Ghostrunner is getting its biggest expansion yet in January

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The Project_Hel DLC started as a small update but expanded into a "full-blown Ghostrunner experience"

Ghostrunner is getting its biggest expansion yet, a story-driven DLC pack called Project_Hel, on January 27.

Ghostrunner Project_Hel will cost $14.99 and add six new story missions - complete with new enemies and bosses - a new playable character from the core game, and six new tracks from electronic musician Daniel Deluxe. The developers say the DLC started life as just a small update but ultimately grew into "a full-blown Ghostrunner experience" designed to appeal to newcomers and Ghostrunning pros.

The expansion will offer a change of perspective of sorts, as it will put you in control of Hel, one of the bosses from the base game. There isn't a whole lot of detail about the story or gameplay, but as you might expect from Ghostrunner, it'll be plenty violent. 505 Games describes Hel as a "combat-oriented" character and her journey through Dharma Tower as "a bloody quest." Fortunately, Hel can survive one additional attack compared to the OG Ghostrunner Jack, so you can expect a tad bit more forgiveness from the game.

While you wait for all the new content coming in Project_Hel, you can pick up a free holiday-themed DLC pack on Tuesday, December 7. That smaller update adds four new swords and matching gloves themed around gift-wrapping, snowmen, and Christmas trees. The swords are called Solstice, Rudolph's Run, Nini Wonderland, and Boon. Check 'em out in these screenshots provided by 505 Games:

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Solstice in action

If you can't wait until January 7, head here to sign up for a chance to enter the early closed beta happening later this month. If you get in, your name could appear in the game's credits.

For everything on the horizon, check out our extensive guide to new games of 2021 (and beyond).

Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick

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