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[ChoosableOne]

I've been playing Monster Hunter Rise on gamepass recently, and I really love it. I want to get the Sunbreak DLC, but I feel hesitant because it makes me feel a bit foolish. Why would I buy DLC for a game I don't own, right? However, if I did own the game and the DLC, I probably wouldn't play it again after finishing it, so buying the DLC on gamepass doesn't seem as pointless anymore.

Do you buy DLCs for gamepass games?

 

[feynoob]

Not worth it. Unless, its a MS game. You only have 1 year with that game. Better wait and buy full game with the extra content for cheap. All Xbox games are cheap from key seller websites.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

No GamePass no buy

 

[Aion002]

Only for MS games, unless is cheaper to buy the complete edition during a sale than the dlc.

If I really like the game and is a non MS game I buy the game and the dlcs.

 

[Fbh]

Depends on the type of game and the price, but sure.
I've bought DLC for a Ps+ game once or twice. But it has mostly been for multiplayer and/or coop games which I know I likely won't go back to once I'm done with them.
If it's like $10-$15 and it's giving 10 extra hours of fun with a couple of friends I feel like I already got my money's worth

 

[feynoob]

No GamePass no buy

Overused joke

 

[digital_ghost]

Overused joke

Overused Woke:

 

[jshackles]

If you really enjoy the game, you're better off buying the game + DLC package, so you always have access to both.

 

[feynoob]

Overused Woke:

They keep it in the circle. You need ME to reveal the hidden secrets. But as woke rises, the secret fades to the background, for it not be found by the eyes of the peasants.

 

[Timberwolf25]

I would if it's a game you really like. For example, Lies of P has an upcoming expansion.
If I remember right, all game on GamePass has an option to buy and at a discount.

Edit: GamePass is a great option because it allows me to fully play a game to decide if I want to buy it. There's been quite a few that I've bought----mostly games like HollowKnight, Vampire Survivor and the like

 

[Dacvak]

I generally don’t buy DLCs regardless, but I especially don’t buy them if I don’t actually own the base game.

 

[Topher]

 

[rodrigolfp]

What is the problem buying the base game at some point later?

 

[Ozriel]

You guys know you can always buy that game later, and the DLC will work just fine, right?

 

[TheUndeadGamer]

I do actually. If I know I’ll play the game soon and the DLC is out than yeah I’ll buy it to support the developer. I think thr most recent was for Vampire Survivor. Really enjoyable game and I’m usual not big on the pixilated look.

 

[El Muerto]

No. Kinda foolish to spend money on a game you dont actually own.

 

[Topher]

You guys know you can always buy that game later, and the DLC will work just fine, right?

Buy first is wiser.

 

[digital_ghost]

They keep it in the circle. You need ME to reveal the hidden secrets. But as woke rises, the secret fades to the background, for it not be found by the eyes of the peasants.

Would this be appropriate reading into learning the secrets of the world Master Feynoob? I want to graduate from peasant to acolyte.

 

[Draugoth]

Not worth it, specially if it's single player (did thay for Lies of P and Deathloop amd regreted ot)

 

[clarky]

No. Kinda foolish to spend money on a game you dont actually own.

Why? Base game on gamepass, rinse said game, dlc comes out rinse dlc also. Fraction of the cost of the full game.

Can always buy the game if you unsub or said game leaves the service.

On the flip side ive bought dlc for games that I've later traded in because I was done with it. No difference.

 

[Bodom78]

I bought the Callisto Protocol DLC last week as it was on sale as I enjoyed the game enough.

A game I probably would never have played if it did not come to Gamepass.

 

[rodrigolfp]

Buy first is wiser.

Why? Won`t the base game be cheaper later??

 

[salva]

I hardly buy any DLC, probably only a handful of times ever in my life.
My theory is if you like the game and it's on gamepass and you wanna play the DLC.. buy it and play it. If the game ever leaves gamepass and you still want to play it or own it, buy the full game (and it'll likely be dirt cheap).
That was my self justification when I got the Starfield premium upgrade.

 

[Dural]

I bought the ultimate upgrade for FH4 and FH5 then bought the base game when they were on sale. I knew I'd want the car packs and expansions so it made sense and I could buy the base game for cheap after a year or two.

 

[feynoob]

Would this be appropriate reading into learning the secrets of the world Master Feynoob? I want to graduate from peasant to acolyte.

Its a gem. Opens the world of pandora box. High risk of turning to the darkside.

 

[danklord]

I bought the Hot Wheels DLC for Forza Horizon 5. It felt worth it since it was more enjoyable than the main game for me, but it felt dirty—gross. I don't want to do it again.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

This thread makes me regret playing through Lies of P on Game Pass when there is DLC coming. Should have just purchased on PlayStation.

 

[Nydius]

I bought the Hot Wheels DLC for Forza Horizon 5. It felt worth it since it was more enjoyable than the main game for me, but it felt dirty—gross. I don't want to do it again.

Forza Horizon is about the only series I don't have any issues with buying DLC for when the game's on Game Pass. Only because they have a track record of giving Game Pass users who purchased any Forza DLC codes for the base game when the game is about to be delisted.

 

[REDRZA MWS]

voted yes because if I get a game free with my gamepass, and I’m enjoying it, I will support the DLC.

 

[Beechos]

I buy dlc and will buy the actual game digitally when it drop to like $20.

So like say $30 expansion pass and even if I buy the game on sale digitally at $30. I'm paying $60 for the ultimate edition of a game day 1.

 

[adamsapple]

You can buy the game itself before it leaves with the 20% discount as well.

If you're enjoying your time, why not get the DLC too.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Sure do/have.

 

[ReBurn]

I only buy dlc for games I own.

 

[ChoosableOne]

To be honest, it hadn't occurred to me that I could buy the main game later, and now getting the DLC seems more logical Besides, I probably won't play the game again after finishing it, but if I really want to, I'll buy the main game too. I guess Game Pass makes you forget about buying games lol.

 

[coffinbirth]

Go for it, and if you're still playing it when it leaves GamePass, it will have a hefty discount.

 

[nikos]

I've done it a few times.

 

[Robb]

No, never. As you said it just feels pointless since I don’t own the game, unless the DLC is fully playable stand-alone of course.

 

[Skifi28]

Wait for a deal and you can get Rise+Sunbreak for 20-25.

 

[Roberts]

I buy DLCs for GP games all the time. There is nothing wrong with that. You either complete the whole game and move on or buy the main game at a discount when it leaves GP.

 

[Cattlyst]

The only GP title I bought DLC for was Forza Horizon 4 as I became a little obsessed with it several years ago. There was a happy ending though as MS ended up giving the full game away for free because I had bought that DLC. Cant think of any others I bought DLC for though.

 

[Mephisto40]

Only game I've ever done this for is Starfield, and that was mainly just to play it early rather than the DLC

 

[Starbuck2907]

Yes. Buy the dlc. Enjoy it while the gave is on gamepass. If you really enjoy the game, buy it at a moderate to huge discount a couple of weeks:months after it leaves gamepass.

Basically, play it for a year on gamepass and use any dlc you buy. By the time it leaves gamepass, it will be about ready to go on sale where you can buy to own much cheaper than up front.

 

[Banjo64]

Goes on sale as a complete package every month for £16.

 

[ZehDon]

Nah. If it's on Game Pass, I don't buy stuff for it because it might leave Game Pass and then I've wasted my money.

If I love a Game Pass game enough to want more, I'll buy the game and all it's DLC.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

I will be for Diablo 4 because their story thing is crazy. I don't buy the passes

 

[Black_Stride]

The game is currently going for10 bucks on Gamepass.
Sunbreak alone is going for 15.

The base game + Sunbreak is going for 20 bucks.

If you are realty enjoying your time with the game just use the Gamepass discount and get both, Gamepass will have done its job and given you time to really see if the gamer is for you, and if you want to own it.....own it.





P.S Hasnt Monster Hunter Rise been on gamepass for over a year now, are you really worried about it leaving soon?

 

[draliko]

Sometimes but sincerely now I'm trying to consolidate my library on steam, way easier to manage and easier when I'll get a deck down the way. Often you can find base game plus DLC on steam for same price as gamepass so I prefer to own it on steam

 

[CuNi]

Bought the DLCs for Powerwash Simulator whenever they released.
That game is my guilty pleasure that I haven't bought because it's been what feels like forever in GamePass.
Won't be mad if it ever leaves, I play the DLC when they release and Powerwash Simulator isn't a game coming back to replay at all.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

If you really enjoy the game, you're better off buying the game + DLC package, so you always have access to both.

I really enjoyed Dead Island 2, I'm never going to play it again though.

In that instance, I had no problem buying the DLC as both pieces are campaign expansions that once I'd played I wasn't going back to.

 

[Companion Cube]

It makes less sense if you're sporadically subscribed to Gamepass and/or don't plan on buying the game on sale at some point, but if you're going to enjoy it while you got it then do it.