Watch Dogs DLC Already Available, and Why We Should Be Mad

8CN: Are you freaking kidding me? I've been keeping up with Watch Dogs for quite a little while now, way back from the time when that first E3 trailer wowed us all last year up through the big delay and finally to the mediocre reviews post-launch. Imagine my surprise, then, when I opened up Steam and saw an ad for DLC for the game that I've never heard anything about, a week after it launched.

[BattleReach]

That's pretty sad indeed.

[Ricegum]

I've played the game a lot and it offers quite a bit, definitely worth buying this game as the content is pretty big compared to a lot of other games out there. So what if there is DLC already, if you're that unhappy just don't buy it. Bringing out DLC this early is quite a good strategy actually because while people are still playing through and enjoying the game they are more likely to want more of it.

[HarryMasonHerpderp]

Please don't defend content that is blatantly held back to be used as DLC and sold separately.
Yes you don't have to buy it and yes there is probably a good chunk of stuff to do already, but that's not the point it's the principle of it.

[FamilyGuy]

A week after release means it should have just been included from the start. We already waited and extra 7 months for the game, what's one more week? At the very least it should've been free as it was obviously pretty much complete if they were able to have it ready this fast.

It's pathetic and it's people like you that cause this crap to happen. The ones who don't care and let them get away with these money grubbing tactics without complaint or even worse, and more specific to you, defending them.

[darren_poolies]

"Please don't defend content that is blatantly held back to be used as DLC and sold separately."

Or you know, games are finished months in advance of their release date and the devs need something to do otherwise they'd just be sat around twiddling their thumbs?

Anyway I'm not a fan of DLC at all unless it's something full on like the Artorias of the Abyss DLC for Dark Souls, so I won't be buying it. If you don't like stuff like this, speak with your wallet.

[DeadlyOreo]

Unreal & Darren

Completely agree. I think the game feels complete as it is, it doesn't feel like they've taken anything out of it. People need to stop whining about a bit of DLC, you don't have to buy it do you? Grow up, it's a business and they're in it for the money.

And like Darren said, the game was completed weeks or even months ago, they don't just sit there doing nothing.

[torchic]

@darren

in that case it should be free. there's no excuse for paid DLC a week after launch.

[HarryMasonHerpderp]

@Darren

That maybe true, but like torchic says above me ^^
Why is it not free then? If The Witcher developers can give away free content after launch then why is a much larger company (ubisoft) charging for the same thing? a week after launch? the answer is clearly that they want more money. Like I keep saying though, yes by all means speak with your wallet and don't buy it but it doesn't make it right and people have a right to voice their opinion about money grabbing practices.

[medman]

All you people disagreeing with @unreal completely miss the fact that these companies are in business to make money, and by offering the dlc soon after launch they can ensure a maximum return on their investment because most gamers will still own their copies of Watch_Dogs and not have traded them in. The longer they wait, the fewer gamers will still be in the game world and that means fewer sales of that dlc. It's just business, and it makes sense. You can't win with gamers...too many of us complain because the dlc takes too long to arrive, and we complain when it arrives too quickly. Watch_Dogs at launch offers plenty of content to justify it's price. Why complain if the company wants to offer more content in a time frame that helps maximize their profit? Stop the nonsense folks, and stop feeling entitled to everything under the sun. Be realistic. In an age where company after company is cutting staff or shutting down completely, I don't blame them one bit for this strategy. In the end, nobody is forcing your hand...you can choose to boycott and not buy the game period, as this dlc was announced before the game even launched, so none of this is a surprise. If you were so offended, why did you buy the game? Incredible.

[mydyingparadiselost]

Maybe they should include micro transactions too, I mean as long as your willing to spend the money why not, right? Is just another way for the company to make money so I guess it's OK. Or the DLC should have just been from day 1, that way you can spend more right away.
Like so many schemes in the industry this is made to take advantage of the minority of people willing to shell out the cash while the rest of us wonder why these people ruin the industry for an extra hour of a game.
And by the way, if the game is so complete why is the DLC already out? If there's just so much content already in the game why do you need more so soon? If customers are so happy with their purchase there shouldn't be a need to release this so soon. This is just another cash grab that make gamers look dumb and gives UbiSoft more incentive to give you less and charge for the rest.

[3-4-5]

@ Darren - The game WAS NOT finished months ahead of time, like you insist.

THEY NEEDED an extra 7 months, they worked on it until it was done then it released. There was no waiting time.

This is shady and they know it.

[UltimateMaster]

It wasn't intended for you to spend 1000$ to play the game.
But rather satisfying every retailer with exclusive content.

If you don't want the DLC, don't buy it.

Watchdogs is great on the PS4.

[SuperBlunt]

From ashes says hi

[Sathur]

Does this mean the WiiU version of Watch Dogs will have the DLC on the disc when it comes out in the autumn?
Much like Mass Effect 3. Maybe it is worth waiting for on WiiU after all.

[Redempteur]

Mass effect Wii U had Dlc support ? first time i'm hearing this

[Sathur]

Yeah. Most of the dlc that came out for mass effect3 was on the disc when it was released on wiiu. If you had a ps3 or xbox360 version, you had to pay extra for the dlc

[endzeitkind]

all this dlc thingys was created before and they did delete it from the original game for making more money later. i wont buy it. thats it.

[LightDiego]

That's ridiculous, one week after launch, come on...

[skydragoonity]

This greed is sickening

[Sloth-Eater]

I never did catch that hype-train. Now they're sending a bus...I'll just walk.

[Mr_cheese]

Should have stopped the train with your phone then! I kid...

OT - I still haven't brought it, not because I don't think it I will be fun to play, but it never really wowed me. I'm honestly still waiting for that game release that makes the wait unbearable. (E3 fingers crossed)

[mezati99]

honestly i don't like ubisoft policies, i never had.. i like their games but their policies are horrible.

[Blacksand1]

This game is good but it get boring.

[--bienio--]

Does not seem to me that, there are plenty of things to do, plus the mechanics of stealth, hacking, shooting An excellent and not bored, add to this the attacks on convoys, mullite, etc. .. for me it is a great game, worth the money and time ... 9/10

[bigbearsack]

well said.

[SirDjss]

Omg ... They are milking the money out of people already !!

[Nodoze]

Last gen taught us the key to defeating this issue. Wait. It's that simple. Sure you will not be playing the game the day it releases, but you WILL be; paying roughly half what others paid, playing the full game with (in many cases all of the DLC), game of the year editions rock.

I don't buy DLC (on disc or not). 60 bucks is plenty of money (assuming I would pay full retail).

The real issue is that as long as mindless morons keep buying this crap, the game companies will keep doing this. This all started with ridiculous horse armor and it is not a good trend.

One last thing. If the gaming community would refuse to buy/support this practice it would stop. Look to Microsofts xBone as proof. They FULLY reversed almost every anti gamer policy since launch. Why? The almighty dollar.

[ifistbrowni]

mindless morons because people purchase content that they like, for a game that they like?

Not everyone is cheap. I bought Watch_Dogs but i do not intend on purchasing the DLC, but that doesn't entitle me to call people "mindless morons" because they enjoy the game more than i do.

To be honest, i find it more moronic that you would not buy a game that you wanted simply because they release DLC. But, to each his own. Everyone has their preferences. I just won't buy the DLC and continue to enjoy the core game.

To Watch_Dogs defense, i think their season pass is only $20. Much more affordable than the $50 season passes that other major games nail you with. $20 is almost the equivalence of one map pack that gets released on Call of Duty (which i believe are incredibly over-priced).

[Stoppokingme]

Agreed, that's why I don't go day one anymore. I'll wait a few months for the GOTY and a price drop, the patience pays off.

[Clown_Syndr0me]

I hate the money grabbing nature of early DLC, but I cant resist it. I LOVE Watch Dogs.

EDIT: Oh its just a digital trip, Ill pass. If you don't like it don't buy it...simples!

[cfc83]

Not interested in dlc. If developers and publishers milk everything, then be selective about which of their games you buy, and how much you pay for it.

[elhebbo16]

People should talk with there money and not support this type of corporate practice.

[lobocob]

These are the strongest of taeks

[WeAreLegion]

A video game goes gold weeks before it releases. What should the developers do between then and when the game releases? Sit on their butts? I'm sorry. I hate unnecessary DLC as much as anything, but be rational, everyone.

[torchic]

they take a break for a few weeks then start preparing a sequel or another game? as far as I know that's how post-development works.

and if they really want to work on DLC that much then at least make it worthwhile. take your time and release it months after the inital game released. if they want to keep the DLC small and release it day one that's fine , but it should be free.

[--Onilink--]

they take a break? Really? You do know its WORK for them, what are you suggesting, forced vacactions for hundreds of people for 1+ month so they dont have to pay them for doing nothing?

Its one thing to be against early DLC, but by now it should be pretty obvious that just because something comes out soon after launch, it doesnt mean that it didnt take more than a month to be developed

[torchic]

the amount of time spent developing the DLC nor the size of the DLC have nothing to do with anything. I'm sorry man but there is no justification for day 1 DLC and if devs choose to put out day 1 DLC it should be free.

no one would complain if the DLC was put out 6 months after release. those who want more of the game would buy it and those who didn't wouldn't and nothing more would be said. the mere fact that it was released a week after launch suggests that it should have been in the full game from launch. if the devs really felt that the DLC was such an important part of the game that needed to be seen then it should have just come in a free patch as a part of the $60 initial fee.

and as far as I know it is not uncommon for devs to be allowed short breaks after developing a game for +2 years. it is after all a project-based occupation.

[hugogs]

Maybe they could have spent that time polishing the game for the PC user's who have FPS drops and screen tearing like crazy, but instead they just found a way to milk more money out of people

[Ghost_Nappa]

You aren't entitled to every piece of content made for a game

[Slugfest321]

I think its a pretty valid reason to be annoyed about dlc for watch dogs already. especially since it was delayed for months so theirs no didn't have time to put it in game excuse especially since it a week after launch. They had the intention to put this as dlc for more money from the get go where as they should off put it in game as a thanks for waiting so long for the game.

AAA games strike again.

[extermin8or]

I swear this was preorder dlc but either way its a digital trip which literally has 0 todo with main storyline. Its a completely off the wall mode designed purely for the devs to mess around with the games engine etc and put in some fun gameplay elements that kust wouldn't fit in the game otherwise. It probably takes them no more than a day or two to implement one of the more basic ones like this one. You dont need it it's totally optional and as such I really couldnt care less If its dlc or not. If it were say another character(mass effect 3 anyone) or a whole side mission storyline set or something then fair enough but it's not so quit your whinging buy it or don't it really wontatter either way.

[Master-H]

Oh lovely, cut content...

[greenlantern2814]

First Watchdogs is a good game tons of stuff to do, and it plays well. So I am glad I bought it and got the season pass.
Second DLC is not forced on you you can buy it or not, it is an optional purchase.
Finally isn't this argument usually the other way where people complain companies don't support their games enough.

[USMC_POLICE]

Too many people are upset of this minor dlc from a new IP but yet they shell out $110 a year for cod and its season pass....can't wait for cod 2014.... They added new guns and a tree can fall its revolutionary..

[paidadvertiser]

Where did all the games I like come from, though? Oh... someone's money. Is there even one that didn't? Oh... no. I don't care, stop trying to support things I like investing hours of my life in! Down with people trying to eat instead of giving me games for free! Stop having so many employees to pay! The universe is about me and my small wallet, don't you know?!

[welly300]

Console owners get shafted before the dlc, price for games compared to pc games.
Dlc should not be being worked on till they get the main game out of door or should be included. Ubicon should know better.

[KontryBoy706]

DLC already? FIX/PATCH YOUR GAME ON PC YOU RETARDS

[ExposingLames]

this is why I did not buy this game and why I will never buy any game that says "Ubisoft" on the box. I mainly play MP games and I (as well as my friends) cringe when we think about all the problems and issues that come with playing a Ubisoft game online.

[HavokPants]

i can see why i am waiting for the wii u version and everyone i know except like 5 people are saying this game sucks maybe they are putting out dlc to keep it alive because my friends except five are saying there is nothing to do

[fanboysmackdown]

I'm taking a big pass on this game. It is a joke like all the wise posters on here said. DLC one week after launch is ridiculous. This game has been overhyped, and Ubisoft is one of my least favorite developers so I don't want to give them any more of my money. The Division and The Crew look interesting so maybe they can sway me back but this Watch Dog b.s. really leaves a sour taste.

[shammgod]

I am enjoying the game, but I gave up on buying season passes and DLC that most of the times I don't even play.

[Goro]

Damn, disc locked content is pathetic.

[Harmy666]

What people don't seem to understand, is that this DLC was available from the day of release to Season Pass holders. So this content was clearly made to make profit.

With that in mind, that's what this game was made for. Profit. People need to understand that these companies, especially Ubisoft, only exist for profit.

And y'all that think they don't care about us, well your just stupid. They care, because you pay. Simple as that.

[D3ATH_DRIV3R_777]

Damn! gamers today are so whinny! you ought to be glad that they're supporting
this game with dlc. Really, who whines about extra content being in a game
early? it's not being forced on you, it's optional! seriously, the whining needs to
stop.

[HarryMasonHerpderp]

How about stop whinning about people whinning.
The comment section is for people to voice their opinions. Not all of us like to support crappy practices from publishers. Yes I get the "if you don't like it then don't buy it" argument but that doesn't mean we cannot talk about our dislike for anti consumer practices. It's what the comments section is for, heck the title is "watch dogs dlc already and why we should be mad". What did you expect to find in here?

edit: Just to add, how about they patch the game before they "support" the game with paid DLC?

[D3ATH_DRIV3R_777]

Hmmm, i see what you saying now.

[lemoncake]

Not the first or last time you will see day one dlc. If the game is good and worth it i will buy it, if not i won't.

[xDHAV0K24x]

U don't have to buy it...