The Hunter: a $45 game sold for $20

[Blitz4]

If you total up all of the DLC released and average it out how much it'd cost you per year for all of the DLC. It's a total of $45 USD/year.

The game itself is $20.

I believe they're not happy about the game being sold at $20 so they release expensive DLC.

Since that DLC doesn't sell as well as the main game, they increase the price of the DLC so die-hard fans have to pay more. It's a scummy way to treat a great game.

[astreamuser]

How is the price related to their happiness? Lower price means more people will get it, and, subsequently, buy the rest of the DLC. They are even happier when the discount is 75% because people who had no interest in the game will buy it 1) out of curiosity and 2) because it's very cheap.

The DLC maps are also very reasonably priced, usually 20-25% off at release.

How many people are die-hard fans? Not that many compared to the people who bought it, played for few hours, and then dumped it.

Most of rest of the DLC are way overpriced though. 4bucks for a weapon pack and you end up not using any of them. Same with the cosmetics.

[Blitz4]

Originally posted by astreamuser:

How is the price related to their happiness? Lower price means more people will get it, and, subsequently, buy the rest of the DLC.

you were correct until you assumed that they would buy the rest of the DLC and that can be proven by looking at the sales of the DLC's vs the game.

[Blitz4]

and there might be something to be said about money buying happiness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLXlR2fihOs

[Blitz4]

It's fine. I took a look at the game and DLC's sale price history. It's more than fine really. They also update the game which sells for $3 during sales which likely wouldn't happen without the sales of the DLC. (Some of Paradox games don't do that).

It's a business practice that's done by other publishers. Namely Paradox. I just wanted to make it known that's what's going on. There is one thing I wasn't aware of, the the game is sold for $3 on steam sales? Granted the DLC released in the past year isn't on as big of a discount as the older DLC, but they do discount all DLC during sales it seems. Paradox for sure does not do that. I just missed the sale is all, i'll catch up on DLC on the next sale.

[raygavel]

I purchased the game a few years ago and have over 5500 hours played. Not sure I understand why you think the DLCs are expensive. Are you somehow only renting the DLC packages instead of purchasing them? I just checked my DLCs, and most of the reservations were a one-time purchase of $9. The weapons packs/accessories were about $5 each, and those are Canadian prices. Do you live somewhere that has an insane exchange rate?

[Blitz4]

Originally posted by raygavel:

I purchased the game a few years ago and have over 5500 hours played. Not sure I understand why you think the DLCs are expensive. Are you somehow only renting the DLC packages instead of purchasing them? I just checked my DLCs, and most of the reservations were a one-time purchase of $9. The weapons packs/accessories were about $5 each, and those are Canadian prices. Do you live somewhere that has an insane exchange rate?

no offense, but you're biased. 5500 hours means it's likely your primary game. $45/yr is about the cost of a new game. but i was biased as mentioned as I wasn't aware all DLC are put on sale so it's not a big deal at all.

[Sokurah]

I already explaind why cotw is most likely the only game that works for me, i terms of paid DLCs. I will try so state it as quick as possible.

It's a game that will most likely not attract a lot of people, it being rather cheap makes it easier for people to try it out. If it would cost twice as much with more content, not as many people would even try it, because they might not be sure if such a niche game will work for them. I almost did not buy it for 75 % off.

Also if they put more stuff in the full game, there will be stuff in it that 80 % of people maybe never use. I played the base game for over 80 hours or so before getting any dlc. 80 hours is a lot but for some people that might be all they want from the game.

If you are hooked to the game, you can try out more maps and some "gameplay" DLCs like dog and quad, or other weapons to hunt fowl and small game which a lot of more casual players might not even care for.

I have now over 500 hours on record and with all maps and some dlcs i payed about as much for it as for a bigger AAA game.

[pixelgrower]

Who pays PER YEAR for COTW?

I got it 7 years ago (for FREE actually), with the DLC's at the time and most of them since then. Not once have I been re-billed for what I purchased as a ONE-TIME buy... ???

[Ussul w+m1]

I consider buying a dlc if it is like $0.99. If it is map, than I will go for it.
I am playing on 2 maps and I am fine. Learned how to kill bear with single arrow.

[Schulz_Gaming]

Ill put this as nicely as possible, if you are worried about $45, find a new hobby.

[Blitz4]

i might only play for a few hours, the DLC might make me have a better time and play longer. it's hard to know these thing without doing them since not one person can tell me if i'd like a thing unless i try it myself. got all the dlc up to the sidearm dlc. from what i'm hearing that's fine. also $45 if you exclude the cosmetic packs is the past 2 years of dlc plus that doesn't include any steam sales.

can't find a new list of dlc suggestions. went to youtube and i don't have the top 3 have the rest.

0:32 - Ambusher DLC
22:02 - Hunter Power Pack
27:10 - High Caliber Weapon Pack

3:15 - Saber 4x4 4-Wheeler
4:18 - Weapon Pack 1
7:55 - Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack
10:56 - Bloodhound/Labrador Retriever
13:30 - Tripod & Treestand DLC
15:42 - Saeska Trophy Lodge
16:42 - High Tech Hunting DLC
19:30 - Tent and Ground Blind DLC
25:01 - Modern Rifles DLC


There is something paradox does when a game has a lot of DLC and they release a sequel to the game, they allow monthly subscriptions to the older title. something to consider as having a massive dlc list that costs a ton of money list will push away new customers. however as mentioned in this very thread. to me this game is already a cult classic as there's nothing like it.