Dead Cells gets new distillery biome in free Barrels of Fun update Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Dead Cells gets new distillery biome in free Barrels of Fun update Plus new enemies, chiptune soundtrack, more. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 12 Aug 2020 23 comments Just when you think developer Motion Twin must surely be slowing down work on its wonderful action-platform rogue-like Dead Cells, along comes another massive free post-launch update - the 20th, for those counting - to prove you wrong. And this time it's the Barrels of Fun update, adding a new biome, new enemies, and more. Dead Cells' new biome arrives in the form of The Derelict Distillery, a barrel-and-bottle-strewn area that serves as an alternative path to High Peak Castle and is intended to "add more spice to the late-game", according to Motion Twin in its Steam post. A new biome, of course, means new enemies, and the Barrels of Fun update introduces two new foes unique to the distillery. There's a mimic that hides among the area's many barrels, for starters, who, while "not the toughest mob out there", is armed with a "pretty devastating self-destruct which can catch you out if you're not careful." Adventurers will also encounter a brute of a new opponent that tosses explosive barrels from afar, or just slams one down in close quarters if should they be in reaching distance. Explosive barrels are a bit of a theme, in fact. Some are left lying around the place, meaning they can be both a help and a hindrance during combat, and also prove useful in bypassing breakable walls. There are also portable, tossable variants thanks to the new Barrel Launcher weapon, which works something like a bazooka, albeit with bouncing projectiles. That's not quite it for the new tools, either; players can also make use of the Tesla Coil, a "medium-range, multi-targeting, shock inflicting turret" that's said to be handy for those moments when you want to deal damage to large groups of enemies, or for crowd control. Lastly, Barrels of Fun expands on Dead Cells' excellent soundtrack in surprising ways, adding an optional, chiptune-style version of each track for those that want to lend a bit of retro flair to their runs. And if you're looking for a more detailed breakdown of the update's additions, improvements, and changes, you can check out the patch notes. Dead Cells' Barrels of Fun update is out now on PC (there's 40% off to celebrate) and it'll be making its way to consoles later this "summer". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store