We live in a time of abundance. Maybe even in excess. Before I finish or sometimes even start a game, developers are already releasing free updates, ranging from new quality of life settings to full content expansions. Each one makes the game worth revisiting and adds to the appeal of picking it up for the first time. Here are six great games that have recently added free content.
sea of stars
Released last year as a retro-style turn-based RPG inspired by the greats like Chrono trigger And Super Mario RPG, Sabotage Studios sea of stars got a major upgrade in September. A free update called Dawn of the equinox celebrated the game's one-year anniversary with a new local co-op system, reworked combat, a remastered prologue, improvements to the mysterious parrot relic, and other gameplay improvements. A paid one The Watchmaker's Contractions An expansion is coming in 2025 that will add a new area and a new dungeon to explore.
Blasphemous 2
The sequel to The Game Kitchen's first 2D side-scrolling Souls-like game did not disappoint. Blasphemous 2 was one of the great games of 2023, introducing new weapon-based playstyles and placing an emphasis on exploration, making it much more in the direction of a true Metroidvanaia. The outdoors True torture Update came along with the paid one My fault DLC in October. A new Game+ mode has been added with difficulty modifiers, more enemies, abilities, a Labyrinth of Tides challenge, and expanded zones with better connection areas to optimize backtracking. The way the new Game+ mode was structured was controversial among fans. but changes based on this feedback should be published by the end of November.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
2022 TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is one of the defining beat-em-ups of the decade, combining retro sensibilities with incredible pixel art animations and gameplay. Kicking Foot Clan ass has never felt so good or been so responsive. And somehow the game still gets new free content. September is paid Radical reptile The DLC added Mondo Gecko and Mona Lisa – deep cuts from the '80s cartoon – as new fighters, but a free update alongside the expansion also added a Remix mode where you fight with music from guest artists like Jake Kaufman can (Shovel Knight), Tomoya Tomita (Yoshi's wool world), Sean Bialo (Penny's Big BreAndaway), button masher (Secret levels), Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden) and Anamanaguchi (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World). It's perfect for someone like me who's still fighting for the Platinum trophy on the PS5.
Front Mission 1. Remake
Front Mission 1. Remake is not one of my favorite remakes one of the best old-school mech strategy RPGs around. In fact, it received a big boost in October free Mercenaries update This added new maps, scenarios and characters, as well as a separate mode where you act as your own mercenary commander and maintain a group of wanzers to complete new missions. The other big part of the update is a local multiplayer mode that includes co-op and PvP battles. I'd love a fully online version, but it's still a nice novelty for hardcore Frontline mission-heads.
Rest 2
Souls-like loot shooter Rest IIThe last DLC was also released this fall. While she pays The dark horizon While the expansion added new storylines and dungeons, the free update released at the same time introduced a Boss Rush mode for a more focused action experience. The new mode eliminates all exploration and simply throws enemies large and small at players and their co-op squads, with runs boosted by various buffs they earn as they progress. It's basically another roguelite mode with extra loot that rewards players for taking the punishment.
I am your beast
Lastly, the excellent one Lo-fi shooter I am your beastwhich is kind of the case Hotline Miami in 3D, just received a bunch of new levels on Friday via the Support Group's free update. The new content offers players even more “extraordinary skills” in nine new levels to master “extreme situations”. This is a big addition considering the base game only had 27. The short but sweet experience is now a little less short and a little more powerful.
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