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===DLC Packs===
===DLC Packs===
Four DLC packs for ''Hyrule Warriors'' have been released. They include the ''Master Quest'' pack, the ''Twilight Princess'' pack, the ''Majora's Mask'' pack, and the Boss pack. They are a series of paid expansions that includes numerous additions; including new characters, weapons, Scenarios and Adventure Mode maps.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Nintendo Everything |published= Aug. 14, 2014 |url=http://nintendoeverything.com/hyrule-warriors-to-be-supported-with-more-characters-weapons-and-scenarios/ |title=Hyrule Warriors will be supported with more characters, weapons, and scenarios|site=NintendoEverything.com}}</ref>
Four DLC packs for ''Hyrule Warriors'' have been released, including an additional four packs to be released through 2016. They include the ''Master Quest'' Pack, the ''Twilight Princess'' Pack, the ''Majora's Mask'' Pack, the Boss pack, the ''Legends'' Character Pack, the ''Link's Awakening'' Pack, the ''Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks'' Pack, and the ''A Link Between Worlds'' Pack. They are a series of paid expansions that includes numerous additions; including new characters, weapons, Scenarios and Adventure Mode maps.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Nintendo Everything |published= Aug. 14, 2014 |url=http://nintendoeverything.com/hyrule-warriors-to-be-supported-with-more-characters-weapons-and-scenarios/ |title=Hyrule Warriors will be supported with more characters, weapons, and scenarios|site=NintendoEverything.com}}</ref>


Prior to October 16, 2014, the four DLC packs could all be pre-purchased as a bundle through the "Hero of Hyrule" Pack on the Nintendo eShop. The packs came at a discounted price of $19.99, and also included a [[Dark Link]] costume for Link for immediate use.<ref name="quote2">{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|url=http://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/dlc/|title=Hyrule Warriors – Expand your adventure with DLC packs|site=Zelda.com}}</ref> The DLC packs would download automatically upon their release date. The Dark Link costume is also available for use if all four packs are bought separately outside of the "Hero of Hyrule" Pack. In Japan only, individual items from a pack can be purchased alone.
Prior to October 16, 2014, the four DLC packs could all be pre-purchased as a bundle through the "Hero of Hyrule" Pack on the Nintendo eShop. The packs came at a discounted price of $19.99, and also included a [[Dark Link]] costume for Link for immediate use.<ref name="quote2">{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|url=http://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/dlc/|title=Hyrule Warriors – Expand your adventure with DLC packs|site=Zelda.com}}</ref> The DLC packs would download automatically upon their release date. The Dark Link costume is also available for use if all four packs are bought separately outside of the "Hero of Hyrule" Pack. In Japan only, individual items from a pack can be purchased alone.


Following the release of ''Hyrule Warrior Legends'' for the 3DS, three of the four 3DS DLC packs will become available both in individual purchase and in a season pass for the Wii U version, in addition to a standalone pack which includes the weapon and characters added to the base version of the 3DS game. However, unlike the 3DS version of the DLC packs which includes Adventure Mode maps and [[My Fairy]] outfits, the Wii U versions of these packs will only include new characters and weapons. Additionally, [[Medli]] will be released as free DLC for both versions of the game starting on March 25th, 2016.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>
Following the release of ''Hyrule Warrior Legends'' for the 3DS, three of the four 3DS DLC packs will become available both in individual purchase and in a season pass for the Wii U version, in addition to the ''Legends'' Character Pack which includes the weapons and characters from the base version of the 3DS game. The packs will come at a discounted price of $9.99. A season pass for both the 3DS and Wii U versions can also be purchased for $19.99. However, unlike the 3DS version of the DLC packs which includes Adventure Mode maps and [[My Fairy]] outfits, the Wii U versions of these packs will only include new characters and weapons.
 
Additionally, [[Medli]] will be released as free DLC for both versions of the game starting on March 25th, 2016.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>


#The '''''Master Quest pack''''' was released on October 1, 2014 in Japan, and on October 16, 2014 in North America and Europe following the 1.3.0 update. It costs $7.99. It includes five new Scenarios for Legend Mode with Cia and her lieutenants as the protagonists, the Guardian of Time costumes for Cia and Lana, the [[Epona]] weapon for Link, and a new ''Master Quest'' map for Adventure Mode. The map includes additional palette-swap costumes and Heart Containers for each character, as well as new weapons for Cia, Volga, and Wizzro, several 8-Bit weapon skins based on ''The Legend of Zelda'' items, and Gold Skulltulas for a new Illustration.<ref name="quote2" />
#The '''''Master Quest pack''''' was released on October 1, 2014 in Japan, and on October 16, 2014 in North America and Europe following the 1.3.0 update. It costs $7.99. It includes five new Scenarios for Legend Mode with Cia and her lieutenants as the protagonists, the Guardian of Time costumes for Cia and Lana, the [[Epona]] weapon for Link, and a new ''Master Quest'' map for Adventure Mode. The map includes additional palette-swap costumes and Heart Containers for each character, as well as new weapons for Cia, Volga, and Wizzro, several 8-Bit weapon skins based on ''The Legend of Zelda'' items, and Gold Skulltulas for a new Illustration.<ref name="quote2" />
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#The '''''Majora's Mask pack''''' was released on January 29, 2015 in Japan and Europe, and on February 5, 2015 in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= It arrives in the West on 5th February in North America and 29th January in Europe.|author= Thomas Whitehead|published= January 19, 2015|retrieved=January 23, 2015|url= http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/01/hyrule_warriorsnmajoras_mask_pack_dlc_and_update_details_emerge|title= Hyrule Warriors Majora's Mask Pack DLC and Update Details Emerge|site= Nintendo Life|type=}}</ref>  It costs $7.99. It includes two new playable characters, [[Tingle]] and [[Young Link]], a new Adventure Mode map, costumes for Impa and Sheik based on their appearances in ''Ocarina of Time'', and a third costume based on [[Skull Kid]] for Lana.<ref name="quote2" />
#The '''''Majora's Mask pack''''' was released on January 29, 2015 in Japan and Europe, and on February 5, 2015 in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= It arrives in the West on 5th February in North America and 29th January in Europe.|author= Thomas Whitehead|published= January 19, 2015|retrieved=January 23, 2015|url= http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/01/hyrule_warriorsnmajoras_mask_pack_dlc_and_update_details_emerge|title= Hyrule Warriors Majora's Mask Pack DLC and Update Details Emerge|site= Nintendo Life|type=}}</ref>  It costs $7.99. It includes two new playable characters, [[Tingle]] and [[Young Link]], a new Adventure Mode map, costumes for Impa and Sheik based on their appearances in ''Ocarina of Time'', and a third costume based on [[Skull Kid]] for Lana.<ref name="quote2" />
#The '''''Boss pack''''' ('''''Ganon pack''''' in Japan)<ref name="Ganon pack">{{Cite web|author=Koei Tecmo|url=http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/zelda/update.html|title=DLC & Update|site=gamecity.ne.jp}}</ref> was released on February 26, 2015 in Japan and Europe, and on March 12, 2015 in North America. It costs $2.99. It includes two additional game modes: Boss Challenge, where Warriors battle relentlessly against giant bosses to unlock costumes for Link, Zelda, and Lana, and Ganon's Fury, where players play as Ganon or a giant [[Cucco]] (which must be unlocked) to wreak havoc on the battlefield and unlock costumes for Ganondorf and Cia.<ref name="quote2" />
#The '''''Boss pack''''' ('''''Ganon pack''''' in Japan)<ref name="Ganon pack">{{Cite web|author=Koei Tecmo|url=http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/zelda/update.html|title=DLC & Update|site=gamecity.ne.jp}}</ref> was released on February 26, 2015 in Japan and Europe, and on March 12, 2015 in North America. It costs $2.99. It includes two additional game modes: Boss Challenge, where Warriors battle relentlessly against giant bosses to unlock costumes for Link, Zelda, and Lana, and Ganon's Fury, where players play as Ganon or a giant [[Cucco]] (which must be unlocked) to wreak havoc on the battlefield and unlock costumes for Ganondorf and Cia.<ref name="quote2" />
#The '''''Legends Character Pack'''' is set to be released alongside the 3DS version and includes all new characters and weapons from that version, including the brand new character Linkle, Toon Link, Tetra and King Daphnes from ''Wind Waker'' and Skull Kid from ''Majora's Mask'', as well as the Trident weapon for Ganondorf.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>
#The '''''Legends Character Pack''''' is set to be released alongside the 3DS version. It costs $12.99. It includes all the new characters and weapons from that version, including Linkle, Toon Link, Tetra, King Daphnes and Skull Kid, as well as the Trident weapon for Ganondorf.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>
#The '''''Link's Awakening Pack''''' is set to be released in summer 2016. It includes a new playable character and a new weapon for Linkle.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>
#The '''''Link's Awakening Pack''''' is set to be released in summer 2016. It costs $4.99. It includes a new playable character and a new weapon for Linkle.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>
#The '''''Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks Pack''''' is set to be released in autumn 2016. It includes a new playable character and a new weapon for Toon Link.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>
#The '''''Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks Pack''''' is set to be released in autumn 2016. It costs $4.99. It includes a new playable character and a new weapon for Toon Link.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>
#The '''''A Link Between Worlds Pack''''' is set to be released in winter 2016. It includes two new playable characters.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>
#The '''''A Link Between Worlds Pack''''' is set to be released in winter 2016. It costs $4.99. It includes two new playable characters.<ref name = "3DSDLC"/>


Purchasing the ''Link's Awakening Pack'' or the ''Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks Pack'' without the ''Legends Pack'' downloaded will grant Toon Link and Linkle with only their weapons from those packs.{{Fact}}
Purchasing the ''Link's Awakening Pack'' or the ''Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks Pack'' without the ''Legends Pack'' downloaded will grant Toon Link and Linkle with only their weapons from those packs.{{Fact}}
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