Here’s How To Download The Dead Cells ‘Rise Of The Giant’ Free DLC

Motion Twin’s latest free update for Dead Cells arrived earlier this week, however, getting it isn’t as straightforward as updating the game from the home screen.

As it appears, players will need to go directly through the eShop to download the Rise of the Giant DLC. From there, you need to claim it just as you would in purchasing a digital game. It’s still free, nonetheless.

For those having issues with the download of the DLC on Switch, you need to go directly through the eShop to download it. Apparently using our ingame popup won’t work. We’re looking into this.

Alternatively, you may claim the DLC via Nintendo’s official website here. Logging-in your Nintendo Account is required.

Note that this workaround is also required even if you have the physical copy of the game. Take note also of your physical copy’s regional version as the DLC may not work if you get it from another eShop region.

Here’s the announcement: