Developers Motion Twin and Evil Empire person announced Dead Cells downloadable contented “Return to Castlevania.” It volition motorboat successful Q1 2023.
Here is an overview of the downloadable content, via its Steam page:
The inspiration down it each returns to its 2D action roots! Castlevania‘s unforgettable characters and gothic mounting conscionable the fast-paced combat of the award-winning roguelite Dead Cells successful this unprecedented collaboration.
A gateway to a striking castle has abruptly appeared, and an imposing warrior called Richter asks you to assistance him vanquish the large evil within.
Enticed by the committedness of caller loot alternatively than a consciousness of motivation duty, you onslaught retired done the grounds and corridors of the gothic castle to find and termination this mysterious Dracula…
Slay hordes of his supernatural minions arsenic you advancement done our biggest DLC yet, including 2 levels, 3 bosses and a caller storyline!
Wield Classic Castlevania Weapons
Unlock 14 iconic weapons specified arsenic the Vampire Killer, Throwing Axe & Holy Water to decimate Dracula’s bestiary of monsters and yet the acheronian lord himself. Each point has been translated into the fast-paced combat of Dead Cells portion keeping their archetypal essence.
Explore Every Corner of Dracula’s Castle
Secret rooms. Flame-lit corridors. Gloomy tombs. Beautiful paintings. Food hidden successful the walls. Full of archetypal monsters from the series, specified arsenic harpies, werewolves & haunted armors, the quality of the iconic castle volition transport you into the realms of gothic fantasy.
Enjoy Classic and Reimagined Music
We’re giving you entree to an alternate soundtrack made of 51 of the archetypal Castlevania tunes, that tin beryllium heard crossed the full game. Yes, 51!
On apical of this, we’ve taken the 12 astir iconic tracks, specified arsenic Vampire Killer, Bloody Tears and Simon Belmont’s Theme, and reimagined them successful the benignant of Dead Cells arsenic a soundtrack for this DLC, portion preserving the Castlevania ambiance of course.
Discover a New Storyline
Richter Belmont and Alucard volition beryllium by your broadside passim your quest to vanquish Dracula, helping you to navigate the maze of Dracula’s Castle and providing you with beardown weapons (sometimes willingly, sometimes not). However, wherever determination is bully determination is evil, truthful ticker retired for almighty foes who volition effort everything successful their powerfulness to halt you from reaching the throne room.
Master Three Epic Bossfights
Fight against the precise essence of evil successful 2 aggravated duels versus Death and Dracula, some acceptable against a majestic backdrop. If you tin past these gauntlets, hole yourself for our astir ambitious brag showdown yet…
Unlock Castlevania Character Outfits
Unlock 20 outfits arsenic you advancement done the castle, letting you roleplay arsenic each your favourite characters similar Alucard, Richter Belmont, Simon Belmont, Maria Renard, Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades oregon adjacent Dracula himself
Dead Cells is disposable present for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC via Steam, iOS via the App Store, and Android via Google Play.
Watch the announcement trailer below.