DLC not available separately
First spotted byCall of Dutysuper-site,Charlie Intel, Activision have announced that theonly wayto receive DLC for the upcomingCall of Duty: Black Ops 4is to purchase the Season Pass.
Whereas, in the past, fans had the option to select the DLC that pertains to their personal experiences (such as just selecting multiplayer maps, or Zombies content, or skins, etc) It seems that Activision have taken a militant stance on the next entry in theBlack Opsseries. You buy the Black Ops Season Pass, or you get no DLC at all.
Currently the Season Pass – which includes twelve multiplayer maps, Zombies scenarios and exclusive characters for new Battle Royale mode,Blackout– is only available as part ofBlack Ops 4‘s various Deluxe Editions, being made purchasable as a standalone item “at a later date”. Players who have already pre-ordered the game, minus the Season Pass, are advised to “return to your retailer to upgrade your pre-order to an edition that includes Black Ops Pass”.
Given thatBattlefield VandThe Division 2have loudly, proudly said that they will be giving away post-release content for free, (though the proof of the pudding will be in the eating), Activision’s decision to goeven stricteron DLC sales seemed an inevitable PR disaster. In no time at all,Reddit was floodedwith fan complaints about the practice.
Developer Treyarchhave addressed the complaintson Reddit. “I want to make it clear that we are very much listening to your thoughts, comments, and ideas.” they posted from their official account. “We know the r/ community is passionate and vocal, and it’s a place where we sincerely want to have a two-way conversation. We are absolutely committed to supporting the entire community with a slew of free, post-release content that will extend theBlack Ops 4experience with more new ways to play than we’ve ever done before”.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Season Pass required to access post-launch DLC [Activision/Charlie Intel]
