“I have a strange feeling that at some point Epic is going to introduce in-game cash DLC for you to buy.” – Deacon

Remember that quote of mine?  Can’t you just see how we’re getting closer to that reality with the new fortifications included in this DLC?  Epic Games and Microsoft aren’t waiting for the dust to settle as they announce the pending release of the Horde Command Pack for Gears of War 3.

The add-on includes 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 in the fan-favorite Horde mode.

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 favorite 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 Mataki

New weapon skins:

Team Plasma
Jungle Camo

The Horde Command Pack will cost you 800 Microsoft Points unless you’ve already purchased the Season Pass which will allow you to download it for free.