Hold Your King DLC Guide: All Expansions & Content

Hold Your King DLC Overview

As of its release, Hold Your King has a vibrant post-launch plan with several DLC packs available. These expansions add new medieval kingdoms, challenging traps, and unique cosmetic items for your royal cargo. This guide details every piece of downloadable content, helping you decide which expansion best suits your cooperative chaos.

The base game, developed by Next Big Game Studio, features physics-based co-op gameplay where you and a friend must carry an irritable king through deadly levels. The DLCs build on this core loop, introducing fresh environments and mechanics.

Major DLC Packs

The following are the primary paid expansions currently available for Hold Your King. Each pack adds a significant amount of new content.

• The Cursed Castle Expansion: Adds 10 new levels set in a haunted fortress. Features new traps like swinging chandeliers and collapsing floors. Includes two new king skins.
• The Frozen Tundra Pack: Introduces 8 ice-themed levels with slippery surfaces and blizzard hazards. Adds a new "Ice King" character skin and a unique snowball-throwing trap.
• The Royal Armory Bundle: This content pack focuses on cosmetics. It provides 5 new throne designs, 3 new king crowns, and 4 unique banner patterns for your character.

Free Content Updates

In addition to paid DLC, the developers have released several free updates that add new features and quality-of-life improvements.

• The King's Court Update: Added a new "Royal Decree" system where the king randomly issues commands during levels, such as "Faster!" or "Don't drop me!".
• The Jester's Joke Update: Introduced a new enemy type: the Jester, who throws banana peels to trip you up. Also added a new "Jester King" skin as a free reward.

How to Purchase and Install DLC

All DLC for Hold Your King is available on the official Steam store page.

1. Navigate to the Steam Store

   Open your Steam client and go to the store page for Hold Your King at https://store.steampowered.com/app/3564340/.

2. Find the DLC Section

   Scroll down on the store page to the "Downloadable Content" or "DLC" section. Here you will see all available packs.

3. Purchase and Install

   Click on the DLC you wish to purchase, complete the transaction, and the content will automatically be added to your game library. You can manage your DLC from the game's properties menu in your Steam library.

DLC Price and Value Comparison

Here is a quick breakdown of the current prices and the value each DLC offers.

DLC Pack	Price (Approx.)	Levels	Cosmetics	Best For
Cursed Castle	$9.99	10	2 King Skins	Players wanting new levels
Frozen Tundra	$7.99	8	1 King Skin	Players wanting a challenge
Royal Armory	$4.99	0	12 Cosmetic Items	Cosmetic collectors

Frequently Asked Questions About DLC

Do I need to own the base game to play DLC? Yes, all DLC packs require the base game Hold Your King to be played.

Will DLC work in co-op mode? Absolutely. All DLC levels and content are fully playable in both online and local co-op. Only the host needs to own the DLC for both players to access the levels.

Is there a season pass or bundle? As of now, there is no official season pass. Each DLC pack is sold individually. Keep an eye on the official store page for potential bundles in the future.

For more general tips on surviving the king's tantrums, check out our beginner tips guide. If you're looking for the best strategies, our gameplay overview is a great resource.