The Cerberus Network is an online downloadable content and news service for Mass Effect 2. It can be accessed from the game's main menu.

Mass Effect 2 is an action role-playing video game developed by BioWare and released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 in 2010, and for PlayStation 3 in 2011. The game features a variety of downloadable content (DLC) packs that were released from January 2010 to May 2011. 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 game's downloadable content was generally well received by critics and some packs were nominated for Best DLC 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 free 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] Some downloadable content packs were originally only available for the Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 versions of Mass Effect 2 through limited promotional opportunities. These were then made available on the PlayStation Network when the game was released for the PlayStation 3.[4][5][6] In 2021, all of the Mass Effect 2 downloadable content was remastered as part of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition.[7]

Narrative packs

Title Release date Ref.
Normandy Crash Site January 26, 2010 [8]
  • Requires the Cerberus Network.
  • Adds a mission and other items.
  • Concerns the exploration of the SSV Normandy crash site.
Zaeed – The Price of Revenge January 28, 2010 [9]
  • Requires the Cerberus Network.
  • Adds two missions, a squad member, a heavy weapon, and other items.
  • Concerns Zaeed Massani and his history with a mercenary organization called the Blue Suns.
Firewalker March 23, 2010 [10][11]
  • Requires the Cerberus Network.
  • Adds five missions and other items.
  • Concerns planetary exploration aboard a hovering vehicle.
Kasumi – Stolen Memory April 6, 2010 [12][13]
  • Included in the PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect 2.
  • Adds two missions, a squad member, a submachine gun, and other items.
  • Concerns the recovery of data of great importance to Kasumi Goto.
Overlord June 15, 2010 [14][13]
  • Included in the PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect 2.
  • Adds five missions and other items.
  • Concerns the events of an experimental virtual intelligence that has gone rogue.
Lair of the Shadow Broker September 7, 2010 [15][13]
  • Included in the PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect 2.
  • Adds a mission and other items.
  • Concerns Liara T'Soni and her history with an information dealer known as the Shadow Broker.
Genesis January 18, 2011 [16][17]
  • Requires the Cerberus Network for the PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect 2.
  • Adds a digital interactive comic that allows the player to impact the story of the game.
  • Concerns major events of the original Mass Effect.
Arrival March 29, 2011 [18][19]
  • Adds a mission and other items.
  • Concerns the events of an imminent invasion of a highly advanced machine race of synthetic-organic starships.

Weapon and armor packs

Title Release date Ref.
Collectors' Weapon and Armor January 26, 2010 [20][21]
  • Originally included in the Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition and Limited Collector's Edition that were released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360.
  • Adds an assault rifle and an armor set.
Terminus Weapon and Armor January 26, 2010 [22]
  • Originally available for the Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 versions of Mass Effect 2 through limited promotional opportunities.
  • Adds a heavy weapon and an armor set.
Blood Dragon Armor January 26, 2010 [13][23]
  • Originally available for the Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 versions of Mass Effect 2 through limited promotional opportunities, and included in the PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect 2.
  • Adds an armor set.
Recon Hood January 26, 2010 [24]
  • Originally available for the Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 versions of Mass Effect 2 through limited promotional opportunities.
  • Adds an armor part.
Sentry Interface January 26, 2010 [24]
  • Originally available for the Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 versions of Mass Effect 2 through limited promotional opportunities.
  • Adds an armor part.
Umbra Visor January 26, 2010 [24]
  • Originally available for the Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 versions of Mass Effect 2 through limited promotional opportunities.
  • Adds an armor part.
Cerberus Weapon and Armor February 9, 2010 [25]
  • Requires the Cerberus Network.
  • Adds a shotgun and an armor set.
Arc Projector March 9, 2010 [26]
  • Requires the Cerberus Network.
  • Adds a heavy weapon.
Equalizer Pack May 4, 2010 [27]
  • Adds two armor parts and an armor set.[a]
Aegis Pack July 6, 2010 [28]
  • Adds five armor parts and a sniper rifle.[b]
Firepower Pack August 3, 2010 [29]
  • Adds an assault rifle, a heavy pistol, and a shotgun.

Appearance packs

Title Release date Ref.
Alternate Appearance Pack 1 March 23, 2010 [30]
Alternate Appearance Pack 2 February 8, 2011 [31]

Notes

  1. ^ The armor set, called Inferno Armor, was individually and originally available for the Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 versions of Mass Effect 2 through limited promotional opportunities.[22]
  2. ^ The sniper rifle, called M-29 Incisor, was individually and originally included in the Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition that was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360.[20]

References

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  4. ^ Brenna Hillier (January 19, 2011). "US PSN update, January 18 – Mass Effect 2, Spare Parts, PS Plus offers". VG247. Archived from the original on January 20, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
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  7. ^ Liana Ruppert (April 6, 2021). "What To Expect With Mass Effect Legendary Edition". Game Informer. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  8. ^ Greg Miller (January 26, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 Normandy Crash Site Impressions". IGN. Archived from the original on January 29, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  9. ^ Greg Miller (January 29, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 "The Price of Revenge" Hands-on". IGN. Archived from the original on February 2, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  10. ^ Jim Reilly (March 19, 2010). "BioWare Dates Mass Effect 2 Firewalker Pack". IGN. Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  11. ^ Dan Whitehead (April 7, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 DLC Roundup Review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  12. ^ Ludwig Kietzmann (March 11, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 DLC 'Kasumi's Stolen Memory' lands on Apr. 6 (don't forget!)". Joystiq. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
  13. ^ a b c d Ben Gilbert (November 9, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 DLC on PS3 explained, interactive comic confirmed". Joystiq. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  14. ^ Jim Reilly (May 13, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 Overlord DLC Coming Next Month". IGN. Archived from the original on June 18, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  15. ^ Kristine Steimer (September 2, 2010). "Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker Preview". IGN. Archived from the original on September 10, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  16. ^ Tamoor Hussain (May 17, 2011). "Mass Effect 2: Genesis comic now on Xbox 360". Computer and Video Games. Archived from the original on August 30, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
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  19. ^ Kristine Steimer (March 29, 2011). "Mass Effect 2: Arrival Review". IGN. Archived from the original on February 22, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  20. ^ a b "Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition". Electronic Arts. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  21. ^ Erik Brudvig (February 8, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition Review". IGN. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  22. ^ a b Jim Reilly (October 16, 2009). "Mass Effect 2 Release Date Announced". IGN. Archived from the original on October 19, 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  23. ^ Mike Fahey (October 8, 2009). "Dragon Age And Mass Effect 2 Blood Dragon Armor Is Dead Sexy". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  24. ^ a b c "EA Teams With Dr. Pepper for Promotional Giveaway". TeamXbox. January 8, 2010. Archived from the original on January 11, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  25. ^ "Free Mass Effect 2 DLC: Cerberus armor and a shotgun". Destructoid. February 8, 2010. Archived from the original on October 30, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  26. ^ Erik Brudvig (March 9, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 Gets a New Weapon". IGN. Archived from the original on April 13, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  27. ^ Jim Reilly (May 3, 2011). "BioWare Prices Mass Effect 2 'Equalizer Pack'". IGN. Archived from the original on May 7, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  28. ^ Jake Gaskill (July 6, 2010). "Mass Effect 2 High-Powered Aegis Pack DLC Released". G4. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  29. ^ "Mass Effect 2: Firepower Pack Out Now". IGN. August 3, 2010. Archived from the original on April 6, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
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  31. ^ Jube (February 8, 2011). "Mass Effect 2 Alternate Appearance Pack Released". Voodoo Extreme. Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2013.

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