expansion pack

English

Noun

expansion pack (plural expansion packs)

(computing) A module that adds new content to an existing piece of software.
(video games, by extension) An add-on for a video game that includes additional content and is typically sold separately.
Coordinate terms: add-on, DLC, mod

Usage notes

(video games) An expansion pack is generally understood to include a substantial amount of content, even comparable to the base game itself, whereas the more general term DLC is usually size-agnostic and refers to content distributed as a download.

Synonyms

(video games): add-on, expansion set, expansion

Hyponyms

(video games): DLC

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