Epic and Microsoft announced that a free upcoming game add-on, Versus Booster Map Pack, will be released later this month. The Horde Command Pack also launches today. Epic Games and Microsoft are "giving thanks to the entire fan base" by giving the Versus Booster Map Pack away for free on Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 24.

The Versus Booster Map Pack will feature five maps available in public matchmaking playlists – two favorite maps from Gears 1 - Swamp and Clocktower, as well as Azura, Rustlung and Blood Drive from the Horde Command Pack. Those who purchase the Horde Command Pack (or access it through the Gears of War 3 Season Pass) will still have exclusive access to the pack’s Horde fortification upgrades, new playable characters like Bernie Mataki, Big Rig Dizzy and the Onyx Guard, as well as the Team Plasma and Jungle Camo weapon skins.

Microsoft will also release the previously announced RAAM’s Shadow DLC for 1200 Microsoft Points on December 13. For more info on the game and all the upcoming DLC, check out gearsofwar.xbox.com .