Mass Effect 3 gets free DLC today

If you’ve been disappointed with Commander Shepard’s attempts at saving the galaxy in Mass Effect 3’s single player campaign, EA and BioWare are trying to lure you back into the game’s multiplayer with the Rebellion Pack available today absolutely free of cost. This multiplayer only DLC is available across the Xbox360, PS3 and PC and will include six multiplayer characters, three new weapons and two new maps.

Here’s a more detailed look at the DLC, courtesy of Bioware’s official blog.

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New Characters:
    
Vorcha Soldier
Vorcha Sentinel
Male Quarian Engineer
Male Quarian Infiltrator
Ex-Cerberus Vanguard
Ex-Cerberus Adept
   
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
Reegar Carbine Shotgun
Krysae Sniper Rifle

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.