castle crashers gets surprise steam dlc after over a decade

Castle Crashers, the beloved Xbox 360-era 2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash game, is getting exciting new DLC on Steam over a decade after its initial release. Developer The Behemoth announced the Painter Boss Paradise DLC during a YouTube livestream, showcasing artistic updates to characters and weapons, plus a new playable character named Paint Junior. This DLC will also introduce customizable characters using the Steam workshop. While a specific release date was not provided, more information is expected soon. Along with this, The Behemoth revealed quality-of-life updates for Battleblock Theater and Pit People, and new ports for Alien Hominid HD and Alien Hominid Invasion for PlayStation consoles. Additionally, The Behemoth teased that a new game is currently in the prototyping stage, but it remains a mystery whether it will be Castle Crashers 2 or a brand-new title.

The new DLC, called Painter Boss Paradise, features artistic updates to characters and weapons, a new playable character named Paint Junior, and allows for character customization through the Steam workshop.

Castle Crashers initially released on August 27, 2008, for Xbox 360 and has since garnered a loyal fanbase due to its engaging gameplay, humor, and cooperative multiplayer mode. The game allows players to choose from a variety of knights and battle through numerous stages filled with enemies and bosses. The announcement of new DLC and updates is sure to reinvigorate interest in this classic title, bringing both nostalgic fans and new players back to the battlefield.