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Frink: Free Brink DLC, Next Week

Well, we already knew full well that the first add-on content for Splash Damage's bold team-based shooter Brink would be a freebie for a limited time, but what we didn't know is when it would turn up. Of course, I've gone and ruined all the mystery by writing it in the headline, haven't I? Man, I am an SEO expert's worst nightmare. 'Always ask a question if you want to soullessly farm traffic', that's the rule. Why don't we do that? Why don't we do it for every post? Why don't you read on to find out? Or at least to find out what's in Brink: Agents of Change? WHY DON'T YOU? WHY? DON'T YOU LOVE US? DON'T YOU WANT US TO HAVE PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS, HITS? WHYYYYYYYYYYYY?

Agents of Change, then. It contains two all-new environments, five new player abilities, two new outfits, and two new weapon attachments, and it's released on August 3 - as in, next Wednesday. It'll be free to download for the next two weeks, but if you're later than that you'll have to pay for it. It's free forever for those who did grab it on time though, don't worry -they're not going to drop a fee on you two weeks later.

Here's the full list of content. We've run it before, but hey, any excuse to bust out the 'Sad Punk':

New Maps

Founders' Tower – The revolution finally reaches the island's iconic spire and takes the battle for the Ark to dizzying heights.
Labs – Venture into the depths of the Ark’s original research and development laboratories, a submerged high-tech facility so far untouched by the civil war.

New Player Abilities

UAV – This stealthy and lethal device allows Operatives to automatically mark nearby enemies on their radar. For more explosive fun, they can even take direct control of the UAV and detonate it near unsuspecting foes.
Napalm Grenade – Soldiers can use this new grenade to cover an area in a sea of deadly flames.
Pyro Mine – Engineers can plant these mines and leave enemies in the epicenter of a massive napalm explosion.
Field Regen Unit – Medics can deploy these units to increase the health regeneration of any nearby teammates.
Tactical Scanner – This universal ability allows players to reveal the active buffs of their opponents, allowing them to pick off enemies more strategically.

New Weapon Attachments

Bayonets – Gain the edge in melee combat and cause extra damage with these deadly blades.
Weapon Shields – Take cover from enemy fire and prevent headshot bonus damage behind riot-style shields.

New Character Outfits

The Sad Punk – Add a touch of Steampunk to your Resistance character.
The Limey – Bring order to the Ark with this outfit inspired by traditional European police lawmen.

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