Microsoft and Epic Games have today announced the very first set of downloadable content (DLC) for the pair’s just-released Gears of War 3, with details of the pack’s content arriving in tow.

Called the Horde Command Pack, this Gears of War 3 game add-on will become available on November 1st, but the really exciting part is how much pure stuff is going to be included. The newly released screenshots are nice, too.

The Horde Command Pack for Gears of War 3 will sell for 800 MS Points (or will be accessible as an automatic download for those of you who purchase a Gears of War 3 Season Pass), here’s what you’ll get in the pack:

Three new maps:

• Blood Drive – The Jacinto Medical Plaza was overwhelmed by evacuated citizens after the government-sanctioned Hammer Strikes, and the ensuing riots quickly turned this safe haven into a dangerous inferno. An abundance of high ground and funneled choke points make this map a returning favorite to Horde.

• Rustlung – Once the pride of the Royal Tyran Navy, the foredecks of this decommissioned battleship are now riddled with bullet holes. Any team with the fortitude to hold the exposed central torpedo bay will find that the ship’s Loader has been replaced with a battle-ready Silverback mech suit.

• Azura – This island resort was once the exclusive domain of Sera’s educated elite, but the tranquil water gardens and lush foliage have become a hotly contested combat zone. Dual snipers overlook a powerful explosive weapon, while the defensive central platform may be your last resort of retreat.

New Fortification Upgrades:

• Command Center – A brand new type of fortification that allows you to call in fire support from sniper teams, mortar strikes and even multiple Hammers of Dawn.

• Decoy Upgrade – A new fortification level that turns your decoy into an Onyx Guard bot that will fight in your defense.

• Sentry Upgrade – This upgrade adds a fire bolt sentry that deals much more damage and is very effective against Berserkers.

• Silverback Upgrade – This advancement allows you to upgrade your Silverback exo-suit with devastating rockets and extra levels of repair cost reduction.

New Characters

• Onyx Guard
• Big Rig Dizzy
• Bernie

New Weapon Skins

• Team Plasma
• Jungle Camo

“Also playable in Beast mode and privately hosted Versus matches,” reads a press release, “the Horde Command Pack promises to extend your “Gears of War 3” experience with countless hours of multiplayer mayhem on Xbox LIVE.”

More Gears of War 3? Yes please, I shall have another.