Dead Cells has proved to be an enduring favorite among rogue-like fans, and the game just got even better with the addition of the Return to Castlevania DLC. This new officially licensed expansion adds characters and locations from Konami’s iconic series. But before you see any of this new content, you will need to know how to start the Return to Castlevania DLC.
How to Start the Return to Castlevania DLC in Dead Cells
When you first boot up Dead Cells after purchasing the Return to Castlevania DLC, you see a short cutscene featuring red bats indicating it’s time to return to the Dracula’s Castle. If you are starting from a fresh save, this will play after three runs and unlock the DLC.
Once you are in the Prisoner’s Quarters, clear the area and get all the power-ups you can. From there, you need to run around until you find Richter Belmont standing on a staircase. The vampire hunter will tell you that you need to go down the stairs and meet him at the Castle Outskirts. Doing so will lead you to the Path to the Castle Outskirts, which acts as the hub of the Return to Castlevania DLC.
Here, you will still have access to the Forge and Mutations NPCs. It’s just that the DLC remains self-contained in terms of its levels and content, but the character progression counts and works just like any other Dead Cells run.
On repeat runs, you will still have to start at the Prisoner’s Quarters and Richter will no longer be there waiting for you. However, now you know that there will always be an entrance to the Castle Outskirts in the first area of the game.
That’s everything you need to know about starting the Return to Castlevania DLC in Dead Cells. Once you know where to go, you will be able to cruise through all the nostalgic new levels and fight iconic Castlevania bosses. Keep an eye on GameSkinny for more Dead Cells guides.
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