New, Free Mass Effect 2 Downloads out today

Mass Effect 2's Cerberus Network is to get its first update of free downloadable content since the launch of the game today, offering up some new Armor and a new, powerful Shotgun for players to download and use.

The two will be made available at some point today on both the PC and Xbox 360 versions of the game, downloadable via the 'Cerberus Network' option in the main menu.

The Cerberus Network was conceived by Bioware and EA as a way of getting people to buy the game new - new purchases get access to the Cerberus Network and its content while those who rent, borrow or pick up the game second hand will have to buy access. Bioware have promised that the network will be updated with free Downloads for Mass Effect 2 for months to come.

Check out the info on today's update below, and be sure to check them out in game later today! If you're still on the fence about Mass Effect 2, check out our review. 

 

Cerberus Assault Armor
Cerberus assault armor is designed for shock troops, turn the tide of battle against creatures or forces that would decimate normal soldiers.
Increases heavy weapon ammo capacity by +10%
Increases shields by +10%
Increases health by +10%

 

M-22a Eviscerator Shotgun
The M-22a Eviscerator Shotgun is a longer-range shotgun with armor-piercing loads. This design also violates several intergalactic weapons treaties, so the M-22a is not distributed to militaries.