New Gears of War map pack hits tomorrow; screens inside

Microsoft and Epic will soon offer a new pack of four multiplayer maps for the smash-hit game Gears of War.

By Eugene Huang

Gears of War players will be able to inject new life into their game with the help of a brand new map pack set to be released tomorrow (Thursday), May 3rd, at 9 AM GMT (4 AM EST). "Hidden Fronts", as the pack is called, will contain four maps, and can be purchased on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points. However, those willing to wait until September 3rd, 2007 will be able to download the pack free of charge.

GamePro has acquired both screenshots of the new maps, as well as Microsoft's brief description of each:

Bullet Marsh
"In this Kryll-infested swamp, an old generator still powers the area lights. A few stray bullets could easily knock out the generator, leaving combatants to fend for themselves against the Kryll."

Garden
"This overgrown and crumbling conservatory still has a working fertilization and pesticide system. This system can pose a serious hazard to anyone who ventures into the greenhouse without first venting the air."

Process
"Teams must fight for control of this subterranean Imulsion processing plant, still active despite the cessation of the Pendulum wars."

Subway
"Timgad's Central Subway station used to serve as a central hub for commuters. Now the tunnels are crawling with Locust."

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