This 2012 DLC, *Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure - Empire of Ice*, is an Adventure Pack requiring the base game. It adds a new level where you help the wizard Haldor save Vindlevale from Ice Ogres by navigating slippery terrain, fighting enemies, and collecting parts to build a catapult that destroys a sun-blocking ice wall. This content includes the specific Skylander figure, Slam Bam, and focuses on environmental traversal challenges unique to the frozen setting.
This content is downloadable content (DLC) categorized as an Adventure Pack for the base game, Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. Released in 2012, it expands the core experience by adding a new, focused narrative environment. This content requires the base game to be played, integrating directly into the existing structure where players use physical Skylanders figures placed on a Portal of Power to interact with the game world across platforms such as the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), and Nintendo 3DS.
What is the Storyline of This Adventure Pack?
The narrative centers on the village of Vindlevale, which has been transformed into an icy wasteland. Haldor, the Great Northern Wizard, calls upon the Skylanders for assistance. The cause of the perpetual winter is a colossal ice wall constructed by Ice Ogres, which is actively blocking the sun from reaching the area. The player's objective is to traverse this frozen landscape, defeat the hostile Ice Ogres, and ultimately restore sunlight to the region.
What New Gameplay Mechanics Are Introduced in the Ice Environment?
The primary gameplay loop in this DLC involves exploration, combat, and objective completion within the new Vindlevale area. A distinctive feature of this level is the environmental challenge presented by the ice, requiring players to navigate slippery surfaces that affect movement and platforming precision. The central mission requires players to engage in a construction task: locating and gathering various components scattered throughout the level to assemble a
great catapult. Once constructed, this siege weapon is utilized to breach the massive ice wall, concluding the adventure.
What Character Content is Included?
This specific Adventure Pack is bundled with the Skylander figure
Slam Bam. While the base game supports any compatible figure, this package guarantees access to this specific character alongside the new level content.
How Does This DLC Change the Core Experience?
This content provides a substantial, self-contained adventure rather than introducing sweeping, permanent changes to the overall game systems. Its scope is comparable to adding a major new chapter or zone to the existing campaign. It enhances replayability by offering a unique setting with specific traversal challenges and a distinct, multi-stage objective structure centered around building and firing the catapult.