Whether you’re a speed demon looking to shave seconds off a world record or a casual explorer who just wants to soak in the atmosphere, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders has a new reason to strap on your skis. The Highlands DLC has officially arrived on Xbox, bringing the rugged, misty beauty of the Scottish wilderness to your screen.
If you’ve spent any time in the base game, you know that the “Lonely” in the title is as much about the serene, meditative vibe as it is about the isolation of the peaks. But with the introduction of Ben Fiadhein, that serenity is getting a serious injection of Scottish lore and legendary terrain.
Explore the Wilds of Ben Fiadhein
The Highlands DLC isn’t just a simple map pack; it’s a full-fledged new mountain that feels distinct from the existing snowy peaks. As you carve through the golden forests, you’ll encounter:
- Ancient Ruins & Castle Rioghail: Ride through history as you discover crumbling stone structures and the towering mysteries of a Scottish castle.
- Diverse Ecosystems: Transition from the sun-drenched golden forests to the eerie, low-visibility foggy swamps that will test your reaction times.
- Mighty Rivers: The sound of rushing water follows you as you navigate the treacherous shores of the mountain’s river systems.
New Challenges Await
Mastering Ben Fiadhein requires more than just staying upright. The DLC introduces four new trails, each featuring two slopes (Blue and Black), for a total of eight new runs. You’ll need to conquer:
- Time Trials: For those who live for the leaderboard.
- Trick Challenges: Show off your style in the air.
- Free Ride Challenges: A test of pure navigation and survival.
DLC Quick Look: Features & Rewards
| Feature | What’s New? |
| New Mountain | Ben Fiadhein (4 trails, 2 slopes each) |
| Cosmetic Rewards | Autumn clothing, Highland kilts, and Medieval Armor* |
| Multiplayer | Public quickmatch access for all; Private tours for DLC owners |
| Leaderboards | Full support across all game modes for every slope |
Note: The medieval armor looks fantastic, but the developers want you to know it provides exactly 0% extra protection against crashing into a pine tree at 80mph!
Multiplayer & Community
One of the best additions to Snow Riders was the 2–8 person cross-platform multiplayer. The Highlands trails are integrated into the public quickmatch rotation for everyone, but if you want to host private tours with just your friends to practice those tricky shortcuts, you’ll need to own the DLC.
With full leaderboard support, the race to become the Chieftain of Ben Fiadhein starts the moment you drop in.
How to Get It
The Highlands DLC is available now on the Xbox Store for $7.99. If you are playing the base game via Xbox Game Pass, this is a perfect, low-cost way to expand your mountain range and support the developers at Megagon Industries.
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