Mass Effect 3 'Resurgence' pack coming next for free

EA have announced that the first multiplayer downloadable content pack for Mass Effect 3 will be available to download for owners of Mass Effect 3 for no additional charge.

The Mass Effect 3: Resurgence Pack adds two new maps to the game’s cooperative multiplayer mode, along with a variety of new playable characters, new weapons and new items that can be unlocked by acquiring reinforcement packs in the game’s multiplayer store. The Mass Effect 3: Resurgence Pack will be available for download on April 10th on Xbox LIVE, and on Origin and the PlayStation Network in North America on April 10th and in Europe on April 11th.

The Mass Effect 3: Resurgence Pack includes the following content:

Two New Action-Packed Maps – Take the battle to Firebase Condor, a warzone outpost located on one of Palaven's moons and Firebase Hydra, an old abandoned quarian colony which has since been converted into a critical power facility. Each map represents a crucial asset in the overall fight against the Reapers.

Six Powerful New Unlockable Characters – Assume the role of new characters for each class, including the Asari Justicar Adept, Krogan Battlemaster Vanguard and characters from new playable races with the Batarian Soldier, Batarian Sentinel, Geth Engineer and Geth Infiltrator.

Lethal New Weapons – Obliterate wave after wave of enemies by unlocking the Striker Assault Rifle, Kishock Harpoon Gun and Geth Plasma SMG.

New Consumables – Cash in your credits to purchase reinforcement packs that could include the following new consumables:

• Strength Enhancer – Applies a melee damage boost for one mission.
• Targeting VI – Applies a headshot damage bonus for one mission.
• Stabilization Module – Stabilizes weapons while firing and moving for one mission.
• Shield Power Cells – Shortens the length of time shields take to begin recharging for one mission.