While the community speculates as to why Larian Studios isn't developing any DLC or major expansions for the game, CEO Swen Vincke clarifies why the team ultimately landed on the decision. Following the game's 1.0 launch in late 2023, players were quick to request some kind of expansion that would wrap up a couple of dangling plot threads and provide even more adventures for Tav and their party. Unfortunately, that won't be the case, and while some future updates will include some much-requested features, a substantial add-on isn't happening.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vincke explained that the theories suggesting Larian Studios wasn't developing more content for because of bad blood between the developer and owner Wizards of the Coast were unfounded.
"," he wrote, clarifying that the reason was that it was simply the right decision for Larian. Vincke has publically blasted publishers for greedy business practices, leading the community to speculate that he was specifically referring to Wizards and parent company Hasbro.
Despite Vincke offering an official explanation as to why Larian Studios is moving away from the franchise, the community is still convinced that Hasbro laying off nearly every member of the Wizards of the Coast team assigned to contributed to the decision. The director confirmed that before the announcement the development team was working on DLC and had begun planning before ultimately dropping both projects. Vincke explained that the team wasn't passionate enough about either prospect and was just going through the motions.
What this means for a potential remains unknown. It's entirely possible that Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast will pitch the IP around to a different developer but neither company has confirmed whether or not this is the plan. In any case, the third game has had a major impact on the industry perhaps best evidenced by it taking home the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2023.
While may not receive any kind of DLC, Larian Studios continues to push out smaller updates to fix bugs and add quality-of-life features. When it comes to future content, modders will likely take the reigns and develop all manner of creations to keep the player base entertained for many more hours. Modding tools will soon be implemented for players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S but when these will arrive remains unknown.
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fans are in for a treat as a team of talented creators manages to bring one of the game's most haunting characters to life with a shockingly effective animatronic. Introduced in the most chapter of, DogDay has become somewhat of a fan-favorite character given the horrific circumstances of his existence following the events of The Hour of Joy. His iconic design has earned plenty of praise from the community, with many remarking that he would fit right in with the colorful cast of fellow horror franchise.
players looking to show off their love for the belovedseries can now do so with some exceptionally well-crafted items pulled directly from the show. Given that both are inspired by and make use of the rules of, it makes sense that some creative fans would find a way to unite Matt Mercer's ever-popular campaign with Larian Studios' RPG. While plenty of mods already exist that incorporate characters and locations from, this creation is more subtle and, arguably, much more fun.
is a massive game that can sap hundreds of hours away from its players but those who want to make the experience even more challenging can now do so thanks to a particularly difficult mod. One of the key components to any playthrough is wrapping up the main campaign and leaping into a New Game+ run that retains the equipment and abilities that have been discovered. Not only is it a fun way to keep playing the game, but it also incentivizes the Starborn to grow as powerful as possible, even if they can become a little too strong.
Given how many characters one can meet in , those who might struggle to make friends will want to check out a new mod that makes the process easier but no less rewarding. While it may not appear like it at first glance, ConcernedApe's farming RPG has some exceptional story moments that go a long way to grounding players within Pelican Town, bringing villages' denizens to life. These «Heart Events» take plenty of time and effort to see and only occur once in a playthrough, so players need to be confident in their responses.
The community may be pleased with itself for repelling the Automatons and crushing the bots in Operation Swift Disassembly but the Bots have other plans as Arrowhead Studios announces that the enemy faction is back with a mighty counterattack. Having fought long and hard to reclaim the territories on the Western frontier of the galaxy, Helldivers finally earned some downtime as, for a brief moment, peace seemed to be at hand. Unfortunately, the moment didn't last and Arrowhead Studios is calling on players to respond to a massive Automaton invasion fleet.
The 1.6 Update for may have improved the game more than anyone ever expected but one of the most lauded features just got even better thanks to an excellent new mod. Gifting the NPCs of Pelican Town with their favorite items is one of the key aspects of the farming RPG as players are encouraged to really learn what the characters like and dislike. Previously, it always felt a little hollow since giving a gift was always met with a handful of repeated responses but fortunately, that's no longer the case.
The latest patch for should make it significantly easier for players to complete missions by fixing some of the game's most persistent crashes. Developer Arrowhead Studios has done a tremendous job of supporting its third-person sci-fi shooter with a wealth of post-launch updates that both address pressing issues and add new content to the game. Now, as the community celebrates its victory over the Automatons, the most recent hotfix aims to stabilize the game to ensure that everyone is able to savor the Bots' crushing defeat.
CD Projekt Red may insist that it's done working on but that may only be half the story. Having been released in an unfinished state back in 2020, the studio has worked tirelessly over the last three years to deliver the product that was initially promised to consumers, concluding with the launch of the excellent 2.0 Update and. As CDPR looks to the future, game director Gabe Amatangelo explains that there could still be some room to grow in some very small ways.
While some fans may be concerned about the remake, developer Saber Interactive has promised that the project is progressing smoothly. Following the surprise announcement that one of Bioware's most beloved RPGs was receiving a ground-up reimagining for modern hardware, the fandom struggled to contain its excitement. Despite a teaser trailer dropping in 2021, the studio has yet to share an official update on the game in nearly three years, leading to speculation that it had been canceled due to tumult behind the scenes.
players looking to cook the ultimate dish and take home the title of ultimate chef can now do so with an incredibly difficult mod that takes one sandwich's name very literally. As Farmers grow their crops and gather barns filled with animals, it doesn't take long to acquire a good amount of raw ingredients that can be used to brew up all kinds of delicious treats. Having said that, many items can be incredibly difficult to obtain given that they can't be grown so creating a meal that requires every single food in the game takes a while.
While Aerith's home in may feel like a home away from home for many fans, one talented player was able to recreate it with an impressive amount of detail in an entirely different game. Through Cloud Strife's adventure through Midgar and beyond, the home of his companion and potential love interest is positioned as a safe haven amongst the imposing steel and metal of the surrounding city. The dark tones of Shinra are replaced by the greenery of a flourishing garden, a garden that was faithfully captured by 's house builder system.
is crawling with interesting Easter eggs and one dedicated fan just discovered one of those secrets can be found as early as the character customization screen. One of the key narrative hooks of CD Projekt Red's RPG is the existence of Johnny Silverhand, a digital reconstruction of the consciousness of an iconic punk rocker who manages to make a home inside the head of protagonist V. Played by Keanu Reeves, the character plays a significant role in the story but those who weren't aware of his existence can get a hint while making a character.