BioWare announces Mass Effect 3 DLC Leviathan

BioWare and EA have finally announced the first story campaign DLC for the highly acclaimed game by fans and critics (and hated by stupid idiots who think they should have what they want for an ending,) comes Mass Effect 3′s Leviathan.

The downloadable content, is set during the events of Mass Effect 3 and will open access to new locations, news areas on the citadal and be able to talk to new characters as well as unlocking new weapons and gear. The content will launch across all systems PC, Xbox 360 ad Playstation 3 and will cost around $10 (£8est.) or 800 Microsoft Points and will launch later this summer.

Here is some of the information from the BioWare blog:

Today we are pleased to announce a new Story-Driven Single Player DLC for Mass effect 3 – Leviathan!

Something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a Reaper. Shepard must discover the most closely guarded secret in the galaxy before the Reapers silence it forever. Discover more about the origins of the Reapers as you race across the galaxy to find the Leviathan. Unravel the dark history of the Reaper Race before it is too late. Coming later this summer there is no war, only the harvest.

Taking place during the events of Mass Effect 3, players will be thrust into the darkest corners of space where they will hunt a mysterious being rumored to be powerful enough to destroy a Reaper. As they race against time, they will begin to unravel the secret of the Leviathan. Explore uncharted systems and new areas on the Citadel, interact with brand new characters, unlock the AT-12 Raider shotgun and M-55 Argus Assault Rifle and discover more about the mysterious history of the Reapers. Available on PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Cost is $10 or 800 Microsoft points.

Check out some of the scene shots for the upcoming DLC below.