Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC Set To Launch Next Month

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 09, 2023

News: A surprise crossover between a new and classic franchise will arrive on all consoles and PC next month.

During the recent Nintendo Direct some new DLC was revealed for Dead Cells. This new content is a crossover with Castlevania and will arrive next month. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania will launch on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch when it arrives on March 6 for $9.99.

There was a gameplay reveal trailer to go along with this announcement so that you know what you are getting into if you decide to buy this downloadable content that features Richter Belmont, Alucard, and more.

Pre-orders for the legendary crossover between indie gaming’s favorite flame-headed hero and Castlevania’s vampire slaying badasses are now available on the Nintendo Switch and PC via the Epic Games Store. Anyone new to Dead Cells who wants to get in on the action can also take advantage of some sizable discounts. A bundle including Dead Cells and the Return to Castlevania DLC is available for $22.99, while another including the base game and all released DLC will be available for $31.99 (price may vary slightly between regions and platforms). Check your preferred platform’s store for the Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Bundle (Dead Cells + Return to Castlevania) and the Dead Cells: Medley of Pain Bundle (Dead Cells + all DLC).

Front and center in the new trailer are the inhuman enemies that The Beheaded will face down. Werewolves, blood-suckers, spooky scary skeletons and more are in the way of brand-new loot. Thankfully, Richter and Alucard have given our hero some new toys and abilities that make quick work of these formidable foes. You will get to use some of Castlevania’s iconic weapons, including the Throwing Axe and Vampire Killer to dispatch monsters, all while teleporting behind enemies with a swing of Alucard’s sword.

However, you’ll need more than fancy tools when facing off against some of Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’s bosses, including Dracula and Death himself, who players will be able to face for the first time in 15 years. In these battles across two new biomes and featuring a host of new weapons and enemies, players will need to use their wits and calm their nerves to achieve victory against some of humanity’s greatest enemies.

Check out the aforementioned trailer below and then tell us what you think. Are you excited for this Dead Cells and Castlevania crossover?