Square Enix (Not sure if other developers are heading down this route, It's been mentioned that Rainbow Six: Siege will follow this route) Have literally made a plan to sell half a game to people.
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No, That's not a joke, it's real and happening.
Quick walk though there.
Pay $34.99 and get everything on that left side but nothing on the right side.
Pay full price (Not more expensive than any other full game) and get everything on the left and right hand side.
Problem One: Both tiers will contain the same content on day one, anyone that pays full price for the full game will have to wait an extra three months to get their full game, that's silly and just downright daft.
Problem Two: As some of you have already figured out, $34.99 and $29.99 don't appear to make $59.99, So they're literally scamming you out of money if you later decide you want the full game at an upgrade price of $29.99 rather than originally paying the $59.99
This is a blatant and prime example of Developers and Publishers yet again throwing games out before they're finished. They can attempt to disguise it with daft terms like 'Intro Pack' and ''Full Experience'' 'Launch Content' 'Post Content'
Let's translate this. Intro Pack in consumer terms - Half a game
Full Experience - The full game
Launch Content - What we've managed so far
Post Content - The rest of the game you've paid for.
So, now we're passed this totally ridiculous plan they've hatched, the idea of the game sounds absolutely brilliant! 6 location sandbox hitman game!? Like a modern day Assassins Creed!
Despite the criticism they're now receiving for the way they're selling it, I can't help but be excited by the direction the game has gone.