--- title: "Dead Cells – Rise Of The Giant DLC Now Live" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/dead-cells-rise-of-the-giant-dlc-now-live/" description: "Motion Twin has finally rolled out the much-awaited major free update for the hit Nintendo Switch indie game – Dead Cells!" author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2019-05-25 09:00:37" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/dead-cells-rise-of-the-giant-dlc-now-live.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/dead-cells-rise-of-the-giant-dlc-now-live.md" --- Dead Cells - Rise Of The Giant DLC Now Live | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters [![Dead Cells – Rise Of The Giant DLC Now Live](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/dead-cells-rise-of-the-giant-dlc-now-live.jpeg "Dead Cells – Rise Of The Giant DLC Now Live")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/dead-cells-rise-of-the-giant-dlc-now-live.jpeg)**Motion Twin** has finally rolled out the much-awaited major free update for the hit Nintendo Switch indie game – Dead Cells! The Rise Of The Giant update brings with it a lot of content aimed for both new and experienced players, alike. Once updated, the game will get new enemy types, weapons, skills, and over 50 new skins. What’s more, a new hidden level including an entirely new story ending will be available for those seeking a more challenging run. ![video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U07Qx_JEO5o/maxresdefault.jpg)Please enable JavaScriptplay-rounded-fill 01:13 [Link](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/dead-cells-rise-of-the-giant-dlc-now-live/) ## [](#rise-of-the-giant)Rise of the Giant Rise of the Giant is aimed for both new and experienced players, but hosts a wealth of end-game content for the most experienced players who have beaten the game at least once – they can expect to face off against horrible, horrible death as it awaits in the form of perilous lava pools and caverns of violent new enemies, including a new boss and a hidden level. Fans will also be treated to a new skinning system and more than 50 new character outfits to enjoy while they die repeatedly. The free update includes: - 10 new enemy types - 10 new weapons have been introduced, including the Giant Killer, the Boi Axe and the Thunder Shield, if you’re into - that sort of thing. - Three new skills have been included in the game - And for the most advanced players: Rise of the Giant holds a new hidden level including an entirely new ending to your story - And way, way more. The entire list of patch notes can be found here: [](#) [ ](#) > Generated for use by AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). > Generated: 2026-09-17 17:30:48 > Maintained by: NintendoReporters > Source: https://www.nintendoreporters.com/ > Contact: webmaster@nintendoreporters.com