Luigi's Mansion 3 Receiving Paid DLC, Will Add New Content To Multiplayer Modes

I don't mind DLC if the game feels complete.
But this could really damage the online and wireless parties for this game.

Dang. Saw this headline hoping for additional rooms or maybe even a new, shorter story like the Zelda and Splatoon DLCs offered. Guess not.

Mmmm well we shall see what this is.

@DockEllisD I hear what you're saying, though we don't know the details just yet. It could be the DLC came late and wasn't part of the original ge, so they're charging for it.

Tbh, I don’t really mind DLC for LM3. If the game is complete, then there’s no problem.

I think it’s good that it’s only multiplayer dlc and NOT adding new rooms. This way the house itself will be complete which is the whole point of the game.

Dang, got excited, I hope they add more single player content too. Maybe a nearby haunted bed and breakfast.

No thanks. Definitely a no from me.

Better watch yourselves, Nintendo. I feel like we're getting closer to some other companies...

I’m okay with this. Especially after free content of Odyssey and Aces. I think so far Nintendo is doing an alright job of the free to paid ratio. Heck, I’ve gotten hundreds of apples free in Kirby, and around 5 free mini games for Labo VR.

I am absolutely fed up with this crap.

Most of Nintendo's AAA releases have DLC nowadays because the masses just lap it all up.

Base games no longer feel "complete" considering that DLC has now become the norm, and day one patches are almost a given, even with Nintendo, who had long been thought to be the lesser of evils.

And don't get me started on the overpriced DLC for Smash. AU$30+ for a mere five characters, and Nintendo don't even have the decency to include the Mii costumes as part of the bundle, PLUS they intend on adding even more characers in future.

The DLC will ultimately cost more than the base game for only a tiny fraction of the content. No wonder publishers love the practice.

If Switch cartridges had allocated writeable space to allow DLC/patches to be written into it then I wouldn't raise objection as the content would be written to the physical media itself. Of course this would make such cartridges more expensive to produce, but the extra cost would be subsidised by the cost of DLC purchases.

If Nintendo would at least release complete editions say a year or two after the release of the base game, (in which I would more than likely end up buying both copies of the game), I would be okay with this, but the unfortunate fact is that they don't.

This appears to be only multiplayer content soni am fine with it. I also dont plan to buy it, i am only interested in the single player portion of the game.

Seeing as how I haven’t even touched the paid DLC of BotW and Splatoon since buying I doubt I will be partaking in this. Just too many other games I want to play and get into. I don’t mind the idea of paid DLC if it’s meaningful and compliments a full game experience.

@PcTV Will Add New Content To Multiplayer Modes

@LoveEmpath Me? No. I'm not working on this game.

Easily my most hyped game on Switch this year. DLC for the multiplayer modes? Yes please. I spent so much time playing the Scarescraper on Dark Moon and I know I will spend countless hours with this one also. Halloween can't come soon enough.

I wish that whatever it is would just be included in the game.... if I get the dlc and my buds don’t, I can’t help but wonder how the multiplayer will be effected.

@Silly_G I think Smash Ultimate feels pretty damn complete with or without the additional DLC. 75 characters and over 100 backgrounds? Plus, it’s $5 for each DLC character coming from another franchise. Capcom charges that price for each costume!

@Silly_G I hate to say this. But all these season passes are optional. You're getting the full game at launch. If you want more content, there's the option to get more. Don't you want more? Well, that's fine, don't give Nintendo any more money.

"If Nintendo would at least release complete editions say a year or two after the release of the base game (in which I would more than likely end up buying both copies of the game), I would be okay with this." How are you going to take a stand on this subject and do a 180 and buy the launch edition and the complete version either way(if they did that)? You just gave Nintendo more money, brother!

Apparently people didn't read the article. The moment they see "DLC", they have their hands in the air, raving like a lunatic, thinking the game is incomplete. Its an addition to a multiplayer mode! Since when has nintendo released a game that wasn't complete? I get that DLC is highly abused, but come on now...

This game, regardless of DLC is already massively larger than either preceding Luigi's Mansion game. I understand the points against DLC, but I really don't feel Nintendo has abused their releases with DLC. Splatoon 2 felt extra, as did Zelda, as did MK8, Smash...I don't really see the problem here. The multiplayer mode was already above and beyond more than I could ask for. I'm an adult that makes a paycheque - if I want to expand the multiplayer for some more fun after I've exhausted everything else, I will. I still haven't bought the Splatoon 2 DLC because there is so much to do beforehand.

Sounds great! Every Nintendo game that you'd think that wouldn't get DLC is getting it. And then theres Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Like, I'm always curious if the people complaining work at least 40 hours a week or not. If you don't, cry me a river. If I can't afford a game because it's a rough month, I don't buy a game! Hooray, I'm a big kid now!

@Silly_G You're complaining about the cost of DLC, but you’re also saying that instead of paying $60 for the game + another $20 or so for DLC, but instead you’ll buy the game at launch for $60 and then probably also buy the complete version when it comes which will also cost around $60?

Anyone up for a revamped version of Nintendo Land's Luigi's Ghost Mansion making it into the D.L.C.?

Dunno how this suddenly makes the game not ship complete, people do realise that games take time to develop and if it’s in development now then it clearly wouldn’t have been finished for next month...?

Kirby got plenty of free DLC why does this have to be paid for? I'm fine with DLC but when extra modes and multiplayer content is being charged for your really robbing your customers. An extra map or stage, some story content for after the game is done ok but modes and multiplayer games unacceptable. Nintendo is usually good about this I guess when people pay 30$ for DLC passes they keep reaching for more and more. Imagine Sega charging for multiplayer minigames in Super Monkey Bowl.

Don't mind Luigi's Mansion DLC but Nintendo could have avoided a lot of criticism if they announced it after the game had already released.

Dear Nintendo don't become like the others, save your DLC for after the release window. Thank you.

@Silly_G I struggle to think of a single Nintendo published Switch release that doesn't feel complete without the DLC. Nintendo's DLC has almost entirely been developed and released post release and as of such, wouldn't exist if it weren't developed as DLC. They aren't holding content back, simply creating extra post launch.

@PcTV New Content To Multiplayer Modes

At least they're doing DLC to add new things, unlike Game Freak who's completely clueless of reality and releases 3rd versions in 2019. And also cutting important content off their games.

Announcing paid DLC before the game is released feels strange - like if it’s already planned and underway, then it should be part of the game. An announcement post-launch I’ve got no problem with at all

With DLC like Smash, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 and BotW, I’m quite okay with this. Nintendo has been pretty solid with their paid DLC, so I expect this to be the same.

@nessisonett you’re right, people just refuse to understand development phases and plug their ears when someone tries to explain it. The truth of the matter is that the game essentially has to be done before it’s submitted to rating boards, which had to be done before production, which has to be done before distribution, which has to be done before release. If the original game is altered during that time, it has to be rated again and the process must start over. That’s usually several months where the development team doesn’t have much to do. So many companies utilize that time to begin working on DLC since, well, a majority of fans DO want more content. And sometimes it’s little things that they throw in for free. But sometimes it’s bigger things that took a lot more manpower, and someone had to pay the employees for an extra 3-6 months of work. Hence why sometimes we get paid DLC announced before release - it’s usually not being worked on until after the game is completed and begins the process of being rated.

Of course, there are companies who abuse the trust of their consumers by intentionally withholding content to sell separately. But this isn’t all companies, and Nintendo has, for the most part, been very good with their DLC practices (the 3DS Fire Emblem Games were a little questionable there and I’m not entirely sure Mii costumes for Smash Bros warrant their costs). Like I get it, some fans don’t want to pay for more content but it makes them feel like they have less if they don’t have it. But in cases like this, it’s NOT that they have any less than they would without the DLC. This content likely wouldn’t exist at all, and they’d be okay with that... but honestly, it seems selfish to me to demand that, because they don’t want to pay for it, nobody should get it. A majority of fans DO want the extra content, rather than to wait 5 years for another game in the series (or, in cases like this, the content might’ve never existed at all). Personally, I think it’s best this way. For games I don’t want more of, I don’t buy DLC. For games that I do, I buy it. I like the option of getting more of the games I like, and I’m willing to pay for that content. If the content felt cut, then I’d be pissed, but a majority of Nintendo DLC doesn’t feel like cut content, it feels like ADDED content.

Theres two types of DLC.
Newly developed content worrked on since base game finished (which isnt the day its in shops )that adds something optional for people who want more of the game. Thats perectly legit and welcome. From ones ive tried so far from nintendo they all fall into this. The only other option is sequel and like most of this will be paid as its a business like.

Then theres the horrible practice of removing things from base game and pay walls to unlock whats there. Thats the line.

im iffy on this, if this is content thats ready to be released on launch then it should just be in the main game. i just hope we still get the core online experience, and they dont cut out online content thats already been established in dark moon

@MsJubilee : The standard edition can be sold, gifted, or used for wireless multiplayer.

nice! i really wish super mario party got dlc tho. that seems like a better fit.

So much hate for the DLC without knowing any details, sigh

What's this Mario Kart 8 Deluxe expansion content I've been missing?

As long as there is no Microtransactions, then I do not mind paid DLC for a finished game. Nintendo games usually always has unlocks/extras for your gaming skill, so extra paid DLC can be healthy at keeping people playing games. NINTENDO PLEASE NO MICROTRANSACTIONS EVER ON CONSOLE GAMES.

Don't mind at all - DLC is optional at the end of the day, and as this is for multiplayer it doesn't bother me in the slightest. Ninty are not even close to pulling the lame tricks the likes of Namco Bandai and others try to pull.

Multiplayer only DLC, it could split players. But as long as the single player is complete, i'm happy with this.

DLC for multiplayer? Fine by me, that’s a big no buy.

I have adored all of the DLC I have gotten on the Switch thus far. That said, I don’t know how much I’ll be playing multiplayer.

I am fine with it as long as I can find enough players whether or not I buy the DLC.

Guys calm down, it's Nintendo. When do they not release full games?

Shut up and take my money!

@Camo-joe smash? Mario kart? Fe three houses? The only time paid dlc is a problem is if it's lootboxes for a game to have to pay for already. (Overwatch, any EA game, etc)

@MajinSoul welcome to the internet, where people whine about everything

More content is always welcome, but I remember the developers saying (sometime around E3?) that they -were not- planning any DLC for this game. I wonder what changed...? $£€¥

I for one am getting it for the single player, I had no idea there was going to be a mp anyways lol.

@Doofenshmirtz Exactly all these people complaining were asking for a couple more DLC courses in kart deluxe instead of a new game.

Srsly why on earth would that be a DLC Make's no sense.

What a strange game to get paid DLC. Why this and not Mario Odyssey? MK8D?

I’m down for this. Wallet is getting a little light this time of year but DQ 11, Luigi’s Mansion, and Pokémon are day 1 games for me so I’ll welcome any extra content coming for those games.

Wasn't ever planning on playing the multiplayer anyway so...

I’m fine with DLC for $60 games when it’s quality stuff like Xenoblade 2’s Torna The Golden country but this feels like Nintendo being greedy.

There’s Pikmin 3 all over again. I hope that’s not a key factor to the enjoyment of multiplayer modes, but I’m happy to see it wasn’t anything related to the main quest.

@Silly_G Just a guess but I think the plan is to have "Gold Edition" of the game with DLC codes in a couple of years times when the Switch is less than relevant. Kind of how Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle worked. That game is a dead giveaway of Nintendo's Player Choice program for this generation.

Personally, I'm of the camp that standalone DLC expansion packs that work without having to buy/own the game is the best type of DLC.
If I was CEO of Nintendo I would release multiplayer content of the game as free and paid standalone DLC (via download) where users can buy to try. The story is then a full game experience on cartridge.
That way, I get the best of both worlds and bring that experience with me on the go basically as a walking advertisement whilst leaving the cartridge at home. That's how I envisioned the Switch to work.

@Mando44646 Mario DLC is pointless. You can basically expand the DLC into a whole new game. Mario Kart 8 already had DLC and the Deluxe Edition acts more or less as the final re-release of the game. That said, I get your point. I think they are doing DLC to extend support for the game and thus get paid to do so.

Guys, Nintendo is joining the 21st century as much as you might hate it and it takes money to maintain games for more then a year.

Paid DLC basically means they will continue to support and patch the game and sometimes also provide some sort of free DLC in the process.

It also means we are less likely to get a million sequels on the one system as we had in the past for some games.

I think moving forward, Nintendo plans to support every game for basically two years.

This is why they delayed arriving to HD because development of it is not easy. People these days will whine and whine when games are not at least 1080p 60fps (or 720p 30fps on the Switch) let alone it running smoothly and having all these additional features that we are not entitled to.

Remember the billions lost in HD game development by Sony and Microsoft. You think Nintendo is going to make that mistake?

Besides, no one is again forcing you to buy these DLC. The point of it is a choice. Most of the DLC is added content that isn't all that important to the plot. So the story and game is basically complete.

I have a love hate relationship with DLC as it suggests that parts of a game isn't packed into a cartridge but on the flip side, it means the community they are building is also growing and couldn't all fit at launch.

What I personally want to see is standalone DLC packs that work without having to buy/own the game. Kind of like a try before you buy and having a slice of cake to take with you on the go.

This would work so well for the Switch and basically becomes a walking advertisement for games I can't always bring with me whilst on the go. This is especially true when DLC cost about 40% of the price of the full game.

So I think instead of being against DLC, that's what we as Nintendo fans should petition for instead.

@ShadJV DLC shouldn't be the problem anyway but more how it is executed. I would petition for standalone DLC packs as I think it is more effective as a walking advertisement for the game.

@boxyguy There's already more multiplayer content announced then there was in Dark Moon.

Personally, I'm of the camp that standalone DLC expansion packs that work without having to buy/own the game is the best type of DLC.

If I was CEO of Nintendo I would release multiplayer content of the game as free and paid standalone DLC (via download) where users can buy to try. The story is then a full game experience on cartridge.

That way, I get the best of both worlds and bring that experience with me on the go basically as a walking advertisement whilst leaving the cartridge at home. That's how I envisioned the Switch to work.

@DockEllisD It is a full experience so what's the problem? This is additional content for people that want more. You don't have to buy it.

Honestly, this is why Nintendo is so behind the times because they don't have the balls to peeve off their "family friendly" fanbase. Cave men thinks like Cave man and must be served as such.

Personally, I'm of the camp that standalone DLC expansion packs that work without having to buy/own the game is the best type of DLC.

If I was CEO of Nintendo I would release multiplayer content of the game as free and paid standalone DLC (via download) where users can buy to try. The story is then a full game experience on cartridge.

That way, I get the best of both worlds and bring that experience with me on the go basically as a walking advertisement whilst leaving the cartridge at home. That's how I envisioned the Switch to work.

That would however, peeve off a lot of people who want "The full game" including multiplayer on a cartridge.

So Nintendo is doing the wise thing of not peeving off this fanbase and released games with additional DLC that don't add much to the game's story.

@DockEllisD Do you know how entitled you sound? What makes a game complete? If a game say never even had multiplayer before for example, then how is it an incomplete experience to offer it later down the line?

Because they can easily sell it as a seperate game if they choose to which is what I am getting at.

Have Luigi's Mansion 3 then have Luigi's Mansion 3 "DLC" as its own standalone game like the way Torna for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 works.

Nintendo sells DLC as a cheaper game and everyone wins. That's what I am proposing.

Then I bet you lot will be complaining how they are spinoffs and not enough mainline games.

@DockEllisD By the way, should they release physical carts for every patch they make because it'll be an "incomplete" game otherwise?

@DockEllisD And you received a full game. A meal is $30. You got your meal. If you want an extra drink or dessert they charge extra do they not?

Just saying. Don't see people complaining about that now do we?

@DockEllisD The patches are water which comes free when you buy the game or make an order. DLC is like an extra set of chips, drinks or dessert that adds to the experience.

@DockEllisD It's called "downloable content" for a reason.

Just as you said yourself the $80 dollar meal comes with SIDE dishes not like fish and dessert is mixed in one dish the way fish and chips is.

Besides it's not like the industry didn't try to offer up on disc DLC (fish and chips) at one point. People complained about that last gen, so my point stands.

Games should be more like restaurants. DLC should be like sides which I can order and eat by itself.
Which is what I am saying.
They should be standalone.