What Royal Edition Includes (verified July 11, 2026)
Deep Silver's Royal Edition page lists the base game, all three story DLCs—Brushes with Death, Legacy of the Forge and Mysteria Ecclesiae—and three extra-content packs: Gallant Huntsman's Kit, The Lion's Crest questline and Shields of Seasons Passing. Check the official store link for your platform before purchasing, because storefront availability and regional bundles can differ.
This matters to players choosing an edition or returning after the base game. It does not mean that every guide on KCD2Quest requires DLC: the quest and mechanics pages remain for the base game unless a page explicitly says otherwise.
DLC Scope for Returning Players (verified July 11, 2026)
The three story DLCs have different themes: Brushes with Death follows a mysterious artist and shield painting, Legacy of the Forge centres on restoring and customising a Kuttenberg forge, and Mysteria Ecclesiae is a monastery investigation. Those descriptions come from the official Royal Edition page; they are not walkthrough steps or a promise that a specific quest is available at a particular story point.
Use this page to confirm what you own, then consult an expansion-specific official page or in-game menu for access requirements. KCD2Quest will only add detailed DLC walkthroughs when route and outcome information can be independently checked.
Latest Patch Status (verified July 12, 2026)
Warhorse's official Patch 1.5.6 notes, published June 25, add Jester's visit: a jester can sometimes appear outside the Hangman's Halter Tavern. Treat this as a base-game encounter, not a reason to buy an expansion or a replacement for a quest walkthrough.
Patch 1.5.6 was published on June 25, 2026. Its player-facing changes include Steam Controller support, a fix for handheld players whose controls could remain on the Xbox scheme after connecting a mouse and keyboard, and a Mysteria Ecclesiae recruitment fix when Mikesh or Kozliek had already died.
These notes are relevant to Steam Controller or handheld setups and to the named Mysteria Ecclesiae edge case. They do not replace the base-game walkthroughs, change Royal Edition ownership or establish a general fix for unrelated quest blockers; check the official patch notes if your save has a different problem.
Buying Advice
New players who want all currently listed story content can compare Royal Edition with buying the base game and DLC separately on their own storefront. Returning players should check owned DLC before purchasing a bundle, especially if they bought an earlier edition or individual content.
This page is not a price tracker. Prices, discounts and bundle eligibility can change by store, platform and region, so use the official store links for the final purchase decision.
FAQ
Does Royal Edition change base-game quests?
It mainly changes content access. Patch 1.5.6 also adds a small base-game Jester's visit encounter, but it does not change the base-game quest order used by this site.
Does Royal Edition include all three story DLCs?
Yes. Deep Silver lists Brushes with Death, Legacy of the Forge and Mysteria Ecclesiae in Royal Edition. Confirm your platform's store listing before buying because availability and bundles can vary by region.
Does Patch 1.5.6 fix every DLC quest issue?
No. The official notes name specific control changes and one Mysteria Ecclesiae recruitment condition. For any other blocker, compare your exact situation with the current official patch notes or support guidance.
Source and accuracy note
This page combines official edition and publisher context with community-discovered route information. It avoids copying third-party screenshots or proprietary maps. When a route is community-led rather than fully verified, the map labels it accordingly.