Gears of War 3 dated for September
Today’s “big” Gears of War 3 announcement is out, and it’s a release date! Microsoft and Epic Games have announced that the threequel third-person shooter will launch worldwide for Xbox 360 on September 20, 2011.
Gears of War 3 is the final chapter in the Gears trilogy, taking place eighteen months after the events of the second game. Marcus, Baird, Dom, and company return, facing “new threats” from within the planet.
The presser for the announcement highlights several key facts about the game, the most interesting being about the coming arrival of a public beta. We’ve replicated the list below:
- An enthralling cinematic story that captivates players in an intimately intense action game
- Five-on-five multiplayer experience as well as four player campaign co-op experience
- New multiplayer game modes including ‘Beast Mode’ – offering a new twist to the game where you take on the role of the locust horde and their assorted variations!
- New maps including: Trenches which features an impressive sand storm that reduces your visibility, as well as Overpass, Mercy, Checkout, and Thrashball
- New weapons including: The Bayonet Charge, The Retro Lancer, The Sawed-off Shotgun, The OneShot – a heavy sniper rifle that shoots through shields or cover for a surprise one shot kill, The Incendiary Grenade, The Digger Launcher and a few subtle tweaks to old favourites Hammerburst and The Classic Lancer. Don’t forget that each weapon now has its own execution move!
- Stay tuned for more updates, and keep your eyes peeled for more news on the Official Multiplayer Public Beta coming soon!
Gears of War 3 is in development exclusively for Xbox 360. Check out three new screenshots at the gallery.
