Assassin's Creed IV for WII-U will get no DLC

[the_randomizer]

There's already DLC for Assassin's Creed 3, Injustice, Splinter Cell and some other games. It's not an issue with the infrastructure.

They're just being trolls. If they want to truly support Nintendo and their console, DLC shouldn't be an issue.

 

[calmwaters]

Is there a demand for DLC on the Wii U? Because if there's no demand, then the game developers can save that much work by not releasing it. They can go on and concentrate on their other AAA titles that need 2 years to make.

 

[pubert09]

I don't own a Wii-U but I couldn't care less about DLC in general.
For me, DLC is never worth the money.
When I buy DLC I usually end up feeling like it was overpriced for the little content I was getting.
I think the only exception for me is Rock Band DLC.

 

[Arras]

On 3DS, eShop itself doesn't support DLC. Take Fire Emblem for example, DLC is purchase through game rather than eShop. I think the infrastructure simply isn't there, and it probably ain't worth the effort to develop it especially if other platforms can do it but not eShop. Not to mention that Wii U has significantly less userbase than PS3 and Xbox 360.

It is there, more or less. Once you choose to actually purchase something in that game, an eShop purchase and download window appears. The only thing that doesn't seem to be there in firmware/eShop support is a way to browse through DLCs that are available, but that didn't stop Square Enix with Final Fantasy Theathrythm, so it's possible for third party devs as well.

 

[Dork]

That's silly.

 

[ComeTurismO]

Two words:
Well, obviously.

 

[Celice]

There's already DLC for Assassin's Creed 3, Injustice, Splinter Cell and some other games. It's not an issue with the infrastructure.

Now, are those actual DLC, in terms of new levels and content which are exclusive to the original content (Borderlands 2, Bethesda games, Dark Souls, etc.) or are they DLC that unlocks content already in-game (which requires nothing as it's already there but merely restricted).

 

[Deleted_171835]

Now, are those actual DLC, in terms of new levels and content which are exclusive to the original content (Borderlands 2, Bethesda games, Dark Souls, etc.) or are they DLC that unlocks content already in-game (which requires nothing as it's already there but merely restricted).

Actual DLC.

 

[GamerzHell9137]

I just don't get it why the Wii U isn't getting DLC.
Is it cause of the space of the Wii U?
The makers need to pay for the DLC to be on ninty server?
Or just lazy?

 

[FAST6191]

They're just being trolls. If they want to truly support Nintendo and their console, DLC shouldn't be an issue.

Though there is probably something to the do not reply to trolls logic.. there is a difference between throwing a dog a bone and cutting off your arm to give the dog a bone.

I just don't get it why the Wii U isn't getting DLC.
Is it cause of the space of the Wii U?
The makers need to pay for the DLC to be on ninty server?
Or just lazy?

That is what we are trying to figure out here, sadly the sources for the OP give no further info.

It could be that Nintendo is charging too much to release it.
It could be that Nintendo is posing too many restrictions.
It could be that projected sales for the effort needed to port the DLC is less than Ubisoft's people say is worth investing and the dev time could be better spend on a potentially more lucrative project.
It could be that Sony and MS have things in place that would then make it troublesome for Ubisoft to comply with them and do for Nintendo (MS is known to have "your games can not be inferior to our competition on our system" clauses).
It could be that Ubisoft is attempting to hurt Nintendo a bit so they come back and say "why don't you make us something".

It could be some combination of any of those in varying amounts.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

I just don't get it why the Wii U isn't getting DLC.
Is it cause of the space of the Wii U?
The makers need to pay for the DLC to be on ninty server?
Or just lazy?

Honestly, my opinion is that there still isn't a big install base on the WiiU, and it's not like everybody will go out and buy the game. I'm sure once more consoles are sold, developers will start caring, or more games are being sold. But honestly, as sad as it is, if the developers/publishers aren't going to try, it might as well be the customers who break the cycle.

For example, this year I'll be getting Batman, CoD Ghosts, (maybe AC), Watch_Dogs on my PS3 for the superior versions, but I'll get them on the WiiU to support the console and just try and show developers that people will buy their games.

 

[GamerzHell9137]

Honestly, my opinion is that there still isn't a big install base on the WiiU, and it's not like everybody will go out and buy the game. I'm sure once more consoles are sold, developers will start caring, or more games are being sold. But honestly, as sad as it is, if the developers/publishers aren't going to try, it might as well be the customers who break the cycle.

For example, this year I'll be getting Batman, CoD Ghosts, (maybe AC), Watch_Dogs on my PS3 for the superior versions, but I'll get them on the WiiU to support the console and just try and show developers that people will buy their games.

The reason why there's no DLC will make the game fail on Wii U.
I mean why not more content? I'd rather get it for PS360 than for Wii U just cause of that.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

The reason why there's no DLC will make the game fail on Wii U.
I mean why not more content? I'd rather get it for PS360 than for Wii U just cause of that.

No, there's other reasons. Not everybody cares about DLC. Then again, not everybody cares about AC like they used to.

 

[FAST6191]

For example, this year I'll be getting Batman, CoD Ghosts, (maybe AC), Watch_Dogs on my PS3 for the superior versions, but I'll get them on the WiiU to support the console and just try and show developers that people will buy their games.

I wonder how that actually plays out in the stats. Though I doubt they will connect you up (give or take a "huh, this IP has both versions") I would be surprised if both sales went in the unequivocal win column.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

I wonder how that actually plays out in the stats. Though I doubt they will connect you up (give or take a "huh, this IP has both versions") I would be surprised if both sales went in the unequivocal win column.

I'm sure they distinguish them somehow. Whether or not it's through IP (well... I guess it would have to be, how else could you do it right?). But to be honest, I've just gotten tired of all this stuff of developers saying they'll support WiiU, but then they end up not, or gimp up ports. I don't really buy DLC at all, so playing CoD Ghosts (as an example) will give me the same experience on WiiU as if I was to buy it on PS3.

 

[Celice]

Actual DLC.

So how big are the downloads on the WiiU DLC, and where are they stored?

 

[ShadowSoldier]

So how big are the downloads on the WiiU DLC, and where are they stored?

They're stored on the console's memory, though I think you can choose to store it somewhere else.

 

[FluffyLunamoth]

On 3DS, eShop itself doesn't support DLC. Take Fire Emblem for example, DLC is purchase through game rather than eShop. I think the infrastructure simply isn't there, and it probably ain't worth the effort to develop it especially if other platforms can do it but not eShop. Not to mention that Wii U has significantly less userbase than PS3 and Xbox 360.

Actually, this is incorrect. All DLC purchasing is through the eShop. It's just ingame instead. I think you can actually view the DLC in the actual eShop.

 

[Gahars]

IT KEEPS HAPPENING

http://nintendoeverything.com/deus-...irectors-cut-costs-quite-a-bit-more-on-wii-u/

"I never asked for this," protested Wii U owners everywhere.

 

[BlackWizzard17]

On 3DS, eShop itself doesn't support DLC. Take Fire Emblem for example, DLC is purchase through game rather than eShop..

Doesn't theatrhythm final fantasy have dlc that you can download in the eshop or does it send a link to go into the accrual game.