Downloadable Content (DLC) is one way (along with patches) that Trendy Entertainment expands the world of Dungeon Defenders. Content may include new maps, heroes, familiars, weapons, or costumes. Most content must be purchased, though some has been released for free. While patches contain bug fixes and balances necessary to play the original game, downloadable content is not required and may be viewed as optional.
Quest for the Lost Eternia Shards
Starting from 15th December 2011 there will be a series of 4 DLCs for PC called Quest for the Lost Eternia Shards. All 4 combined will provide almost as much new content as the release version of the original game itself did provide. This content will be released for consoles at a later date.
Further information: http://pc.ign.com/articles/121/1214776p1.html
The Great Turkey Hunt! Mission & Costumes
On November 23, 2011, a new DLC was released that included 1 new Challenge, 4 new Hero Costumes for the PC.
Includes the following:
- The Great Turkey Hunt!
- Easy: Pilgrim Costume for the Apprentice
- Medium: Native Princess Costume for the Huntress
- Hard: Conquistador Costume for the Monk
- Insane: Turkey Costume for the Squire
Warping Core Challenge Mission Pack
On November 23, 2011, a new DLC was released that adds 4 new Challenges for the PC
Includes the following:
- Warping Core Challenge Pack: Part 1 (Castle Armory)
- Warping Core Challenge Pack: Part 2 (Hall of Court)
- Warping Core Challenge Pack: Part 3 (Royal Gardens)
- Warping Core Challenge Pack: Part 4 (Endless Spires)
New Heroes DLC
On November 23, 2011, a new DLC was released that added the Counterpart Heroes.
Includes the following:
- Adept hero class
- Countess hero class
- Initiate hero class
- Ranger hero class
- Über Monster Fest challenge (added on December 1, 2011)
Halloween Spooktacular DLC
On October 28, 2011, two DLC packs with a Halloween theme were released as free DLC for the PC.
A costume pack including the following costumes:
- Squire: Pirate Costume
- Huntress: Witch Costume
- Apprentice: Mummy Costume
- Monk: Devil Costume
Along with a pack including the Halloween Spooktacular Challenge which included bonus weapons and costumes for beating the challenge on certain difficulties.
Steam Items
Advanced Technology and Elite Gear Pack's are two DLCs provided when the game is purchased from Steam. It gives the player the Portal Gun as well as 4 Team Fortress 2 familiars.