Commander Shepard holds strong views on modern art.

When BioWare omitted the widely criticised vehicle sections from Mass Effect 2, it couldn’t have predicted the backlash the decision would trigger. Granted, I was the only participant in the backlash, and yes, I do acknowledge that the Mako was a nightmare to control. I maintain, however, that decision resulted in an (otherwise superb) sequel that felt narrower in scope and more repetitive than its predecessor.

Fortunately, it seems that BioWare has not entirely abandoned the idea, announcing new vehicle themed away missions in the form of DLC. The Firewalker Pack grants players access to the Hammerhead, a low flying and highly manoeuvrable assault vehicle armed with guided missiles. By soaring above the battlefield, the Hammerhead will hopefully avoid the Mako’s fate of becoming repeatedly ensnared in the environment. Five missions supporting the new vehicle are included in the expansion.

Available in late March, the Firewalker Pack will be free to for players who have already downloaded the Cerberus Network DLC.