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[kuroneko0509]

some people complain here like they already know 100% what's actually the "new" hard mode, how long is the "new" dungeon, or how incomplete the game without the story dlc. but I guess that's normal
look, it's fine to be skeptical about the contents (even I don't really find stuff in pack 1 quite worthwhile), but why not just wait until game release then they'll definitely reveal the contents.

 

[BodiesWithoutOrgans]

I'll wait for GOTY

 

[shira]

Most like...
People that are not going to buy the game: This is insane, oh God. Expensive.
People that already have the game preordered: Excellent, Day 1. More Zelda, great. Nintendo DLC are awesome, look at MK8 DLC, totally worth it.

Haha good observation

 

[Aroll]

Bullshit. I have the game pre-ordered, I bought a bunch of Nintendo DLC in the past (including season passes for MK8 and HW), but this one looks like a stinker for the most part. Only thing that's interesting to me is the additional dungeon, everything else sounds like useless filler. And a single dungeon for 20€, when a company like CD Projekt offers literally half a new game for 25€ is just not very convincing.

I tend to agree that it feels... eh? Though you could argue it's like getting two dungeons, since a Cave of Trials type ordeal is like a level advancing combat based arena dungeon.

PLus it supposedly includes a completely new original story. Depending on the length of that story and the events that take place for it to occur, you could be looking at something very much like The Witcher 3's DLC. We don't know enough yet to really say what it is. People look at it as "OMG JUST 1 DUNGEON" - forgetting that most of the Breath of the Wild doesn't even occur inside dungeons in the first place. This isn't your traditional every day dungeon crawler.

 

[R_thanatos]

This is preposterous. Was Witcher 3 incomplete before Hearts of Stone? Blood & Wine?

So you buy the complete version of the witcher 3 now , if you compare it to the original release , witch one is incomplete ?

This is funny since , even cd project said that if we didn't like the seaosn pass fell free to not buy it and try the main game first.

Also , i doubt someone Will make expansions like the witcher 3 did EVER again. nobody will , let's not kid ourselves.

So yeah , this season pass looks like it's not going to be much. the chests looks like they won't have any subtential rewards and the only intresting part is in pack 2. No way it's the same thing as cd projeck red output.

 

[hEist]

also: before announcing this, they should inform the users, how the store will work. What about the Account System / purchases tied to console / etc. (yes, there is the leak, but we need official informations regarding this)

 

[m051293]

Wonder how expansive the Holiday expansion will be. Aonuma did mention playing Blood and Wine last year, hopefully he's taking inspiration from that.

 

[cw_sasuke]

I don't think Nintendo understands the concept of making DLC that people would actually want to buy. I'm hyped as can be about BoTW... But this "expansion pass" sounds like kind of garbage that should be free DLC.

How does a new dungeon and new story sound like garbage ? Ah nevermind - not sure why im even trying at this point.

Time will tell how good the extra content will be.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

some people complain here like they already know 100% what's actually the "new" hard mode, how long is the "new" dungeon, or how incomplete the game without the story dlc. but I guess that's normal
look, it's fine to be skeptical about the contents (even I don't really find stuff in pack 1 quite worthwhile), but why not just wait until game release then they'll definitely reveal the contents.

Humans can't wait to react.

 

[LambdaTeos]

Sounds like you won't be buying this game then.

Considering how we got the complete version of Mario Kart 8 in a different system.. yeah, this seems the case for some people

 

[TalentAlwaysWins]

some people complain here like they already know 100% what's actually the "new" hard mode, how long is the "new" dungeon, or how incomplete the game without the story dlc. but I guess that's normal
look, it's fine to be skeptical about the contents (even I don't really find stuff in pack 1 quite worthwhile), but why not just wait until game release then they'll definitely reveal the contents.

I actually have 0 issues with pack 2. It's pack 1 and the fact that it's not purchasable separately is what's wrong with this.

 

[roytheone]

My biggest fear is that other games follow this. Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2 (Microtransactions).

I think Mario is perfect for DLc. You can just add more stages without having to worry about how they are integrated. I am honestly surprised and sad that 3d world never got DLc levels

 

[Memorabilia]

If anything Nintendo has the reputation of doing DLC right with the WIiU.

That may be, but *this* particular DLC package sounds like terrible value. We shall see.

 

[DNAbro]

I was going to complain but I know I'm going to buy it so whatever. More Zelda makes me happy.

 

[vgamer1]

Should have been included with the Master Edition.

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

Keep DLC out of my Zelda, plz.

Maybe I'll change my tune when I actually see the second set of DLC but right now I don't like it.

 

[UncleSporky]

Stuff like that certainly isn't worth any extra money.

Completely new enemies, new weapons, new attacks and animations wouldn't be worth extra money?

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[UnemployedVillain]

I can't breathe. $20 for stuff that should already be in the game? Hard mode? This company

Nonsense trolling usually does leave people breathless...I don't see how the new dungeon and what are already in the game but sure

 

[Conkerkid11]

some people complain here like they already know 100% what's actually the "new" hard mode, how long is the "new" dungeon, or how incomplete the game without the story dlc. but I guess that's normal
look, it's fine to be skeptical about the contents (even I don't really find stuff in pack 1 quite worthwhile), but why not just wait until game release then they'll definitely reveal the contents.

Maybe they should have sold the DLC better than?

The description is off-putting.

Completely new enemies, new weapons, new attacks and animations wouldn't be worth extra money?

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Now you're just making up your own description for the DLC.

 

[Kraq]

I was actually interested in the second batch of DLC, until I saw that you can't buy them individually. Why? I don't want that nonsense from the first batch. Hard Mode doesn't interest me when I'll have likely already spent dozens of hours on this game and would want to move onto something else.

I'll basically be spending £18 on one dungeon + some story. If they had released content pack two for £12 or so by itself, it would have still been pricey, but reasonable enough for me to fish into my wallet.

 

[Steve.1981]

A season pass for Zelda... Playing the game with Link in a Switch t-shirt...

Yuk. I just threw up in my mouth.

Guess it's a sign of the times though, better just get used to it.

 

[shiyrley]

The Switch keeps getting pricier.

lmao

are people really going to start adding the BoTW season pass to their "LOL SWITCH IS TOO EXPENSIVE" posts

That's the stupidest thing I can fathom

 

[MadraptorMan]

More new Zelda...I'm buying. I feel like such a dirty whore.

 

[Zarovitch]

I don't like dlc but I've been screw so many time that i get use of it.

 

[koss424]

Im pretty sure it's cut content so that the game could release earlier.

This game has probably been done since 2015 - lol. Thinking Zelda is being rushed to market is hilarious.

 

[NotLiquid]

Honestly I'm more convinced that "Hard Mode" is essentially a Master Quest style redux. If it really were a matter of just flipping the world and adding heart damage multipliers (which would be pretty brutal since apparently the game is already pretty hard as is), it wouldn't make any sense to hold it back until Summer.

So really, I'm going to be cautiously optimistic about what the "Hard Mode" entails and why it isn't ready yet. I don't really think it's as simple as it sounds.

 

[Conkerkid11]

lmao

are people really going to start adding the BoTW season pass to their "LOL SWITCH IS TOO EXPENSIVE" posts

That's the stupidest thing I can fathom

If Nintendo didn't nickel and dime their customers so much, this wouldn't be a problem in the first place.

Honestly I'm more convinced that "Hard Mode" is essentially a Master Quest style redux. If it really were a matter of just flipping the world and adding heart damage multipliers (which would be pretty brutal since apparently the game is already pretty hard as is), it wouldn't make any sense to hold it back until Summer.

So really, I'm going to be cautiously optimistic about what the "Hard Mode" entails and why it isn't ready yet. I don't really think it's as simple as it sounds.

That would be cool.

Dunno how they would do that for a game of this size, but if they did, it would be worth the asking price.

 

[d00d3n]

I will pay. I am happy that we are not speaking of heart pieces as in app purchases.

 

[random25]

lmao

are people really going to start adding the BoTW season pass to their "LOL SWITCH IS TOO EXPENSIVE" posts

That's the stupidest thing I can fathom

It's hilarious because you know, you can either buy it later when you know what you're getting, or just not buy the DLC at all. The DLC announced is not even made yet and the reactions are like they are mugged or something lol.

 

[brandonh83]

That's the stupidest thing I can fathom

Don't forget the gas it takes to drive to the store.

 

[jariw]

The comparison with the MK8 season pass is moot. The DLCs packs for MK8 were equal in content and could be bought separately.

This is selling nice things and poor things in one pricey package.

OTOH, the nice things are in the last package, so everyone can just wait until Holiday 2017 to see if the DLC is worth it as a whole.

If the story expansion for example means playing as Zelda after Hyrule has been freed, I'd say it would make sense to at least put that story as DLC.

 

[Oddish1]

some people complain here like they already know 100% what's actually the "new" hard mode, how long is the "new" dungeon, or how incomplete the game without the story dlc. but I guess that's normal
look, it's fine to be skeptical about the contents (even I don't really find stuff in pack 1 quite worthwhile), but why not just wait until game release then they'll definitely reveal the contents.

no

Nintendo is releasing this info now and is trying to capitalize on Zelda excitement and get people to buy it without going into any details. People have every right to voice their discontent with how this is being done.

 

[The perfect Dark]

I'm totally ok with this. This is Nintendo, they're not selling incomplete games.

 

[oti]

My biggest fear is that other games follow this. Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2 (Microtransactions).

I would buy ALL Mario Odyssey DLC. Those games are already packed with content and I never felt like there wasn't enough. Odyssey's theme would also be perfect for new levels.

I don't expect it but if Splatoon was like Overwatch I'd be fine with that. Let people pay for cosmetic stuff if they think it's worth their money. I don't have to engage with this stuff.

 

[OCD Guy]

Should have been included with the Master Edition.

No chance of that. Very rare to get all dlc included in "Master" and "Ultimate" editions.

Look at Forza games, ultimate editions and don't even include everything. *Expansion pass sold separately lol

Publishers (and developers) often test the waters and see what they can get away with. We as consumers have shown that we're willing to tolerate (and pay) for what they offer so they'll carry on.

 

[marcbret87]

Is the expansion pass crossbuy?

Nice attempt at a joke

 

[thepenguin55]

Considering how we got the complete version of Mario Kart 8 in a different system.. yeah, this seems the case for some people

Okay. So that just means they'll have to wait for the Switch successor to play Breath of the Wild. They're putting out Mario Kart 8 Deluxe because it was the most popular game on one of Nintendo's least popular consoles. In a world where WiiU was a mega popular console Mario Kart 8 Deluxe doesn't exist (at least not until multiple consoles later).

 

[UncleSporky]

Now you're just making up your own description for the DLC.

You didn't read the context. I offered that stuff like that would be a pretty good value-add, and they replied that it wouldn't be worth money even if they did do it.

That's utter nonsense. I'm not saying adding such things to what they deem a "hard mode" is likely, but if they did add them, they'd definitely be worth money.

 

[AfterTheFall]

This is Nintendo so it should be handled well and be a worthwhile addition to the game. Looking forward to the Christmas content the most.

 

[Falchion]

Wow this is definitely surprising. I'll be waiting to see if the packs are worth it before I buy, don't want another Arkham Knight situation.

 

[Baleoce]

My heart sank a little.

 

[YuriLowell]

It still blows my mind that some people think a game having DLC means the initial release is incomplete.

It's incomplete because in 10 years when the switch online service is turned off I won't be able to go back and redownload the game. Let's just hope that Nintendo eventually presses a complete edition.

 

[casey_contra]

My biggest fear is that other games follow this. Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2 (Microtransactions).

See, I actually hope there is Mario Odyssey DLC! Throw me a new world in a few months.

I think DLC is a part of Splatoon's identity, the staggered release. I agree though, microtransactions would suck. I'd be down for a secondary single player campaign paid DLC though.

 

[oti]

I actually have 0 issues with pack 2. It's pack 1 and the fact that it's not purchasable separately is what's wrong with this.

Pack 1 seems super lame but I guess they want your money ASAP (obviously) and they want to give you something until the Holidays when Pack 2 arrives.

I'd bet Pack 2 will be substantial and that Nintendo will position it next to Odyssey as the "game" to get for Christmas.

 

[Irminsul]

So you buy the complete version of the witcher 3 now , if you compare it to the original release , witch one is incomplete ?

This is funny since , even cd project said that if we didn't like the seaosn pass fell free to not buy it and try the main game first.

Also , i doubt someone Will make expansions like the witcher 3 did EVER again. nobody will , let's not kid ourselves.

So yeah , this season pass looks like it's not going to be much. the chests looks like they won't have any subtential rewards and the only intresting part is in pack 2. No way it's the same thing as cd projeck red output.

According to the logic of the originally quoted post, that makes The Witcher 3 even less complete sans DLC.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Its clear to me that the 1st pack is there to try to hold the attention of the players until tje new dungeon and/or story is ready.

Pretty much. The big question is how meaty is that story content? For example, Bloodborne's DLC, The Old Hunters, also cost $20 but no one had a problem with that price as the DLC is quite substantial. Three new locations, five new bosses, and 16 new weapons. So, is that what we're looking at for Pack 2? Because what they describe in Pack 1 just comes across as fluff and not really something worth paying for.

 

[BGBW]

lmao

are people really going to start adding the BoTW season pass to their "LOL SWITCH IS TOO EXPENSIVE" posts

That's the stupidest thing I can fathom

But compared to the PS4Pro it's a bargain, I mean there I have to buy a new TV, the VR headset with all the gubbins, a PS4/Slim so I can see the improvements the Pro gives me, and a vertical stand!

 

[Kouriozan]

Ugh, Nintendo please stop copying the Western AAA market, thank you.

 

[Boney]

Dlc hard mode

Thanks obama

 

[boxter432]

Pack 1 is basically a bonus for buying the DLC, it's clear pack 2 is more. They just used the term pack because it's coming in two waves. 1 immediately to get the little goofy (or interesting depending on the other chests and the map addition) bonuses, then the meat comes with dungeon and story at the end of the year.