The first batch of downloadable content for the smash hit Mass Effect has been announced by Bioware. The new pack, “Bringing Down the Sky” will be available March 10th for 400 Microsoft Points.
“Bring Down the Sky” includes a new uncharted world that introduces the notorious and feared alien race of the Batarians. A Batarian extremist group has hijacked a mobile asteroid station in the Asgard system, setting it on a collision course with the nearby colony world of Terra Nova. Only Commander Shepard can save the millions of innocent civilians before the asteroid completes its deadly descent.
Your $5 should net you an extra 90 minutes of play time as well as an additional achievement to unlock worth 50 points. This is the first in a planned series of content packs for Mass Effect, so save up some money and time… you’re gonna need it.
Here’s the full press release:
The Epic Journey Continues with the Release of the First Downloadable Content for the Sci-Fi Blockbuster “Mass Effect”
LONDON - 6th February 2008 - To date, over 1.6 million gamers have explored the engaging sci-fi universe of “Mass Effect.” Beginning on 10th March, fans everywhere will be able to expand the “Mass Effect” experience with the release of the first ever downloadable content for the award-winning saga.
The “Bring Down the Sky” downloadable content pack will be released to Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Monday, 10th March at 10am, and will be available for 400 MS points. This is the first in a series of planned downloadable content that further expands the “Mass Effect” universe and continues the adventures of Commander Shepard and his crew of the Normandy.
“Bring Down the Sky” includes a new uncharted world that introduces the notorious and feared alien race of the Batarians. A Batarian extremist group has hijacked a mobile asteroid station in the Asgard system, setting it on a collision course with the nearby colony world of Terra Nova. Only Commander Shepard can save the millions of innocent civilians before the asteroid completes its deadly descent.“Bring Down the Sky” contains approximately 90 minutes of heart-pounding action and a new Achievement worth 50 Gamerscore points.
“Mass Effect” is exclusively available on Xbox 360.
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Write a Comment»Awesome, that was one of my favorite things about Folklore on PS3, downloadable missions that add to the story. I’m glad 360 RPGs are getting it too.
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