Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night DLC: What You Need to Know

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night DLC is already confirmed for the forthcoming Metroidvania, set to release the same day as the game. Here's what you need to know about the game's downloadable content situation.

Bloodstained Ritual of the Night DLC: What You Need to Know

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was originally funded through a Kickstarter opened in 2015 that raised more than $5.5 million — more than any other game on Kickstarter at the time. Among the rewards tiers were options for exclusive backer-only content.

That content turned into the Iga's Back Pack DLC, a $10 content injection that includes the ability to fight developer Koji Igarashi himself and earn the Swordwhip, a direct nod to his work on the Castlevania series.

The Iga's Back Pack DLC will be available starting June 18, when the game releases. Following the release, seven free game modes will be made available to players.

Players can pre-order Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and receive 10% off on Steam ahead of the June 18 release date.

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