Crytek’s Ryse: Son of Rome may have been slammed by critics when it first released thanks to its gameplay that was as shallow as a paddling pool, but the game was a success with players, and it appears Crytek fully intends on continuing to support it with post launch DLC.

The DLC in question here is Mars’ Chosen, and it does look sweet. Well, graphically. As far as gameplay goes, you know what you are getting with the game here. It’s going to play just the same as it did, and if you liked it then, you will like it now. If you hated it then, well, no luck for you, not with this game anyway.

Ryse’s critical failure has been contrasted by its commercial success, as it has been one of the bestselling Xbox One titles since its launch. Just like fellow lackluster launch game Knack, which was a PlayStation 4 exclusive, bad reviews haven’t seemingly stopped players from getting the game in droves.

What can you do about public tastes, huh?

Ryse: Son of Rome will be on sale for $40 starting tomorrow till February 24th on Xbox Live, but more importantly, the game will be receiving some new DLC in the form of the Mars’ Chosen pack. Producer Justin Robey revealed details about the same in an interview with Xbox Wire.

Among the new content will be four maps – which includes an Egyptian setting – a new character skin and the brand new Survival Mode, which has the player taking on waves of enemies. Killing and executing enemies helps regain health but otherwise, it’s you (along with a friend, if you play cooperatively) against a horde of Barbarians with no where to run.

Those with the Season Pass will receive Mars’ Chosen for free, while it retails for $8.99. Along with the game itself, other DLC will be on sale between February 25th to 27th.

Will you be picking up the DLC or are you already past Ryse? Let us know in the comments.