Microsoft has begun the official pre-order campaign for Gears of War: Judgment at retailers across the U.S. and Europe, and there’s a free weapon for those who get in early.

Fans who pre-order the game at participating retailers will receive a bonus weapon to use in-game, the Classic Hammerburst. Microsoft added that more pre-order incentives are set to be revealed in the coming weeks including exclusive multiplayer character skins Young Marcus, Young Dom, Anya, and Alex Brand.

Gears of War: Judgment is scheduled to release exclusively on Xbox 360 in March 2013. You can check out the Classic Hammerburst in action below.