“Gears of War 2: Dark Corners” game add-on is set to unleash all-new campaign and multiplayer content

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA – MAY 7, 2009 – “Gears of War 2,” the entertainment blockbuster of 2008, has surpassed 5 million copies sold worldwide, and the overall “Gears of War” franchise unit sales have eclipsed the 11 million unit mark.  

To commemorate these milestones, Microsoft Game Studios® and Epic Games® are set to unleash “Gears of War 2: Dark Corners”, a value-packed offer of downloadable multiplayer map packs and all new exclusive campaign content.

Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® from July 29 for 1600 Microsoft points, the “Gears of War 2: Dark Corners” game add-on, features seven new multiplayer maps. 

The seven new multiplayer maps in the “Gears of War 2: Dark Corner” game add-on are:

•        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.

Also releasing at the same time is a deleted campaign chapter titled “Road to Ruin.” In “Road to Ruin,” 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.

“Gears of War 2” is available exclusively on Xbox 360 and is rated MA15+. “Gears of War 2: Dark Corners” will be available in Australia from July 29th.

For more information about “Gears of War 2”, visit www.GearsofWar.com.