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Octopath Traveler: No current plans for DLC

Posted by kemitche
Tags: switch, dlc, jrpg, octopath traveler, nintendo, author.brian ashcraft, source.kotaku, short read
https://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-rpg-octopath-traveler-wont-have-dlc-bec-1826912412

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Title
Nintendo Switch RPG Octopath Traveler Won't Have DLC Because It's 'A Finished Product'
Authors
Brian Ashcraft
Published
Jun 18 2018
Word count
159 words

3 comments

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    talklittle
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    Oh thank goodness, Octopath Traveler is high on my wishlist of unreleased games. DLC hadn't even crossed my mind before this, and I'm super glad to see it explicitly ruled out. Come to think of...

    Oh thank goodness, Octopath Traveler is high on my wishlist of unreleased games. DLC hadn't even crossed my mind before this, and I'm super glad to see it explicitly ruled out.

    Come to think of it, I should have wondered about DLC a little bit at least, considering how many Square Enix and even Nintendo games do have DLC these days.

    (Hi /u/kemitche, always nice to see a familiar name on a new site like Tildes)

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      kemitche
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      Hi talklittle! Nice to see you as well. I think I'm very pleased about the way they say this as well. It's possible the translation is off (I haven't found a better one), but it seems to be saying...

      Hi talklittle! Nice to see you as well.

      I think I'm very pleased about the way they say this as well. It's possible the translation is off (I haven't found a better one), but it seems to be saying "We did not pre-emptively cut content or anything to start making DLC, but we're not ruling out DLC / expansion-pack stuff if it makes sense to do so later and we have good ideas for it." I like that the game at launch is being sold as "complete" and, if I enjoy it I'd also welcome additional, substantial content.

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      1. talklittle
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        What kinds of DLC make sense for JRPGs usually: Some series, Legend of Heroes comes to mind, have paid DLC for extra money and equipment to avoid grinding Costumes and skins Bonus side stories...

        What kinds of DLC make sense for JRPGs usually:

        • Some series, Legend of Heroes comes to mind, have paid DLC for extra money and equipment to avoid grinding
        • Costumes and skins
        • Bonus side stories
        • Bonus optional bosses

        Types of DLC that probably wouldn't make sense here:

        • Extra characters... you already know there are 8
        • Multiplayer features... probably not for a JRPG
        • Unique weapons and armor, for this type of old-school-ish JRPG would be disappointing. Skins make more sense, but unique equipment somehow feels out of place, a little too "pay-to-win" perhaps.
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