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Castle CrashersNewsHow to Get Started with Painter Boss Paradise
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How to Get Started with Painter Boss Paradise

Castle Crashers · published 9 Jul 2025, 16:59 UTC

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Are you ready to create powerful characters in the Castle Crashers Painter Boss Paradise DLC? Let our video guide walk you through the process – it’s as easy as counting to three (kind of)!

Not sure what we’re talking about? Surprised that a 17-year-old game is getting DLC? What is a Painter Boss Paradise? First, gaze upon our handy screen that will greet you when you boot up Castle Crashers. From fresh new art to a brand-new official character, there’s much to discover in the Painter Boss Paradise DLC!

You can learn more about the DLC by visiting the store page right now!

Now, let’s jump into the juicy details: how to use the template to create your custom character! Feast your eyes upon our Three Easy Steps video below to learn about how it all works:

Official Template

Want to start creating your new character ahead of booting the DLC?

Click here to download the template!

While we’re on the subject, make sure to only share ONE view of your creation and never the entire template in order to keep it safely yours. Your filled-out template is your key to the Painter Boss castle; if someone else has your full template, they can technically upload your character to the Workshop and claim it as their own. Create and share with caution!

Right! While we have you gathered here, we have one more thing to announce; the Castle Crashers: Painter Boss Paradise DLC will launch on

Wednesday, August 6 at 10:00 AM PDT!

Questions? Excited for more knowledge? Peruse our handy dandy FAQ below for more information about the DLC. If your question isn't answered here, leave a comment, and we'll do our best to get back to you!

FAQ

What assets can I customize for my character?

You will be able to customize the art for your character's head, body, weapon, shield, portrait, beefy form, and Back Off Barbarian art.

How does magic work for my custom character? Can I create new magic?

You will be able to choose one magic moveset from any official playable character for your custom creation! You can not change the animations from the chosen moveset or create your own magic.

Are there any rules or guidelines for what custom content is allowed?

Like all Steam Workshop content, whatever you create is governed by the Steam Subscriber Agreement, in addition to the Steam Rules for User Generated Content. Failure to abide by these rules may result in your Workshop content being removed! That’s right, Herbert will yeet your content straight into the sunset.

I want to make (copyrighted character here), is that allowed?

Copying someone else's copyrighted work is against Steam's rules and guidelines (see above). We can't wait to see your unique creations, though!

Can someone steal my work and claim it as their own?

Yes -- if you upload a complete image of your template somewhere online, someone else can upload it to the Steam Workshop and essentially claim it as their own. This is why we suggest that you only upload a thumbnail or portion of what you have created.

If I don’t own the DLC, but someone I’m playing with does, can I use custom characters?

If you’re playing with someone who owns the DLC, you will be able to choose any characters they’ve imported and enabled from the Steam Workshop!    

Can I load custom characters from the Steam Workshop to Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch?

The Painter Boss Paradise DLC is currently only available on Steam, meaning none of the DLC features are on console at this time.

Can I charge money for my creation?

No, you cannot charge others for downloading any custom characters you add to the Steam Workshop.

Are there any new levels and bosses in this DLC?

No - please refer to the "Original" versus "Fresh" graphic near the top of this post to see what features are coming in the DLC!

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