MASS EFFECT 3: REBELLION PACK DLC

Bioware has announced the release date and information on their latest add-on package for Mass Effect 3. To be released on May 29th as a free download for those that own the game, the package includes new content which will allow gamers to strengthen their forces and battle for new territories.

The DLC will include:

TWO NEW MAPS

Land on Firebase Jade, located in a Salarian STG base on Sur’Kesh, and fight to control Firebase Goddess, on the Asari home world of Thessia.

SIX NEW CHARACTERS

Level and promote six new unlockable characters, including:  the ex-Cerberus Adept and Vanguard, the Vorcha Soldier and Sentinel, as well as the Male Quarian Engineer and Infiltrator.

NEW IN-MISSION OBJECTIVE

Randomly occurring during waves 3, 6 and 10, this new objective will demand that teams retrieve a high priority package and securely escort it to a designated extraction zone on each map.

NEW WEAPONS

Eliminate the enemy with deadly new weapons, including:  the Cerberus Harrier, Krysae Sniper Rifle, and Reegar Carbine.

NEW GEAR SLOT

A new slot will be available on the equipment screen, offering players a persistent gameplay bonus that will not expire after the end of a match. These new items will vary from weapon upgrades to character enhancements and will be available through reinforcement packs.

FOOTNOTE:  This IS the same DLC pack rumored to exist based on a leak publicized May 15th by Gamerplex – Nice call!