Dead Cells was critically acclaimed when it first released last year and the developer, Motion Twin, has continued to support the game. At the start of the year, free downloadable content entitled Rise of the Giant was made available to all players and it was not only expansive but it was also praised by multiple reviewers. Dead Cells is now unveiling its first paid DLC which is scheduled for next year and it looks set to deliver more quality gameplay.
The mechanics for Dead Cells were praised for using the gaming conventions of Metroid and Castlevania in a unique way. Possessing the head of an immortal, players must navigate through enemies, the only catch is that players are stripped of their items and must start again if they die. The game encouraged the exploration of multiple avenues and many will hope the new DLC, The Bad Seed, will have the same replay value.
The new teaser opens up with fairytale text and peaceful music until bloody deaths take place. There is then the of off-camera violence before information about the game is given. The Bad Seed will be $4.99 when it is released in Q1 of 2020, it will also include a mushroom companion and a double-slot weapon. Many will be happy to have more content for the most acclaimed games of 2018. While the team behind Dead Cells will hope that the new DLC brings fans back to the game as well as attracting new players.
Dead Cells sold over a million copies across platforms and new content could bring in plenty of money to Motion Twin. The developer has stated that the additional revenue will allow them to invest in new ideas for the games, including free content. The DLC sounds like it will satisfy players with new gameplay as well as potentially rewarding them with new features in the future. Motion Twin appears to be devoting plenty of time into the game and looking to the future this seems like a solid strategy.
Game designer of Motion Twin, Sebastien Benard, has stated that they don't plan to do a sequel to Dead Cells. If this is the case, then downloadable content is the best way to keep fans sustained. This stance may change because of the success of the game, but in the meantime, expansive DLCs are likely to keep players entertained.
Dead Cells is available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS and Android.