Rhythm/dungeon crawler game Cadence of Hyrule, a Zelda-themed spinoff of the excellent Crypt of the Necrodancer, was announced to be receiving quite a bit of new content today — 3 DLC packs, a season pass containing all 3, and physical edition! The physical edition will retail for $39.99 USD / $49.99 CAD and contain all DLC, including bonus costumes for Link and Zelda.
The first pack is available now–and features new characters, including the ever popular Impa–while the second and third packs are slated for release before the end of October, mapping them to the physical edition. The second pack will add a bunch of new tunes to battle with while the third will involve story content following the enigmatic Skull Kid and its shifting powers. A season pass exists for $14.99 USD / $18.89 CAD or individual bundles can be purchased per below.
The DLC breakdown is as follows:
Pack 1: Character Pack – In the first pack, five additional characters join the game’s ensemble, including Impa, who excels in ranged attacks with the Naginata weapon, and Aria, perfect for players who like a challenge. It’s game over if you take one hit or miss a beat with her. $5.99 USD /$7.55 CAD
Pack 2: Melody Pack – After purchasing this pack, 39 songs will be added to the game, including remixed versions of the game’s background music. Players can change the background music at any time so they can listen to their favorite songs while journeying through Hyrule. $5.99 USD / $7.55 CAD
Pack 3: Additional Story Content – Symphony of the Mask – Play as the mysterious Skull Kid and venture through a new map in the third DLC pack, complete with new songs and a new story. Skull Kid also possesses the power to change abilities based on the masks he dons. $9.99 USD / $12.59 CAD
[h/t Nintendo for DLC descriptions]