Bethesda's finally opened the vault door on its downloadable content plans for Fallout 4, and to be honest, they sound pretty interesting. The open world adventure will be getting three confirmed slices of DLC in the relatively near future, with more coming further down the road.
However, we should start by pointing out that the publisher's taking a different approach to additional content this time around. As it stands, the plan seems to revolve around supporting Fallout 4 with both traditional expansions and smaller bits and pieces: the former will add new locations and storylines, while the latter will bring various changes to the Commonwealth that we know and love.
The first DLC, Automatron, will launch in March. Priced at £7.99/$9.99, this will bring the Mechanist to the wasteland along with his horde of horrible robots. Apparently, you'll be able to kill these troublesome 'bots and take their parts, which you can then use to craft your own fully customisable mechanical companions. "Choose from hundreds of mods; mixing limbs, armor, abilities, and weapons like the all-new lightning chain gun. Even customize their paint schemes and choose their voices!" the official site states somewhat enthusiastically.
Next up is The Wasteland Workshop, which will be going cheap at £3.99/$4.99 in April. Reading the official description, we'll admit that we're not entirely sure what this actually is. At a glance, it seems to be DLC that expands the existing workshop system, allowing you to set cages and capture wild wasteland beasties. "Tame them or have them face off in battle, even against your fellow settlers," the post states. Intriguing.
Last but not least, the game's first main expansion will release in May. Named Far Harbor, you'll be travelling to a an island off the coast of Maine that's doused in radiation. There, something big is brewing between synths, the Children of Atom, and the locals - hopefully this means plenty of player choice. Of course, there's also mention of powerful new armour, weapons, and mods in an attempt to get your lust for loot pumping. Far Harbor is unsurprisingly the most expensive add-on of the bunch, priced at £19.99/$24.99.
Obviously, it goes without saying that all of this is included in the title's season pass. Speaking of which, be sure to check out this article if you plan on buying it, as the current price is about to jump.
What do you make of all this? Do the smaller bits of DLC sound like little more than glorified mods, or are you desperate for an excuse to jump back into the Commonwealth? Take some hype readings in the comments section below.
[source bethesda.net]
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I just want more Fallout... I can't wait...
Also the art work for it is very nice.
https://bethesda.net/data/images/event/77/FO4_Add-On_Pack_v8-auto_1000.jpg
https://bethesda.net/data/images/event/77/FO4_Add-On_Pack_wasteland_workshop_1000.jpg
https://bethesda.net/data/images/event/77/FO4_Add-On_Pack_far_harbor_1000.jpg
Needs some custom vehicles I think. I suppose that would be a bit close to Mad Max though.
@LieutenantFatman I honestly don't think the engine could handle vehicles!
@ShogunRok Good point, I didn't consider that! Maybe in Fallout 7, then.
I am very excited for all of the DLC. Especially Far Harbor. That reminds me of the Fallout 3 DLC Point Lookout which is still the most fun I have ever had playing a DLC. The atmosphere was so creepy and eerie. I loved it!
I got my season pass at launch so I'm set. Bring on the extras!
Buying the season pass now before it goes up in price, this is starting to look like great value 😃
Yep, these look good to me, can't wait. Improved workshop systems, new robot boss and a robot building system, and a whole new area to explore with better equipment, I'm in
Any word on the survival mode? I fancy a bit of role playing to spice up another playthrough.
Awesome i'm going to wait for the survival update then im going to start a survival playthough
£20 for one piece of dlc? No.
Too late,... ,boring and too expensive.
As I am only really interested in new areas/quest type DLC I'm thinking of giving this one a pass.
Really disliked the building micromanagement in F4 and furthermoreMy back catalog of games I have yet to play is becoming ridiculously large.
Looking forward to Witcher3 dlc though.
Meh, still buying the pass pretty price rise
@Plateface Paying around £20 or more for a large expansion has been standard since early RPGs back on the PC. In this case, Far Harbor sounds like a pretty huge slice of content - the price shouldn't be surprising at all.
@ApostateMage Bethesda says more info on survival and other "free updates" is coming soon - probably within the next couple of week or so I imagine.
@ShogunRok I don't think I've ever seen a lone piece of dlc for more than 16 pounds, that's usually the very highest. Unless I've been completely oblivious.
@Plateface Both of Destiny's first two expansions were £20, although in that case I'd agree they were horribly overpriced!
It's also worth noting that if you apply for the Beta and take part then you get that DLC Free, apply now I guess, I already purchased the season pass for 22 quid anyway now.
@Plateface Depends how much content is there but £20 does seem a bit steep. I don't have much experience but a 15 hour expansion in ESO is about £15 and the Witcher season pass costs me £15. I personally think Fallout 4 is one the most "average" AAA game I've played so I may be a bit biased.
@Plateface @mrobinson91 The Elder Scrolls Oblivion had an expansion that was around £25 and that was 10 years ago. Also Fallout 4 is far from average.
@WARDIE I know some people love Fallout, but from my experience of it I found it extremely dissapointing in almost every aspect.
I'm just comparing the Fallout DLC costs to what I've seen in the last few years.
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