{"id":132583,"date":"2023-03-20T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-146634"},"modified":"2023-03-20T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T18:00:00","slug":"guide-best-nintendo-switch-dlc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2023\/03\/20\/guide-best-nintendo-switch-dlc\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide: Best Nintendo Switch DLC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1482a62f3523b\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1482a62f3523b\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Best DLC And Expansions On Nintendo Switch\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1482a62f3523b\/best-dlc-and-expansions-on-nintendo-switch.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgNTA2Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1482a62f3523b\/best-dlc-and-expansions-on-nintendo-switch.900x.jpg\" alt=\"Best DLC And Expansions On Nintendo Switch\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\">Image: Nintendo Life<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There was a time, long ago, when games were done when they hit retail shelves. But we&#8217;re in the 21st century now, and more often than not, additional post-launch content is released months after a developer&#8217;s main game is complete, enriching the experience.<\/p>\n<p>There are tons of games that get DLC, Expansions, and Season Passes nowadays. These can range from cosmetic changes and updates to a whole new roster of characters to an entirely new story campaign. The Switch&#8217;s library of games, and the eShop, are certainly no strangers to these extensions. Sometimes, they come <em>years<\/em> after the game has been released and take us by complete surprise \u2014 looking at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/mario_kart_8_deluxe\">Mario Kart 8 Deluxe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/mario_kart_8_deluxe_booster_course_pass_wave_1\">Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass<\/a> (and the pass as a whole) launched just over a year ago today, we wanted to look back and recommend the very best DLC and expansions that money can buy on Nintendo Switch. And that&#8217;s the key here \u2014 money. We&#8217;ve only considered paid updates for this list \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/hollow_knight\">Hollow Knight<\/a> has some excellent free DLC, for example, but if we looked at all free updates and DLC, well, this list might go on forever.<\/p>\n<p>Well, no more holding back \u2014 get your eShop wallet ready and take a look at the best of the best on Switch. And we&#8217;ll continue to update this as more great DLC is released.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list\">\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/witcher_3_wild_hunt_-_complete_edition\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/dbd8462c52608\/witcher-3-wild-hunt---complete-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/witcher_3_wild_hunt_-_complete_edition\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c4503720f5b69\/witcher-3-wild-hunt---complete-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>CD Projekt Red<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>CD Projekt Red<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>15th Oct 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>15th Oct 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/witcher_3_wild_hunt_-_complete_edition\"><strong>The Witcher 3<\/strong><\/a> is maybe the gold standard when it comes to DLC \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.co.uk\/DLC\/The-Witcher-3-Wild-Hunt-Hearts-of-Stone-1909197.html\"><strong>Hearts of Stone<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.co.uk\/DLC\/The-Witcher-3-Wild-Hunt-Blood-and-Wine-1909213.html\"><strong>Blood and Wine<\/strong><\/a> bring a combined minimum of 25 hours to an already mammoth RPG, and that&#8217;s only if you ignore every single detail in these huge expansions. The Complete Edition of the game comes bundled with both expansions, and each adds new characters, new story, and brand new mechanics. Hearts of Stone brought in Runewords that Geralt could use to enhance weapons, while Blood and Wine has armour imbuements and also gives us a brand new map.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, both parts of The Witcher 3&#8217;s DLC is a no-brainer if you&#8217;ve poured your life into the base game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/advertising\">FTC Disclosure<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"10481\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/10481\/146634\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/10481\/100x100.jpg?v=3ec43a31f02471467ce24d29ac64c4ae\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt Complete Edition\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"10607\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/10607\/146634\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/10607\/100x100.jpg?v=2fafb4324115541abac9b4a52294f5ce\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt Complete Edition\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/mario_kart_8_deluxe\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3e0930fdb4d90\/mario-kart-8-deluxe-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/mario_kart_8_deluxe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/802713810685c\/mario-kart-8-deluxe-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>28th Apr 2017 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>28th Apr 2017 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>The very reason we kicked off this list, who thought we&#8217;d get 48 brand new tracks for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/mario_kart_8_deluxe\"><strong>Mario Kart 8 Deluxe<\/strong><\/a> over five years since its release on Switch? Up until the end of 2023, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe&#8217;s course count will double, and we&#8217;ll also be getting six returning characters to sweeten up the deal. Sure, not every course will be a winner (Tokyo Blur), but it&#8217;s really hard to argue with what you&#8217;re getting here \u2014 Maple Treeway, Ninja Hideaway, Rainbow Road 3DS, and the fabulous, brand new Yoshi&#8217;s Island? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/mario_kart_8_deluxe_booster_course_pass_wave_4\"><strong>Booster Course Pass<\/strong><\/a> is a dream come true, and <strong>Mario Kart 9<\/strong> seems like a distant prospect with how brilliant this expansion pass is. Plus, it&#8217;s available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"5910\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/5910\/146634\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/5910\/100x100.jpg?v=679ff8265f9e9ac78ff04523bed1084f\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Mario Kart 8 Deluxe\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/overcooked_2\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/be03cbc1aa284\/overcooked-2-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Overcooked 2 (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/overcooked_2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/9fcca352ebf36\/overcooked-2-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Overcooked 2 (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Team 17<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Ghost Town Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>7th Aug 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>7th Aug 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>If you need more co-op chaos in your life, then look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/overcooked_2\"><strong>Overcooked 2<\/strong><\/a>&#8216;s delightful season pass. Three extra portions come on this platter, which is all available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/overcooked_2_gourmet_edition\"><strong>Gourmet Edition<\/strong><\/a>. <strong>Campfire Cook Off<\/strong> introduced us to four more chefs and 15 brand new levels set in the woods \u2014 so there are plenty of s&#8217;mores to go around. <strong>Night of the Hangry Horde<\/strong> features the Unbread (this still makes us snigger) with nine new kitchens and three secret hidden levels and another four chefs. And lastly, the <strong>Carnival of Chaos<\/strong> brings even more levels and characters while giving us combo meals to content with. It&#8217;s pure magic in a game that thrives on its gameplay and mechanics and keeps us coming back to the buffet table for more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"7684\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/7684\/146634\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/7684\/100x100.jpg?v=65d82e5e939eef0e295d21a055fba757\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Overcooked! 2\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/mario_plus_rabbids_kingdom_battle_donkey_kong_adventure\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3a60f76319a93\/mario-plus-rabbids-kingdom-battle-donkey-kong-adventure-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/mario_plus_rabbids_kingdom_battle_donkey_kong_adventure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e8124b293a08d\/mario-plus-rabbids-kingdom-battle-donkey-kong-adventure-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Ubisoft<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Ubisoft<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>26th Jun 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>26th Jun 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>Less daunting than the main game, but just as beautiful and hilarious as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/mario_plus_rabbids_kingdom_battle\"><strong>Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/mario_plus_rabbids_kingdom_battle_donkey_kong_adventure\"><strong>Donkey Kong Adventure<\/strong><\/a> DLC brings a fresh angle to the game&#8217;s already outstanding gameplay and campaign. Some truly powerful characters often make short work of the slightly-lessened enemy onslaught, and the lack of character options is perhaps the only downer here, taking away some of the deeper strategy involved in the full game, but we still loved every moment of our time with DK and friends. If you\u2019re craving more Rabbids mayhem, give this one a whirl.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/monster_hunter_rise_sunbreak\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4050e799f2a61\/monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/monster_hunter_rise_sunbreak\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e043f634115bb\/monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>30th Jun 2022 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>30th Jun 2022 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>A huge expansion to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/monster_hunter_rise\"><strong>Monster Hunter Rise<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/monster_hunter_rise_sunbreak\">Sunbreak<\/a><\/strong> is a success in multiple ways. There&#8217;s enough that&#8217;s new or different to make it a must-have for fans of the base game and with multiple free updates being added over time, you&#8217;ll continue to keep coming back for more. New mechanics and content are enjoyable, the challenge is turned up, and it&#8217;s still an audiovisual treat. It&#8217;s a welcome reminder that there&#8217;s nothing else quite like Capcom&#8217;s monster-slaying franchise, and even in moments where it&#8217;s &#8216;just more of the same but harder&#8217;, that&#8217;s still more than enough.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"18398\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/18398\/146634\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/18398\/100x100.jpg?v=b8f8c51663d690d979c45efda052b330\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Set\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/legend_of_zelda_breath_of_the_wild_-_the_champions_ballad_plus_expansion_pass\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4b5ceccd6c319\/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild---the-champions-ballad-plus-expansion-pass-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Champions' Ballad + Expansion Pass (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/legend_of_zelda_breath_of_the_wild_-_the_champions_ballad_plus_expansion_pass\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3b6dc2a8c94de\/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild---the-champions-ballad-plus-expansion-pass-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Champions' Ballad + Expansion Pass (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>7th Dec 2017 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>7th Dec 2017 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>Many consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/legend_of_zelda_breath_of_the_wild\"><strong>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/strong><\/a> to be the greatest video game of all time, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/legend_of_zelda_breath_of_the_wild_-_the_champions_ballad_plus_expansion_pass\">The Champions&#8217; Ballad<\/a><\/strong> just gives us more reason to play around in this glorious version of Hyrule. It doesn&#8217;t fulfil our breathlessly wild fantasies, but it is fun and full of smart design and charm \u2014 not to mention some notably tricky areas. Plus, you get a motorcycle \u2014 what else do you want? Overall, then, it&#8217;s mission accomplished. We feel pretty confident in saying that Breath of the Wild plus the Expansion Pass is utterly glorious and unmissable gaming, giving us a <em>lot<\/em> of a good thing, one that you can never have too much of. Tears of the Kingdom and its inevitable DLC have a lot to live up to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/splatoon_2_octo_expansion\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/186e5b28c4398\/splatoon-2-octo-expansion-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/splatoon_2_octo_expansion\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f75366f89cdcd\/splatoon-2-octo-expansion-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nintendo Software Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>13th Jun 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>14th Jun 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/splatoon_2\"><strong>Splatoon 2<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/splatoon_2_octo_expansion\"><strong>Octo Expansion<\/strong><\/a> was a huge surprise, and it&#8217;s a masterclass in how to do DLC right. It fits in perfectly with the standalone game, provides a heap of tailor-made content and furthers the story of the Inklings\u2019 and Octolings\u2019 world effortlessly and beautifully. As a single-player experience it outmatches the standard Octo Canyon mode significantly, and even though it does allow players to acquire exclusive items, it manages to avoid affecting any of the mechanics of online play, so non-purchasers will never be at a disadvantage. If you\u2019re a fan of <strong>Splatoon<\/strong> in any capacity and you want more to sink your beak into, Octo Expansion is an unwavering must-have.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/cuphead_-_the_delicious_last_course\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/889545b9d634d\/cuphead---the-delicious-last-course-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/cuphead_-_the_delicious_last_course\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/304a4ded3de68\/cuphead---the-delicious-last-course-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>StudioMDHR<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>StudioMDHR<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>30th Jun 2022 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>30th Jun 2022 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>The long-awaited DLC to the fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/cuphead\"><strong>Cuphead<\/strong><\/a> was well worth the wait. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/cuphead_-_the_delicious_last_course\"><strong>Cuphead &#8211; The Delicious Last Course<\/strong><\/a> is a great little expansion that adds new life to one of the Switch&#8217;s most entertaining games. It may be a tad on the short side but what&#8217;s here is absolutely fantastic and it&#8217;s reasonably priced to take its length into account. If you have the original, this is essential. If you don&#8217;t, they both are. It&#8217;s stupidly-addictive, tough-as-nails cartoon run-and-gunning at its very finest, and this whole package makes for one of the finest indie titles out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/xenoblade_chronicles_2_torna_-_the_golden_country\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1997396e7907b\/xenoblade-chronicles-2-torna---the-golden-country-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/xenoblade_chronicles_2_torna_-_the_golden_country\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1adc6cd91ea83\/xenoblade-chronicles-2-torna---the-golden-country-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Monolith Soft<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>21st Sep 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>14th Sep 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>Acting as a prequel to the events of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/xenoblade_chronicles_2\"><strong>Xenoblade Chronicles 2<\/strong><\/a>, few expansions are as vast in their size and content as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/xenoblade_chronicles_2_torna_-_the_golden_country\">Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna &#8211; The Golden Country<\/a><\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re a season pass holder looking to revisit a series you love from a new perspective, or you\u2019re fresh to the franchise and want a standalone adventure, this hefty slice of JRPG action will grab you right from the moment you start switching between Blade and Driver. There&#8217;s over 30 hours of game here, and the DLC brings with it some welcome adjustments to combat and combos. Torna is a fine addition to an already brilliant game on Switch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image: Nintendo Life There was a time, long ago, when games were done when they hit retail shelves. But we&#8217;re in the 21st century now, and more often than not, additional post-launch content is released months after a developer&#8217;s main game is complete, enriching the experience. There are tons of games that get DLC, Expansions, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nintendo-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132583\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}