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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -- 16 free DLCs for everyone!
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Of course they could have just done this in quiet, but having the reassurance that nothing has changed as far as their philosophies are concerned means the world to me. In a time when getting free DLC (regardless of the form or importance) is everything but granted, and you generally have to wonder whether it's even possible to get all the content for a game, who was to say what was going to happen?
Like I mentioned above, I've had nothing but great respect for the people working at this studio since the EEs for the first games, but realistically, the development / production landscape for this title is a very different one than it was for its prequels. We are no longer talking about a relatively niche RPG series born as a spin-off of a series of Polish dark phantasy books, but a highly anticipated game and one of the biggest western releases of 2015. It was not inconceivable that eventually, exclusive deals or other nowadays common practices could happen.
That is why, regardless of how they chose to divulge this information, and despite the fact that, theoretically, they could have just released everything at once (although we really do not know whether all that's been announced was / will be ready for when printing begins or even the current release date, and so including it could potentially have resulted in a further delay), this is above all good news.
Also, speaking of terminology, I don't think I'd use the term patch for anything but balancing or bug fixes. Instead, I'd more readily refer to large amounts of single player content being added as an expansion, but those are really just technicalities.
Turin Turambar
Member
It's a marketing move. They could have included all this in the game since the start, but this way they can flaunt saying they give out lots of DLC for free.
Upset? No.
However if it's just unlocks of stuff on the disc, that content will in the future not be usable when the online services have been shut down. For no good reason.
Sega did this slightly better when they released lots of additional content for Phantasy Star Portable 2, everything was there in the original install, and they drip-fed codes you could type into the in-game visiphone to unlock it.
Holy shit, how can there be negativity around this? Whether or not it's a PR stunt hardly matters, it's stuff that's entirely free. Even if they cut these items from the main game just to offer as DLC, it's still entirely free of charge, so I just don't get why anyone would be upset here.
They must be Destiny fans.
This is a very good thing, but they aren't the only ones doing this. Rockstar has been giving items/weapons/clothes/vehicles for free with every new update the game gets. It's something to be praised, nonetheless. I was going to buy the game regardless, but this is a pretty nice gesture of them.
One or two bits of it might be. The last ones will be released almost 2 months after game's release, and that might be enough extra time to actually get something together
I require at minimum 1 goat lady plough and option to plough the feather suit guy from 2.
I think some people just feel it insults their intelligence a bit.
Sorry, that is in the $60 season pass. Call of Humping: Advanced Ploughfare.
Complistic
Member
So like something every other developer nickle and dimes you for.
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
CD Projekt Red is such a great studio.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Great PR move by them to make sure their later content additions are appreciated. I know I appreciate it!
Denton
Member
Polygon has more extensive interview, should be added to OP:
http://www.polygon.com/2014/11/6/71...e-downloadable-content-program-as-dev-attacks
http://www.polygon.com/2014/11/6/71...e-downloadable-content-program-as-dev-attacks
Stallion Dan
Member
The gesture would mean more if it wasn't just skins, beards and other tat.
Denton
Member
Except it's not? It will be also new quests and who knows what else.
Lockjaw333
Member
GAF has really just blown my mind with how some people can actually react negatively to this. You guys are unbelievable.
Why isn't it on the disc?
Because they can CONTINUE to make content for the game after release, CONTINUE to IMPROVE IT, and bring you MORE VALUE
Why did they make an announcement? (aka should have taken the high road)
Because they are trying to bring about CHANGE. They think the current DLC practices are predatory and want to draw attention to it.
We waste so much time arguing over 900p vs 1080p and shit when we should be concerned about stuff like this. Games like Destiny are basically slapping all gamers directly in the face, shit needs to stop.
Why isn't it on the disc?
Because they can CONTINUE to make content for the game after release, CONTINUE to IMPROVE IT, and bring you MORE VALUE
Why did they make an announcement? (aka should have taken the high road)
Because they are trying to bring about CHANGE. They think the current DLC practices are predatory and want to draw attention to it.
We waste so much time arguing over 900p vs 1080p and shit when we should be concerned about stuff like this. Games like Destiny are basically slapping all gamers directly in the face, shit needs to stop.
matrixman92
Member
the assassins creed ones are free for everyone as well...
Orniletter
Banned
Thats definitely impressive.
I might have to get it If I have a PS4 when W3 drops.
I might have to get it If I have a PS4 when W3 drops.
Well there you go, it's not locked on-disc content like other games.
Lockjaw333
Member
Insults their intelligence how? I really don't understand.
Some persons will complain no matter what.
CD Projekt constantly work under the pretense of trying to be fair to their customers, so it's not like they suddenly modified their behavior for PR purposes.
They are not perfect (nor have to), but if doing the right things helps to promote their image -in times were other companies are moving in the opposing direction-.... that's great. And they need it to because, despite all of this, their games are still relatively unknown among the mainstream players.
CD Projekt constantly work under the pretense of trying to be fair to their customers, so it's not like they suddenly modified their behavior for PR purposes.
They are not perfect (nor have to), but if doing the right things helps to promote their image -in times were other companies are moving in the opposing direction-.... that's great. And they need it to because, despite all of this, their games are still relatively unknown among the mainstream players.
GravityMan
Member
Nice of them. Hopefully it'll be delivered seamlessly in automatic patches.
However, I also hope that the base game will still be meaty with lots of cool diverse content outside of the main quest. Because that's what reviews and early sales are going to be based on. I don't want another Destiny or Titanfall situation here.
However, I also hope that the base game will still be meaty with lots of cool diverse content outside of the main quest. Because that's what reviews and early sales are going to be based on. I don't want another Destiny or Titanfall situation here.
BouncyFrag
Member
That's why I save all my dlc on thumb drives. Little things like this I probably wouldn't bother with though.
Well apparently everyone here is a developer so I guess that must be why.
All this encourages is more developers cutting content from their base game, relabeling it as DLC, and re-adding it to their game as "Free DLC". This is an obvious PR stunt and let's be honest, if EA/Ubi/Acti tried this people would be calling them out on it.
Look at Blizzard who added a ton of content and weapons and models with their 2.1 patch to D3. They didn't call it DLC or make a huge deal about how it was free. Those are the types of acts we should be praising.
The same way most PR statements do.
Unless you think this is them actually being the super awesome good guys, in which case the PR is working.
DudeWithNoName
Member
That's some serious value. Nice job CDPR!
This is my most anticipated game for this entire generation right next to Halo. I played the ever loving shit out of Skyrim on the PS3 and am hoping this has a similar feel to it (I've never played a Witcher game).
This is my most anticipated game for this entire generation right next to Halo. I played the ever loving shit out of Skyrim on the PS3 and am hoping this has a similar feel to it (I've never played a Witcher game).
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