14 DAY TRIAL // After unveiling the first downloadable content pack for Gears of War 3 earlier this month, Epic Games has now introduced the second add-on that will be launched for the game later this year, called RAAM's Shadow, that will allow players to engage in a prequel single-player campaign and even play as the infamous General RAAM.
Gears of War 3 was released back in September and even got a special Season Pass, which allowed players to effectively pre-purchase all upcoming downloadable content for the game before it's actually released.
Now, after the first Horde Command DLC was announced earlier this year, Epic Games, its developer, has also presented the first details on the second downloadable add-on that will appear later this year.
Called RAAM's Shadow, the add-on brings a new single-player campaign, with about three hours of gameplay, six new multiplayer characters, a special and quite hilarious 'Chocolate Weapon Set' and, of course, new achievements worth 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 (from "Gears of War" comics fame) and comprised of familiar faces such as Lt. Minh Young Kim ("Gears 1") and Tai Kaliso ("Gears 2"), and also includes a new female comrade, Alicia Valera," Microsoft and Epic Games revealed.
Besides playing as humans against the Locust monsters, gamers will also step into the boots of General RAAM himself, as he assaulted the human stronghold with his horde.
"We're really excited to be lifting the curtain on the first two releases, first with the Horde Command Pack and now with RAAM's Shadow, which gives fans a new perspective on the 'Gears' universe and is also the biggest DLC release we've ever made," Gears creator Cliff Bleszinski revealed. "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. We think fans are going to have a blast unleashing hell upon the poor humans for the first time in a campaign setting."
Gears of War 3 gets the RAAM's Shadow DLC on December 13, while the upcoming Horde Command add-on arrives on November 1.