Dead Cells final two updates are now live on iOS and Android, with fresh content to wrap it up

Dead Cells' final updates, "Clean Cut" and "The End is Near," have arrived, concluding years of continuous free content updates. These updates deliver a substantial amount of new content, including new weapons, enemies, and game modes, providing a fitting send-off for this popular roguelike.

The irony isn't lost on many that the game faced significant criticism only upon the cessation of free updates. For nearly five years, Dead Cells consistently received free expansions, adding weapons, gear, and enemies.

"Clean Cut" and "The End is Near" introduce four new weapons, such as the Sewing Scissors and the Misericorde, along with new modes like Speedrun and Boss Rush DIY. Players can also look forward to 40 new heads, various new enemy types, and an NPC allowing for on-the-fly head customization. While future updates will focus on quality-of-life improvements, this final content injection ensures plenty of gameplay for the foreseeable future.

The criticism surrounding the end of free updates seems unwarranted given the extensive support Dead Cells received. A half-decade of free content, alongside paid expansions, is a remarkable achievement. Ongoing bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements will undoubtedly maintain the game's appeal.

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