Every Risk of Rain 2 DLC explained: Survivors of the Void (2022), Seekers of the Storm (2024), Alloyed Collective — price, content and what's worth buying.
Risk of Rain 2 DLC Guide — All 3 Expansions & What's Next (2026)
Explore our full Risk Of Rain 2 Hub for complete guides and updates. Risk of Rain 2 has 3 paid expansions as of 2026: Survivors of the Void (2022), Seekers of the Storm (2024) and Alloyed Collective (2025), all $14.99 — plus the already-announced fourth DLC, Hallowed Concepts (release date TBA). If you only want the short version: veterans should get all three; if you're picking one, choose Seekers of the Storm (thickest content after the 2.0 update) or the newest Alloyed Collective (huge, and the steadiest reputation). This guide walks through all three DLCs — content, price, how reviews flipped, and the "one buyer, whole team plays" rule.
Official source: According to Gearbox Publishing & Hopoo Games, Risk of Rain 2 DLCs introduce new survivors, stages, and Void items.
Official resources: Steam store page · Alloyed Collective store page · Official Wiki: Alloyed Collective · Wikipedia
The DLC Landscape: Timeline and Prices
| DLC | Release | Price | New survivors | New stages | Reputation arc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survivors of the Void | 2022-03-01 | $14.99 | Railgunner, Void Fiend | Void content (Void Fields, Void Locus, Planetarium) | Universally praised |
| Seekers of the Storm | 2024-08-27 | $14.99 | Seeker, CHEF (rework), False Son | 5 new stages | Disaster at launch → 2.0 turnaround |
| Alloyed Collective | 2025-11-18 | $14.99 | Operator, Drifter | 7 new stages + loop variants | Solid from day one |
| Hallowed Concepts | TBA | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | Announced, details under wraps |
Gearbox announced Hallowed Concepts in 2026 (its Steam store page is live, no release date). Rare long-term support for an older game — exact contents will come from official announcements; this guide isn't speculating.
Survivors of the Void (DLC 1, 2022): The Void Expansion
The first expansion, themed around the void:
- New survivors: Railgunner (charge-up sniper playstyle) and Void Fiend (a corruption-meter shapeshifter with high DPS — kit and unlock in the characters guide)
- Void Items: purple items that replace their same-named base item when picked up — usually stronger, but they change how your build works; widely considered one of the best mechanics in the game
- New stages: Void Fields (challenge stage), Void Locus, and the alternate final stage The Planetarium, home of the hidden Voidling boss (killing it unlocks Railgunner)
- Reputation: consistent praise from start to finish — the "buy this if you're not tired of the base game" DLC
Seekers of the Storm (DLC 2, 2024): Controversy and the 2.0 Redemption
The second expansion, and by far the most dramatic reputation arc:
- New survivors: Seeker (a self-damage-to-power martial artist), CHEF rework (the returning chef character), and False Son (the DLC villain becomes playable)
- New content: 5 new stages (including the standout Siren's Call), the False Son boss, new items and elite variants
- Launch disaster: at release on 2024-08-27, performance problems, broken balance and bugs everywhere — briefly one of the most negatively reviewed expansions on Steam
- The 2.0 redemption: Gearbox committed to fixes and shipped a Seekers of the Storm 2.0 overhaul (performance, balance, QoL). Community consensus flipped afterward: it's now the biggest-content DLC
Most of SOTS's negative Steam reviews cluster in the August-December 2024 launch window. After 2.0, reception recovered hard — if you're deciding whether to buy, read only the recent 30-day reviews.
Alloyed Collective (DLC 3, 2025): The Newest and Heaviest
The third expansion, out 2025-11-18 (PC/Xbox/PS), Switch on 2026-02-05, $14.99:
- New survivors: Operator (default unlock, drone-commander playstyle) and Drifter (challenge unlock, scavenger build)
- 7 new stages: Pretender's Precipice, Iron Alluvium, Repurposed Crater, Conduit Canyon, Solutional Haunt, Computational Exchange, Neural Sanctum, plus the loop-only variant Iron Auroras
- New boss line: the Solus enemy family (6 monsters) + the twin final bosses Solus Wing / Solus Heart + the Collective elite variant (boss details in the items and bosses guide)
- New items: 22 items + 2 new item types (Temporary Items, Meal Items), plus a new artifact (Artifact: Prestige)
- Huge drone expansion: 7 new drones + Operator-specific drone variants (CROSSHAIRS/DOC/CHIRP)
- Reputation: strong from launch (Reddit's verdict was "glaze was earned," with some enemy tankiness tuned down afterward)
The "One Buyer, Whole Team Plays" Rule
All three DLCs share a player-friendly rule: in multiplayer, if the host (or any player) owns a DLC, the whole lobby gets its content — DLC items, enemies and stages are open to everyone.
The exception: DLC survivors and unlock challenges stay with the buyer — non-owners play the DLC's content but can't pick its survivors or earn their achievements/skins. So group-buying is a great deal: one person buys, four benefit; you only need individual copies if everyone wants to play the DLC characters.
What to Buy, in Order
- Brand new: base game first ($24.99) — clear a loop or two before touching DLC. The base already has 200+ items and 11 survivors (get started in the beginner's guide)
- Only one DLC: Seekers of the Storm (thickest content, complete experience post-2.0) or Alloyed Collective (newest, biggest, steadiest rep)
- Veterans: all three ($44.97 total). They stack together — 300+ items, 18 survivors
- Wait for sales: unlike the base game, these three do go on discount during Steam promotions. No rush if you're patient
Console note: PS5 / Xbox Series get all 3 DLCs; PS4 / Xbox One / Switch (Gen 8) stop at Alloyed Collective — Gearbox has said these older platforms get no future content (see the platforms guide).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many DLCs does Risk of Rain 2 have?
Three released: Survivors of the Void (2022), Seekers of the Storm (2024), Alloyed Collective (2025), all $14.99; a fourth, Hallowed Concepts, is announced with no release date.
Is Seekers of the Storm worth buying?
Yes, but only in its post-2.0 state: launch was buggy and reviews cratered, then the 2025 2.0 overhaul flipped reception — it's now the biggest-content DLC. Ignore 2024-era reviews.
What is Alloyed Collective?
The third expansion (2025-11-18): survivors Operator + Drifter, 7 new stages, the Solus enemy family with the Solus Wing/Solus Heart twin final bosses, 22 new items, and a big drone-system expansion.
If I buy only one DLC, which should it be?
Seekers of the Storm (thickest content) or Alloyed Collective (newest and biggest); pick Survivors of the Void if you specifically want the sniper/void mechanics.
Can I play with friends who don't own the DLC?
Yes. If the host owns a DLC, the whole team gets its content (items/enemies/stages), but DLC survivors and their unlocks require the individual purchase.
Do the DLCs go on sale?
Yes — all three see regular discounts during Steam promotions; the $24.99 base game mostly holds its price.
Related Guides
- Risk of Rain 2 Characters Guide — All Survivors, Unlocks & the Best Picks
- Risk of Rain 2 Items & Bosses Guide — The Best Items, Endgame Bosses & Looping
- Risk of Rain 2 Stages & Maps Guide — Every Environment in Order
- Risk of Rain 2 Beginner's Guide — How to Play, Items, Loops & Multiplayer
- Risk of Rain 2 Crossplay Guide — PC & Console Platforms
Last updated: August 20, 2026.