
  • Collectible PVC Marcus Fenix Statue—The collaborative work of Chris Perna and the artisans at Triforce
  • The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell including pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork, and more.
  • The Gears of War 3 Limited Edition
  • Infected Omen Weapon Pack -- Custom multiplayer skins for the game’s five starting weapons; Lancer, Retro Lancer, Hammerburst, Sawed-off Shotgun, and Gnasher Shotgun.

In the new video that was released, "Inside The Wicked Workshop", gamers get a behind the scenes look at Gears of War 3 with Chris Perna, Art Director for Epic Games. Chris gives his thoughts on wrapping up the series, and unveils the Marcus Fenix statue that is included in the Gears of War 3 "Epic" edition.


About Gears of War 3

Developed by acclaimed studio Epic Games and available only on Xbox 360, Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that will conclude the current story arc for Gears of War. With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.

Release Date: September 20, 2011
Publisher: Epic Games
ESRB Rating: Mature

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