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‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’... Returns - Brand New Standard & Signature Edition Retail Versions Coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation® 4 & 5 on 11th August

Featuring original base game along with all ‘Dead Cells’ DLC and updates so far!


Manchester, UK – 23th May, 2023 – Merge Games and Motion Twin are excited to reveal brand new physical and special editions of award- winning rogue-lite platformer ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’ coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation® 4 & 5 from 11th August, 2023! Winner of ‘Best Indie Game’ at the Golden Joystick Awards and ‘Best Action Game’ at The Game Awards, Dead Cells launched back in 2018 to critical acclaim from players and critics alike.

In ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’, the grand gothic action of KONAMI classic crosses over with the award-winning rogue-lite to blistering effect in an all new 2D action adventure with Castlevania's iconic characters & unforgettable world.

Available for pre-order from today, standard retail editions of ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’ will feature reversable retro cover art, harking back to the NES and original PlayStation eras, while the deluxe Signature Edition adds a host of collectable extras including the epic CD soundtrack, an exclusive art book, pin badges and more.

Watch ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’ trailer

Featuring the original base game for ‘Dead Cells’ along with Rise of the Giant, The Bad Seed, Fatal Falls, The Queen and the Sea DLCs plus 34 more free updates, ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’ introduces a brand new storyline across 2 new biomes.

Signature Edition versions of ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’ will feature the following delectable and collectable extras for enthusiasts on PlayStation® 5 and Nintendo Switch:

*Standard copy of the game with retro reversable cover unique to Switch and PlayStation®
*Unique Signature Edition outer sleeves
*Alternative disc soundtrack featuring 28 original Castlevania tunes reimagined in a Dead Cells style
*Collection of 4 enamel pins
*Exclusive art book
*5 snapshot photos souvenirs of the Beheaded in Castlevania
*Lenticular castle card
*4 ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’ postcards featuring printed signatures
*Special edition collectors box

Fans can pre-order the standard and the Signature Edition of Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania on both PlayStation® and Nintendo Switch from all good retailers including direct from Signature Edition Games!

A gateway to a striking castle has suddenly appeared, and an imposing warrior called Richter asks you to help him vanquish the great evil within.

Enticed by the promise of new loot rather than a sense of moral duty, you strike out through the grounds and corridors of the gothic castle to find and kill this mysterious Dracula...

Slay hordes of supernatural minions as you face off against all-new enemies, with 14 unique weapons from the iconic Vampire Killer whip to Throwing Axes and Holy Water.

Unlock 20 outfits as you progress through the castle, letting you roleplay as all your favourite characters like Alucard, Richter Belmont, Simon Belmont, Maria Renard, Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades and even Dracula himself.

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania' standard and special physical editions are distributed by Merge Games and published by Motion Twin. Fans can pre-order now on Signature Edition Games.

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