Released in 2011 for Xbox 360, Raam's Shadow is the second downloadable content pack for Gears of War 3, developed by Epic Games. Its centerpiece is a roughly three-hour campaign set chronologically before the events of the original Gears of War, in which players follow Zeta Squad — comprised of Michael Barrick, Minh Young Kim, Tai Kaliso, and Alicia Valera — through a prequel story centered on the infamous General RAAM. Beyond the campaign, the pack expands the multiplayer component with six additional character skins and a Chocolate weapon skin set, while also adding achievements valued at 250 Gamerscore. The content offers fans of the series both a narrative look at events predating the main trilogy and cosmetic options for competitive play.
