The Blade Wolf DLC pack for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has been dated by Konami.

Releasing in Japan on May 9, the DLC is a playable side-story centered on LQ-84i, also known as Blade Wolf.

It features multiple hours of gameplay including "unique abilities and characteristics for LQ-84i," while also expanding on each of his storylines and origins.

"Reactivated by Desperado Enforcement's leader Sundowner and serving under Mistral, the DLC reveals LQ-84i’s story prior to his battle and eventual partnership with Raiden, and his transformation into Blade Wolf," reads the official blurb on the storyline. "Players can battle countless enemies using an arsenal of weapons and abilities, culminating in an all-new boss battle."

The Blade Wolf DLC will be made available on May 14 for Xbox 360 and on May 15 for PS3 in Europe, for 560 MS Points /€6.99.

Screenshots of the DLC can be found through the link.