Set on planet LV-1201 roughly 500 years before the events of AvP2 , the story revolves around a mysterious capable of repelling Xenomorphs.
: It adds several new maps and characters, though players noted that the online community for these specific maps was historically smaller than the base game. Critical Consensus: Pros & Cons Aliens vs. Predator 2 DLC
: The Corporate campaign adds a dual-pistol option and a deployable sentry gun . The Predator receives new gear, though some reviewers found it "mostly useless" in practice. Set on planet LV-1201 roughly 500 years before
The primary DLC for Aliens versus Predator 2 is the expansion pack , released in August 2002. While it expands the lore of the main game, it received a mixed-to-poor critical reception compared to the "masterpiece" status of the base game. Campaign & Storyline The Predator receives new gear, though some reviewers
: You play as a Predalien , focusing on the alien life cycle—from facehugger to the hybrid creature—to locate and destroy the artifact.
: You control an Ancient Predator in the 18th century who discovers the artifact and becomes trapped in stasis for 500 years before continuing the hunt.
While the core mechanics remain the same, Primal Hunt introduces specific additions: