Mass Effect 2 downloadable content
Mass Effect 2 is an action role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 on January 26, 2010, and for PlayStation 3 on January 18, 2011. The game features a variety of downloadable content packs that were released from January 2010 to May 2011 on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and BioWare's Social Network. The downloadable content ranges from single in-game character outfits to entirely new plot-related missions. Notable packs include "Kasumi - Stolen Memory", "Overlord", "Lair of the Shadow Broker", and "Arrival". The downloadable content of Mass Effect 2 was generally well received by critics and some packs were nominated for Best DLC (downloadable content) at the Spike Video Game Awards.[1][2]
New purchases of the game are provided with a one-time use card granting access code that unlocks the game's Cerberus Network, an online downloadable content and news service that enables bonus content for the game. However, users who buy the game used have to pay for the Cerberus Network separately if they want access to the bonus content.[3] The downloadable content packs that require the Cerberus Network are free, while those that do not require it are priced. The content listed as promotional content was only available to the Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 versions of the game through limited promotional opportunities. Later, most of these packs were bundled together into larger packages and exclusively released on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 users.
General content
Content | Release date | |||
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Microsoft Windows & Xbox 360 | PlayStation 3 | |||
"Normandy Crash Site" | January 26, 2010[4] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
"Zaeed - The Price of Revenge" | January 28, 2010[6] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
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Cerberus Weapon and Armor | February 9, 2010[7] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
Arc Projector | March 9, 2010[8] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
"Firewalker" | March 23, 2010[9] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
Alternate Appearance Pack 1 | March 23, 2010[11] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
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"Kasumi - Stolen Memory" | April 6, 2010[13] | N/A | ||
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Equalizer Pack | May 4, 2010[15] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
"Overlord" | June 15, 2010[16] | N/A | ||
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Aegis Pack | July 6, 2010[17] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
Firepower Pack | August 3, 2010[18] | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
"Lair of the Shadow Broker" | September 7, 2010[19] | N/A | ||
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Terminus Weapon and Armor | N/A | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
Recon Operations Pack | N/A | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
N7 Complete Arsenal Bundle | N/A | January 18, 2011[5] | ||
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Mass Effect: Genesis | May 17, 2011[21] | January 18, 2011[14] | ||
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Alternate Appearance Pack 2 | February 8, 2011[23] | |||
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"Arrival" | March 29, 2011[24] | |||
Promotional content
Content |
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Collectors' Weapon and Armor |
Terminus Weapon and Armor |
Blood Dragon Armor |
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Inferno Armor |
Recon Hood |
Sentry Interface |
Umbra Visor |
M-29 Incisor |
References
- ↑ Susana Polo (2010-12-12). "The 2010 Spike Video Game Awards". Geekosystem. Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ↑ Rob Keyes (2011-12-10). "2011 Spike Video Game Awards: Complete Winners List". Game Rant. Archived from the original on 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ↑ Steve Watts (2010-01-19). "How Mass Effect 2's "Cerberus Network" Works". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
- 1 2 3 4 Greg Miller (2010-01-26). "Mass Effect 2 Normandy Crash Site Impressions". IGN. Archived from the original on 2010-01-29. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Brenna Hillier (2011-01-19). "US PSN update, January 18 – Mass Effect 2, Spare Parts, PS Plus offers". VG247. Archived from the original on 2011-01-20. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- 1 2 3 4 Greg Miller (2010-01-29). "Mass Effect 2 "The Price of Revenge" Hands-on". IGN. Archived from the original on 2010-02-02. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- 1 2 3 "Free Mass Effect 2 DLC: Cerberus armor and a shotgun". Destructoid. 2010-02-08. Archived from the original on 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
- 1 2 3 Erik Brudvig (2010-03-09). "Mass Effect 2 Gets a New Weapon". IGN. Archived from the original on 2010-04-13. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- 1 2 3 Jim Reilly (2010-03-19). "BioWare Dates Mass Effect 2 Firewalker Pack". IGN. Archived from the original on 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ↑ Dan Whitehead (2010-04-07). "Mass Effect 2 DLC Roundup Review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- 1 2 Stephany Nunneley (2010-03-19). "Mass Effect 2 appearance pack announced as DLC for March 23". VG247. Archived from the original on 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Simon Priest (2011-01-19). "US PlayStation Store update gets Mass Effect 2, PSone classic". Strategy Informer. Archived from the original on 2011-01-21. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
- 1 2 3 Ludwig Kietzmann (2010-03-11). "Mass Effect 2 DLC 'Kasumi's Stolen Memory' lands on Apr. 6 (don't forget!)". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Ben Gilbert (2010-11-09). "Mass Effect 2 DLC on PS3 explained, interactive comic confirmed". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- 1 2 Jim Reilly (2011-05-03). "BioWare Prices Mass Effect 2 'Equalizer Pack'". IGN. Archived from the original on 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- 1 2 3 Jim Reilly (2010-05-13). "Mass Effect 2 Overlord DLC Coming Next Month". IGN. Archived from the original on 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- 1 2 Jake Gaskill (2010-07-06). "Mass Effect 2 High-Powered Aegis Pack DLC Released". G4. Archived from the original on 2013-04-08. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
- 1 2 "Mass Effect 2: Firepower Pack Out Now". IGN. 2010-08-03. Archived from the original on 2013-04-06. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- 1 2 3 Kristine Steimer (2010-09-02). "Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker Preview". IGN. Archived from the original on 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ↑ "Mass Effect 2 PS3: MORE free DLC announced". Computer and Video Games. 2010-01-05. Archived from the original on 2013-04-08. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
- 1 2 Tamoor Hussain (2011-05-17). "Mass Effect 2: Genesis comic now on Xbox 360". Computer and Video Games. Archived from the original on 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
- ↑ Colin Moriarty (2010-01-29). "Simply the Best: Mass Effect 2 on PS3". IGN. Archived from the original on 2011-02-01. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
- 1 2 Jube (2011-02-08). "Mass Effect 2 Alternate Appearance Pack Released". Voodoo Extreme. Archived from the original on 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
- ↑ Jim Reilly (2011-03-18). "Final Mass Effect 2 Mission Dated". IGN. Archived from the original on 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- 1 2 Kristine Steimer (2011-03-29). "Mass Effect 2: Arrival Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- 1 2 3 "Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition". Electronic Arts. Archived from the original on 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- 1 2 Erik Brudvig (2010-02-08). "Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- 1 2 3 4 Jim Reilly (2009-10-16). "Mass Effect 2 Release Date Announced". IGN. Archived from the original on 2009-10-19. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
- 1 2 Mike Fahey (2009-10-08). "Dragon Age And Mass Effect 2 Blood Dragon Armor Is Dead Sexy". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "EA Teams With Dr. Pepper for Promotional Giveaway". TeamXbox. 2010-01-08. Archived from the original on 2010-01-11. Retrieved 2012-06-27.