{"id":79812,"date":"2025-01-28T22:29:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T22:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/dead-cells-return-to-castlevania-trailer-release-date-everything-we-know-dexerto\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T22:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T22:29:48","slug":"dead-cells-return-to-castlevania-trailer-release-date-everything-we-know-dexerto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/dead-cells-return-to-castlevania-trailer-release-date-everything-we-know-dexerto\/","title":{"rendered":"Dead Cells Return to Castlevania: Trailer, release date, everything we know &#8211; Dexerto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dead Cells Return to Castlevania: Trailer, release date, everything we know Motion Twin \/ KonamiMotion Twin is partnering with Konami to develop Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, DLC set to launch in 2023; here\u2019s everything we know about the content, so far. Following a stint in early access, Dead Cells launched to rave reviews in the summer of 2018. The hybrid roguelike-Metroidvania experience enjoyed great commercial success, too, having topped six million units sold by November 2021. Its long legs on the market come courtesy of developer Motion Twin\u2019s continued post-launch support. Such content has manifested as free updates featuring new enemies and weapons and paid DLC. During the 2022 Game Awards, the crew proved it\u2019s not finished with the world of Dead Cells just yet. Castlevania DLC, Return to Castlevania, will launch in early 2023 and allow players to fight alongside Richter Belmont and Alucard. Contents What to expect from Dead Cells\u2019 Castlevania DLC &#8211; Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Game Awards Trailer &#8211; Return to Castlevania DLC release date &#8211; What to expect from Dead Cells\u2019 Castlevania DLC Motion Twin and development partner Evil Empire recreated the iconic atmosphere of Dracula\u2019s Castle across two playable biomes. Those who explore the structure\u2019s interior will find secret rooms, malevolent creatures, and a host of other surprises, all while trying to reach the Throne Room. Belmont and Alucard will appear every so often, guiding users on their quest and supplying new weapons. Some of the revealed weapons include the Vampire Killer and Throwing Axe, threaded into the experience in a way that should feel natural to Dead Cells faithful. Better still, the DLC will also boast an alternative soundtrack packed with 51 classic Castlevania tracks, Motion Twin confirmed in a PlayStation Blog post. In addition, a dozen of those tunes such as Vampire Killer and Bloody Tears have been \u201creimagined\u201d in Dead Cells\u2019 signature style, while \u201cpreserving the Castlevania ambiance.\u201d Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Game Awards Trailer A nearly two-minute animated trailer for Return to Castlevania constituted one of the Game Awards\u2019 many surprises. After a brief trek through the hallowed halls of Dracula\u2019s Castle, the teaser showcased Alucard and Belmont in action. Dracula himself appeared for a brief time as well, facing off against our heroes in the Throne Room. But it\u2019s clear the best is yet to come. Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC Release Date The upcoming Return to Castlevania DLC is locked in for a release on March 6, 2023 across all platforms. The news was announced during a special Nintendo Direct on February 8 which also came with a new trailer. Return to Castlevania slashes onto Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms in just a matter of days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dead Cells Return to Castlevania: Trailer, release date, everything we know Motion Twin \/ KonamiMotion Twin is partnering with Konami to develop Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, DLC set to launch in 2023; here\u2019s everything we know about the content, so far. 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