Max.payne.2 (gamingbeasts.com) -

: Completing the game on the highest difficulty ("Dead on Arrival") unlocks a secret alternate ending where Mona survives, though the third game later confirmed the original ending as canon.

: A major addition is the ability to play as Mona Sax in four specific chapters, adding a new perspective to the story. Max.Payne.2 (GamingBeasts.com)

: The game continues Max's tragic story, specifically focusing on his complex relationship with Mona Sax in a style often described as "cornball neo-noir". : Completing the game on the highest difficulty