Castle Crashers DLC? Bloody Hell, It's Been a Minute! Painter Boss Paradise Lands August 6th
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Seventeen years after its initial release, *Castle Crashers* is getting new DLC called 'Painter Boss Paradise' on August 6th, exclusively for Steam. It features a character creator, Steam Workshop support, and a new playable character, proving that even old knights can learn new tricks.
Right, so *Castle Crashers*. Remember that chaotic, button-mashing masterpiece from back in the day? Well, dust off your controllers (or mice, depending on your platform of choice) because it's getting some love! The Behemoth, those mad lads behind it all, just dropped a release date for the 'Painter Boss Paradise' DLC: August 6th.
Now, before you get *too* excited, there's a slight catch – it's a Steam exclusive. Yep, you heard right. This long-awaited content drop is only hitting the PC version. Bit of a bummer for console players, I reckon, but hey, at least *some* folks are getting new *Castle Crashers* goodness.
For those who missed the memo (or were too busy battling alien overlords in other games – fair play), *Castle Crashers* is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up that originally crash-landed (pun intended) onto the Xbox 360 back in 2008. It quickly became a legend, racking up accolades faster than you can say "Arrow Rain!" Ports to PS3, Xbox One, and PC followed, along with a few DLC packs... the last of which was *thirteen years ago*. That's practically an eternity in gaming years!
Then, seemingly out of nowhere, The Behemoth announced 'Painter Boss Paradise' in July 2024. A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. So, what's actually *in* this DLC? Well, the big selling point is a character creator. Yep, you can finally unleash your inner artist and craft your own custom knights (or whatever bizarre creatures your heart desires). These creations, along with custom weapons, can then be shared via the Steam Workshop. Think of it as *Castle Crashers* meets *Minecraft*, but with more frantic button-mashing.
The whole shebang will set you back a measly $3.99. A bargain, really, considering the hours of potential chaos. And here's the cool part: even if you *don't* own the DLC, you can still use Workshop content in multiplayer... as long as you're playing with someone who *does* own it and has enabled the content. It's a bit like borrowing your mate's overpowered sword – sweet deal! The DLC also updates the artwork for existing characters and weapons, and adds a new playable character called Paint Junior. What it *doesn't* include are new levels or bosses, which might disappoint some, but it's still a decent chunk of content for the price.
While the Steam Workshop *has* supported paid creations since 2015, The Behemoth have confirmed you won't be able to charge for your creations. It's a move that feels right for the game's community and spirit. Seems they are really focused on keeping it fun, which fair play to them.
So, there you have it. *Castle Crashers* is back (sort of), and it's bringing a healthy dose of user-generated madness with it. Will it breathe new life into the game? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: it's good to see The Behemoth still tinkering away at their beloved beat-'em-up.
Tags: Castle Crashers, DLC, The Behemoth, Steam, Beat 'em Up
Original article: Game Rant