The brutal engine that is Gears of War just keeps chugging away. The upcoming "Horde Command Pack" DLC is scheduled to hit November 1st, and Epic Games has revealed last week that the second batch of DLC, entitled "RAAM's Shadow" will hit December 13th.
RAAM's Shadow will deliver more than three hours of new campaign gameplay set in a storyline that precedes the events of the first Gears of War, as well as six new multiplayer characters, the Chocolate Weapon Skin Set and an additional 250 Gamerscore.
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 (of Gears of War comics fame) and comprised of familiar faces such as Lt. Minh Young Kim (Gears 1) and Tai Kaliso (Gears of War 2), and also includes a new female comrade, Alicia Valera.
Players will also step into the boots of RAAM himself, and for the first time storm the human stronghold from the perspective of one of the series' most legendary bosses.
"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," said Cliff Bleszinski. "We think fans are going to have a blast unleashing hell upon the poor humans for the first time in a campaign setting."
Don't forget that you can save 30 percent on Gears of War 3 DLC by purchasing the Gears of War 3 Season Pass. The pass costs 2400 Microsoft points and entitles you to the first four game add-ons.
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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