DLC Pricing
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Civilization VI: Gathering Storm DLC Hits 91% Off in Massive Sale
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm, a major expansion for the 4X strategy game, is currently on sale for $3.47, a 91% discount from its original $39.99 price. The expansion, which introduced environmental mechanics and climate change themes, is available on PC via WinGameStore. This deep discount highlights trends in PC gaming where publishers use aggressive sales on older DLC to drive engagement with base games.
Graveyard Keeper's free giveaway made the publisher at least $250,000 in DLC sales
tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik revealed that a free giveaway of Graveyard Keeper resulted in approximately $250,000 in DLC sales, primarily from PC players. This promotion also significantly boosted wishlists for the upcoming sequel, Graveyard Keeper 2, reaching 400,000 on Steam during the giveaway period.
Issues and Activism
Epic Games is facing criticism for laying off a terminally ill employee who lacked life insurance. Separately, the upcoming Borderlands 4 DLC is receiving backlash due to its high price and perceived short content.
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Sony has announced another price increase for the PlayStation 5, with the digital edition now costing $600, a $200 jump since launch. This move has sparked concerns about gamers shifting to cheaper alternatives like mobile or streaming, while the Xbox Series S remains a more affordable option. Separately, Borderlands 4's new $30 expansion pack is facing fan backlash for its perceived lack of innovation.
Borderlands 4's Mad Ellie expansion plummets into the red as players reject $30 price tag
The first story expansion for Borderlands 4, titled Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, has been met with player backlash due to its $30 price tag. The expansion also introduces a new Vault Hunter named C4SH.