Are Hunt DLCs Worth It? A Helper‘s Honest Opinion

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As an avid Hunt: Showdown player with over 200 hours invested, I have tried all the various DLCs available and want to provide my insider opinion on whether they are worthwhile purchases or not. In short – the DLCs are fun additions for hardcore fans but not at all necessary to enjoy Hunt: Showdown.

The downloadable content packs provide new legendary hunters, weapon skins, and other cosmetic enhancements. However, they do not offer any gameplay boosts or advantages against other players. After analyzing the offerings in depth and factoring in the costs, I don‘t think most of the DLCs are essential buys for the average player.

DLC Overview – What You Get

Let‘s first examine exactly what each Hunt DLC provides to understand what you are paying for with each one:

As you can see, the DLCs primarily offer legendary hunters, legendary weapon skins, and Blood Bonds. The Blood Bonds can also be earned by just playing the game and used to unlock this cosmetic content.

Purely Cosmetic Extras

It‘s important to stress again that all Hunt Showdown DLC content is purely cosmetic. The new legendary hunters do not have better stats or abilities compared to free hunters. The legendary weapons are just cool-looking skins for existing in-game guns.

For example, the fancy Mosin-Nagant "Jule" rifle from the Louisiana Legacy DLC is simply a skin for the standard Mosin-Nagant with no damage boosts. These cosmetics do not affect actual hunting performance or combat effectiveness.

Supporting Ongoing Development

So why do people buy the DLCs if they don‘t provide gameplay perks? Well primarily to support the ongoing development of new content for Hunt Showdown.

As a live service game, Hunt Showdown needs sources of continual revenue to fund major updates like new maps and features. The DLCs provide that revenue stream in a purely optional way. Players who want to contribute extra to the game‘s growth can get some cosmetic rewards in return.

According to a Crytek interview, Hunt DLC purchases allow them to keep their team intact and avoid predatory monetization strategies seen in other games. So buying DLC can be seen as a way to sustain the fair, skill-based gameplay of Hunt going forward.

Prestige and Variety

The other main appeal of the DLC legendary hunters and weapon skins is the prestige and variety they offer. Players who have sunk hundreds of hours into Hunt appreciate having new visuals to show their dedication.

Sporting an exotic legendary hunter signals mastery and strikes fear into others. The skins add aesthetic diversity without compromising the core experience. Having access to multiple legendaries allows customizing your hunter and guns to match your personality and mood.

Are Prices Justified?

Now given that the DLCs are purely cosmetic extras, are the prices reasonable? Let‘s break it down:

• The $10 DLCs like Louisiana Legacy offer 3 hunters and weapons each. Given legendary hunters and weapons normally cost ~$5 worth of Blood Bonds, this seems fair.

• Larger DLCs like Legends of the Bayou provide 4 hunters, weapons, and 1000 Blood Bonds for $20. Since 1000 Bonds costs $10 on its own, $20 for the bundle feels justified.

• Smaller DLCs like Pale Nimbus offer 1 hunter, weapon, and 500 Bonds for $8. Roughly on par with typical pricing.

• DLCs with only hunters like DeSalle Sighting offer less value at $10 per 4 hunters. But still reasonable for hunters alone.

Based on these breakdowns, most of the DLC packs are decently priced for Hunt fans willing to pay. The bundles effectively discount standard Blood Bond rates. However, more casual players may still find them expensive for just cosmetics.

Recommendations

So who should buy the Hunt DLCs? Here are my recommendations:

• For new or casual players – skip the DLCs to start and just enjoy the core game, unlocking skins slowly through play. No need to buy legendaries early on.

• For PvE-focused players – DLCs provide minimal value since you‘ll rarely see your own hunter. Better to spend on other games.

• For hardcore PvP players – DLCs provide the most value by letting you show off and add prestige. Worth considering for die-hards.

• For veteran players with 200+ hours – DLCs give fresh visuals after you‘ve unlocked everything else normally. A reasonable splurge.

• For dedicated fans who want to support development – Buying DLCs helps fund new content so worth considering on that basis.

• For players struggling with money – Avoid spending on DLCs and just enjoy the complete base experience. Cosmetics are lower priority.

Key Takeaways

In summary, the key points on Hunt: Showdown‘s DLC content:

• All DLCs provide purely cosmetic legendary hunters, weapons, items without gameplay perks
• Allows supporting ongoing development of new maps and features
• Adds prestige and visual customization for hardcore players
• Prices are fair compared to standard Blood Bond rates
• Recommended only for veteran players invested in Hunt‘s future
• Completely optional for enjoying the full core game

While the DLCs are quality offerings, they are not must-buys by any means. Focus on mastering the gameplay first before deciding if you want to further customize the experience. After analyzing the offerings closely, I don‘t think most players need to rush into buying them.

I hope this in-depth examination has presented a balanced perspective on what the DLCs provide and what you can expect by purchasing them. Please share any other questions you have in the comments!