If you’ve already slithered your way through the main Carrion campaign and still have an appetite for chaos, Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year is the festive fright you didn’t know you needed. This free DLC turns the horror up and the holiday spirit way, way down — it’s all your favourite slimy gameplay with extra tinsel and terrible cheer. Think scientists, snow, and sabotage. Let’s unwrap the carnage.
🎁 What Is Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year?
It’s Carrion… but make it Christmas. Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year is a short, free DLC that brings back the glorious goo-slinging, scientist-chomping chaos of the original game – with a festive twist. You’ll slither through snow-dusted corridors, smash twinkly lights (just because you can), and spread holiday fear like the grinchy little biomass you are.
Everything from the base game returns: the puzzles, the powers, the unsuspecting snacks – but this time you’re already fully upgraded and ready to ruin the season with style. No trophies, no fluff – just under two hours of carnivorous Christmas carnage.
Screenshot taken on PS5 – © Phobia Game Studio / Devolver Digital
Slither into the Holidays with this Festive Free DLC
If you’ve already finished the gloriously gooey Carrion game and still crave more tentacled chaos, It’s the Greatest Time of the Year! is the perfect excuse to slither back in—this time, with Christmas lights and a dash of festive spite.
🎄 What’s New (And What’s Not)
Gameplay-wise, this free DLC is very much the same. You’re still an amorphous horror sliding through corridors, munching on scientists, dodging bullets, solving puzzles, and generally being a red menace. The twist? It’s Christmas, baby. There are twinkly lights you can destroy simply because you’re a grinchy blob of hate. A true holiday tradition.
💀 Short, Sweet, and Slithery
The level is short—easily completed in under two hours—and there are no trophies this time around. But if you played the main game first (and especially if you 100%’d it like I did 🥳), you’ll already be a maxed-out murder machine from the start. It’s a fun, slightly ridiculous add-on that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
🧑🎄 Official Blurb Energy:
“As anyone can plainly see, the beast is a huge proponent of the holidays. Yes, consuming the flesh of those that seek to imprison you is still #1, but spending time with beast family and a white elephant gift swap is a close #2…”
Honestly, it’s worth it for the tone of the blurb alone.
Screenshot taken on PS5 – © Phobia Game Studio / Devolver Digital
🎁 Final Thoughts on Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year
This may be Carrion with tinsel, but it’s a lovely excuse for one more round of yuletide destruction. Festive carnage awaits—and hey, it’s free. Why wouldn’t you?
👉 Want more grotesque goodness? Check out our full Carrion game review here.
🎁 Where to Play Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year (Yes, It’s Free!)
Here’s the best part: Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year isn’t just free — it’s automatically included with the base game. No need to hunt down a separate download or hit the “buy” button.
If you’ve got Carrion installed, you likely already have access to the holiday level. It shows up as a standalone option from the main menu — just fire it up and get slithering.
You can find Carrion (with the DLC included) on:
- PlayStation Store (PS4 & PS5 via backwards compatibility)
- Xbox – Microsoft Store
- Nintendo Switch via Nintendo eShop
- PC (Steam and other digital stores)
Still need the base game? Keep an eye out — it regularly goes on sale across platforms and is often included in indie bundles or Game Pass/Playstation Plus rotations.
Screenshot taken on PS5 – © Phobia Game Studio / Devolver Digital
❓ Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year – FAQs You Didn’t Know You Had
Got questions before diving into your festive monster rampage? Here are some of the top things people are asking about Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year and the delightfully gruesome world it lives in:
🆓 Is the Carrion DLC free?
Yes! Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year is a completely free DLC. It’s included with the base game and should appear automatically in the main menu once you’ve installed Carrion. No separate download or payment required — just unwrap and enjoy.
⏱️ How long is Carrion Christmas DLC?
It’s short and snappy — you can easily slither your way through in under two hours. It’s the perfect bite-sized follow-up to the main game, ideal for when you want some festive destruction without a huge time commitment.
🎄 Is Carrion DLC worth it?
Absolutely, especially for the low, low price of free! If you enjoyed the base game and want another excuse to munch on panicked scientists (this time surrounded by Christmas lights), it’s a fun little bonus level with all the classic gameplay — plus festive flair.
👹 What is the monster called in Carrion?
There’s no official name for the monster, but fans often refer to it as The Beast, The Creature, or The Thing. It’s a mass of red tentacles and teeth — and honestly, it doesn’t really need a name to be terrifying.
🔁 What is a reverse horror game?
A reverse horror game flips the script: instead of being the frightened survivor or hero, you’re the monster. In Carrion, that means slithering through vents, stalking your prey, and causing chaos — while the humans do the running, screaming, and dying.
🎁 Final Thoughts – Slither Into the Holidays, Monster Style
If Carrion scratched your itch for carnage and chaos, Carrion It’s The Greatest Time Of The Year is the perfect stocking stuffer. It might be short, but it’s packed with festive fun — and destroying Christmas lights just hits differently when you’re a goo-covered menace.
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