The Icarus Great Hunts Campaigns DLC, launched on July 18, 2025, transforms the sci-fi survival game into a thrilling monster-hunting experience, as detailed in a PCGamesN article. This expansion, developed by RocketWerkz, introduces three campaigns—Quarrite on Olympus, Gargantuan on Styx, and Rimetusk on Prometheus—spanning 34 missions across Icarus’ open-world maps, culminating in cinematic boss battles in handcrafted arenas. Players track mythical creatures like the Black Wolf, Sandworm, and Scorpion, with choices in branching missions impacting creature spawns, loot drops, and boss difficulty. Defeating these bosses yields Legendary Biomass, a new resource used to craft five legendary weapons in the orbital Biolab, each with four upgrade slots offering three themed paths for up to 81 unique combinations. These “apex” weapons, including guns, javelins, and grenades, require Ren to unlock licenses and offer unmatched power for endgame challenges. The DLC, priced at $22.49/£18.89/€22.05 with a 10% launch discount until July 31, 2025, also introduces five new armor sets and over 30 items, enhancing co-op survival on the hostile planet.
Free Copernicus Update Enhances Base Game for All Players
Alongside the paid Great Hunts DLC, the free Copernicus update, released concurrently, revamps Icarus’ existing boss encounters and adds substantial content for all players. This update overhauls fights against bosses like the Black Wolf, Sandworm, and Scorpion, introducing five additional legendary weapons craftable in the Biolab, eight new Workshop consumables, 36 crafted items, an armor set, a building set, and an epoxy recipe. The update enhances boss mechanics with new currencies and planetary equipment, making battles more dynamic and rewarding, as noted in community posts on X. Players without the DLC can access the Quarrite Campaign on Olympus with the base game, while Styx and New Frontiers expansion owners unlock additional hunts. For optimal gameplay, ensure your PC meets Icarus’ specs (Intel Core i5-8400, 16GB RAM, GTX 1060). Wishlist the DLC on Steam, join the Icarus Discord for strategies, or follow @SurviveIcarus on X for updates, and dive into these epic hunts to craft your ultimate arsenal.
