FOC DLC details for 2nd & 3rd packs

[griffin]

The first DLC pack was "Multiplayer Havoc pack", released on the game's release date (August 22nd), containing multiplayer skins of Wheeljack, Ultra Magnus, Perceptor, and Blast Off.

The next two DLC packs don't sound any better either, especially if they are the same price (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/video-games-17/fall-of-cybertron-upcoming-dlc-content-175763/)...

The second one, called "Dinobot Destructor pack", is being released September 11th, and is similar to the first one above - just four multiplayer skins (Grimlock, Slug/Slag, Snarl, Swoop). No extra maps or Escalation characters.

The third one, called "Massive Fury pack", is being released September 25th, but the contents are a bit vague - A variety of Multiplayer and single player Characters, including G1 Optimus, Gen2 Bruticus, Insecticons and (Hound?). (most of this one is what people got as pre-order bonus options... but if they include items like Hound that wasn't a pre-order bonus, people who want everything, or just Hound, are still going to have to buy the entire DLC pack... most of which they already own)

It is also noted that the first DLC pack (Havoc pack) actually has a release date of the 24th, so if people can access it before then, they must have moved up the release date on it.
The Havoc pack also includes Zeta Prime... which is odd, since he (apparently) died in WFC.

Xbox already have a few extra exclusives (a pre-order bonus, Pet Avatars in the first DLC pack), so expect some more during this time as well.
(some formats obtain exclusive rights to a whole game, but in this case, Xbox may have obtained rights to release content exclusive to their format)

[griffin]

So... apparently all of those three "DLC" packs are already on the disc.
All you end up downloading for an extra AU$45 are three 100kb keys to access something on the disc that you already paid AU$50-70 for.

(noting a comment on the TFW page) That'd be like buying a DVD/BR from the store for $20, and then having to pay an extra $15 to access the bonus features on it.

I know gaming has become such a huge industry in recent years, but damn, this is just greedy.

[kaiden]

So... apparently all of those three "DLC" packs are already on the disc.
All you end up downloading for an extra AU$45 are three 100kb keys to access something on the disc that you already paid AU$50-70 for.

(noting a comment on the TFW page) That'd be like buying a DVD/BR from the store for $20, and then having to pay an extra $15 to access the bonus features on it.

I know gaming has become such a huge industry in recent years, but damn, this is just greedy.

Yeah I just had a look a TFW thread and went and had a look in my own game folder.

Each character seems to have 4 common files (Jazz as example)
TR_Jazz_ROBO_p.xxx
TR_Jazz_ROBODEF_p.xxx
TR_Jazz_VEH_p.xxx
TR_Jazz_VEHDEF_p.xxx

In the folder I can see
AirRaid
Barricade
Blastoff
Brawl
Breakdown
Bruticus
Bumblebee
Cliffjumper
Deadend
Demolisher
Dragstrip
Grapple? (might just be the grapple abilty)
Grimlock
Hardshell
Hound
Ironhide
Jazz
Jetfire
Kickback
Laserbeak
Megatron
Metroplex
Onslaught
Optimus Prime
Perceptor
Quake
Ratchet
Rumble/Frenzy
Scattershot
Scrapper
Schockwave
Sideswipe
Silverbolt
Sludge
Slug (Slag)
Snarl
Soundwave
Starscream
Swindle
Swoop
UltraMagnus
Vortex
Warpath
Wheeljack
ZetaPrime

Basically all the DLC they are intending to release are all ready on the disc. There are a bunch of characters that don't have 4 files but some of those characters are available in MP anyway so it's no mandatory they have those 4 specific files.

But yeah... my feeling is !@#$ you Activision and High Moon Studios.

[Quickstrike]

On the plus side, at least the stuff they're charging us for doesn't really matter. It's only a cosmetic thing that doesn't effect the game.

[Tober]

On the plus side, at least the stuff they're charging us for doesn't really matter. It's only a cosmetic thing that doesn't effect the game.

Was about to add something similar. If it doesn't really add anything to the actual gameplay and adds nothing to the multi-player experience why would you bother..?

Maybe in multi, you can stand out more... As a target. :P

[kaiden]

Was about to add something similar. If it doesn't really add anything to the actual gameplay and adds nothing to the multi-player experience why would you bother..?

Maybe in multi, you can stand out more... As a target. :P

Well it gives characters some more diversity, you can edit - head, chest, shoulders, arms and legs.

[griffin]

As completist as I am, I certainly won't by buying those "DLC" packs... and am glad I pre-ordered to get some of it already included/unlocked, as a sample of what the rest of it is like.

[Tober]

Well it gives characters some more diversity, you can edit - head, chest, shoulders, arms and legs.

Okay, thanks. Purely cosmetic then? I probably won't bother unless it's massively reduced and all of it is bundled. Which is almost inevitable.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

FOund via Twitter

http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/9/4/3283751/transformer-fall-of-cybertron-is-bringing-the-dinobots-to-competitive

Hmm, wonder how they work with no shooty shooty?

Edit, oh they are just like everybody else in robot mode then.

Also mentioned is the release of Insecticons later too.

If this is $14 for each character set, then bloody hell! Again we know the Dinobots are on disc. What a cash cow this is becoming!

[drahsrebu]

Looking forward to this next week. Just so happens to be on my day off as well:)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Yeh, must admit I am kinda tempted as well.... Just so I can admire the Snarl model.:D

[griffin]

The third "DLC" pack should now be out, or will be in the next day (our time), which unlocks character skins that were available with some pre-orders (Gen1 Optimus & Gen2 Bruticus for the campaign)... plus Insecticons and Hound for Multiplayer.

A promo image of Hound was released here (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hound-featured-in-new-promotional-image-from-the-fall-of-cybertron-massive-fury-dlc-pack/25876/).

[griffin]

It's definitely out now, and some pics of what it gives you can be seen here (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-fall-of-cybertron-massive-fury-dlc-launches-today/25890/).

I got a bit wrong above about the Gen1 Optimus...

Multiplayer character models, to customise:
KICKBACK (Flying Insecticon)
SHARPSHOT (Flying Insecticon)
HARDSHELL (Beetle Tank Insecticon)
G1 RETRO OPTIMUS PRIME
AUTOBOT HOUND

Single-Player campaign items:
G2 BRUTICUS (character skin)
G1 SHOCKWAVE BLAST CANNON (weapon)
G1 MEGATRON PISTOL GUN (weapon)