We take a look at the game's fourth DLC, slated for release next week.

The Gunslinger Trials is slated for a March 11th release and Defiance's Creative Lead, Trick Dempsey, gave us a look at some of the new content and features. With Von Bach Industries missing its leader, the ark hunters are called in to assist through gunslinger co-op arenas and new story missions.

Von Bach Industries will send players on a series of missions. There are around 10 story missions and three full new mission lines in the DLC. The new mission lines have allowed the team to dig deeper into the lore of Defiance's universe, including some references to Project Tranquility.

These missions will lead to the nine new gunslinger co-op arenas. New scoring mechanics have been added, which has spread beyond the arenas and gives a chance to score some dynamically generated special loot. These mechanics, which include arkfalls and incursions, encourage teamwork with frequent extra events triggering while other players are around. The scoring system and arenas can be read about in more detail on the official site.

The new DLC will give players a variety of outfits and weapons to fit the gunslinger theme. Von Bach Industries has developed special gear that showcases each of its new leader’s styles. Dive into the new challenges as a gunslinger or The General!

The Gunslinger Trials will be available on March 11, 2014 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Ann "Cyliena" Hosler, Manging Editor