Risk of Rain 2 DLC Guide — Seekers of the Storm & Survivors of the Void
Risk of Rain 2's DLC explained: the first expansion Survivors of the Void, the second expansion Seekers of the Storm (False Son, new survivors, 6 new environments), the 2.0 update that fixed it, prices, and whether the DLC is worth buying.
Risk of Rain 2 DLC Guide — Seekers of the Storm & Survivors of the Void
The short version: Risk of Rain 2 has two expansions: Survivors of the Void (2022) and Seekers of the Storm (August 27, 2024). Seekers of the Storm is the big one — a new antagonist (the False Son), new survivors, items, and six new environments — though it launched buggy and required the major 2.0 update to reach its potential. One great perk: only one player in a lobby needs to own the DLC for everyone to access its content.
This guide covers both expansions, the 2.0 redemption arc, and whether they're worth it.
The Two Expansions at a Glance
| Survivors of the Void (DLC 1) | Seekers of the Storm (DLC 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Release | 2022 | August 27, 2024 |
| New survivor(s) | The Railgunner + Void Fiend | The Seeker + The Chef (rework) + False Son (survivor form) |
| New environments | 2 (Void-focused) | 6 new environments |
| New enemy | Void enemies | The False Son (new antagonist/boss) |
| Price | ~$14.99 | ~$14.99 (region-priced) |
| Reputation | Solid, well-received | Controversial at launch → redeemed by 2.0 |
If buying one, Seekers of the Storm — it's the bigger content drop, and post-2.0 it's the best version of the game. Survivors of the Void is also great and adds the Void survivor/items. Most veterans own both.
Seekers of the Storm (The Big One)
What it adds:
- The False Son — a new antagonist (and an unlockable survivor form): a towering mechanical enemy tied to the DLC's story.
- New survivors: The Seeker (a martial-arts brawler with self-damage mechanics) and a reworked Chef.
- Six new environments — including the Petrichor V revisit and other distinct stages.
- New items, equipment, and boss content — including a new final-boss-style encounter (the False Son boss fight).
The launch problems: Seekers of the Storm shipped on August 27, 2024 to a rocky reception — performance issues, balance problems, and bugs drew heavy criticism (it briefly became one of the lowest-rated expansions on Steam).
The 2.0 redemption: Gearbox (the publisher) committed to fixing it, shipped a comprehensive roadmap, and delivered the massive Seekers of the Storm 2.0 update — performance fixes, rebalanced items, bug fixes, and QoL. Post-2.0, the community consensus flipped: it's now considered a strong expansion. If you read negative reviews from 2024, they're largely pre-2.0.
A huge chunk of Seekers of the Storm's negative Steam reviews are from the buggy launch window. After the 2.0 update, sentiment is much more positive — check recent reviews (last 30 days) before deciding.
Survivors of the Void (DLC 1)
- New survivors: The Railgunner (sniper playstyle) and the Void Fiend (a corrupting, resource-swapping survivor).
- New environments: Void-themed stages (including the iconic Void Fields variant content).
- New enemies/items: The Void family — items with corruption mechanics, void enemies, and new bosses.
- Reputation: Universally liked — the Void corruption item system is one of the game's best additions.
The "One Player Owns the DLC" Rule
A genuinely great feature: in multiplayer, only the host (or any one player) needs to own an expansion for the whole lobby to access its content:
- DLC items/enemies/environments become available to everyone in the lobby.
- Exceptions: DLC survivors and unlocks are still tied to the owner — non-owners can play the DLC content but can't select DLC survivors or earn their unlocks.
- This makes the DLC a much easier group buy: one friend buys it, everyone benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many DLCs does Risk of Rain 2 have?
Two: Survivors of the Void (2022) and Seekers of the Storm (August 27, 2024). Both are paid expansions on all platforms.
What is Seekers of the Storm DLC?
The second expansion: the False Son antagonist, new survivors (Seeker, reworked Chef), six new environments, new items, and a new boss encounter. Fixed and improved by the 2.0 update.
Is the Seekers of the Storm DLC worth it?
Yes, post-2.0 — it's the biggest content drop in the game's history and now plays well. Read recent reviews (the launch-window reviews are unfairly negative).
What is Survivors of the Void DLC?
The first expansion: Railgunner and Void Fiend survivors, Void-themed environments, and the corruption-item system.
Do I need to own the DLC to play with friends who have it?
No — only one player in the lobby needs to own it. Non-owners access the content but can't use DLC survivors/unlocks.
What is the 2.0 update?
The massive Seekers of the Storm rework (performance, balance, bug fixes, QoL) that redeemed the DLC after its buggy 2024 launch.