Today’s look at new DLC releases brings a mix of magical transformation, tense narrative expansion, and practical roleplay enhancements across PlayStation 5. From Planet Coaster 2’s Sorcery Pack, which cloaks your park in gothic enchantment, to Atomfall: The Red Strain, plunging players into one of the series’ most atmospheric and story-rich locales yet, there’s plenty for fans of immersive worlds to dive into. Meanwhile, Police Simulator Patrol Officers expands both gameplay and customization with the Accident Pack and State Uniform Bundle, offering new tools and outfits to enrich patrols and roleplay. Each release takes a distinct approach to post-launch content, whether through aesthetic flair, narrative depth, or practical utility, giving players a varied palette of experiences to explore.
Planet Coaster 2 – Sorcery Pack review (PS5)
Planet Coaster 2: Sorcery Pack is the kind of DLC that immediately transforms the look and feel of a park, draping it in gothic spires, glowing runes, and eerie courtyards that give a strong sense of magical immersion – or perhaps a Halloween setting, if that’s what you’re going for. The new scenery set is detailed and versatile, letting creators build anything from sinister castles to whimsical wizard towns, and the addition of a new entertainer, Vesper, ties the theme together with personality. It’s an atmospheric expansion that offers plenty of visual flair, and comes with a few interesting new attractions as well.
The real backbone of the pack lies in its five new rides, which range from family-friendly additions like the Vector child coaster to intense thrill rides such as Gale Force and the OUTAMAX launch coasters. The Flying Theatre in particular stands out as a fresh type of attraction, offering an immersive, cinematic experience that feels different from the usual coaster lineup. While these rides slot neatly into the existing framework and bring variety, not everyone will find them essential, especially if they prefer more grounded, traditional attractions over fantasy-driven designs. However, if you enjoy building themed areas within your park like we do, then this works great.
Controls and core mechanics remain unchanged, which means anyone familiar with Planet Coaster 2’s building tools will slide right into the new content. The DLC’s strength is less about reinventing systems and more about expanding creative options, giving players a broad palette of architecture, effects, and ride types to layer into their existing parks. On the downside, some aspects of the new rides can feel a bit “out there”, so they can feel a bit out of place depending on how you did the rest of the park – and these are rides that work best if you also enjoy investing time and energy in scenery and decoration because of the magic theme.
Ultimately, the Sorcery Pack succeeds in enriching the game’s creative side, offering a strong aesthetic identity and a well-rounded selection of rides that fit a variety of guest types. It may not radically alter gameplay, but as a toolset for park designers who want to conjure up a distinctively magical atmosphere, it’s one of the more cohesive and imaginative expansions yet. Fans of fantasy themes will find a lot to enjoy, with a pack that allows you to almost literally send visitors to another world.
Atomfall – The Red Strain Story Expansion review (PS5)
Atomfall’s second expansion, The Red Strain, takes players into Test Site Moriah, a hidden research facility that quickly proves to be one of the game’s most atmospheric settings yet. On PlayStation 5, the DLC feels more ambitious than the earlier Wicked Isle, weaving its story more naturally into the main campaign and even offering multiple new endings that tie back into Atomfall’s broader narrative.
The new Scofful Crag zone and the Moriah complex stand out with their vertical layouts, eerie corridors, and unsettling British tone. Landmarks like the abandoned trainyard and the rocket ship centerpiece build a sense of mystery, though progression is occasionally hindered by unclear quest markers and the absence of fast travel, which can make detours more frustrating than they should be on your initial playthrough.
Combat gains welcome variety thanks to new weapons and gadgets, from electric grenades to heavy robot-mounted firepower. Hacking turrets and turning machines against enemies adds tactical depth (and is fun to do!), while fresh threats like drone swarms and infected variants keep encounters engaging. However, inventory limitations remain a sore point, with the new equipment and quest items only highlighting how clunky the system can feel at times.
Storytelling is driven by the hunt for jarred brains across Moriah’s facilities, each with its own quirks that add some dark humor to the tension. Notes, journals, and character interactions expand on the Red Strain virus, while the branching endings provide morally weighty decisions even if the presentation hasn’t evolved. Despite lingering issues with backtracking and inventory, The Red Strain succeeds as a stronger, more memorable expansion than Wicked Isle, making it a worthwhile continuation and easy purchase for fans of Atomfall’s world.
Police Simulator Patrol Officers – Accident Pack & State Uniforms review (PS5)
The Accident Pack and State Uniform Bundle DLCs for Police Simulator Patrol Officers expand the game in two different directions, one focusing on functionality and the other on cosmetics. Published by astragon and developed by Aesir Interactive, the DLC sees players taking on new responsibilities with the Accident Pack, while the uniform bundles primarily offer more variety in how officers look on duty. Taken together, they underline the game’s ongoing commitment to both immersion and roleplay options, though they’re not equal in terms of substance.
The Accident Pack is the more gameplay-driven addition, introducing a multipurpose responder vehicle with extra storage, reflective clothing, and a new lightbar option that makes accident scenes feel more authentic. It also brings two fresh siren sounds and vehicle skins tailored to accident response. These features give a stronger sense of being prepared for emergencies and create more visual clarity at crash sites, which is a welcome feature. At the same time, the content is fairly limited, and the changes don’t drastically impact core mechanics and can feel more like quality-of-life upgrades than transformative features. Still, for those who spend a lot of time managing accident scenarios, the improvements add a welcome layer of realism.
By contrast, the State Uniform Bundle focuses entirely on appearances, offering three separate packs themed around the East Coast, South Atlantic, and Western United States. Each comes with a set of uniforms designed to reflect regional policing styles, from city skylines to desert towns. These packs don’t affect gameplay, but they do enhance roleplay and allow players to better customize the look of their departments. For players uninterested in visual flair, these uniform bundles may feel like unnecessary extras.
Taken together, these DLCs highlight the dual approach the developers are taking with post-launch content: adding small but tangible tools for those invested in patrol mechanics, while also providing cosmetic variety for players who value immersion and identity. The Accident Pack stands out as the more practical purchase, especially for those who enjoy the detail-oriented accident management aspect of the simulator, while the uniform packs are best seen as optional roleplay enhancers. They don’t fundamentally change the game, but for dedicated fans, they extend its authenticity in different ways.
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