Is Back 4 Blood Done with DLC?

Back 4 Blood is indeed done with DLC updates, as confirmed by the game’s developer, Turtle Rock, with the release of the River of Blood expansion in December 2022 being the last one. This conclusion marks the end of new content for the game, shifting the studio’s focus towards its next major project, although service and support for Back 4 Blood will remain.

FAQs About Back 4 Blood and Its DLCs

General Information

1. Is Back 4 Blood done with updates? Back 4 Blood is unfortunately not getting any more DLC or updates, with the final update being the River of Blood expansion released in December 2022.
2. Is River of Blood the last DLC for Back 4 Blood? Yes, River of Blood is Back 4 Blood’s third and final expansion, released on December 6, 2022, as part of the Annual Pass.
3. Why did Back 4 Blood fail? The game failed to capture the market as effectively as Left 4 Dead (L4D), largely due to L4D being considered a better game in many aspects, including its touch and the care provided by Valve.

DLC and Editions

4. Does Back 4 Blood Ultimate come with DLC? Back 4 Blood: Ultimate Edition includes the base game, additional digital in-game items, and the annual pass with three downloadable content drops, including River of Blood.
5. How many DLCs does Back 4 Blood have? The game has three downloadable content drops featuring new story campaign acts, areas to explore, playable characters, and more, all part of the annual pass.
6. Does everyone need the DLC in Back 4 Blood? No, not everyone in a party needs to own the DLC; as long as the party leader owns it, all players can play the content, including maps, gameplay, and campaign.

Game Experience and Comparison

7. Is b4b really that bad? Some players find the gameplay to be boring and repetitive, feeling like an older game, which might not be appealing, especially on newer consoles like the PS5.
8. Is b4b shutting down? While Turtle Rock is moving on to a new project, Back 4 Blood‘s service and support will continue, albeit with a reduced development team due to the studio’s size.
9. Is Back 4 Blood being abandoned? The game is not being abandoned in terms of service, but there will be no new content, as the development team focuses on their next big project.

Characters and Expansions

10. Will Back 4 Blood have a 4th expansion? No, River of Blood, released in December 2022, was confirmed to be the last expansion for Back 4 Blood.
11. Who is the best DLC cleaner in Back 4 Blood? Evangelo is considered the best cleaner to play as, due to his speed, which is vital for aiming, dodging, and navigating the game’s levels.
12. Who are the new DLC characters in Back for Blood? The Tunnels of Terror expansion introduced Heng and Sharice as new cleaners, accessible in the campaign for expansion owners and in Swarm mode.

Future and Canon

13. Is there going to be a Back 4 Blood 2? There’s no official announcement on a sequel, but Turtle Rock has confirmed they are working on their next big project, shifting focus from Back 4 Blood.
14. Is there no new content in b4b? Correct, with the River of Blood expansion being the last, there are no plans for additional content updates for Back 4 Blood.
15. Is Back for Blood canon? Back 4 Blood has a canon story, but players can explore additional story and world-building details by breaking the historical record within the game.