6 best video game DLCs of 2024

There have been various DLCs in 2024 that feature new story content, better weapons and equipment, and a whole lot more for players to enjoy as additions to their games. Though they do not count as entire games themselves, the content in some of the expansions mentioned below, such as Shadow of the Erdtree, are quite extensive, and could even pass off as standalone games given their scale.

Below are six of the best DLCs and expansions that were released in 2024.

Note: The contents of this article are purely subjective and reflect the writer's opinions. This list is also not meant to be a ranking of any sort. The Alan Wake entry counts as two DLCs.

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6 great DLCs released in 2024

Below are six great video game DLCs that were released over the course of 2024.

1) Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree

Shadow of the Erdtree adds a new location (Image via FromSoftware/Steam)

Shadow of the Erdtree builds onto the already strong base established by Elden Ring in 2022 and brings with it new areas, content, weapons, and much more to explore. Enter the Land of the Shadow in pursuit of Miquella, an all-new world separate from the Lands Between where the base game takes place.

The expansion also allows for seamless to and fro travel between these two maps, and has a host of new enemies that you must face. That said, there are many new weapons and armor pieces to defend yourself with. In the quest for Miquella, you will learn about the past of Marika, Queen of the Eternal.

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2) Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Search for Neyrelle in Nahantu (Image via Blizzard)

Vessel of Hatred is the first major expansion for the popular RPG Diablo 4. It introduces a new area in Nahantu, a jungle area overrun with dense foliage and various tribes that are at loggerheads. In addition to this, there are also new dungeons and strongholds to explore, and new enemies to defeat.

Searching for Neyrelle, encounter and recruit new mercenaries to aid you on the battlefield. There are also pets that can be helpful in pickups, and a new class called Spiritborn. In addition to this, players can now experience a new difficulty system and two new character slots.

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3) Alan Wake 2 Night Springs and Lake House

The two DLCs for the acclaimed Alan Wake 2 were released just over four months apart from one another, and are both great additions to the main story. Below are breakdowns for each of them and their respective contents.

Night Springs' protagonist is inspired by Control's Jesse (Image via PlayStation/Remedy)

The events of Night Springs take place in the area of Bright Falls, with three episodes to play: Time Breaker, North Star, and Number One Fan. An interesting point to note is that the protagonist in this expansion is based on Jesse Faden, the main character from the game Control.

Lake House puts you in the shoes of FBC agent Kiran Estevez (Image via Remedy)

Similarly, Lake House also features Federal Bureau of Control agent Kiran Estevez, a playable character who was mentioned during the events of Control. The events of Lake House take place before those of the main game, though it can be accessed at will from the main menu or by speaking to Kiran in the mission “Scratch.”

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4) Destiny 2 The Final Shape

Final Shape is Destiny 2's final expansion in the Light and Darkness Saga (Image via Bungie/Steam)

In the Final Shape DLC for Destiny 2, Fikrul has taken over an Echo and controls an army of undead. It is the final expansion in the Light and Darkness Saga and was released in June 2024 after being delayed from its initial release, which was scheduled for February.

There are new missions, quests, and weapons. Like the previous DLCs for the game, the content is episodic and is standalone stories told across various acts. The three episodes are termed Echoes, Revenant, and Heresy: the former two are currently playable while Heresy is scheduled to begin in February 2025.

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5) Final Fantasy XVI Rising Tide

Take down the water eikon Leviathan in the Rising Tide DLC (Image via Square Enix/Steam)

The Rising Tide DLC for Final Fantasy XVI takes players to the land of Mysidia and has Clive and the team travel to take down the water eikon, Leviathan. In addition to this, the maximum level has also been increased from 50 to 60, and a new difficulty level is present.

Completing the story unlocks Kairos Gate, a new endgame mode that provides you with new gear and many enemies to defeat, with the fights getting progressively harder and more challenging. Make sure to upgrade Clive with the points earned in this mode to take down enemies with ease.

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