Rockstar Games has announced that the first episode of downloadable content, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, will be coming to the Xbox 360  via Xbox LIVE. Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE worldwide on February 17, 2009, The Lost and Damned will feature new content and is the first of two episodes announced for Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox 360. 

“Making these episodes has enabled us to expand the narrative and the experience of interacting with a game world in really innovative ways,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We hope fans of the game enjoy the new way of experiencing life in Liberty City contained in this first episode."

The Lost and Damned promises a new main character and plot that intersects with the current storyline. Rockstar has also promised new missions, multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles, and music.

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned requires players to have the full version of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE membership to download. Further details, including pricing, will be announced soon. For more information, please visit www.rockstargames.com/IV.