All the Games With New DLC Coming in Early 2020

Every player has felt the dreaded moment when you complete a game and know that your time with it is coming to an end. Fortunately, there is a way for developers to bring gamers back and inject new life into their titles. DLC gives studios the opportunity to add new content to games. Whether it be an expansion to the story, new characters and classes, or even extra multiplayer maps.

Thanks to digital storefronts and the availability of high-speed internet, DLC is becoming more and more common. So there is a greater chance that popular games will receive downloadable packs. With few big releases coming in early 2020, DLC could provide most of the upcoming entertainment. Here are all the games with new DLC coming in early 2020.

Slay the Spire

Release Date: January 14, 2020
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One

Almost immediately after launching Slay the Spire, developer MegaCrit announced they would be working on DLC. In July 2019, they confirmed a new character would be released for free. That character, known as the Watcher, is a monk who utilizes stances to battle her opponents. The update also brings with it balance changes in addition to extra cards and potions. While it is already available for PC, console ports will come later.

The Surge 2

Release Date: January 16, 2020
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

The Surge 2 proved to be a big improvement over its predecessor. It is no surprise then that Deck13 has announced plans for DLC. The first add-on, known as the Kraken expansion, will add story content in addition to more weapons and locations. Along the way, players will also encounter fresh enemies and a terrifying new boss.