Overview of The Lion’s Crest DLC
- The Lion’s Crest, the inaugural paid DLC mission for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is available for $4.99.
- Players who pre-ordered the game can access this DLC at no additional charge from day one.
- This quest leads players on an exciting treasure hunt, culminating in the acquisition of armor tied to a legendary Czech knight.
The Lion’s Crest has officially launched as the first paid downloadable content (DLC) for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 across all gaming platforms. However, a notable aspect of this release is that many players who pre-ordered the game benefited from instant access to this mission upon its initial launch.
Since its release on February 4, avid fans of this new open-world RPG developed by Warhorse Studios have enjoyed The Lion’s Crest mission as a complimentary pre-order bonus. This standalone DLC became available for purchase on March 28 for those who bought the game after its initial release, priced at $4.99. It can be acquired from various platforms including the PlayStation Store, Xbox/Microsoft Store, and Steam.
The Lion’s Crest Is Not Included in the Expansion Pass
Interestingly, while The Lion’s Crest represents the first paid content for the game, it is not included in the Expansion Pass. Priced at $29.99, the pass will introduce extensive questlines, with the upcoming Brushes With Death DLC expected to launch in Q2 2025. This storyline will involve a “mysterious artist”that the protagonist, Henry, will collaborate with.
Following Brushes With Death, players can look forward to the Legacy of the Forge storyline, targeting a Q3 2025 release. This quest will focus on reviving the forge at Kuttenberg and enhancing Henry’s blacksmithing skills.
The Expansion Pass will conclude with Mysteria Ecclesiae, wherein Henry will tackle a lethal illness threatening the Sedletz Monastery in northern Kuttenberg. While the base game touches on this area through a minor side quest named The Reliquary, the DLC is set to be released in Q4 2025, bringing an end to the game’s post-launch content support.
Getting Started with The Lion’s Crest
To initiate The Lion’s Crest mission, players may find it somewhat challenging, as the game does not highlight it prominently. The only indication of its presence is a DLC quest marker located in Troskowitz, which appears on the map after completing the introductory segment of the game. This engaging mission revolves around a treasure hunt filled with intriguing riddles, ultimately rewarding players with the legendary armor of Knight Brunswick, a historical figure reputed to have forged a bond with a lion during his adventures.