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.
Content Packs
The following DLC add a substantial amount of content to the game; including a mix of new campaign maps , challenge missions , items , pets or costumes.
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: Quest for the Lost Eternia Shards
Karathiki Jungle Mission Pack
On March 24, 2012, a new DLC was released that adds a new bonus campaign map and challenge for the PC.
Includes the following:
- Karathiki Jungle Bonus campaign map
- Rumble in the Jungle challenge
- Cowboy Monkey pet
The Great Turkey Hunt! Mission & Costumes
On November 23, 2011, a new DLC was released that included 1 new Challenge, 4 new hero ostumes 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)
Costume Packs
Lucky Community Costume Pack
On March 15th, 2012, a new DLC was released that adds 4 new community-voted hero costumes for the PC.
Includes the following:
- TrapGirl Costume for the Huntress
- Steampunk Costume for the Adept
- Leprechaun Costume for the Apprentice
- Scottish Warrior Costume for the Barbarian
Halloween Costume Pack
On October 28, 2011, a Halloween-themed DLC was released for the PC.
Includes the following:
- Squire: Pirate Costume
- Huntress: Witch Costume
- Apprentice: Mummy Costume
- Monk: Devil Costume
Holiday DLC
President's Day Surprise
On February 20, 2012, a new DLC was released that adds a new challenge mission and 4 new hero costumes for the PC.
Includes the following:
- Presidential Battle Royale challenge
- The Prez Costume for the Monk
- Michelle Costume for the Huntress
- Mitt Costume for the Squire
- GW Costume for the Apprentice
- Democrat Donkey and Republican Elephant pets
Etherian Festival of Love
On February 14, 2012, a new Valentines Day-themed DLC was released that adds a new challenge mission and 4 new hero costumes for the PC.
Includes the following:
- Sky O' Love challenge
- Easy: Cupidette Costume for the Initiate
- Medium: Cupid Costume for the Monk
- Hard: Queen of Hearts Costume for the Countess
- Insane: Pants Costume for the Squire
- Goblin Cupid pet
Halloween Mission Pack
On October 28, 2011, a Halloween-themed DLC was released for the PC.
Includes the following:
- Halloween Spooktacular! challenge
- Squire: Death Knight Costume
- Huntress: Angel Costume
- Apprentice: Vampire Costume
- Monk: Ninja Costume
Additional Hero Classes
Series EV Hero DLC
On March 30, 2012, a new DLC was released that adds a new hero class for the PC.
Includes the following:
- Series EV Hero Class
Barbarian Hero DLC
On February 1, 2012, a new DLC was released that adds a new hero class for the PC.
Includes the following:
- Barbarian Hero Class
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)
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.
Consoles
In regards to downloadable content being delivered to the consoles, this is the official stance taken by Trendy Entertainment.
Console players... We need to talk. It's about the DLC -- the holiday DLC, the new heroes -- all of them except the Lost Eternia Shards. Brace yourself.
At this moment, there are no plans to bring them to consoles.
-- TE Community Manager - (25/1) [1]
Q. Why is the PC-only DLC/features not coming to Console?
A. This is for a variety of technical and business reasons including patch size limitations and patch stacking requirements, as well as the massive restructuring of the current console game that would have to take place, the QA processes necessary to prepare those changes for submission, and the opportunity cost of pursuing other projects.
-- TE Community Manager - (8/2) [2]