Dragon Quest Builders 2 DLC
There are several downloadable content packs available for Dragon Quest Builders 2.
Builders 2 is the first game in the series to include paid dlc. To unlock the DLC in-game, the player needs to read the corresponding letter in their inbox (unlocked after returning to Isle of Awakening after Furrowfields).
None of the DLC items -free of not- count towards completing the Builderpedia.
Overview[edit]
There are several content packs available for DQB2:
- Kickknack Pack: Available for free, includes Japanese-style New Year celebration items.
It’s available for free, starting July 26, 2019.
"This pack includes 3 recipes to create a Pretty Paddle, Celebratory Soup, and Ornate Adornment so that you can celebrate every New Year with some Hotto flair!" - Hotto Stuff Pack: Includes two new crop types, the water wheel, and several items and blocks based on the traditional Japanese lifestyle. It has a price of $5.99 / 5.99€, starting July 26, 2019.
"This pack includes more than 40 recipes to design and decorate structures that look similar to The Hotto Steppe – a popular resting area in a distant land where visitors take a sweat break from their weary travels. You’ll also get access to an additional island to gather material that you’ll need to build these recipes!" - Aquarium Pack: Includes a brand new tool (fishing rod), some new hairstyles and clothing, 40 fish-able types of aquatic creatures, and some water-themed items and blocks.
It has a price of $9.99 / 9.99€, starting August 2, 2019.
"The world of DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 has become your oyster! Check the mailbox in your Isle of Awakening to discover that a fishing island awaits you with a net full of quests and characters to meet. Learn how to catch 40 different fish that can be added to your own DIY aquarium. Unlock an additional tool – the fishing rod – recipes, as well as customization options, including swimwear, straw hats, and ponytail hairstyle." - Modernist Pack: Includes new hairstyles, clothing and a lot of new items and blocks.
It has a price of $9.99 / 9.99€, starting August 9, 2019.
"This pack includes more than 70 different recipes to construct modern-looking structures, or change hairstyles and clothing. Take your architectural skills to the next level and try your hand at building a fashionable luxury hotel." - Season Pass: Includes the exclusive Designer’s Sunglasses (cosmetic accessory), and all other paid DLC packs.
It has a price of $20.99 / 20.99€.
There are various other items and blocks available as PS Plus bonuses, digital purchase bonuses, and more:
- Stackable Slime: Stackable gooey items that are included for free in all versions of the game.
- Ornamental Chimaera Wing
- Ornamental Medicinal Herb
- Dragon Quest Logo
- Legendary Line Art: A picture of the scions of Erdrick.
- Pixelated Protagonist: a pixel version of the prince of Midenhall.
- Pixelated Prince: a pixel version of the prince of Cannock.
- Pixelated Princess: a pixel version of the princess of Moonbrooke.
- Five Sigil Blocks: five different decorative blocks inspired by the Five Sigils from Dragon Quest II.
- Dragon Quest Builders bonus items:
- Historic Hairband (girl) / Historic Hat (boy): The headwear worn by the first game's protagonist.
- Historic Hammer: The first hammer used by the first game's protagonist.
- Dragonlord's Throne: The throne of the first game's villain. When the player sits on it, their aspect changes temporarily to the Dragonlord's.
Hotto Stuff Pack[edit]
The Hotto Stuff Pack introduces two new crops (Rice and Buckwheat), as well as the Water Wheel, which allows players to create devices that work automatically.
A new Explorer's Shore is unlocked: the Bamboo Bluffs. The new crops, bamboo and pine can be found there.
The song "Slumbering" and it's recipe are included in the DLC as well. Recipes for Stuffed Omelette, Salmon Rice Ball, Rice Dumplings, Sushi, Chicken Dinner, Noodles, Fried Veggie Noodles and Rice Smoothie are also unlocked. A new material is introduced: Paper.
Aquarium Pack[edit]
The Aquarium Pack introduces the fishing mechanic and the fishing rod tool, as well as many water creatures and a handful of items and blocks. Upon obtaining the Fishing rod, some npcs will fish and put their catches in chests.
This DLC also includes the “Open Oceans” song and it’s recipe, and adds the recipes for the following food: Squid-on-a-Stick, Fresh fish feast, Grilled beakfish, Pan-fried marlin, Anglerfish stew, and Smoked Salmon.
An additional status effect was introduced with the Aquarium pack: "Swim Speed Up", which allows builders to move underwater like they do in land for a short time.
This is the only DLC to add a brand new location to the game: Angler's Isle. Gillian and Finn live in this island, and they provide quests for the Builder that serve as a tutorial for fishing. After finishing their storylines, they can be moved to the Isle of Awakening or to Buildertopias.
After doing some of Gillian's quest, the Gurgling Lagoon (Explorer's Shore) can be visited. In there, many types of marine decorations can be found, such as Anemones, Pillar Corals or Seagrass. Some fishes can only be caught in this island.
Some fishes that were previously obtainable as monster drops like the Salmon can now be fished too.
Modernist Pack[edit]
The Modernist Pack includes modern, fancy recipes. Unlike the other DLC packs, the modernist DLC doesn't introduce any mechanic nor island or Explorer's Shore.
The Flashy Formalwear is one of the two alternative outfits Malroth can wear, the other one being the Dangerous Swimsuit that he rocks when swimming.
By platform[edit]
PlayStation 4[edit]
The 3 paid DLC are not included in the base game, however they are included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. Alternatively, they can be purchased individually or via the Season Pass.
- The Designer's Sunglasses can be obtained by purchasing the Season Pass, or the Digital Deluxe Edition.
- The Legendary Line Art Recipe is available for free to all PlayStation Plus subscribers. It allows the player to craft a painting of the Scions of Erdrick.
- The Lo-Res Luminary Recipes are available for free to all PlayStation Plus subscribers. The pack includes a set of recipes for building pixel versions of the Scions of Erdrick.
- Day One Edition bonus: The Stackable Slime recipe if gifted to all players who purchase the game.
- Pre-order bonuses: They include the placeable Dragon Quest logo, the ornamental medicinal herb, and the ornamental chimaera wing.
- Deluxe pre-order bonuses: Include the regular pre-order bonuses plus the Five Sigil Blocks.
The Digital Deluxe Edition also includes a PS4 Theme featuring the main characters. - Builder bonus: Having a DQB1 savefile unlocks the Historic Hairband / Hat (cosmetic hair) and Historic Hammer (cosmetic mallet), while having started the final chapter in DQB1 unlocks Dragonlord's throne. These items must be claimed via the "Builder bonus" button on the main menu.
Switch[edit]
Like on PS4, the paid DLC is available for purchase separately, in the Season Pass, or included with the Digital Deluxe Edition.
- The Designer's Sunglasses can be obtained by purchasing the Season Pass, or the Digital Deluxe Edition.
- Digital edition bonuses / Pre-order bonuses: The bonuses include all the pixelated character items, the Legendary Line Art, the five sigil bonuses, the Dragon Quest logo, the ornamental medicinal herb, and the ornamental chimaera wing.
- Builder bonus: Having a DQB1 savefile unlocks the Historic Hairband / Hat (cosmetic hair) and Historic Hammer (cosmetic mallet), while having started the final chapter in DQB1 unlocks Dragonlord's throne. These items must be claimed via the "Builder bonus" button on the main menu.
PC, Xbox & Gamepass[edit]
On these platforms, all the DLC is included with the base game.
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