DLC
Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Video Game
| Stands for | Downloadable content |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment |
DLC stands for Downloadable content, a video game abbreviation also used in texting.
Additional content for a game delivered online after release, such as new levels, story expansions, characters, outfits or weapons. DLC may be free or paid and is often bundled in a season pass.
Example: The story DLC adds about 20 hours and a new region to explore.
Usage notes
Bethesda's $2.50 "horse armor" for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) became the symbol of overpriced cosmetic DLC. Large paid expansions, such as Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (2024), are often praised as full games. Pronounced as letters.
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- E – Everyone
- E10+ – Everyone 10+
- E3 – Electronic Entertainment Expo
- EA – Early access
- ESRB – Entertainment Software Rating Board