Earlier this week modders discovered a few pieces of on-disc DLC for Capcom’s latest franchise entry, Resident Evil 6. While on-disc DLC isn’t something new, especially for Capcom, its presence on Resident Evil 6 only further added fire to claims of Capcom milking money out of their loyal fan base.
In order to placate fans’ displeasure, Capcom came out to say that there were some elements that were on the Resident Evil 6 disc, but those were only pieces to a full set. One additional mode, the game’s much beloved/maligned ‘No Hope’ mode, is in fact on the disc, but that apparently is it.
Or that’s at least what Capcom is proclaiming in their most recent public statement, which sets the record straight on forthcoming DLC.
According to the statement, the ‘No Hope’ mode and a co-op companion for Ada Wong’s campaign are in the pipeline, and should be released as DLC soon. Thankfully, though, the DLC will be available for free, so the notion of them being on the disc or not is irrelevant.
Additionally, Capcom has plans to offer the Ada Wong campaign – which currently can only be unlocked once the game’s three main campaigns are completed – from the start. For a game that is touted as a unique multiplayer experience by way of its Crossover feature, it was surprising to hear that its climax was intended for a single player only.
In several press events leading up to the release of Resident Evil 6, including a panel at Comic-Con this year, Capcom had been bombarded with questions regarding Ada Wong, to which they usually replied, “Wait and see.” This tiny detail hints that the Ada Wong campaign was more of an afterthought, and didn’t get the attention it needed.
Capcom also wanted to stress that future DLC, like the forthcoming multiplayer modes are not on the Resident Evil 6 disc, and will be paid DLC. The previously mentioned features, however, will be free.
While it appears that Capcom has learned their lesson about on-disc DLC, it’s still a bit confusing that they would hide content on the disc, even if it is only a partial piece. And to make matters worse, the game’s not that good (read our review).
Would you be willing to play through Resident Evil 6 again on a harder difficulty? Should Ada’s campaign have had a co-op partner from the start?
Resident Evil 6 is out now for the PS3 and Xbox 360.
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Source: Capcom Unity
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Bahahaha the games not that good? I’m sorry but just because its not “survival horror” anymore doesn’t mean it sucks the game is challenging and honest I feel it deserves a 4 out of 5. It’s got puzzles and multiplayer options where as 1 through 4 were mainly single player which was ok for survival borrow the horror is not dead in re 6 it’s just not survival horror it’s sort of like a cross between dead rising and mgs which is fine by me. And mind you I grew up playing the originals and actually like this game sure 5 wasn’t the greatest but I kind of liked that one too. Call me a noob for saying it but its my opinion and I’m sticking with it. However there are some characters missing such as Carlos, Claire, Ashley, Barry Burton, and HUNK
The notion that the game is subpar is not exactly a rare one.
Opinions.
yea the game rocks! too many noobs just like black ops man
The game is great! I’m glad to see some companies out there still actually care bout the heart of a game…THE CAMPAIGN! Added the co-op option makes it that much more appealing. This whole crap of force feeding us a “great” game, yet the only real effort ever put into it was heavily on the multiplayer aspect, is flat out BS! Halo, gears or war, even cod are all perfect examples of a game gone wrong where they just fell off the main stories and concentrated on the multiplayer. Resident evil 6 rules! And those who can’t understand in evolution of a game and its story…go back to shooting mindless bullets at others again and again and again and again……
So if you don’t like RE6 that means you love online COD shooters. Perfect logic.
Your right about halo and cod but Gears of war had a strong story through and through
lol you don’t think Halo and Gears have strong stories? Aside from Reach, every Halo game has a strong story, and Gears of War is story-based, so I’m not sure where you’re going with this.
Halo always a great story aside from Wars. Reach had a great storyline and the Gears games are all about story and horde mode.
Iv Beat Leon’s campaign and im half way through jakes campaign. it feels like a solid game to me. Leon’s story felt more like survival horror to me. Jakes has some but with a little more action.
Your all dumb if you think resident evil games are even close to good anymore. Not to mention most Asian game companies are crap anyways and just continue to make the same game over and over.
Paul it’s kind of trollish to insult us for thinking the game is good…. We have a right to our opinion…
Plus, the Resident Evil games are more than just one straight story line. Its a whole world of stories. Revelations was Chris ans Clare’s time at the BSAA, while Operation Racoon City was before or during the first one. Darkside Chronicles is an entirely new look on the history, and 5 shows how far the mutation advanced. These games aren’t crap, they’re a universe of an apocalypse.
just shut up dude were entitled to our own opinion
As am I