We here at Joystiq never play the console superiority game; play on the platform you like, man. Oh, but when it comes to Shift 2 Unleashed, it would appear the PC is the superior platform -- at least, in a getting things for free kind of way.
EA has announced that the Legends and Speedhunters packs, both $10 pieces of DLC on consoles, will be released free of charge on the PC. Beginning June 30, PC players can download both packs for free from EA's new digital distribution hub, Origin.com.
Race on past the break for a video primer for the free DLC and a breakdown of what you'll get.
"Legends" pack:
Cars
- Team Need For Speed Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0
Tracks
- Silverstone (1975)
"Speedhunters" pack:
Game modes
Cars
- Drag
- Standing Mile
Tracks
- Dodge Challenger R/T
- Lexus LFA
- Mazda RX-7 (FC3S)
- McLaren MP4-12C
- Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 2
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
- Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (S30)
- Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (C10)
- Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)
- Pagani Huayra
- Toyota Supra
- Dodge Viper GTS by Twins Turbo (reward car)
- World Racing Pro-FWD Reaper Scion tC (reward car)
Depending on whether you're an existing owner of Shift 2: Unleashed or just picked up the game, you'll need to follow different sets of instructions on how to grab this DLC. Hit up the source link below for the particulars.
- Miyatomi Drag Strip
- Miyatomi Mile
- Aguera Drag Strip
- Agueda Aerodrome
- Nevada Drag Strip
- Nevada Freight Yard
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/sh...-will-be-free/
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