Gears of War 2, the sequel to the hugely successful original, builds upon the gameplay of the first title with new characters, more weapons, nastier enemies, and grander locales. This Signature Series guide features complete walkthroughs for the single-player and co-op player campaigns. In-depth area maps. Extensive multiplayer coverage. Complete list of Xbox Achievements. Signature Series guide includes bonus content, exclusive foldout and more! Gears of War 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the 4.7 million-selling blockbuster third-person tactical action game, and one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of Gears of War , and thrusts you back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Gears of War 2 is developed by Epic Games exclusively for Xbox 360. Continue the story of Marcus Fenix, a reluctant war hero, as he leads Delta Squad on a series of perilous and adrenaline-pumping missions. Gears of War 2 blends a best-inclass third-person shooter with unsurpassed high-definition visuals, all layered on top of an engaging story of survival, loss, and retribution.