With more than three million copies sold in its first week, Gears of War 3 is the biggest console exclusive of the year, and Microsoft and Epic Games announced earlier this week that the acclaimed title is about to get even bigger with the Horde Command Pack game add-on, launching 1st November.
Taking you deeper into the fight with three new maps, three new playable characters, two new weapon skins, and additional achievements worth 250 Gamerscore, the Horde Command Pack also includes new fortification upgrades for Horde mode.
Available for 800 Microsoft Points or for download automatically to consumers who have purchased the Gears of War 3 Season Pass which entitles you to the game’s first four game add-ons at a 33 percent discount, the Horde Command Pack includes:
New 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 favourite 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.
New fortification upgrades:
- 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.
New characters:
- Onyx Guard
- Big Rig Dizzy
- Bernie
New weapon skins:
Also playable in Beast mode and privately hosted Versus matches, the Horde Command Pack promises to extend your Gears of War 3 experience with countless hours of multiplayer mayhem on Xbox LIVE.
Epic Games and Microsoft have also hinted at upcoming campaign and multiplayer content, so stay tuned.
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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