Far Cry 3 - Deluxe Edition vs Deluxe Bundle DLC.

[XadowMonzter]

Hi, good afternoon.

Im with a doubt here, so if someone could help me, i would aprecciate it. And, also, dont pay attention to my bad grammar. Thanks.

So, i bought Far Cry Collection a long time ago, which included 1,2,3 Blood Dragon and the Deluxe Edtion Content for the FC3. But, in this Steam version, which says what you have and dont have, it says that i dont have the Deluxe Bundle DLC. I know its a different thing, but is there anything new in here, or my Deluxe Edtion already has everything in this Deluxe Bundle?

Thanks for the attention, and the help.

[deusfaux]

would also like to know why it's not marked as 'in library' for me

[TheMonkofDestiny]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/220240/

The store page still has the deluxe edition for sale, based on the description it appears to be the exact same content as the DLC option - the latter being, of course, just a DLC option. If you're curious about whether you have it, just examine the game in your library through the properties view and check the DLC tab, if the deluxe content is listed I'm assuming you're good to go.

[XadowMonzter]

Oh, now i get it. Its just a solo DLC Bundle, to buy separated from the Game. It didnt had this option before, or you get the Full game, or only the Normal version. Anyways, i almost bought it, because it didnt said the i had it in my library. I will pay more attention to this "Library" thing. And always check the DLCs so i dont buy the same thing twice. Thanks for the help man.

[TheMonkofDestiny]

Originally posted by XadowMonzter:

Anyways, i almost bought it, because it didnt said the i had it in my library.

Yeah, it didn't exist as a separate DLC option months/a year ago when I bought it so I'm guessing they recently converted it that way.

They may work out the issue of it not being displayed as having been purchased by those who bought the deluxe edition of the game before the change, hopefully preventing people from paying extra money for something they likely already own.

[Ansive]

Bugs like these are annoying.
At least checking the game DLC window shows that I own the Deluxe content.

[DeadPoolX]

If you bought the Deluxe Edition, no DLC will show up in the DLC tab. Instead, you need to check the CD Key tab and if the game says "Far Cry 3 - Deluxe Key" then you've got the Deluxe Edition, which is basically the regular game plus the new deluxe DLC.

[deusfaux]

I don't think that's correct. I bought "Far Cry 3 - Deluxe" as it says in my account history several months ago.

In the DLC tab I have 'High Tides DLC" , "Deluxe Edition Content", and "Deluxe Key" in that order.

This current DLC item for sale does is not marked as "In Library", hence the confusion.

[TheMonkofDestiny]

to tl;dr the general contents of this thread:

DO NOT buy the Deluxe Bundle DLC if you previously purchased Far Cry 3 - Deluxe Edition! The bundle contains the EXACT same content that was included with that edition. If you are unsure on whether you previously bought the deluxe edition, please see the image linked below, which is what you should see if you did in fact purchase the deluxe edition of the game. If you don't see that and otherwise do want to purchase the DLC bundle, by all means do so.

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I bought the Deluxe edition (before the DLC option existed) back in 2013, this is my DLC tab on the game's properties -

http://i.imgur.com/fGvKbxI.png

Originally posted by deusfaux:

I don't think that's correct.

The end goal is essentially the same - since the game requires UPlay to be running concurrently, the "Deluxe Key" is needed in order to upgrade the base game to the deluxe edition on that platform, in turn unlocking it in the game proper. It's a ridiculous sidestep to justify forcing extra DRM onto players, but that's how it is.

[XadowMonzter]

Originally posted by TheMonkofDestiny:

Originally posted by deusfaux:

I don't think that's correct.

The end goal is essentially the same - since the game requires UPlay to be running concurrently, the "Deluxe Key" is needed in order to upgrade the base game to the deluxe edition on that platform, in turn unlocking it in the game proper. It's a ridiculous sidestep to justify forcing extra DRM onto players, but that's how it is.

Thanks for the explanation of it. Still i think it was a good idea to make a solo DLC Bundle for the game. Probably many players bought the game without the DLC and later wanted it, but didnt like to spend the money in the same game, because they would need to buy FC again with the DLCs.

Anways, since FC4 isnt as good as FC3, i think some people may choose FC3 instead.

Well, this thread is pretty much answered, and i hope it can help anyone in doubt with it, thanks everyone.

[ktmwoodsrider]

Originally posted by XadowMonzter:

Anways, since FC4 isnt as good as FC3, i think some people may choose FC3 instead.

??? What are you talking about?

[XadowMonzter]

Originally posted by ktmwoodsrider:

Originally posted by XadowMonzter:

Anways, since FC4 isnt as good as FC3, i think some people may choose FC3 instead.

??? What are you talking about?

After watching so much videos on FC4, i dont think it will be as good as FC3, and considering the price, maybe if someone wants to buy an FC, they will likely choose FC3 instead of 4, and now with the DLC option, they can buy just the game, and if they like it, just buy the DLC Bundle separated afterwards. Thats what i meant.

[deusfaux]

What you said was dumb and you should feel dumb.

[XadowMonzter]

Originally posted by deusfaux:

What you said was dumb and you should feel dumb.

To bad, im not dumb, and i dont feel one. From the videos that i saw of FC4, i didnt liked it, and i said it. And the comment is very good, im sure the sales of FC3 will get higher too, because we see videos talking about FC4 everywhere from the marketing, but, a few people dont have the money to pay that much for FC4, and because of it, FC3 will be the best choice, and specially because we are getting close to Christmas too, and the DLC Bundle, so people can buy just the game and nothing else, and if they liked it, buy the DLC later. What the hell is dumb about it? Maybe the only dumb one here is you, because you didnt understood what i said.

Anyways, this thread is answered, and im not going to discuss anything further. Feel free to say any "dumb" thing you want, because im not answering.

Thanks everyone that HELPED to answer the thread, and i hope this can help more people with this doubt.

[⭐=Vu= zarathustra⭐]

How about maybe playing the game before decrying it in a global public forum? FC4 will sell by the shedload; you wait & see.

Nothing like hubris to make one look like a hipster douche, amirite..?

[CJ on a Kawasaki Z250SL]

I should have read this 10 minutes ago. i just bought the same game twice.