For an extra $20, the Early Enlister version includes the Red Baron Pack and Lawrence of Arabia Pack. Is this content that will eventually be unlockable, or released to the masses anyways, or will it ALWAYS be exclusive to people who purchase that version?
No word and no idea…
Past BF titles had pack with items that eventually became available for others or unlockable, so, could be the same…or not
Retailers in certain countries (GAME.co.uk, Gamestop USA, Origin) had the “Physical Warfare Pack” for pre-orders of BF3.
It contained a few day one unlocks (SKS, DAO-12), that everyone could unlock normally, but also contained the exclusive Type 88 machine.
People got disgruntled about this unobtainable non-cosmetic, in-game content, so DICE/EA retroactively declared it to be a timed exclusive and released it free for everyone shortly after.
http://battlefield.wikia.com/wiki/Battlefield_3:_Physical_Warfare_Pack
globefish23 - Ah yes, I do remember that fiasco. I also recall that the Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Editions included:
1.) Han Solo’s Blaster (instant access) - Made famous by Han Solo, the DL-44 is the blaster of choice for scoundrels across the universe.
2.) Ion Grenade (instant access) - Inflict more damage on enemy vehicles with the Ion Grenade.
3.) MPL Ion Torpedo (instant access) - The Ion Torpedo locks on to and delivers extra damage to your opponents’ vehicles.
4.) Ion Shock (exclusive emote) - Get electrified with the Ion Shock emote, available exclusively in the Deluxe Edition.
5.) Victory (exclusive emote) - Celebrate your win in style and pump your fist in the air with the exclusive Victory emote.
The “instant access” for the 1st three items was a joke, because it didn’t take very long to unlock EVERYTHING in the game, and as far as the exclusive emotes are concerned, I don’t think that most people actually use them, so what’s the point?
I am just curious, because I’ll be damned if I pay an extra $20 for something that they plan on giving to everyone anyways. It would be highly counter-productive, and a massive slap in the face to fans would dished out for the content.
Even if it’s exclusive, it’s not worth $20.
Not even the 3 days earlier access.
$20 is a lot, 1/3 of the full price for a bunch of cosmetic items? Out!
That’s most likely true. I’m not so much hung up on the value of the content, as I am on whether or not something that I “purchased,” is being given for free to everyone else. I love the Battlefield franchise, even if EA has done their best to ruin it over the years, and as such am more than happy to spend money to support the franchise.
If it’s just cosmetic it’ll probably stay exclusive to the packs.