Mass Effect 2/Downloadable content

Cerberus Network
Cerberus Network is a digital distribution service for Mass Effect 2. News, updates, and downloadable content (DLC) packs are made available through the service. New copies of the game include a single-use activation code to provide access to the Cerberus Network; all that's needed is an internet connection and an EA.com account. For copies without a code, Cerberus Network activation is available for 1200 Microsoft/BioWare points ($15 USD). After Cerberus Network has been activated, all content released through the network is available at no additional charge (other DLC may still have a separate price tag). See below for Cerberus Network content.

Normandy Crash Site
Shepard discovers the location of the Normandy Crash Site, an emotionally charged and reflective moment for Shepard as he is on a mission of salvage and recovery.

The Normandy Crash Site DLC adds one new mission available from the galaxy map. You are tasked with visiting the Normandy SR1's final resting place, placing a monument, and retrieving dog tags of the crew members you lost on that terrible day.

This DLC adds:
 * Normandy Crash Site - Assignment

Zaeed - The Price of Revenge
''Shepard's shadowy backers buy the loyalty of Zaeed Massani, the galaxy's most feared bounty hunter and mercenary soldier. New henchman, weapons research, and achievements.''

This DLC pack adds a new henchman, Zaeed Massani. Zaeed can be picked up on Omega and does not require any special mission be completed to join you. This DLC also includes Zaeed's loyalty mission, during which you can find the new M-451 Firestorm flamethrower. A new achievement, Revenge! (worth ), is also included for gaining Zaeed's loyalty.

This DLC adds:
 * Zaeed Massani - Henchman
 * Zaeed: The Price of Revenge - Loyalty Mission
 * M-451 Firestorm - Heavy Weapon
 * The Veteran: Zaeed's Secrets - Codex Entries
 * Revenge! - Achievement

Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper and EA partnered up to provide free DLC for a number of EA-published titles including Mass Effect 2 as part of their "Dr Pepper-EA Games Every Bottle/Cup Wins" promotion. Codes from specially marked Dr. Pepper products can be redeemed for one of three pieces of armor (you may also request free codes). For more information, including the promotion's rules, visit their website.

Sentry Interface
This adds the Sentry Interface, a visor that offers a 5% increase to shields to the wearer.

This DLC adds:
 * Sentry Interface - Armor (Helmet)

Umbra Visor
The Umbra Visor is an enhanced night-vision deice that increases the damage of its wearer's powers by 5%.

This DLC adds:
 * Umbra Visor - Armor (Helmet)

Recon Hood
The Recon Hood is a mask given to Cerberus operatives that can heighten the weapons damage of its wearer by 5%.

This DLC adds:
 * Recon Hood - Armor (Helmet)