The Flashback Map Pack is the first downloadable content pack (DLC) for the 2008 game Gears of War 2. It came bundled with all new copies of Gears of War 2 at launch. It later became available for purchase for 400 Microsoft points. The third and final way to have it is to own the Gears of War Triple Pack (which includes the original Gears of War and Gears of War 2 + GoW2 DLC). Flashback offers five tweaked multiplayer maps from the original Gears of War: Canals, Gridlock, Mansion, Subway, and Tyro Station; each of which was compatible with Horde mode.

Sep 2008

The Combustible Map Pack is the second downloadable content pack (DLC) for the 2008 game Gears of War 2. It includes three new fiery and explosive maps: Flood, Gold Rush, and Fuel Station.

Dec 2008

The Snowblind Map Pack is the third downloadable content pack (DLC) for the 2008 game Gears of War 2. It includes four maps to play on, all with a winter-time theme. Two of these, Fuel Depot and Courtyard, are winterized remakes from previous Gears Of War maps. The other two, Underhill and Grind Yard, are completely new.

Mar 2009

The Dark Corners Multiplayer Map Pack is the fourth and final downloadable content pack (DLC) for the 2008 game Gears of War 2. It includes: - A bonus deleted single-player chapter, Road to Ruin, where players can choose between completing the scene guns blazing or stealthily - Additional achievements for 325 gamerpoints - Seven new multiplayer maps (War Machine, Allfathers Garden, Highway, Memorial, Nowhere, Way Station, and Sanctuary)

Jul 2009