Cerberus Network[edit]
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[edit]
Released: 01/26/10 — 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[edit]
Released: 01/27/10 — 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 15 
), 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
Cerberus Weapon and Armor[edit]
Released: 02/09/10 — The M-22a Eviscerator Shotgun is a longer-range shotgun with armor-piercing loads. This design also violates several intergalactic treaties, so the M-22a is not distributed to militaries. Cerberus assault armor is designed for shock troops, turn the tide of battle against creatures or forces that would decimate normal soldiers.
The Cerberus Weapon and Armor pack includes the M-22a Eviscerator shotgun, a new shotgun with better armor penetration, longer-range, and tighter groupings. It also includes the full-body Cerberus Assault armor that provides bonuses to shields, health, and heavy weapon ammo capacity.
This DLC adds:
- M-22a Eviscerator - Shotgun
- Cerberus Assault Armor - Armor (Full Hardsuit)
Arc Projector[edit]
Released: 09/03/10 - The Arc Projector ionizes targets with a non-visible laser to ready them for a high-voltage electrical attack. An entire enemy strike team can be shocked to death with a few pulls of the trigger.
This DLC adds:
- Arc Projector - Heavy Weapon
Firewalker Pack[edit]
To be released: late March 2010.
This DLC adds:
- M57 Hammerhead - hover tank
- 5 new Assignments
Kasumi's Stolen Memory[edit]
To be released: 06/04/10.
This is the first non-free DLC for Mass Effect 2. Pricing has yet to be announced.
This DLC adds:
- Kasumi Goto - Henchman
- Stealing Memory - Loyalty Mission
- Locust - Submachine Gun
- Broke, Blind, and Bedlam - Achievement
Dr. Pepper[edit]
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[edit]
Released: 01/26/10
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[edit]
Released: 01/26/10
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[edit]
Released: 01/26/10
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)
Overlord[edit]
Released: 06/15/10
The mission pack allows Shepard to shut down a rogue AI.
Lair of the Shadow Broker[edit]
Released: 09/07/10
The mission pack shows Commander Shepard and their ally Liara T'Soni to defeat the Shadow Broker.
Arrival[edit]
Released: 03/29/11
Commander Shepard decides to help rescue a space worker and learn about "The Arrival".