The Epic Journey Continues with the Release of the First Downloadable Content for the Sci-Fi Blockbuster “Mass Effect” (360)

LONDON – 6th February 2008 – To date, over 1.6 million gamers have explored the engaging sci-fi universe of “Mass Effect.” Beginning on 10th March, fans everywhere will be able to expand the “Mass Effect” experience with the release of the first ever downloadable content for the award-winning saga.

The “Bring Down the Sky” downloadable content pack will be released to Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Monday, 10th March at 10am, and will be available for 400 MS points. This is the first in a series of planned downloadable content that further expands the “Mass Effect” universe and continues the adventures of Commander Shepard and his crew of the Normandy.
“Bring Down the Sky” includes a new uncharted world that introduces the notorious and feared alien race of the Batarians. A Batarian extremist group has hijacked a mobile asteroid station in the Asgard system, setting it on a collision course with the nearby colony world of Terra Nova. Only Commander Shepard can save the millions of innocent civilians before the asteroid completes its deadly descent.

“Bring Down the Sky” contains approximately 90 minutes of heart-pounding action and a new Achievement worth 50 Gamerscore points.

“Mass Effect” is exclusively available on Xbox 360.