Microsoft and Epic Studios announced today that "Call to Arms Map Pack", the second "Judgment" Map Pack for "Gears of War Judgment" which explores the darker side of the "Gears" universe, with three bone-chilling maps, the new "Master at Arms" multiplayer mode and exclusive digital rewards, is available to download now for VIP Season Pass holders via Xbox LIVE, and will be available worldwide April 30 for 1,000 Microsoft Points.
Developed by Epic Games and People Can Fly, the Call to Arms Map Pack includes three new multiplayer maps, a brand-new mode called "Master at Arms", and six armour and gun skins for customising your characters and weapons.
Set against the backdrop of the Locust invasion of Halvo Bay, all three new maps provide a mix of close quarters and vertical combat, keeping Gearheads immersed in the action. The Call to Arms Map Pack provides 10 new Achievements worth a total of 250 Gamerscore.
Check out the official Call to Arms Map Pack Trailer just below and read full descriptions of the new maps and mode just after the break.
The Gears of War 3 "Horde Command Pack" is now available to download from Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft Points. The add-on features three new maps, three new playable characters, two new weapon skins, and new Horde fortification upgrades.
Content:Gears of War 3 Horde Command Pack Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability:Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region Dash Text: The COG grows stronger with new fortification levels and command posts in Horde, two new weapon skin packs, and three multiplayer characters: Bernie, Onyx Guard, and Big Rig Dizzy. Also included are 250 Achievement Points; two new maps for Horde players, Azura and Rustlung; and a remake of the most popular Horde map of all time, Blood Drive.
Some of the content in the pack will be made available for free in the "Versus Booster Map Pack" that arrives November 24th. The fortification upgrades, weapon skins, and new characters will NOT be available in the free download.
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