Fix Kingdom Come Deliverance II Legacy of the Forge Can’t Access DLC Issue (PS5, Xbox, PC)

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has just released its second story expansion. Players around the world are diving into the new storyline. This is the second major DLC out of three. It is available to those who own the Expansion Pass or the Gold Edition of the game. However, if you want, you can purchase it separately. Unfortunately, a lot of players are reporting that they are unable to access this latest DLC. If you are also running into the same problem, don’t worry, and check out this comprehensive guide.

How to Fix Kingdom Come Deliverance II Legacy of the Forge Can’t Access DLC Issue (PS5, Xbox, PC)

If you are unable to access the DLC of the Kingdom Come Deliverance II new DLC Legacy of the Forge on your PS5, Xbox, or PC, here are the quick solutions.

Solutions for PlayStation 5

1. Power Cycle / Restart Console

The very first and quick solution is to simply power cycle or restart your console. Sometimes the cache of your console does not refresh the PS Store properly, so restarting it can help to fix this issue.

2. Restore Licenses

This is one of the best solutions if you are unable to access the game. Below are the steps to restart the licenses of your console.

1. Go to Settings >> Users and Accounts >> Other
2. Select Restore Licenses
3. Wait for a while until the process completes
4. Once done, restart your console and relaunch the game.

3. Claim the DLC Manually in the PS Store

Some players suggest installing the game manually, as DLC doesn’t install automatically in some cases, so follow the steps below to claim the DLC manually.

1. Open the PlayStation Store on your PS5
2. Search for “Legacy of the Forge”
3. If it says Free (not Unavailable), then press Download / Add to Library
4. Once you claim it successfully, check the Add-ons list of the game.

4. Switch Games and Back

Some players have managed to resolve this issue by simply switching games and back. By doing this, the store will be refreshed. Here is how you can do it:

1. First of all, close the game completely
2. Launch any other game
3. Once launched, close it and re-open the game.
4. You might see a pop-up stating “Update Available” for the DLC

5. Go Through In-Game Prompt

The in-game menu sometimes links directly to the correct DLC store page. If you have no idea how to do it, follow the steps below:

1. Launch the game 
2. Go to the DLC section in the main menu
3. Click on Purchase/Install Legacy of the Forge
4. Now, you should be redirected to the store page where you can claim it for Free.

6. Wait and Retry

Several players said that the DLC appears later, after a few hours. So, if none of the above solutions worked, simply wait for a while and try again later.

For Xbox Users

1. Install DLC from the Xbox Store Directly

If you are unable to access DLC of the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on your Xbox, then try installing DLC from the Xbox Store directly. Follow the steps below:

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Xbox
2. Search for Legacy of the Forge
3. If you own Gold/Expansion Pass, it will show as Free
4. Lastly, select Install and wait until it is downloaded.

2. Reinstall the Whole Game

If the game is not installed properly/fully on your console, you might not be able to access DLC on Legacy of the Forge. So, do this:

1. First of all, open up the Xbox Game Library
2. Highlight the game by pressing the Menu button
3. Select Uninstall All
4. Reinstall from disc or digital library
5. Make sure both the main game and DLC are installed together.

3. Wait for Rollout

Microsoft sometimes rolls out DLC availability region by region. So, if the DLC is not released in your region, then wait for rollout. If you cannot see DLC in the store, wait a few hours and then try again later.

For Epic Games (PC)

1. Manually Claim from Epic Store

At times, DLC might not be auto-linked with your expansion pass, and so you need to add it manually. Here is how to do it:

1. Open the Epic Games Launcher
2. Go to the Store and search for Legacy of the Forge
3. If it shows as Free, click on Get
4. Then, after that, check your library >> KCD 2 >> Manage Add-ons.

2. Restart Epic Launcher & PC

The next step to fix the issue on your Xbox is to restart your PC and Epic Launcher, which will help to refresh the store’s cache. The steps to do this are pretty simple:

1. Close the Epic Games Launcher completely 
2. Restart your PC
3. Open Epic again and check your DLC in the Library >> Manage DLC.

For Steam Users 

1. Update Game First

You are unable to see the DLC of KCD 2 because the game is not updated to the latest version. So, simply update it and check if you can see the DLC on your Steam. Here is how to do it:

1. Go to Steam Library
2. Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Updates 
3. Make sure that the Auto-update is ON
4. Steam will update the game automatically
5. Once done, check Manage DLC under Properties, and you should be able to access DLC.

That’s all for this guide on how to fix Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Legacy of the Force can’t access the DLC issue.