Gears of War 2 - 7 New Maps + New Campaign Mission

Microsoft and Epic Games have announced a massive upcoming add-on for Gears of War 2 that will contain new multiplayer maps as well as a brand new campaign mission. All of the content will be made available both at retail as a code for a download and through Xbox Live separately.

The new campaign level is a deleted chapter titled Road to Ruin. In it, Marcus and Dom will return to Locust Hollow for a mission that can be played in the traditional, action-packed way or in what is described as an "all-new stealth mode."

Swifteh06 wrote:Playing Gears last night and some guy was telling me about it. He also said that it had all the maps in it thus ripping me off, thank god they haven't. I also want more than 1 mission, a whole Act would be better.

Back in March, rumors flew about a new batch of downloadable content for Gears of Wars 2 called Dark Corners, but Epic denied that such DLC existed. Turns out that they were absolutely correct. Dark Corners is not just DLC. It's a new map pack being included in the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, available exclusively at retail worldwide on July 28th. The collection includes all of the Gears 2 DLC to date, along with Dark Fronts, a collection of seven new multiplayer maps which you can find detailed below and a new single player chapter titled "Road to Ruin".

In order to make the pack worthwhile to those who've already downloaded the majority of the Gears 2 DLC, the package also contains an introduction from Cliff Bleszinski for "Road to Ruin", a collectible poster, a strategy guide, and a custom Xbox Live theme.

And the price? $19.99, £14.99, or €19.99, depending on who you're paying for the privilege of taking the package home. A great value for those who've yet to download map one for the game, though things get a bit sketchy the more you've already purchased.

The Dark Corners DLC will also be available for download via Xbox Live on July 28th for 1600 Microsoft points, which is also $20.

The seven new multiplayer maps in the "Gears of War 2: Dark Corners" Game Add-on are:

* Allfathers Garden: Honor the sacred grounds of the Coalition founders in this explosive map, where powerful weapons catalyze fast and furious action at this COG landmark.
* Memorial: Set near the Eternal Flame, which pays tribute to the fallen soldiers on the battlefield, a hard-fought battle ensues at the Tomb of Unknowns. Putting their flank formation and evasive skills to the test, players will fight to control the Boomshot.
* Sanctuary: Once a peaceful ground for reflection and remembrance, all that remains of the Sanctuary is the chill of death. Feast your eyes on the arsenal of weapons available as you make your way through the tight paths and blind corners of the Locust-damaged temple corridors.
* War Machine: In the abandoned train station that once served as a hub for travel, players will need to master the Longshot, Mulcher and Boomshot weapons to advance the fight while evading fire from the platforms above.
* Highway: Take the fight deep into the Locust Hollow in the complex passages of this underground highway system brimming with enemy vermin. Stick together, separate the enemy and have an exit strategy ready or it'll be a one-way trip.
* Way Station: Sitting in limbo between death and "processing" are Locust way stations filled with fallen COG soldiers. Tread lightly and practice patience as it's better to sacrifice firepower for stealth while navigating this minefield of hidden grenades.
* Nowhere: Set in the middle of what was once a destination for weary desert travellers, the land is now barren and devoid of life. Pick off your enemies with the Longshot sniper rifle and make your way to the stairwell with a well-fortified team during this intense firefight.

King Slazo wrote:Good deal? Anyone buying the digital download is getting EPICcally screwed. They should be charging 1200 points or so for the digital version, seeing as it doesn't have Combustable / Snowblind / Flashback.

I probably won't buy this, I rarely play the game as it is, and I've still yet to touch the single player campaign. Plus looking at that release date, I'll be on holiday and miss the rush for it as well.

In short, I applaud Epic for the content and retail distribution, but not the way they're milking their fanboys. Like you Miek.

King Slazo wrote:Good deal? Anyone buying the digital download is getting EPICcally screwed. They should be charging 1200 points or so for the digital version, seeing as it doesn't have Combustable / Snowblind / Flashback.

I probably won't buy this, I rarely play the game as it is, and I've still yet to touch the single player campaign. Plus looking at that release date, I'll be on holiday and miss the rush for it as well.

In short, I applaud Epic for the content and retail distribution, but not the way they're milking their fanboys. Like you Miek.

Uchiha Miek wrote:Slazo, you're a tight arse with your MP. Anything above 800MP and you moan (apart from Castle Crashers). 1600MP for 7 maps and a campaign mission is brilliant value.

And if people are stupid enough to buy the download at near enough the same price as the disc version, then that's their fault. Like I said earlier, it's pretty much the same price and comes with some nice extras (concidering they didn't HAVE to add anything), so... lolwat?