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Gears of War 3 Horde Command Pack coming next month

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at 12:13PM EST by Karl B.

Listed in: Games Tags: Epic Games, gears of war 3, Microsoft
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Gears of War 3 got one hell of a launch last month, but that was just the beginning. On November 1st, Microsoft and Epic Games will be making the game bigger than ever with the Horde Command Pack add-on.

 

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The downloadable content pack adds three new maps, three new playable characters, and two new weapon skins to the third-person shooter. The Horde Command Pack also includes new fortification upgrades the fan-favorite Horde mode as well as 250 Gamerscore worth of new achievements.

 

The Horde Command Pack will be available for 800 Points beginning November 1st. Those who ponied up the cash for the Gears of War 3 Season Pass will be able to download it automatically. Here's a more detailed look at the pack's contents:

 

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:
  • Team Plasma
  • Jungle Camo


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# RE: Gears of War 3 Horde Command Pack coming next monthMikeFoster 2011-10-04 13:43
I'm pretty bummed that DLC is part of a game's development strategy now. Feels like we're getting half the game at twice the cost.

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