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The Witcher 3 Dev on Making a Stand Against Paid DLC

IGN - CD Projekt co-founder and joint CEO Marcin Iwiński tells IGN that the developer is releasing 16 free The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt downloadable post-launch content packs to make a statement against the “steeply priced” paid DLC economy.

“Because people just paid full price for our game,” Iwiński responded when we asked why the developer is releasing its next 16 DLC packs for free. “We owe them.”

“Yeah, we are making a statement,” he added. “We, as gamers, would like to be treated this way, 'Hey, give me free DLC.' It doesn't have to be something huge. And I'm saying we aren't giving out huge stuff, we aren't giving tens of hours of storyline here, we are giving small bits of pieces that don't cost a lot. And I think people would feel better about our game, and, so, they will enjoy the adventure even more.

Ashlen4143d ago

This is the kind of thing I can get behind.

ArchangelMike4143d ago

Same here. They already have my money anyway :)

XBLSkull4142d ago

DLC used to always be free, I believe it was Halo 2 that ruined that trend and forever changed that landscape.

showtimefolks4142d ago

This sort of stuff needs to happen more often

Publishers want to charge for every little thing. I mean we are paying ful, price that should account for some free content

Drive club is another example of how fee content is better

a lot of games are released twice and called GOTY or complete editions

joab7774142d ago

This is even more amazing when you consider this:

The production time and money spent by CD Projekt Red, taking extra time and money to get it right...for us.

The fact that they ARE a genre that isn't for everyone. Yes, if it gets Skyrim type love, especially on PC, it could b quite big, bit it's a difficult long rpg. It doesn't have name recognition like the big IP'S do.

It's releasing on only next gen consoles (PC), so the base is quite limited.

And they arent published by Activision, Ubisoft or EA.

Considering all this, it's quite the statement to make, when quality alone would warrant charging for dlc, especially after giving us 120 hrs for $60.

Simply amazing!!

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starcatcher4142d ago

Sweet. All their dlc will be free? I dislike buying a game only
to be duped because a goty editon comes out with the game and dlc

CloudRap4142d ago (Edited 4142d ago )

I dont mind paid DLC if its actually worth the money like BF premium and R* story DLC.

AstroCyborg4142d ago

love the shots they are taking at ea today first they say why it won't be a broken mess now free dlc

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai31d ago (Edited 31d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio31d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing31d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9231d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit31d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing31d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9231d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA32d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY32d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay31d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos31d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7231d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY32d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator31d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum31d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z31d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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