Now that Dead Space 2 is available in North America, EA and developer Visceral Games are ready to start sharing information on planned downloadable content for the horror-filled action adventure game.

In a press release heralding the release of Dead Space 2 today in the US, something called ‘Dead Space 2: Severed’ was mentioned, which will be an “all-new digital download pack” for Dead Space 2.

Dead Space 2: Severed will extend the story of Dead Space 2 with two new standalone chapters for the singleplayer game, featuring the further adventures of Gabe Weller and Lexine Murdock – characters last seen in Dead Space Extraction for the Wii (and now PlayStation 3 as well).

From the release:

“In Dead Space 2: Severed, the story of Weller and Lexine runs parallel to Isaac’s blood-curdling adventure in Dead Space 2, but this time players will take on the role of Gabe Weller. Working as a Sprawl Security Guard, Weller has to fight against his own onslaught of Necromorphs, as he attempts to get both him and Lexine to safety.”

Chilling.

Dead Space 2: Severed will be available “soon” and “for purchase” on Xbox 360 (via Xbox LIVE Marketplace) and PlayStation 3 (via PlayStation Network).

Dead Space 2 is still scheduled for release in Europe, the UK and South Africa this Friday, January 28th. El33tonline has masses of coverage on Dead Space 2, which you can peruse at your leisure, while reading over our hands-on preview, too.