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Jason Picker
07 May, 2009

New Gears of War 2 DLC on the way

PALGN News | Following news that Gears 2 has sold 5 million copies.
Microsoft Games Studios and Epic Games have announced the release of a new downloadable pack called Dark Corners. The pack will feature seven new multiplayer maps and a 'deleted campaign chapter', and will be available on Xbox Live from 29 July for 1600 Microsoft points.

The announcement follows the news that Gears of War 2 has now surpassed 5 million copies sold worldwide, with the combined sales of Gears 1 and 2 now reaching the 11 million mark.

The new maps will include:
  • Allfathers Garden: Honour the sacred grounds of the Coalition founders in this explosive map, where powerful weapons catalyse 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.
The deleted campaign chapter, called 'Road to Ruin', sees "Marcus and Dom return to the Locust Hollow in a scene that can be played two ways, guns blazing or in all-new stealth mode".

Related Gears of War 2 Content

Gears of War 2 DLC going cheap
13 Oct, 2010 Another massive bargain for Xbox Live.
Xbox Avatars getting Gears of War armour
26 Jul, 2009 Finally a chance to look like Marcus Fenix.
Gears of War 2: Dark Corners DLC screens
22 Jul, 2009 Not as dark as you might think.
7 Comments
3 years ago
Well, it appears to be more than double the value of the previous map packs at least.
3 years ago
GooberMan wrote
Well, it appears to be more than double the value of the previous map packs at least.
I'm guessing it's so expensive because they're giving it a reatil release as well.

Info can be found here.
3 years ago
awesome gow DLC #475731
3 years ago
Verv - notice that link you put there has been updated with "no retail disk release in Australia".
3 years ago
Jason Picker wrote
Verv - notice that link you put there has been updated with "no retail disk release in Australia".
Bah humbug. They must have updated it after I posted the link.
3 years ago
Wow, a stealth mode, becuase nothing says quiet like a dude wearing six inches of steel over his entire body... Epic are idiots.
3 years ago
hhmmm...... wonder if my friend from canada can send me the disk.
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Australian Release Date:
  7/11/2008 (Confirmed)
Standard Retail Price:
  $99.95 AU
Publisher:
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Genre:
  Shooter
Year Made:
  2008

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