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* ''VideoGame/EtrianOdyssey'': A few games, such as ''The Fafnir Knight'' and ''Beyond the Myth'', have received small pieces of DLC based on extra customization options, quests and other small features.

* ''VideoGame/Pikmin3'': Extra stages for Mission Mode. They were released in three parts: One where the stages are set in modified versions of the areas seen in the base game's stages, one where the stages are in modified versions of the areas of the main campaign, and one where the stages are set in completely new areas based on Christmas.

* ''VideoGame/Left4Dead''

* ''VideoGame/Left4Dead2''

* ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance'': Hero Pack (which added [[ComicBook/XMen Cyclops, Nightcrawler]], [[ComicBook/IncredibleHulk the Hulk]], and [[ComicBook/TheAvengers Hawkeye]]) and a [[EnemyMine Villain Pack]] (which added Magneto, Sabretooth, Venom, and Doctor Doom) for the Xbox 360 and [=PS3=] editions. A rather infamous case because these were quickly pulled off the market by Activision, citing poor sales. Currently, the only way to get these is by hunting down the rare Gold Edition which already came with the DLC.

*** In terms of Mii Costumes, there are hats and outfits based off of [[VideoGame/Persona5 Morgana]], [[VideoGame/Persona4 Teddie]], [[Franchise/DragonQuest Slime]] and [[VideoGame/RavingRabbids the Rabbids]], new costumes based off of the Protagonist from ''VideoGame/Persona3'', [[VideoGame/Persona4 Yu Narukami]], [[Franchise/DragonQuest Veronica, Erdrick, Martial Artist]], [[VideoGame/GanbareGoemon Goemon]], [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Team Rocket]], [[VideoGame/SamuraiShodown Nakoruru]], [[VideoGame/ArtOfFighting Ryo Sakazaki]], [[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters Iori Yagami]], [[Franchise/AssassinsCreed Altaïr]], [[VideoGame/{{Splatoon}} the Squid Sisters, the Octolings, Judd]], [[VideoGame/{{ARMS}} Ninjara]], [[VideoGame/NoMoreHeroes Travis Touchdown]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Aerith, Tifa, Barret]], [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim the Dragonborn]], [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry Dante]], and [[VideoGame/{{Doom}} Doom Slayer]]; and old costumes from ''Smash 4'' including [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Tails, Knuckles]], [[Franchise/MegaMan Proto Man]], [[VideoGame/MegaManX X, Zero]], [[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork MegaMan.EXE]], [[VideoGame/VirtuaFighter Akira, Jacky]], [[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Heihachi Mishima]], [[Franchise/FinalFantasy Chocobo]], [[VideoGame/SuperMarioRPG Geno]], [[VideoGame/MonsterHunter Rathalos, the Hunters, Felyne]], [[VideoGame/GhostsAndGoblins Arthur]] and [[VideoGame/TalesOfSymphonia Lloyd]].

* Both ''VideoGame/DanceCentral'' games have downloadable songs.

*** July: [[NiceHat Straw Roll]]

*** There are multiple "Klassic" costumes for several characters [[note]]Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Reptile, Ermac, Kitana, Mileena, Jade, Smoke, and Noob Saibot[[/note]], [[{{Retraux}} which emulates how the characters in question were depicted back in]] ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat1 MK1]][=/=][[VideoGame/MortalKombat2 MK2]][=/=][[VideoGame/MortalKombat3 MK3]]''. Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile also get their klassic fatalities with their costumes.

** ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterWorld'' has the expansion ''Iceborne'', which adds a whole lot of new content, making it the game's DLC equivalent of an expanded version as seen in previous installments. ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise'' is set to have a similar expansion with ''Sunbreak''.

*** The DLC roster wraps up with [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Cloud Strife]], followed by the reveal of [[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates Corrin]] and the ballot winner, VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}. Cloud and Bayonetta come with stages from their home games, while Corrin comes with a couple more songs for the ''VideoGame/FireEmblem'' stages.

*** The ''Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar Character Pack (exclusive to UsefulNotes/PlayStation4)

** ''LEGO Marvel Super Heroes'': The Asgard Pack, a tie-in with ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld'', and the Super Pack.

* Taken UpToEleven in the {{UsefulNotes/Steam}} version of ''VideoGame/TrainSimulator 2016'': you'll need ''over 3000 dollars'' to buy all of the 230 DLC--and that's when it's on sale!

** The ''Knightfall'' DLC, which includes 1960's ([[Series/Batman1966 Adam West]]) Batman and Azrael (''{{Comicbook/Knightfall}}'') costumes and several challenge maps. Exclusive to the [=PS3=] version.

*** ''Infinite Earths Skins'' Pack, which includes 6 alternate skins inspired by the [[Comicbook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths 80's comic series]].
*** The exclusive [[SteamPunk Gotham By Gaslight]] and Comicbook/BrightestDay skins for Batman.

* ''{{VideoGame/Battlefield 3}}''

* ''VideoGame/{{BioShock 2}}''

* ''VideoGame/{{BioShock Infinite}}''

* ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands 2}}''

* ''Videogame/{{Brink}}''

* VideoGame/DarkSouls

* ''[[VideoGame/Disgaea3AbsenceofJustice Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice]]''

*** ''Fall of the Space Core, Vol. 1'', created in partnership with Creator/ValveSoftware and released through the Steam Workshop, adds the titular core from ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' to the game.

* ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 3}}''

** ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemAkaneia Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem ~Heroes of Light and Darkness~]]'' the Japanese exclusive release for the Nintendo DS featured free extra downloadable missions.

*** Paid bonus sidequests that unlock: Old main characters ([[VideoGame/FireEmblemAkaneia Marth; Alm; Celica; Catria; Est; Palla; Katarina;]] [[VideoGame/FireEmblemJugdral Seliph; Leif; Eldigan;]] [[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade Roy]]; [[Videogame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade Lyn;]] [[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheSacredStones Eirika; Ephraim;]] [[VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance Elincia; Ike;]] [[VideoGame/FireEmblemRadiantDawn Micaiah]]). [[BribingYourWayToVictory Powerful Divine Weapons, money, and experience.]] [[JobSystem The Dread Fighter and Bride classes.]] [[{{Fanservice}} Festival, Beach and Hot Springs episodes]], a serious of [[BrutalBonusLevel insanely hard challenge maps]] and a series of maps set in the [[spoiler:BadFuture.]]

** Several pieces of promotional and PreOrderBonus content, including the Chakram Launcher/Knight-Reckoner Armor (unlocked by playing through the ''VideoGame/KingdomsOfAmalurReckoning'' demo), the M-55 Argus assault rifle, the AT-12 Raider shotgun, the "N7 Warfare Gear" pack (N7 Defender Armor/Valkyrie Rifle) if preordered from Gamestop and a ''{{VideoGame/Battlefield 3}}'' multiplayer kit.

* Buyable online content in ''VideoGame/{{Persona 5}}'' includes:

* ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'':

*** Two months later, [[VideoGame/{{Mother3}} Lucas]], [[VideoGame/FireEmblem Roy]], and [[Franchise/StreetFighter Ryu]] were also added as DLC fighters. Ryu's DLC also comes with his stage from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII''.

* ''VideoGame/{{Skullgirls}}'' has Color packs for the 8 playable characters and the Color pack Bundle, 5 downloadable fighters (being [[EverythingsDeaderWithZombies undead]] IdolSinger Squigly, former [[IncrediblyLamePun beat]] cop turned [[{{Jazz}} saxophone]] Cyborg Big Band, Celebrity Diva/[[OurVampiresAreDifferent Egyptian Vampire]] Eliza, RetiredBadass Beowulf, and [[RobotMe Robo-Fortune]]), 7 new stages, as well as alternate voice packs [[SirSwearsALot Salty Parasoul]], [[WesternAnimation/FatAlbertAndTheCosbyKids Republican Double]], ValleyGirl Painwheel, Anime Peacock, [[{{Blaxploitation}} Saxploitation]], [[GenderSwap Female Announcer]], [[TheAlcoholic Drunk]] [[TakeThatAudience FGC]] Announcer, and [[UsefulNotes/SovietRussiaUkraineAndSoOn Real Soviet Announcer]].

** ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU'': ''VideoGame/NewSuperLuigiU'', an ExpansionPack with 82 new, much tougher levels starring Luigi, whose physics are noticeably different from Mario's. In a [[ZigZaggedTrope zig-zagging]], the game is also available as a disc copy, independent of ''Mario Bros U''. The ''Deluxe'' port of the game for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch has it embedded cost-free.

*** ''[[UpdatedRerelease Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', which has all DLC from the original embedded as part of the base content, has a few free downloadable updates on its own. One is content from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'', namely the game's Master Cycle Zero and the Champion's Tunic as a alternate costume for Link. Another is support for one of the ''VideoGame/NintendoLabo'' Vehicle kits.

* ''VideoGame/Overcooked2'':  a mixture of free and paid dlc

** In ''3 Ultimate'', there's the option to purchase items that are otherwise more difficult to obtain (the vendor is the old lady in Port Tanzia).
** ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterWorld'' has the expansion ''Iceborne'', which adds a whole lot of new content, making it the game's DLC equivalent of an expanded version as seen in previous installments.

* The Japanese version of ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX'' saw the release of four additional characters for recruitment: H.B., Yelv, Boze and Alexa. They were added into the base content for the overseas version, so the only thing players should look for in the Wii U's [=eShop=] is the massive data packs, which alleviate the loading times and improve the textures, and are cost-free.

** ''LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham'': The first LEGO game to have DLC levels as well as characters. These consist of:
*** The ''Film/ManOfSteel'' Character/Level Pack
*** The ''Film/DarkKnightTrilogy'' Character/Level Pack
*** The 75th Anniversary of Batman Character/Level Pack
*** [[Film/SuicideSquad The Squad]] Character/Level Pack (with the HilariousInHindsight addition of King Shark)
*** The ''{{LiveActionTV/Arrow}}'' Character/Level Pack

*** The''Film/ManOfSteel'' Character/Level Pack
*** The''Film/DarkKnightTrilogy'' Character/Level Pack

* ''VideoGame/LegoAdaptationGame'': starting with the second ''VideoGame/LegoHarryPotter'' game, DLC content has been made available. Usually this consists of new characters (some who are [[UnexpectedCharacter unexpected) and, more recently, bonus levels:
** ''LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7'': The Downloadable Character pack (10 new characters), and the Five Spell Pack (5 new spells).
** ''LEGO Batman 2: DC SuperHeroes'': The Five Heroes Pack and the Five Villains Pack, both originally a Main/PreOrderBonus before becoming available for all systems (save the Wii).
** ''LEGO Lord of the Rings'': The Middle Earth Character Packs (notable for featuring Sauron of the Second Age and Glorfindel).

* ''VideoGame/LegoAdaptationGame'': starting with ''VideoGame/LegoBatman2DCSuperHeroes'', DLC content has been made available.

* ''VideoGame/LegoAdaptionGame'': starting with ''VideoGame/LegoBatman2DCSuperHeroes'', DLC content has been made available.

* ''VideoGame/LegoAdaptionGames'' have had DLC starting with ''VideoGame/LegoBatman2DCSuperHeroes''.

** ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2'' (the 2012 rerelease) has the ''Battle'' content (Chao Karate, extra characters in multiplayer, additional menu themes) as DLC. The original Dreamcast version also has voice pack DLC similar to the first game (in the [=GameCube=] version these were included on-disc for lack of Internet connectivity) as well as downloadable outfits for the characters.
** ''VideoGame/SonicForces'' has free launch-day DLC that includes Shadow the Hedgehog as a playable character with his own prequel campaign. DLC was also needed in order to transform Sonic into Super Sonic- it was originally paid DLC, but after fan outcry, SEGA decided to permanently make it a free download.
** The Steam release of ''VideoGame/SonicGenerations'' has the Casino Night PreOrderBonus as DLC.
** ''VideoGame/SonicLostWorld'': Exclusive to the UsefulNotes/WiiU version is two DLC levels that take Sonic through the worlds of ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'' and ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''. You can access them in the Windy Hill hub world every time you get a set amount of points. Like with Sonic Generations, the Nightmare Zone Pre-Order Bonus is available in the PC version, where it's mentioned as being free DLC.

** Several armor and weapon packs, including the Aegis Pack, Cerberus Assault Gear, Collectors' Armor Pack (exclusive to the Collector's Edition), Equalizer Pack, Firepower Pack, Terminus Pack, and the [=PS3=]-exclusive Recon Operations Pack amd N7 Complete Arsenal, which collected all of the armor sets released at the time.

* ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'': Extra stages for Mission Mode. They were released in three parts: One where the stages are set in modified versions of the areas seen in the base game's stages, one where the stages are in modified versions of the areas of the main campaign, and one where the stages are set in completely new areas based on Christmas.

*** Kazuya Mishima from ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}'' is the fifth character of Fighters Pass Vol. 2, released date of June 29, 2021. He comes with a stage basen on ''VideoGame/Tekken7'''s Mishima Dojo, and 39 songs throughout the entire series.
*** Sora from ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' is the sixth and last character of Fighters Pass Vol. 2 and the last DLC character overall, set to be released on October 18, 2021. Alongside him is a stage based on Hollow Bastion from the [[VideoGame/KingdomHeartsI original game]], and nine tracks from the series.