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Mass Effect 3: Rebellion Pack Confirmed and Dated
Written Thursday, May 24, 2012 By Richard Walker
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Following last week's leak, EA and BioWare have today confirmed the Rebellion DLC pack for Mass Effect 3, offering up another dose of free multiplayer content to add to the Galaxy at War portion of the game, with new maps, equipment and characters. That includes the Vorcha Soldier, in case you're wondering.

As well as the Vorcha, there's also ex-Cerberus operatives and the male Quarian Engineer and Infiltrator to level up and promote. You'll also get two new maps, a new objective, new weapons and more. Here's a breakdown of the Rebellion Pack's contents and some details:

  • Two New Action-Packed Maps – Land on Firebase Jade, located in a Salarian STG base on Sur’Kesh and fight to control Firebase Goddess on the Asari homeworld of Thessia.
  • Six Powerful New Unlockable Characters – Level and promote six new unlockable characters, including the ex-Cerberus Adept and Vanguard, the Vorcha Soldier and Sentinel or 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 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. 
  • Lethal New Weapons – Eliminate the enemy with deadly new weapons, including the Cerberus Harrier, Krysae Sniper Rifle, and Reegar Carbine.

Mass Effect 3's Rebellion Pack DLC will be touching down on the PlayStation Store from May 29th in North America and May 30th in Europe and will cost absolutely nothing, provided you have an online pass. Check out three new screens from the pack below.






 
 

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Comment #1 by exit3_sk
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 12:15:31 PM
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EA always gives us free DLC i love it!!! all this new trend of Free DLC needs too Be spread and catch on with every company that would Be nice

 
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Comment #2 by JoshuaBagwell
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 12:38:53 PM
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now this is dlc and with
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.

this should make mp more interesting

 
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Comment #3 by bigdrama25
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 12:43:12 PM
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Things like this make Online Passes worthwhile to me. While I may not play much multiplayer on most games the simple fact that you get something for the "extra" investment is a good thing in my eyes.

 
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Comment #4 by JoshuaBagwell
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 12:49:17 PM
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from bioware site
NEW CHARACTERS

Vorcha Soldier
Thanks to their unique physiology and their Bloodlust ability, the Vorcha are joining the fight and are perfectly suited for the utilitarian soldier kit.

Vorcha Sentinel
The innate aggressiveness found within the Vorcha make them shockingly durable combatants, and when coupled with their Flamer skill, the Vorcha sentinel is a force to be reckoned with.

Male Quarian Engineer
Quarians have spent centuries at perpetual salvage and ship repair; the survival of their species depends on this technical expertise. When bringing the new Arc Grenade to the fray, the Quarians prove their prowess as effective engineers on the battlefield.

Male Quarian Infiltrator
The Male Quarian Infiltrator must actively rely on stealth while in the heat of battle, and when they make use of their Tactical Scan ability, they quickly prove their mettle while continuously dishing out the pain.

Ex-Cerberus Vanguard
When the Illusive Man turned to indoctrination in order to ensure the loyalty of his troops, many Cerberus operatives defected and joined the Alliance in order to stop the Reapers. Now that we’re on the same team, Ex-Cerberus Vanguards (along with their new Lash attack) are quickly proving their worth.

Ex-Cerberus Adept
A result of the Illusive Man's early experiments in enhanced human physiology, Ex-Cerberus subjects are highly skilled combat and biotics specialists. As a result, Ex-Cerberus Adepts can lay waste to the enemy with their Smash and Singularity powers.

NEW MAPS
Firebase Jade - Surrounded by huge waterfalls, Firebase Jade overlooks an ancient reservoir built by the salarians centuries ago. Set up strategic chokepoints inside the base’s main buildings to get the jump on your enemy, and work with your team to meticulously clear each room to achieve victory.

Firebase Goddess - Nestled in the epicenter of a Thessian metropolis, Firebase Goddess is one of the last strongholds of asari resistance against the Reapers. With its circular layout, Firebase Goddess is a tough location to control. This arena combines heavy cover and elevated firing positions, so stay light on your feet.


NEW WEAPONS

Cerberus Harrier Assault Rifle - These Cerberus-modified Mattock rifles are fully automatic. Cerberus gunsmiths reined in the recoil issues, resulting in a gun that stay on target, but delivers slightly less punch per round than a standard Mattock. As such, the weapon is typically utilized by Cerberus’ elite troopers, who train constantly to make every burst count.

Reegar Carbine Shotgun - This electrical weapon improves upon the arc pistol’s design by generating a sustained current on its target. This weapon is named for the Quarian Reegar family, whose marines have served valiantly against the Geth.

Krysae Sniper Rifle - This Turian antimaterial rifle is modified to kill Reaper enemies. The Krysae’s scope uses a rangefinder that adjusts to keep the target in proper proportion to the shooter, which comes in useful when the sniper is forced into close range. Its specialized ammunition is both armor-piercing and explosive. In a desperate move, the Turians released its specifications over the extranet so that nearly anyone with a fabricator could manufacture this weapon to help the war effort.

FAQ

When is the Resurgence Pack available?
The Resurgence Pack is available on May 29th for PlayStation 3 in North America, Xbox 360 and PC worldwide. The pack will be available on May 30th for PlayStation 3 in Europe.

What is included with the Rebellion Pack?
Firebase Jade and Firebase Goddess are available to play on as soon as the Rebellion Pack is downloaded. The new weapons, characters, and equipment are available as rewards inside Reinforcement Packs.

Does each new character come with new abilities?
Yes the new characters will have their own unique abilities and loadouts.

How much does the Resurgence Pack cost to download?
The Resurgence Pack is available at no additional cost to download.
How do I get new characters and weapons from the Rebellion Pack?
The new items in the Rebellion Pack will be available as rewards inside existing Reinforcement Packs. Make sure to look out for promotional packs and weekend challenges for other ways to unlock the content.

 
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Comment #5 by Cromag2
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 12:51:26 PM
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I knew this was going to happen, they just shat all over the SP...

 
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Comment #6 by Macthillien
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 01:10:41 PM
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Hope the vorcha has health regen, like they have in the lore :P
Need to save some credits!

 
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Comment #7 by Shirokurou
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 01:28:43 PM
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I'm in.

 
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Comment #8 by darkrequiem7
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 03:43:33 PM
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I know Aria reigned in the merc groups in the campaign in the 3rd game, but I think a new enemy made up of the merc groups from the 2nd game would be fun and foster fresh interest in the MP. The same 3 enemies for months does get old after a while.

 
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Comment #9 by SweGabe
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 04:06:59 PM
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I don't even think EA could charge for these multiplayer DLC, seeing how you almost have to pay real money anyway for the unlock packs unless you want to spend weeks grinding for credits the legit way.

 
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Comment #10 by ZACHSP8
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 05:05:09 PM
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@1 EA don't always give you FREE DLC, most of the games they make they charge you for it.

 
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Comment #11 by Pure_Breed-1
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 07:06:28 PM
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it's simple the more people spending money on packs the less they'll want to pay for DLC, so if you give DLC for free. the consumer is more willing to pay for packs since their cheap. win win for them you either play alot to get enough in game money or pay up for the good stuff

 
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Comment #12 by randomguy666
Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 03:12:27 AM
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TBH, I think the only reason they'reoffering the DLC free is because of the massive hole they've dug themselves over their handling of Mass Effect 3 endings. They've at least got the brains to realise that if they start charging for the content, then they're not doing themselves any favors.

 
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Comment #13 by EveryVillainIsLemons
Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 06:38:39 AM
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@6 why do people down vote you for speaking the truth? They have shat all over the sp. That's a fact.

 
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Comment #14 by EveryVillainIsLemons
Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 06:40:12 AM
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@4 easy there boy. Don't wear your keyboard out! Lol

 
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Comment #15 by Cromag2
Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 09:31:57 AM
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@13, don't know why or really care, i don't think on my deathbed my wife and kids will be leaning over me saying I wish he hadn't had so many down red thumbs, lol I never use that feature myself, seems vain on a "opinion" based forum...

Back to ME3, it's no big deal but I knew the SP would suffer as soon as MP was announced, and it has. - End of story.

 
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Comment #16 by EveryVillainIsLemons
Saturday, May 26, 2012 @ 06:15:52 AM
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@15 true enough my man.

 
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Comment #17 by Alex666alo
Monday, May 28, 2012 @ 07:51:00 AM
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just profiteer


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Developer:
Bioware

Publisher:
Electronic Arts

Genre:
Role Playing

Release:

US: March 06, 2012
Europe: March 09, 2012
Japan: March 15, 2012

Resolution: 480p, 720p
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Players: 1
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ESRB: Mature
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