Bethesda confirms 'Fallout 4' DLC ahead of main game release

"Fallout 4" will be out in two months, but Bethesda has just revealed it will be selling "Fallout 4 DLC" before its release. This news takes the gaming public back to a debate that continues to gain steam on forums and gaming websites.

According to Tech Times, game developers have stood by the notion that they have enough content from their core games to warrant a price of $60, which is the standard starting point of video game prices. Gamers, however, have argued the need to release additional content before the main game is even released.

Apart from micro-transactions, avid "Fallout" gamers are questioning why Bethesda would rather hold back content from its fans. After all, bug smashing and game certification could take months. With that said, they can cloud the picture of the game's development process.

One argument in favor of DLC content, as pointed out by VG 24/7, is that it does reduce the necessity for regular firing cycles when managed efficiently.

Although the buzz around DLC content has died down, Bethesda's announcement last week caused it to resurface once again. Now that the debate about DLC games is once more a common topic on forums, Pete Hines of Bethesda took it upon himself to explain the company's decision.

Hines took to social media to explain that it would reflect irresponsibility whenever they release partial or inaccurate PC specs. One fan then questioned the accountability when it comes to talking about DLC content even before the main game reaches the public.

"Talking about DLCs before main game release is responsible?" wrote the fan.

"Yes, I think letting folks know our thoughts on it and how it fits into our post-launch plans is a good approach," Hines responded.

"I appreciate the honesty," thanked the fan.

Bethesda and its gamers are still in a disagreement, but the gaming company insisted that its team have not completed any DLC content as of the moment. Hines did, however, confirm that they "are still hard at work on the game" and will most likely be releasing it "early next year."

"We do not know what the actual DLC will be yet," Hines confirmed. "Based on what we did for 'Oblivion,' 'Fallout 3,' and 'Skyrim,' we know that it will be worth at least $40. If we do more, you will get it all with the Season Pass."

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