Microsoft today announced the Gears of War 3 Season Pass, making Gears 3 the latest example of two trends we’re seeing more and more of these days: announcing downloadable content ahead of the game’s release and asking gamers to pay for that DLC before it’s even available.
The Season Pass entitles those who buy it to the first four downloadable content packs for Gears 3 and an exclusive liquid metal weapon set. The first of these downloadable add-ons will be released in November, followed by three more over the next year. There are no details on exactly what the DLC packs will include; presumably they’ll be adding new maps, but it’s not specified how many maps they’ll each offer, when they’re coming, or anything else you’d want to know before spending any money. The Season Pass won’t begin being sold until Gears 3 is out on September 20, and hopefully by then Epic or Microsoft will give us some additional information so potential buyers don’t have to buy in while knowing so little.
2400 Microsoft Points ($30) is the asking price for the pass, which is a 33 percent discount over buying each of the four DLC packs. That means the foursome will cost 3600 points ($45) total if you purchase them individually as they are released.
