Half-price Gears of War 2 'All Fronts' accidentally released, pulled [update]

by Ben Gilbert { Jul 17th 2009 at 10:34AM }

It's official! Gears of War 2 developer Epic Games has confirmed via its forums that the "All Fronts" DLC set to release on July 28 was available on Xbox Live Marketplace by accident early this morning (or: late last night, for you owl-types). According to a posting on the company's forums, "The 'All Fronts' DLC was leaked for 800 MS points last night around 1AM (US Central). When users attempted to download it, they received an error message."

Interestingly, a number of folks have not only been able to download it but also play the new content. The forum member continues, writing, "Those who bought them right away are playing them RIGHT NOW -- if you attempt to download them now you will receive an error message ... those [of] you [who] received the first error before Microsoft was alerted can redownload them fine."

These statements appear to be confirmed by the flood of excited responses of people playing the game, as well as by statements from Epic's Community Manager "Flak," who explains, "This was a bug or mistake. The DLC is still scheduled for release on the 28th for 1,600 Microsoft points (All Fronts) and 1,200 Microsoft points (Dark Corners)." Unsurprisingly, Epic asks forums users not to upload any video or screenshots of the accidentally released DLC -- so, ya know, you'll probably be seeing it everywhere by noon today ...

Update: Microsoft has officially responded to the situation and released this statement:

"Earlier this morning, the "Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection" Game Add-on was briefly made available on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft Points. The content has since been removed and will launch on Tuesday, July 28th worldwide as planned, together with the "Dark Corners" Game Add-on. Pricing will remain as originally intended (1600 and 1200 Microsoft Points for "All Fronts Collection" and "Dark Corners," respectively). The small, lucky group of Xbox Live members who were able to download the content during the short window it was available will be able to retain the content for the price at which it was purchased as well as keep all related Achievements. There won't be any penalties for those who purchased this content early. Think of it as a lucky treat for those with quick reflexes!"

There you have it, folks! Enjoy!

Gallery: Gears of War 2 'All Fronts'

[Thanks Lucas!]

Tags: all-fronts, dark-corners, dlc, epic-games, gears-of-war, gears-of-war-2, microsoft, xblm

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

copa @ Jul 17th 2009 10:41AM

Nice preorder discount.

Paul @ Jul 17th 2009 12:37PM

is this game decent? I loved the first one but sold my Xbox a while back. I'd like to pick up a new one but this is really the only exclusive I currently want to play. is it good enough to buy a system just for this?

prateeko @ Jul 17th 2009 12:42PM

It's a discount for staying up reeeal late if you're EST :D

yolarrydabomb @ Jul 17th 2009 4:44PM

Paul...yes.

better graphics imo.

Heimbachae @ Jul 20th 2009 2:22PM

my faith is completely destroyed in epic. this should be the regular price but they keep laughing in everyone's face because idiots pay 10 bucks for 3 measly maps. epic fail.

ilovethewaggle @ Jul 17th 2009 10:46AM

So if people post video of it on youtube does Epic have the right to have it pulled?

Rhamsey @ Jul 17th 2009 10:53AM

I'm pretty sure they do, will they? doubt it. But they do have the rights to the game.

yolarrydabomb @ Jul 17th 2009 12:03PM

Thats why you backup the copy of the video and reupload it :)

Dakar @ Jul 17th 2009 10:46AM

Nothing about this game ever goes smoothly, does it?

CtrlBurn @ Jul 17th 2009 10:55AM

The publicity stunts go pretty smoothly. :)

iFester @ Jul 17th 2009 10:57AM

I managed to get it but I'm waiting on getting my copy of Gears2 back I lent out. Sweet deal. Glad I couldn't sleep last night.

yolarrydabomb @ Jul 17th 2009 11:56AM

Youtube it would you please! I wanna see the deleted scene to see if its worth it.

Sly @ Jul 17th 2009 1:14PM

he doesn't have his copy of gears, so he can't...

Akuma FTW @ Jul 17th 2009 10:58AM

Does All Fronts contain Dark Corners?? If I buy All Fronts will I be all set? Didn't they talk about a retail box as well? If I ask more questions will I get down voted? Does anyone still play this game?

iFester @ Jul 17th 2009 11:04AM

Yes, it includes the Flashback, Combustible, Snowblind maps + Dark Corners. The retail release was nixed in favor of the Marketplace version if I recall correctly.

waynski1457 @ Jul 17th 2009 11:09AM

Did Jane really kill him? Who really liked that movie anyway? Is that banana still good? Why can't that elephant just stop doing that?

The Baron @ Jul 17th 2009 11:00AM

I have to say, the DLC is still incredibly overpriced.

Hooligunn @ Jul 17th 2009 11:25AM

Right, whatever you say.

19 new maps and a deleted SP chapter for 1600 points, or 7 new maps and a deleted SP chapter for 1200 points.

OH THE RIPOFF *rolls eyes* Considering two map packs consisting of 3 maps each would normally run you 1600, and this gives you 19, I'd hardly call it overpriced.

The Baron @ Jul 17th 2009 1:16PM

Yeah, 20 dollars for all that, who could possibly complain?

Jenks @ Jul 17th 2009 3:46PM

It's a much better deal than 800 points for 3 maps, wouldn't you agree?

The Baron @ Jul 18th 2009 8:28AM

Yes, if you didn't already own it.

If you did, no.

If you think that 800 for 3 is also overpriced, no.

Jenks @ Jul 18th 2009 8:50AM

I don't follow your logic Baron

I thought $10 for 3 maps was ridiculously overpriced

I thought $20 for 19 maps and a campaign level is a great deal

You really think that if someone thought the 3 maps/$10 was a bad deal, they automatically would think this is a bad deal too?

I think you bit on the awful 3/$10 deal, and now you're bitter that you were suckered.

The Baron @ Jul 18th 2009 10:56AM

I haven't got an Xbox.. PC gamer so I'm used to free maps.

$15 for the new maps and singleplayer is bad. Not by comparison to the $10/3, but still bad.
$10 for 3 maps is fucking disgraceful.
$20 for all the maps and a singleplayer campaign is quite good.. if you enjoy buying maps.

I hope that cleared up my logic.

Access Granted @ Jul 17th 2009 11:07AM

Argh... I can't believe I missed this deal even if I'm just borrowing the game from a friend 800 msp for 1600 worth of content? thats a steal! *goes to youtube and types in all fronts with the upload date of today*

Access Granted @ Jul 17th 2009 11:12AM

Here's one in English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDYPko4gyHc

Gemini Ace @ Jul 17th 2009 11:09AM

Yea, please don't post stuff that will get you a ton of hits. Epic fail.

Billy @ Jul 17th 2009 11:10AM

hahaha, what idiot is using internet explorer!!

yolarrydabomb @ Jul 17th 2009 11:58AM

Why down rated?

The Internet Explorer does suck.

Long Live King! Mozilla Firefox!

Neorev @ Jul 17th 2009 5:57PM

Chrome

LegendaryRedass @ Jul 17th 2009 7:37PM

It is pretty bad I have to open the debugger for every other site I go to, like G4 or Bioware. Or maybe it's a combo of vista and IE8. Yeah vista sucks ass. I have to make my pc vulerable just so I can have access to everything on it, or keeping iTunes from strokin out everytime I sinc from it.

Quikboy @ Jul 20th 2009 1:46AM

1. Internet Explorer 8 has been wonderful for most users that I've heard from, and it does not 'suck'. The previous versions, now those suck.

2. You must be really lame if you honestly give a care of what browser someone is using in a screenshot.

pibs @ Jul 17th 2009 11:26AM

Dang I wish I had known, I was up at that time but had no clue this was going on. Boy what a bargain!

Manly Mcbeefington (Mr. ESC) @ Jul 17th 2009 11:39AM

Must not look at spoilers...Argggh I looked.

It seems a user from France got it,he already uploaded a crapton of videos I wonder how long it is.The PC deleted chapter was pretty cool too and one of my favorites.

yolarrydabomb @ Jul 17th 2009 12:01PM

mhm I bet they will get banned for buying it early or lose their War Journal.

That what happen when my brother got the golden Lancer leaked on marketplace.

CannabisPrime @ Jul 17th 2009 12:11PM

I got the leaked Golden Lancer and nothing happened to me..

mgsrocks1 @ Jul 18th 2009 1:44PM

What are you talking about man? If your brother got banned than it's not because he downloaded the leaked gold lancer. I got the gold lancer and nothing happened to me. Are you sure he didn't cheat or had many complaints because he was being a douche-bag?

Jawmuncher @ Jul 17th 2009 12:22PM

LOL everyone is going to listen to EPIC when they say don't post videos of it.

Beagles @ Jul 17th 2009 12:51PM

Figures epic fixes the issue instantly when it's finally a good thing for us consumers...

arrness (PSN: chsowls) @ Jul 17th 2009 1:50PM

why does this shit always happen on the xbox store?

K1LLER HORNET @ Jul 17th 2009 6:38PM

why are you complaining?

isn't it good (if you have an XBOX 360)?
you can grab 1600MSP worth of content for 800MSP (if you're fast/lucky enough).

i'm personally gutted i missed this glitch.

oh well, i guess i'll be picking it up for 1600MSP (which costs me £5.34 instead of £13.30!) in a couple of weeks :D :D :D

arrness (PSN: chsowls) @ Jul 17th 2009 11:14PM

im just upset its not happening on PSN

The Alex @ Jul 17th 2009 6:31PM

Hmm, who's with me in saying "If other people got this for 800 points, I want it for 800 points!" :) It's only fair!

NOT MUCH CHOP @ Jul 17th 2009 7:43PM

Don't buy this for the deleted scene, it's terrible. All over in about 15 minutes and it's nothing you haven't already seen in the game. Buy this for Nowhere, Sanctuary, Memorial and War Machine. Great maps.

abelpc @ Jul 17th 2009 8:46PM

Sucks for me..i was up.. but not on my 360..I was on my PS3!.. LOL

ZombieKing @ Jul 18th 2009 9:47AM

really its dumb luck and its so stupid how there still keeping the prices the same when people bought it for 800 and i have to buy it for 1200 can i get little discount because i have a life and i dont stay up until 3am playing games really they like could make it 1000ms "Quick Reflexes" more like plan dumb luck almost as bad as bungie day

Bootleg Zani @ Jul 18th 2009 8:09PM

Well actually I was about to go to bed for work at 9 am but checked Cheap Ass Gamer right before bed and then had to play it for a couple hours. But your right it was at 3 am EST.

Jeff @ Jul 18th 2009 1:14AM

i got it last night, funny enough i was going to buy point lookout for fallout 3 and just happened to see it on the marketplace, the first few times i tried to download it i could only get 1% but a few minutes later the whole thing downloaded. Glad i got if for 800 points. i think the added level is worth it, couldve been left in the game honestly. and the multiplayer maps are sick, to bad i wont be able to play anyone on them for a week. great steal.