Dead Cells' final updates, "Clean Cut" and "The End is Near," have arrived, marking the culmination of years of continuous free content updates. This roguelike's popularity is ironically underscored by the backlash it received when these free updates ceased.

These final updates deliver a substantial amount of new content, including four new weapons (such as the Sewing Scissors and Misericorde), new game modes (Speedrun and Boss Rush DIY), 40 new heads, multiple enemy types, and even an NPC for customizing your character's appearance. While future development focuses on quality-of-life improvements, this final content injection ensures a prolonged lifespan for the game.

The criticism surrounding the end of free updates seems unwarranted considering the extensive free content provided over five years, along with paid expansions. Continued bug fixes and quality-of-life updates will undoubtedly maintain the game's relevance.

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