Kintarō joins Ravenswatch as paid DLC, with a free update adding new content and a talent rework for PS4 and PS5.
Ravenswatch has added a new paid DLC character, Kintarō, for PS4 and PS5, with a free update that refreshes many hero talents. Kintarō can be used mounted with Kuma or dismounted, offering two distinct playstyles. The free update updates talent trees across the game to make every hero feel different, even if you don’t buy the new character.
What this means for players: you get a new way to play if you buy the DLC, plus a broad set of balance tweaks for free. If you’re on PS4 or PS5, you can jump in right away and try out the new content with friends or solo. For now, there’s no word on PC or other platforms.
The action-RPG Ravenswatch has rolled out a new paid DLC character, Kintarō, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Alongside the paid add-on, the game also received a free content update that retools several talents, giving all heroes a refreshed feel.
In Ravenswatch, Kintarō arrives with a two-mode setup: you can ride as mounted and wield his companion Kuma, or switch to a dismounted style that emphasizes a different skill set. The trailer shows how the hero’s loadout shifts between these modes, offering players a choice between mobility and raw power depending on the encounter. The DLC lets players experience this flexible duo dynamic as part of the broader roster currently available on console.
Beyond Kintarō, the free update changes are focused on reworking talents across the board. The aim is to make every hero feel new again, even to players who have already spent time with Ravenswatch. It’s designed to give veterans a reason to revisit favorite characters and entice newcomers with more polished and varied abilities from the start.
Kintarō is presented as a Japanese hero with a companion, Kuma. The two can operate as a coordinated duo, with mounted and dismounted playstyles described as offering different skill sets. The exact skill names and numbers aren’t detailed in the launch materials, but the emphasis is clear: players can choose whether to ride into battle or fight on foot, changing how they approach encounters and team fights.
The free content update targets talent trees across the game. While it’s not a full rework of every character, it aims to refresh core abilities so that old favorites feel new again. For players who aren’t picking up the Kintarō DLC, this update is still a meaningful reason to jump back into Ravenswatch and experiment with different combos and playstyles.
The new DLC and free update are available now for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The description and trailer materials confirm the console availability, but there is no information yet about other platforms or release windows if any are planned for PC or other consoles.
If you play Ravenswatch on PS4 or PS5, you now have two quick paths to explore: try the mounted Kintarō with Kuma for a more mobile, partner-driven approach, or switch to the dismounted style for a different rhythm in combat. Since the update also revamps talents across heroes, even casual players may notice a smoother, more varied experience when loading into a match with friends or taking on solo challenges.
If you’re curious about Kintarō, head into Ravenswatch on your PS4 or PS5 and check the new character download. Then, explore the free update to see how the talent changes feel with your favorite heroes. No extra steps or separate purchases are required beyond the DLC for Kintarō itself.
So far, the announcement confirms availability on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. There’s no confirmed information yet about PC or other consoles.
No. The free update is available to all players and includes talent changes across heroes; the Kintarō character itself is a separate paid DLC.
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