Resistance 2 features multiplayer in two variations: Cooperative and Competitive. Both multiplayer modes track the player's performance, gaining experience points and leading to benefits and rewards, as well as assigning the player a skill ranking. There are tens maps of different sizes (10p, 20p, 40p, 60p) with the player choosing their preference. Custom games also made a return, although unlike Resistance: Fall of Man, players cannot receive XP in custom games. The ranking system is also identical to that of Fall of Man, with players progressing through 20 ranks with three tiers each from private up to supreme commander (making a total of 60 ranks). As some ranks are gained, players receive unlockable rewards such as berserks and skins.
In March 2009, the Aftermath Map Pack DLC adds three new maps and six new skins (Ravager, Cloven, Rachel Parker, a Female Soldier, Black Ops Variation and Ranger Variation.) An accompanying update also introduced Meltdown to the game and also Superhuman Co-Op to the Cooperative Mode.
The Resistance 2 servers have since closed on April 8, 2014.[1]
Cooperative[]
- Main article: Cooperative Mode

Specter Team in the Cooperative map Holar Tower.
Unlike its predecessor, Resistance 2 does not offer co-op for the single player campaign. Cooperative mode features a separate campaign mode which runs parallel to the single-player campaign. The cooperative campaign supports anything from two to eight players, taking the role of a special forces group called "Specter Team". Players are tasked with many randomized objectives around the map, while defeating hordes of Chimera in the process. The strength of the enemy forces is altered based on the number of players and their skill levels. There are three classes to choose from: Special Ops - long-distance damage dealers, who also provide ammunition; Soldiers - the "tanks" who deal the most damage; and Medics - who drain life from enemies and impart to teammates.
Competitive[]

The map Pit Stop.
Competitive mode features support for up to 60 players at any given time, the highest number of players for any PlayStation 3 online game as of Resistance 2's release. Four games modes are available: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Core Control, Skirmish, and recently released via update, Meltdown, while involved players getting split up into squads of six and take part in objective-based proxy-battles. Players can play as either the Human or the Chimera. Maps have varying sizes and layouts for the different game modes and number of players.
Game modes[]
Deathmatch[]
- Main article: Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch[]
- Main article: Team Deathmatch
Core Control[]
- Main article: Core Control
Skirmish[]
- Main article: Skirmish
Meltdown[]
- Main article: Meltdown
Maps[]
List of Maps in Resistance 2 | ||
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Included | Chicago · Orick · Holar Tower · Bryce Canyon · San Francisco · Cocodrie · Chicxulub Crater · Michigan Square · Redwoods · SRPA Station Igloo | |
Aftermath | Aftermath · Outpost · Pit Stop |
Weapons[]
Weapons in Resistance 2 | |
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Human | HE .44 Magnum · HVAP Wraith · Knife · L210 LAARK · L23 Fareye · M5A2 Folsom Carbine · Marksman · MP-47 · Rossmore 238 · V7 Splicer · XR-13 Bellock · XR-42 Phoenix |
Chimera | Auger · Brute Minigun · Bullseye · Bullseye Mark II |
Grenades | Air Fuel · Frag · Hedgehog · Spider · XR-87 Proximity Mine |
Berserks[]
Competitive Berserks of Resistance 2 | |
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Human | |
Chimera | |
All |
Ranks[]
In Competitive mode ranks are earned for getting certain amounts of Experience Points.
Level | Rank | Berserk | Skin |
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1 | Private | Chimeran Rage, Advanced Radar, Electrostatic Orb Burst, Prototype Ammo | |
2 | Adrenaline Boost | Hip Pack 1, Hip Pack | |
3 | Hybrid, Hybrid 2 | ||
4 | Private First Class | Ring of Life | Belt Accessory 1, Belt Accessory 2 |
5 | Backpack 1, Heat Stack 3, Heat Stack 4 | ||
6 | Ammo Clips, Hip Pack 3, Backpack 6 | ||
7 | Corporal | Heatstack 5, Heatstack 7, Hose Tech | |
8 | Overload | Chest Armor 1 | |
9 | Hose Attachment, Radio, Backpack 2 | ||
10 | Sergeant | Black Ops Suit, Hybrid Variant, Hybrid Variant 2 | |
11 | Backpack 4, Heatstack 9, Arm Accessory | ||
12 | Invisibility | Black Ops Helmet, Heatstack 6 | |
13 | Staff Sergeant | Sentinel Suit, Armor 1, Heat Stack 2 | |
14 | Hybrid 3 Head, Hybrid 3 Body | ||
15 | LAARK, Snake Eyes | Backpack 5 | |
16 | Gunnery Sergeant | Warner Head, Hawthorne Head, Backpack 3 | |
17 | Hybrid 3 Variant Head, Hybrid 3 Variant Body, Heatstack 8 | ||
18 | Capelli Head, Armor 2, Heatstack 1 | ||
19 | 1st Sergeant | Nathan Hale Head, Nathan Hale Body, Backpack 7 | |
20 | Steelhead Head, Steelhead Body, Backpack 8 | ||
21 | Chest Armor, Heatstack 10, Backpack 9 | ||
22 | Sergeant Major | Grenade Vest, Infected Hale Head, Helmet 1 | |
23 | Steelhead Variant Skin, Backpack 10, Steelhead Variant Head | ||
24 | Nathan Hale Converted Head, Helmet 3, Helmet 5 | ||
25 | Command Sergeant Major | Decayed Head, Corpse Head | |
26 | Civilian skin 1, Helmet 2, Helmet | ||
27 | Civilian Skin 2, Head Accessory, Steelhead shoulder armour | ||
28 | SGT Major of The Army | Doctor Skin, Scientist Head, Doctor Head, Wrench | |
29 | Clank Backpack, Civilian skin 4 | ||
30 | Leech Skin, Dimensionator | ||
31 | Lieutenant | ||
34 | Captain | ||
37 | Major | ||
40 | Lt. Major | ||
43 | Colonel | ||
46 | Brigadier General | ||
49 | Major General | ||
52 | Lt. General | ||
55 | General | ||
58 | Supreme Commander | ||
60 | Supreme Commander Plus 2 PIPs |
Medals[]
Medals are earned by playing in Competitive mode.
Name | Medal | Description |
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Sharpshooter | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Carbine. |
Gunslinger | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Magnum. |
Grenadier | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with grenades. |
15 Kills | Kill 15 people without dying. | |
Shotgunner | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Rossmore. |
Tagger | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Bullseye. |
Auger Marksman | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Auger. |
Longshot | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Fareye. |
Tenderizer | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Wraith. |
BBQ Chef | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Bellock. |
Marksman | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the Marksman. |
Heavy Weapons Expert | ![]() |
Kill 100 enemies with the LAARK |
Elite Soldier | ![]() |
Kill 10 enemies in a row without dying. |
Assassin | ![]() |
Kill 20 enemies in a row without dying. |
Fanatic | ![]() |
Complete in 1000 or more online matches. |
Insomniac | ![]() |
Complete in 5000 or more online matches. |
Savant | Come in first place 30 times. | |
Hero | Come in first place 60 times. | |
Legend | Come in first place 100 times. | |
Martial Artist | ![]() |
Get 30 melee kills.. |
Ninja | ![]() |
Get at least 60 melee kills. |
Ghost | ![]() |
Get 100 Stealth kills. |
The Praetorian | ![]() |
Score 1000 defensive kills. |
Killing Machine | ![]() |
Score 1000 cumulative kills. |
Tools of Destruction | Score 1000 kills with every single weapon. | |
Master Strategist | Score 100 kills with full health. | |
Arch Rival | Kill 500 Rival Squad members. | |
Base Defender | ![]() |
Score 2000 defensive kills. |
Reclaimer | ![]() |
Get 100 teleport beacons recaptures. |
Helping Hand | ![]() |
Get 100 assist kills. |
Like A Surgeon | Kill 100 enemies with the V7 Splicer. | |
Snake N' Bake | Kill 100 enemies with the MP-47 Pulse Cannon. |
Ribbons[]
There are 21 Ribbons. Players obtains Ribbons by playing in Competitive mode.
Gallery[]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Purchese, Robert (January 6, 2014). "Sony turning off Gran Turismo, Resistance servers". Eurogamer.
Resistance 2 | |
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Content | Characters · Levels · Enemies · Intel · Locations · Weapons |
Gameplay | Bonus Options · Controls · Cooperative Mode · Multiplayer · Trophies |
Organizations | Echo Team · Radio USA · SRPA |