Trion Worlds has announced a fascinating new way to purchase Defiance updates with Season Pass. Players who purchase a Season Pass will receive the first five game updates after the game's launch.

Players who want to save big on the first 5 DLC packs rolling out after launch can now pre-purchase the Defiance Season Pass for $39.99USD, a 20% savings*. Gamers will get a massive amount of content including a new playable alien species, new weapons and vehicles, missions, and rewards, plus two bonus items, an exclusive digital Hellbug combat cap and a Lock Box. The Defiance Season Pass is the ultimate content package for the true Ark Hunter! 

Find out more on the Defiance site.

Yes, the original version is buy to play.  Then, they release an expansion, which you have to purchase.  Much like when you purchase the first part of a 3 part series, you don't get all three just because you bought the first one.

Christ the sense of entitlement around here is astounding.

Originally posted by Ryowulf
So $60 for the game and then another $40 right at the start?  They aren't worried about scaring people off?  You couldn't wait 4+ months then mention passes?

LOL you don't need to buy the season pass right now if you don't want to. They're giving you a deal on it thats all. It'll go up in price after launch. It's no different then buying DLC/ season pass for COD.

Originally posted by uidCaustic

Yes, the original version is buy to play.  Then, they release an expansion, which you have to purchase.  Much like when you purchase the first part of a 3 part series, you don't get all three just because you bought the first one.

Christ the sense of entitlement around here is astounding.

Yeah, why would anyone expect to get some decent playtime after spending $60.  I spent $60 on GW2 last fall and don't have to spend another $40 on content packs.

How much do I need to give them before that enraging sense of entitlement is gone?

Originally posted by Minsc
they are going to same way as The Secret World. you can play the entire game after buying it but if you want to access new content after release you either buy the updates as DLC for $5 or look at the season pass. Seems pretty reasonable to me.

^ This, it's not like they are pulling a Marvel Heroes or Neverwinter Online. They are going with whats fairly norm for shooters. 

You can save cash by buying the season pass and get the next 5 DLCs for less

or

Wait for the DLCs to come out and buy them individually for more. 

Wow $60 to buy the game and then yousay the pree pass is on discount right now at $39.99? WTF is that shit? This is not the norm for shooters. 

You put out a DLC pack at regular price that cost $50? Seems a little steep for me considering the norm for map packs and what not in the shooter world is 20 bucks.

so far this is a $110 dollar game LMMFAO!

I was excited about checking this game out and seeing how it plays out...........but to be quite honest this article has turned me off.

Originally posted by drtack1

Wow $60 to buy the game and then yousay the pree pass is on discount right now at $39.99? WTF is that shit? This is not the norm for shooters. 

You put out a DLC pack at regular price that cost $50? Seems a little steep for me considering the norm for map packs and what not in the shooter world is 20 bucks.

so far this is a $110 dollar game LMMFAO!

I was excited about checking this game out and seeing how it plays out...........but to be quite honest this article has turned me off.

 They said for the next 5 DLC packs. If the norm is $20 and they are offering 5 for $40 then yes, it would seem like a discount going by the norm. 

So far this is $110 for the game and next 5 DLCs. 

It may benefit you to read the whole thing because it would appear you have not. 

Originally posted by Ryowulf
So $60 for the game and then another $40 right at the start?  They aren't worried about scaring people off?  You couldn't wait 4+ months then mention passes?

You must be dumb the season pass is a thing they do on consoles nowadays that is why they have one for this game they will be makeing dlc its not out yet but other MMO have done it WoW make you buy a whole new game just to have more shit so why wouldnt they do the same but you dont have to go to store its there for you to download when it comes out dumb asses these day's get off the pc and smeg off allready........

Originally posted by GrayGhost79

Originally posted by drtack1

Wow $60 to buy the game and then yousay the pree pass is on discount right now at $39.99? WTF is that shit? This is not the norm for shooters. 

You put out a DLC pack at regular price that cost $50? Seems a little steep for me considering the norm for map packs and what not in the shooter world is 20 bucks.

so far this is a $110 dollar game LMMFAO!

I was excited about checking this game out and seeing how it plays out...........but to be quite honest this article has turned me off.

 They said for the next 5 DLC packs. If the norm is $20 and they are offering 5 for $40 then yes, it would seem like a discount going by the norm. 

 

So far this is $110 for the game and next 5 DLCs. 

 

It may benefit you to read the whole thing because it would appear you have not. 

You obviously missed my point. $20 would be the norm for all 5 DLC combined. Not $20 each. 

Think I will wait for the game to come out and see how it actually plays before deciding to buy the DLC's.  You are only saving $10 now if you pre-order before really knowing what you are getting into.  I have been burned too many times in the last 2 years from buying games at launch only to be sadly disappointed.  I like my new policy of waiting for at least a month so I can see actual player reviews of the released game.

Originally posted by Ryowulf
So $60 for the game and then another $40 right at the start?  They aren't worried about scaring people off?  You couldn't wait 4+ months then mention passes?

Try not to forget this game is also linked to the series so a season pass with stuff going on in the game that affects the show is reasonable....new kinda thing going on never been done before as far as i know..but dont quote me on that lol.