Super Evil Megacorp keeps the momentum rolling for its acclaimed roguelike brawler Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate with today's launch of the Alopex DLC. Marking a notable milestone, the pack brings in Alopex, the fierce mutant arctic fox from the IDW comics, as the title's very first female playable character. Available immediately on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch (including Switch 2 compatibility), Xbox Series X/S and One, and PlayStation 4/5, this expansion injects fresh life into the procedural dimension-hopping adventures of the Turtles. Check out the trailer below:
Originally debuting on Apple Arcade in 2023 before hitting consoles in 2024 and 2025, Splintered Fate has carved out a strong niche with its blend of top-down brawler action, deckbuilding mechanics, and co-op chaos. Players control the Turtles Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo in runs through ever-shifting Foot Clan lairs, collecting cards to upgrade ninja skills and unleash combos on waves of enemies. The game's tight controls and replayability earned it praise, including a win for Best Control Design at the 2024 National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers awards, and solid reviews averaging in the high 80s on Metacritic across platforms.
Alopex fits seamlessly into the roster. Created by Tom Waltz and Andres Genolet for IDW's TMNT comics, she's a cunning assassin mutated alongside Shredder's forces but driven by a personal vendetta against the villain who experimented on her. In the game, she wields dual kama sickles for rapid, precise slashes that carve through Foot soldiers and mutants alike. Her kit emphasizes agility and survival: a temporary invulnerability mode lets her dash through crowds unscathed, perfect for high-pressure roguelike runs where positioning is key. Early impressions from YouTube playthroughs highlight her speed as a game-changer, rewarding aggressive playstyles while synergizing with the Turtles' heavier hits in co-op sessions.
The DLC doesn't stop at the character. It packs five new artifacts to shake up builds and encourage experimentation:
- Polar Bear Netsuke: Every 10 seconds, your Final Strike unleashes a line of flames. Cooldown halves when health dips below 50 percent, turning desperate moments into fiery comebacks.
- The Maltese Hamster: Tools charge slower but hit harder, ideal for players who prioritize burst over spam.
- Channel Six Mini Camera: Specials build slower with boosted damage, nodding to April O'Neil's reporting gear for media-savvy runs.
- Hot Cocoa (with Marshmallows): Lose one dash but gain a speed burst on dash, trading quantity for quality mobility.
- Buddy the Wraith: Summon an allied Utrom Wraith that levels up over the run, providing extra tentacles for crowd control and evolving into a reliable sidekick
These items add layers to the artifact system, already a highlight for how they combo with character perks and procedural rooms. Visuals from the launch trailer showcase them in action, like flames erupting mid-combo or a wraith tentacle-whipping foes.
Even better, everyone gets a slice of the action through a free update rolling out alongside the DLC. It introduces four new Pepper challenges with intense boss rush modes that test mastery plus a prestige system for flaunting high-level accomplishments. Additional combat rooms expand the procedural generation for longer, tougher runs, and quality-of-life tweaks smooth out progression, like better inventory management and UI polish. This approach mirrors Super Evil Megacorp's post-launch support, which has kept the game feeling alive since its mobile roots.
For TMNT fans, this DLC taps into the franchise's rich expanded universe. Alopex's arc from being Shredder's reluctant enforcer to Turtle ally adds narrative depth to runs culminating in Foot Clan showdowns. It also addresses roster diversity, expanding beyond the core brothers to allies like the fox ninja, much like past games have with Casey Jones or April. Super Evil Megacorp, fresh off Vainglory and Netflix's Blood Line, continues proving adept at licensed titles, blending nostalgia with modern roguelike hooks like Hades-inspired progression.
Priced accessibly (check your platform's store for exacts, with bundle deals floating around), the Alopex DLC feels like essential content for veterans chasing perfect runs and co-op enthusiasts mixing teams. With more DLC teased hints at Junkyard Jam with Casey Jones in community posts the future looks packed. If you've shelved Splintered Fate since launch, now's the perfect time to dust it off. Grab the DLC, queue up a Pepper challenge, and let Alopex lead the revenge tour.