Deep Rock Galactic - Relic Raider Pack

I jumped into the Relic Raider Pack the moment it dropped on 29 Jan 2026, mainly because I’m weak for new cosmetics and because Ghost Ship Games has earned my coin. This DLC is pure style: armor frameworks, paintjobs, a pickaxe framework and even a Bosco makeover — all the trimmings for dwarven archaeology cosplay. It doesn’t change your missions or your performance, and that’s exactly the point; it’s about flexing that museum-robber chic while you mine and murder. If you’ve ever wanted to look like Indiana Jones with a beard and a pickaxe, this is your moment.

Digging Up Style

This pack is not about altering combat or adding mechanics — it’s about how you look while doing the digging, fighting and screaming. The Relic Raider Armor Framework gives every class a coherent, adventurous silhouette that reads immediately as ’treasure hunter’ even in cramped caves. Wearing the armor, I found myself pausing mid-mission to admire the paintwork — yes, that’s silly, but cosmetics are their own little dopamine loop. The pickaxe framework feels appropriately chunky and looks like it could pry open a sarcophagus, even if the hitbox stays the same. Weapon paintjobs and the Relic Raider pickaxe let you coordinate a complete outfit so your gun, pick and Bosco all match. In short: the gameplay loop stays identical, but your avatar now tells a story — which, for me, extends the fun of re-running old missions just to see the look in different biomes.

Raiders, Relics and Ridiculously Good Details

What makes this pack sing is the attention to micro-details. The headgear — one per class but usable by everyone — has little flourishes like goggles, leather straps and ornamental dents that give each dwarf personality without becoming cartoonish. Bosco’s framework and paintjob are small but delightful: having your drone look like a battered relic-carrying crate is one of those absurd touches that makes friends in co-op snort with laughter. The armor paintjob applies across all sets, which I appreciate because I don’t want to chase specific loadouts to make my ensemble work. These aren’t game-changing mechanics, but the designs are versatile enough to pair with existing favorite cosmetics, so you can cheat on your Roughneck look without breaking up with it.

A Little Parade for Your Eyes (and GPU)

Visually the pack is accessible — no wild particle effects or shader porn — which fits Deep Rock Galactic’s low-poly, charmed style. Textures are crisp, the colors read well in dark cave lighting, and the paintjobs don’t disappear when you’re coated in mud or glowing goo. Sound is minimal because there’s no new audio kit in this DLC, but the visual clarity means the new items pop without taxing performance. I tested on Windows and saw no frame drops on mid-range rigs; since it’s purely cosmetic, there’s also no balance or progression overhead to worry about. Accessibility-wise, everything is equipped via the existing cosmetic menus, so it’s straightforward to swap looks between missions.

Relic Raider Pack is exactly what it promises: a coherent, well-crafted cosmetic set that makes me grin mid-mission. It won’t change how Deep Rock Galactic plays, but it gives longtime fans fresh ways to personalize their dwarves and keep the seasonal hype alive. Buy it if you love cosmetics, support GSG or simply want to roleplay as an archaeologist who punches bugs; skip it if you expect new missions or mechanical content.