Have enjoyable storming the fort!

Lifeless Cells by no means disappoints in terms of DLC, however there’s in all probability extra hype main into the sport’s crossover with Castlevania than we’ve ever seen earlier than. The collaboration was introduced on the 2022 Recreation Awards, and the reveal alone left us questioning why it took them so lengthy to group up within the first place — and positively left us wanting extra. Movement Twin and Evil Empire have lastly dropped a brand new trailer for the DLC, formally titled Return to Castlevania, and this primary look exhibits off some traditional Castlevania weapons and enemies in model.

This replace will embody all types of latest Castlevania-themed content material, together with two new biomes, three bosses, 20 outfits, and 14 weapons, together with classics just like the Vampire Killer, Throwing Axe, and Holy Water. There may even be a brand new story to play by way of as nicely, with Castlevania protagonist Richard Belmont recruiting Lifeless Cells protagonist The Beheaded to hitch forces and tackle Dracula himself. Gamers who like a problem must also be happy, as a result of Return to Castlevania can be alleged to be a fairly tough DLC, particularly in terms of the boss fights (I imply, how a lot tougher can it get than going through off towards Loss of life himself?).

As if that wasn’t already cool sufficient, Movement Twin made positive to incorporate 51 tracks of the musical rating from the unique Castlevania video games, along with 12 Lifeless Cells-style remixes of among the sequence’ most beloved tracks. Castlevania is understood to have among the most iconic music in video games historical past, so it’s cool to see this DLC honor it like this.

We don’t know when to count on Lifeless Cells: Return to Castlevania fairly but aside from someday in 2023, so we’ll be wanting ahead to its launch for PC and consoles within the coming months. The sport’s Steam web page calls this their “largest DLC but,” so I’m positive they’re taking their time to ensure each element is ideal earlier than it ships.