Dead Rising 2 Skill Packs

Dead Rising 2 features four "Paradise" skill packs, which are premium sets of clothing, originally available as pre-order bonuses and which become available for purchase on the XBL Marketplace (XBLM) and Playstation Network (PSN) in October, 2010. The four skill packs each feature different attribute bonuses and unique skills. In order to play a game with someone who possesses a Skill Pack, you must download the Free Pack for that Pack from XBLM or PSN.

Ninja
Originally available from GameStop, the Ninja Pack will be available on XBLM on October 5, 2010 (Japan) and on PSN on November 2, 2010.
 * Pre-Order Dead Rising 2 or purchace the DLC and receive the Ninja Theme Pack. The pack includes 4 pieces of Ninja clothing:
 * Head: Ninja Cowl - "Classic assassin headgear"
 * Face: Ninja Mask - "Hides your identity from your enemies"
 * Feet: Tabi Boots - "Perfect for sneaking about"
 * Body: Ninja Shozoku - "Comfort and stealth, all in one package"


 * When Chuck wears just one piece of the outfit, it unlocks new abilities in Chuck associated with the Ninja theme. When all 4 pieces of the outfit are worn, additional Ninja-like animations are also unlocked! Theme Pack does not include sword. Available online and in-store while supplies last.
 * While wearing any part of the outfit Chuck is nearly undetectable to standard zombies. Wearing all pieces (Some players can wear just one piece of the outfit but this may only work sometimes) unlocks a superior set of attacks while using the Katana/Magician's Sword/Broadsword/Laser Sword.
 * Stackable items and throwing items (nails, plates, gems, etc.) will also do more damage and Chuck’s throwing speed is increased.

Sports Fan
Originally available from Best Buy, the Sports Fan Pack will be available on XBLM on October 12, 2010 and PSN on October 26, 2010.

Wearing just one item from the pack provides the following bonuses:
 * Increased Power for All Sports Weapons: Baseball bats swing harder, balls bounce more, and the years of armchair coaching pay off when sports-themed weapons become greater tools of zombie destruction.
 * Unique Attack: Grab a football and plow down the undead competition with a powerful running stiff-arm.
 * Better Health Recovery: Who can go into the big game without half-time snacks? Chuck earns one (1) extra health block for each food or drink item he consumes (added before any other bonuses).


 * Permanent Alcohol Tolerance: Chuck will no longer get sick when knocking back one too many alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, vodka, etc.
 * Increased Gambling Winnings: Your luck goes further than the field. Sports Fan Chuck will gain $100 more whenever he wins in the casinos (added before any other bonuses).

Soldier
The Soldier Pack will be available on XBLM and PSN on October 19, 2010. The soldier outfit will double the shots of any weapon you hold.When you shoot with the LMG, Chuck will hold and shoot it with one arm and shout.

With the soldier costume, you can "Rambo out" with:


 * Double ammo


 * Increased shooting accuracy


 * More firepower and increased headshot accuracy


 * Chuck will also have a new special attack when using automatic weapons, spraying zombies with a hail of bullets

Psycho
Originally available with the High Stakes Edition, the Psycho Skills pack will be available on XBLM on October 26, 2010 and PSN on October 12, 2010.
 * Increased weapon power: The chainsaw and Chef's Knife gain additional damage.
 * Special Attacks: The meat cleaver, Mining Pick, and machete gain special animations.
 * Reduced Damage: Your years of killing have built up a natural tolerance to pain.