However, most interesting was talk of actual campaign story DLC that will fill in some of the blanks between the various Gears installments - and today we finally have official details on what players can expect from one (at least) single player add-on. Fans of the Gears of War story, not just slaughtering other players online, should keep a close eye on December 13th - when “RAAM’s Shadow” lands on Xbox Live.

Microsoft and Epic Games have officially dropped the first details for the add-on after previously telling gamers that single player DLC:

So what fans expect from the content in the “RAAM’s Shadow” add-on?

No doubt many fans have already picked up the Gears of War 3 DLC season pass - and, rest assured, “RAAM’s Shadow” will be included as part of the covered offerings. Design Director Cliff Bleszinski was especially enthusiastic about unveiling the single player add-on as part of the package:

What is that “new perspective” that Bleszinski is teasing, Epic has also released a synopsis for the DLC’s base-storyline:

It’s somewhat unclear how the two competing storylines will play-out in a single DLC (not to mention with co-op) - as switching sides may be a fun gameplay experience but will, for some players, undercut some of the emotional complexity that was realized in Gears 3 - when they’re asked to start slaughtering human characters. Though, Bleszinski seems to think the benefits far outweigh any potential grievances:

General RAAM is certainly one of the most iconic Gears characters - so it’s definitely fitting that the team at Epic is giving the under-utilized Locust baddie another shot in the spotlight. Not to mention, in the craziness of the Holiday gaming season (which is filled with “realistic” FPS shooters), it’ll be nice to have an excuse to return for more campaign co-op experiences in the Gears universe.

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Gears of War 3 is available now on XBox 360.

Gears of War 3: RAAM’s Shadow will arrive on December 13th for 1,200 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace or included as part of the Gears of War 3 DLC Season Pass.