DC edition and first play through

[smanj440]

So as I said I haven't gotten too far into the game last year. I want to go at it again. Sometimes Director's Cuts add overpowered crap like armor you normally don't get until level 24, Super Mace of Ball Whacking, etc. Am I further ahead on a first playthrough with just the virgin content?

[Coffee Instant]

idk, i havent played Directors cut yet but I would say make it your first playthrouh and maybe start over, thats what i am looking foward to doing.

You can turn up the game difficulty if you think its too easy. (this only makes the combat harder, does not make enemies more perceptive so sneaking around is just the same) or you can just use the stuff you like! you dont have to use the jetpack or stuff all the time if you dont like.

[smanj440]

A jetpack? And racing. I think I will savor the flavor of the original game first. Thanks

[smanj440]

Actually, there is some other good stuff in there. But where is a jetpack mentioned?
Info:
The new content is unlocked by progressing through the game.

New graphics technology:
Improved water effects
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
NVIDIA DLSS 2.3.7
NVIDIA Image Scaling
Intel XeSS

New controller functions:
DualSense Haptic Feedback

New story missions:
2 missions available in chapter 2
1 mission available after finishing the game

New standard orders:
40 new orders

New location:
Ruined Factory available in the eastern region

New roads:
National roads can now be built in mountainous areas

New combat mechanics:
Upgraded melee system with new moves
Mules are using mounted machine guns against the player
Mounted machine guns can be used by the player

New mechanics:
Ziplines can be used with floating carriers
Strands can be used to tie down cargo
You can now rest on the bike
Items can now be collected from the bike while standing still

New Facilities:
Firing Range with Drills (VR like missions)

New Weapons:
Maser Gun

New Vehicles:
Roadster
Roadster Long Range
Transporter Bike with an attached carrier

New Delivery Equipment:
Buddy Bot
Support Skeleton
Ammo Pouch Level 2
Battery Level 4
Stabilizer Level 3

New buildable structures:
Jump Ramps
Cargo Catapult
Chiral Bridges

New Racetrack:
Fragile Circuit

New Customization:
BB Pod Colors
Buddy Bot Colors
Backpack Patches
Bridges Special Delivery Team Suit (Gold)
BB pod customization (Chiral Gold)
Power Gloves (Gold)
Bridges Special Delivery Team Suit (Silver)
BB pod customization (Omnireflector)
Power Gloves (Silver)

New Music:
8 new tracks

New optional cutscenes:
2 Nightmare cutscenes

Quality of Life Updates:
Replayable Boss battles
Route planning tutorial in Episode 1
Fast travel locations can now be selected from the map instead of using a list
Adjusted guides and tips with the option to change the frequency in the menu
Compass Mode now shows the goal of your current mission, needed materials to upgrade your structures and Likes

Online Functions:
Friend Play (Friends can be added as a strand contracts)
Ranked Boss battles with leader bords
Ranked Drills with leader bords
Ranked Races with leader bords

Other:
New Holograms can be unlocked
Ludens Ducks can be seen in Hot Springs
Monster Energy drinks are replaced with Bridges Energy drinks
Selections From ‘The Art of DEATH STRANDING’” Digital Book (by Titan Books)

[Seamus]

The "jetpack" is the upgraded stabilizer.

[smanj440]

oh ok - thx

[timmyvalen]

I'm gonna finish my first play through then get the DC. I'm taking my time so it could be a while.

[LeftPaw]

I would have preferred more story content over a race track any day. I mean will anyone play the race track for more than 30 seconds anyway. It feels like a waste of dev's time and as exciting as watching paint dry.

[Fiona]

Originally posted by WetNose:

I would have preferred more story content over a race track any day. I mean will anyone play the race track for more than 30 seconds anyway. It feels like a waste of dev's time and as exciting as watching paint dry.

It really is missing the mark on the audience. I want depressing post apocalyptic workers struggle.