EPIC Games and Microsoft Game Studios are releasing the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection to commemorate the milestones the Gears of War franchise has achieved.  Not only does the All Fronts Collection come with the Dark Corners game add-on featuring seven new multiplyear maps, it also includes Road to Ruin, a deleted campaign chapter.  In Road to Ruin, Marcus and Dom return to locust hollow to liberate the area of enemies by using sheer firepower or a brand new stealth mode.

Map Details

Allfathers Garden: Honor the sacred grounds of the Coalition founders in this explosive map, where powerful weapons catalyze fast and furious action at this COG landmark.

Memorial: Set near the Eternal Flame, which pays tribute to the fallen soldiers on the battlefield, a hard-fought battle ensues at the Tomb of Unknowns. Put your flank formation and evasive skills to the test as you fight to control the Boomshot.

Sanctuary: Once a peaceful ground for reflection and remembrance, all that remains of the Sanctuary is the chill of death. Feast your eyes on the arsenal of weapons available as you make your way through the tight paths and blind corners of the Locust-damaged temple corridors.

War Machine: In the abandoned train station that once served as a hub for travel, you will need to master the Longshot, Mulcher, and Boomshot weapons to advance the fight while evading fire from the platforms above.

Highway: Take the fight deep into Locust Hollow in the complex passages of this underground highway system brimming with enemy vermin. Stick together, separate the enemy and have an exit strategy ready or it’ll be a one-way trip.

Way Station: Sitting in limbo between death and “processing” are Locust way stations filled with fallen COG soldiers. Tread lightly and practice patience as it’s better to sacrifice firepower for stealth while navigating this minefield of hidden grenades.

Nowhere: Set in the middle of what was once a destination for weary desert travellers, the land is now barren and devoid of life. Pick off your enemies with the Longshot sniper rifle and make your way to the stairwell with a well-fortified team during this intense firefight.

If you thought that was good enough, there’s more.  The All Fronts Collection also features every last Gears of War 2 game add-on released on the Xbox Live Marketplace to date.  That means it includes the Snowblind Map Pack, the Combustible Map Pack, and the Flashback Map Pack.

Other goodies included are an introduction to Road to Ruin by design director at Epic Games Cliff Bleszinski, a custom Xbox Live theme, a Gears of War 2 poster, and a strategy guide.  This complete Collection contains over 3,600 Microsoft Points worth of content and is avaliable for $19.99 in stores only.

The All Fronts Collection is set to invade store shelves on July 28.  The Dark Corners add-on will be released simultaneously on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 1600 Microsoft Points.