The inspiration behind it all goes back to its 2D action roots! The unforgettable characters and gothic setting of Castlevania meet the fast-paced combat of award-winning roguelite Dead Cells in this unprecedented collaboration.
A gateway to an impressive castle has suddenly appeared and a mighty warrior named Richter asks you to help him defeat the great evil inside.
Lured by the promise of new loot rather than a sense of moral duty, you traverse the grounds and corridors of the Gothic castle to find and kill this mysterious Dracula…
Slay hordes of his otherworldly minions as you progress through our biggest DLC yet, featuring two levels, three bosses, and a new story!
Unlock 14 iconic weapons like the Vampire Slayer, Throwing Axe, and Holy Water to decimate Dracula’s bestiary of monsters and eventually the Dark Lord himself. Each object has been translated into the fast-paced combat of Dead Cells while retaining its original essence.
secret rooms. Corridors lit by flames. Dark graves. Beautiful paintings. Food hidden in the walls. Filled with original monsters from the series, including harpies, werewolves and haunted armor, the iconic castle character will transport you to the realms of gothic fantasy.
We’re giving you access to an alternate soundtrack consisting of 51 of Castlevania’s original tunes, which can be heard throughout the game. Yes, 51!
On top of that, we’ve taken the 12 most iconic tracks, like Vampire Killer, Bloody Tears, and the Simon Belmont theme, and reimagined them Dead Cells-style as the soundtrack for this DLC, keeping the vibe Castlevania of course. .
Richter Belmont and Alucard will be by your side on your quest to defeat Dracula, helping you navigate the maze of Dracula’s castle and providing you with powerful weapons (sometimes willingly, sometimes not). However, where there is good there is evil, so beware of powerful enemies who will try everything in their power to prevent you from reaching the throne room.
Fight the very essence of evil in two intense duels against Death and Dracula, both against a majestic backdrop. If you can survive these challenges, get ready for our most ambitious boss showdown yet…
Unlock 20 outfits as you progress through the castle, allowing you to play as all your favorite characters like Alucard, Richter Belmont, Simon Belmont, Maria Renard, Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades or even Dracula himself.
Check out the Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC launch trailer below.
The Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC is now available on Switch.