Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Locking Some Treasure Behind DLC

Resident Evil 4 remake is seemingly locking some treasure collectibles behind the Treasure Map Expansion, which comes bundled with the digital deluxe edition.

You might not remember it considering how much of a roll Capcom has been on lately, but one of the things the studio was most known for some time ago was its shady DLC practices. Perhaps the best example of this is when Capcom used to lock off DLC characters despite them being on the disk and finished, clearly cutting content out to re-sell it back to the player.

[-Foxtrot]

Really Capcom? Is this a joke...have you guy learned nothing.

Do DLC sure but at least let others be able to get this later down the road.

[Eidolon]

Get this later down the road? Like after a playthrough?
Well they need to go back to the drawing board for DLC/making money off add-ons. Because this is shocking they'd even have this as DLC.
Also, wouldn't this make a playthrough easier, because the treasure can be sold, essentially the currency for upgrades etc?

[-Foxtrot]

For example

If there’s a skin for a gun or weapon in general that you can unlock early then allow people without the DLC to find it within the game much later

So treasure wise, allow us to find this treasure the hard way

[XiNatsuDragnel]

No no capcom bad bad .

[GoodGuy09]

And you bet SF6 will be pretty heavy on dlc as well. I just really hope they don't do dlc horribly with future Monster Hunter games. And at least Capcoms been pretty good with their AAAs for a good while now.

[shinoff2183]

It's no excuse but I get what you mean.

[VersusDMC]

All capcom games have alot of DLC. Just checked Monster Hunter rise and there are single hair styles for 1.99. 9.49 for a three character edit voucher(whatever that means)

All of the games have these DLCs if you check the store.

Having said that i don't really care as i have usually play their games so much without ever paying for DLC or feeling like I'm missing out.

[Yi-Long]

Hence why I haven’t picked up Monster Hunter Rise. I see a game I like, I check it out in the store, I see a long list of greedy DLC, I quickly back out.

I don’t mind them charging for actual expansions (Like Witcher 3, the upcoming Cyberpunk expansion, etc) which add on top of an already complete package, but this kind of nickel-and-dime greed only ensures I lose interest real fast.

[CrimsonWing69]

I’m going to challenge everyone here. How would you sell a Deluxe Edition? I’d assume there’d be additional DLC for the Deluxe Edition not in the standard edition… seeing how everyone and their mother does this with Deluxe Editions.

If that’s the case is it the DLC that’s the problem or different editions for a game?

[VersusDMC]

I don't really care what they put in the deluxe edition. There will always be people who see it as a rip off.
At least the items are not lost forever if you don't buy the deluxe edition like preorder bonuses from back in the day(cloud KH1 costume for Dissidia!!!). You can buy the deluxe upgrade separately and it will go on sale as well.

[Yi-Long]

I wouldn’t be selling any ‘Deluxe’ edition to begin with. If I would release a game, I’d sell the complete package and everyone gets the same content. That’s it. I wouldn’t feel right about this nickel & dime stuff when I’m already asking folks to put down 60+ bucks to please play and enjoy my game.

[CrimsonWing69]

So, really we should be upset about Deluxe Editions, which is the industry standard, not just a “Capcom thing”.

[Flawlessmic]

This problem really started with digital deluxe editions.

With physical copies, you got the steel book, and a few other goodies, without that now you do need to give people something extra and stuff like this seems to be what the devs have settled on.

The content is almost always worthless.

Like I got the deluxe edition for hogwarts and yea the dark arts robes are cool but u get over them quick as there are many cool cl9thes options in hogwarts.

This stuff should be nothing to get to worked up over.

[CrimsonWing69]

My thoughts exactly.

[BrainSyphoned]

72 hour jump start for Hogwarts was why I bought it. Didn't even look at the other bonuses.

[jambola]

Soundtrack, early access, cosmetics
The way most people do

[-Foxtrot]

Easy. Just have a weapon skin or outfit you can unlock earlier.

Not something extra which standard players have no way of getting.

As long as that items or whatever is obtainable eventually then fair game, if it's not then it's bullshit.

[CrimsonWing69]

So, your suggestion for a Deluxe edition is to pay extra to unlock things early that you can unlock in the standard edition later?

That wouldn't sell sh*t. It absolutely makes sense to offer something extra in a Deluxe Edition to make it worth the additional price you pay.

All I'm seeing here, is "bad Capcom", when in reality it's "bad industry". I might add that this is nothing that we haven't seen before with a Resident Evil game. Hell, I paid extra to get exclusive costumes in RE0 HD. How is this different from Deluxe Items like additional keychains, a helpful pack of items, some outfits, etc? Here they just literally add additional treasures to make more money easier.

I think what all the complainers really want is a single addition of the game with all content available. That's not our industry anymore. It hasn't been for a long while and it isn't a "Capcom thing".

The point I'm trying to make is this "DLC" exclusive to this RE4 Deluxe Edition just sounds like extra items to get in order to make money faster to buy the same items included in the Standard Edition. I don't think there's anything egregious here, especially since we've been dealing with this since what, pre-orders in 2007?

I go on PSN and almost every game release has 2 or even 3 versions of a game and the only things you really see in the higher priced additions are inconsequential content only available in that version.

Your standard experience isn't going to be a fraction of the deluxe experience because additional treasures aren't available for you. Are you upset about the exclusive attache case keychain, too? Because that ain't in the standard edition.

I don't know, like I feel people making a big deal about this are just oblivious to the industry practices that have been going on for more than a decade. It's not Capcom, it's the industry because you can get pissed at everyone who has a Deluxe Edition available for purchase.

[XxINFERNUSxX]

This crap does have Denuvo on PC. If EMPRESS can crack it, well you know all DLC is for free. Actually all cracked games that have DLC are included. If only it was on GOG that's my go to now, because of DRM free games.

[hotnickles]

It sucks but I’m just glad they are making great games again. There will always be something to complain about. I’m glad this is relatively small and could be addressed easily. I believe capcom will find its way.

[TheEnigma313]

Welp gonna wait for the GotY edition now. I don't mind waiting.

[NoFanBoy]

Yeah same, I still have 2,3 and Village to play. I'll get the gold ed steam key when it's cheap. Thanks Capcom for saving me money.

[TheEnigma313]

Exactly. As good as this game looks, we can't reward bad practices.

[MADGameR]

LMAO! I'm not surprised. I know you guys are. Did you guys NOT think that CAPCOM wouldn't take advantage of how BIG of a remake this game is??? They know it's going to be their best selling RE game of all time. ''Aahhhhh I'll buy it with REAL money this time!'' hahaha

[DarXyde]

If true... C'mon, Capcom. You were doing so well...

You're really going to lock things behind dlc on a game that's been available since 2005? ... Really?

[jambola]

It's laughable that a digital treasure map is there too
When the Internet exists

[DarXyde]

My guess, this is Capcom trying to extract money from the same people who paid Best Buy like $100 to set up their PS3s back in the day.

[InUrFoxHole]

Love to hear it!

[ThichQuangDuck]

People talking about pirating the game here and you wonder why they do dumb shit dlc like this. Its a Single Player game do I like that it has silly DLC like this ? No. But can I play and enjoy the game without ever worrying about this? Yes. Even if I got the deluxe edition I wouldn't really want this . Capcom has been pretty good about being upfront with DLC, Value, Remakes since they dealt with so much controversy of locked content on the disc. If it was like a major portion of the game then I get it throw a riot. If it was unlocking a portion of the map where there was gameplay I get it. But its to some collectibles that no one will ever know you have that have little bearing on your playthrough or playthroughs.

I do get it though ideally a deluxe edition in many people mind is just a season pass if one does exist, the original soundtrack or one basic in game cosmetic item

[jambola]

Ever hear the thing about the frog in slowly heating water?

[bangoskank]

These are reasons why a game should be boycotted, not because it has ties to JK Rowling or has a black female lead. I'd seriously rather pay $80 for a game that comes with everything included than deal with content locked behind a paid DLC. Free to play and paid games should be a completely separate thing. If this is true I'm just going to work through my backlog and pick this up later on when the price drops.

[jambola]

Are they remaking the time where they became a joke?