10 Most Overlooked Pieces Of Video Game DLC

Cold Cold Heart is a masterpiece.

by Jess McDonell
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When it’s done right and not overpriced, video game DLC is an absolute treat. It offers a reason to revisit a beloved game through a new lens or using different mechanics.

I used to be somebody who would put a game down once the credits rolled and move on, not really considering dipping back in for DLC. Then I played add-ons like Mass Effect’s Lair of the Shadow Broker and The Witcher 3’s Hearts of Stone and realised how wrong I was. Those aren’t the DLCs we’re setting the spotlight on today, though, instead we’ll be talking about the DLCs that you probably overlooked for one reason or another. Maybe it’s because of when they released, maybe the game they spawned from was unpopular, or perhaps there was a different DLC for the same game that most people gravitated to instead.

Whatever the reason, we’re exacting some justice today and giving these DLCs the attention they deserve.

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Jess has been a journalist and content creator in the games industry for over 15 years and has been WhatCulture's resident Australian import and sorry cop since 2020, upping the quotient of swearing and apologising in WhatCulture Gaming's annual blooper videos considerably. She previously worked at GameSpot for 10 years, most notably hosting GameSpot News in addition to E3 live shows, and PAX panels. She regularly livestreams a variety of games on her 'jessmcdonell' YouTube and Twitch channels and hosts the 'Do It On The Day' podcast. She has won awards for her news and feature work in gaming as well as an accolade for her comedic writing (likely an admin error). She can be found on X at @jessmcdonell and Instagram at @jessicamcdonell sharing her current videogame fixations, industry insights, and videos of her cat, Karma.