Imagine waking up and discovering an announcement for Remnant 2’s first piece of DLC! This is, of course, what happened today, and I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about it. So, let’s take it from the top. This newly announced DLC called “The Awakened King” looks to tell the lore and tie up some loose ends surrounding the Imposter King, goddess Nimue, and the One True King, who was placed into an eternal slumber long before we stepped foot into the world of Remnant 2.
Releasing on November 14, 2023, for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this new DLC will take players back to Remnant 2’s world of Losom to explore a new location with an all-new story and new quests and, of course, new gear to collect.
In this upcoming downloadable content for Remnant II, The One True King has awakened and is out for blood. Corrupted by the Root during his near-death slumber, the mad king sees betrayal at every turn and is on a rampage of revenge. Since his castle first arrived in a Dran coastal town, the tides are angry and the weather is chaotic, surfacing all manner of creatures from the depths and leaving many mysteries in its wake. In a brand new storyline, survivors must uncover the secrets behind The One True King by exploring a mysterious new area within the world of Losomn. In this strange new location, survivors will traverse new dungeons, acquire powerful equipment, meet unexpected allies and face new threats in their adventure to reach The One True King and defeat him once and for all.
That’s not all, as a new Archetype, called the Ritualist, is being added to the game, and it was the same Archetype that was previously teased via Twitter/X. According to the press release, the Ritualist is described as “a master of pain and suffering” who utilizes status effects. That definitely sounds interesting and is a class that fans of Remnant 2 have been asking for. So, I suppose, wish granted.
The DLC is priced at $9.99. Players can also pick up a premium DLC bundle priced at $24.99 that includes the Awakened King DLC, as well as the other two upcoming DLC packs for the game.
The Awakened King DLC key features include
- New Storyline, Dungeons and Area Based in the World of Losomn – Delve deeper into the land of Losomn and experience a brand new storyline about the One True King – whose mind has been poisoned by the Root and is out for revenge against those who oppose him.
- New Archetype: The Ritualist – Leveraging status effects to punish foes, this new Archetype is a master of pain and suffering. More details on the Archetype will be revealed closer to the downloadable content’s launch.
- Many Items and Powerful Weapons that Enhance Gameplay – Outfit your survivor to survive this more deadly version of the world of Losomn by choosing from a host of new weapons and modifications, along with new items, like amulets and rings.
- New Bosses, Characters and Fearsome Creatures to Encounter – Mysterious threats and survivors, of unknown origin, emerge from the ocean depths and roam the streets bringing new challenges for all players.
Remnant 2 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It is one of my favorite Soulslikes of 2023, and I can’t wait to dive back into the game with the upcoming DLC. Give our Remnant 2 review a read if you haven’t already.
