BioShock 2 DLC Announced

[vrap]

New DLC announced for BioShock 2:

New York, NY - February 22, 2010 - 2K Games announced today an aggressive post-launch downloadable content plan for BioShock2 that extends and enhances the single and multiplayer experiences by adding more glimpses into the award-winning world of Rapture. Downloadable content will be made available soon beginning with the Sinclair Solutions Test Pack, available this March from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows-LIVE for 400 Microsoft Points and from the PlayStationNetwork for $4.99. Future expansions into the world of BioShock 2 are slated to arrive over the coming months and will continue to expand on the stories of the denizens of Rapture.

"The fans who waited in the snow, rain and cold for the midnight launch of BioShock 2 have spoken and their message is that Rapture still has many fascinating stories to tell," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "Downloadable content is a key part of our efforts to continue to entice the fans that have made 2K a household name - we intend to deliver single and multiplayer content that respects and expands upon one of the greatest fictional worlds ever created."

Sinclair Solutions Test Pack, the first of several planned downloadable packages, contains a number of customization features that will allow players to further their character's development in BioShock 2's multiplayer modes and provide a deeper multiplayer experience. The pack includes:

* Rank Increase to level 50 with Rank Rewards
* New playable characters Louie McGraff and Oscar Calraca
* 20 new trials*
* A third weapon upgrade for each weapon
* Five additional masks*


*Some items are only available after a player achieves a rank of 41 or higher.

In the coming months, 2K Games will also be publishing downloadable extensions of the single player experience that provide new insight into the world of Rapture. These packages will include more narrative, new tools and new challenges that extend the lore and fiction of the failed Utopia under the sea.

[Rapture_Reminder]

New DLC announced for BioShock 2:

Interesting. New narrative. Is that more audio diaries or something more drastic, like a whole level?

[magicman4443]

Oh man, I'm so excited to hear this! Looks like we are finally getting the two missing MP characters, the criminal, and the playboy. I'm also excited that they've allowed us to extend ranks up to 50.

The new weapon upgrades also interest me. I wonder what kinds of things they'll give us for the weapons....

[The-Canadian]

Yay this is great news! With sp dlc coming it is amazing news!

[Ouisch]

Amazing. Can't wait. Reading that post made my day.

Not that I didn't expect DLC at some point, I just didn't expect it quite so soon.

[DavidtheBrave1]

Who else thinks the two new characters are the ones that were cut out?

[A_Man_Chooses]

This is the best news I've heard since the release of the game! I hope a patch fixing the bugs is released right before this. The game is on it's way to being perfected 100%. This is great!

I'm really happy to read that there is single player DLC that will expand the story!

March is just a week away too!

[AgentClaret]

Bring on the single player!

[rchris48]

Bring on the single player!

I second the motion!

[crevyrunnin]

single player......BRING IT

[Codex]

Is it wrong of me that I just squeaked with excitement when I read this?

First off: Multiplayer. I'm guessing those characters are the two who's "disappearance" we've been querying the last week. The customization thing is interesting too. I'm going to need to start playing multi a little more, I think, to get some of these additional masks

Single player: Holy. Crap.

Additional story? Maybe additional "stories," to be more precise?

I need to get a bigger xbox harddrive...

[magicman4443]

Is it wrong of me that I just squeaked with excitement when I read this?

Absolutely not, I did a little too.

I'm really excited to hear that they're planning on expanding Rapture beyond what we have now. The idea of following more of Tenenbaum's story seems very possible to me now. I also think we might get more of a story explanation of the Big Sisters, as they weren't explored as in depth as some people could have hoped I think

[Relight]

Woot!

Maybe 2K will give us a few more details when they put it on COR.

[Codex]

Absolutely not, I did a little too.

I'm really excited to hear that they're planning on expanding Rapture beyond what we have now. The idea of following more of Tenenbaum's story seems very possible to me now. I also think we might get more of a story explanation of the Big Sisters, as they weren't explored as in depth as some people could have hoped I think

Yeah, I would love to see Tenenbaum and/or this mysterious Ava Tate. The sisters... Eh, I can accept the storyline on them, I think. They are about as in depth as the Daddy's were in the first game, so...

[Kyburz]

Oscar is definitely the playboy. His name is listed in the artbook. I am sure the other guy is the jailbird.

This is exciting news, I will definitely pick this up!

I am really pumped for the single player DLC. I can't wait to learn more.

[A_Man_Chooses]

So far it sounds like the DLC is exactly what we had hoped for. I'm hoping the single player stuff is as big as a new area, or even a side to the story. Something with Tenenbaum or Mark would be perfect.

[Big Daddy V2]

Absolutely not, I did a little too.

I'm really excited to hear that they're planning on expanding Rapture beyond what we have now. The idea of following more of Tenenbaum's story seems very possible to me now. I also think we might get more of a story explanation of the Big Sisters, as they weren't explored as in depth as some people could have hoped I think

....maybe even some visits to areas from the 1st game? XD

[conantheking]

* Rank Increase to level 50 with Rank Rewards
* New playable characters Louie McGraff and Oscar Calraca
* 20 new trials*
* A third weapon upgrade for each weapon
* Five additional masks*

Wow, that is awesome. Much better than just a map pack, this is actually something more imaginative.

[Relight]

I wonder how they'll handle the rank going up to 50.

They can't just base it on the numbers, because anyone who keeps playing after they reach level 40 will already have a lot more ADAM than whatever the level 40 amount is. They'll have to calculate it based on our current ADAM when we start the DLC.

[Ian]

This is great news!

[big man with a drill]

I wonder how they'll handle the rank going up to 50.

They can't just base it on the numbers, because anyone who keeps playing after they reach level 40 will already have a lot more ADAM than whatever the level 40 amount is. They'll have to calculate it based on our current ADAM when we start the DLC.

I also wonder this some people might just become automatic 50s if they have enough adam already I'm assuming. Also what does this mean for multiplayer's story, are we going to get more messages from sinclair solutions, what about jack's plane crash, ryan told the splicers to deal with him . Also I hope that we don't have to beat the game all over again to play single player dlc, I hope we can just jump right into it.

[Corpse Grinder]

Sounds good, but I really want something like the extras that came with the original on the PS3, where they called trials? I really enjoyed them.

[Raining Light]

I am so excited!
Adding more to 1 of the best franchise of all time(IMHO) is always good.
I so cant wait.

[tupello]

I really hope the expansion for single player is along the lines of the length of some of the GTA DLC's, they were awesome and really worth the money!

[Spikeroo]

In the coming months, 2K Games will also be publishing downloadable extensions of the single player experience that provide new insight into the world of Rapture. These packages will include more narrative, new tools and new challenges that extend the lore and fiction of the failed Utopia under the sea.


Bioshock 3's Portal!!!

[Zvriel Chkies]

Awesome! I cannot wait.
Though how the DLC ties into the Single Player I do not know.
Maybe it will be like Rogue Replica Soldier for Fear 2.
Are there going to be Challenge Rooms like BS1?

[Electro-Bolt]

I will buy the new content, but achievements would be a major plus. So PLEASE include them!

[Phil Isadore]

Cool we get new characters. I can't wait to see what they look like

[Mr.Big_Daddy]

Cool we get new characters. I can't wait to see what they look like

There are some pictures here -

http://kotaku.com/5477309/bioshock-2...ions-test-pack

[Gameplayer03]

There are some pictures here -

http://kotaku.com/5477309/bioshock-2...ions-test-pack

Look at the pistol in that clip. Guessing that's one of the new weapon upgrades that'll be included in the DLC, very nice. Wonder what the hell it does

[Phil Isadore]

Ss anyone else a bit nervous about what the single player dlc will do to the possibilities of Bio 3? Because it seems if they add on more levels and such. It might hinder the chances of Bio 3. I'm all for the idea of new single player dlc but not if it hurts the chances of Bio 3

[conantheking]

Ss anyone else a bit nervous about what the single player dlc will do to the possibilities of Bio 3? Because it seems if they add on more levels and such. It might hinder the chances of Bio 3. I'm all for the idea of new single player dlc but not if it hurts the chances of Bio 3

Don't worry, if they got another big epic story to tell, it will need it's own game.

[iPomegranate]

Yes! DLC! Not only for MP but for Campaign as well! This made my day! ^_^

[Mr Klojjo]

wuts it gonna cost and will it throw new trophys in? (i hope not mp trophys suck)

[Shap3sh1ft3r]

lets hope there are new maps for mutiplayer too

[TAK The Voyager]

YES! Thank you 2K! More singleplayer!

TAK

[Systemaddict]

I'm stoked that DLC is coming, it was a non-event with the first Bioshock on the 360. But I've gotta say, this isn't much of anything and I kinda think it coulda just been included in the Limited additions or pre-orders or something.

It's the singleplayer DLC that can really keep the staying power of this game, imo.

[discostu668]

i am excited to see what the single player DLC will be. not so excited about multiplayer DLC... it's already a pain to get up to level 40 and they're adding 10 more levels? i don't know if i have the energy for that.

[WestCoastbadger]

i am excited to see what the single player DLC will be. not so excited about multiplayer DLC... it's already a pain to get up to level 40 and they're adding 10 more levels? i don't know if i have the energy for that.

Its not meant to be a chore. Its a game. Don't play it if you don't like MP. the 10 levels gives a goal to those who enjoy playing MP.

[Reborn in the Ocean]

Its not meant to be a chore. Its a game. Don't play it if you don't like MP. the 10 levels gives a goal to those who enjoy playing MP.

Yep I mean I love the multiplayer I am always having fun its not a chore for me or anything I just enjoy playing it a lot, but I enjoy the single player so much more