Anyone else concerned by "Last FREE major update"?

[Edge]

As long as paid dlc brings substantial features I wouldn’t mind Nintendo making more. I think it’s their missed opportunity that they won’t.
The only other thing that I could see being added is like another round of new Welcome Amiibo series cards, but I don’t think this is likely.

 

[Mutti]

Sadly i think it is the last update with multiple features added, in future im guessing we will get basic updates of new holiday furniture or bug fixes, it seems too soon to be doing this sort of thing.

 

[VanitasFan26]

There's a possibility that they didn't show us everything in the trailer. Still if would be nice for QoL overhauls, a Nook upgrade, mini-games ect if they aren't in on this update.

Still it is kind of crazy that the game took an extra year and 7 months to finally be considered complete. We're all excited for the update, I am to, but that's really wild that it almost took two extra years to be complete. I just hope in their next game they give us the complete thing.

I hate to sound like that "guy" but I sometimes wonder if all this content would've been available since launch day people would still play the game and would not have given up on it like they did throughout 2021 up until we got the big update. It is strange how they took a long while to make the game and when it came out everyone enjoyed but over time everyone noticed that a lot of stuff was missing. You can make the argument that because the pandemic caused a disruption their plans that they did want to release all this content separate, but because of that they had to like combined all the content into one huge update and thats what they showed in the AC direct.

Don't get me wrong and I have to say this before anyone takes what I say out of context, I am happy that there is much more new content and the game is going to get improved, but still part of me wonders if all of this could've been in the game day one and maybe the pacing would not have been this bad.

 

[nightglow]

I hate to sound like that "guy" but I sometimes wonder if all this content would've been available since launch day people would still play the game and would not have given up on it like they did throughout 2021 up until we got the big update. It is strange how they took a long while to make the game and when it came out everyone enjoyed but over time everyone noticed that a lot of stuff was missing. You can make the argument that because the pandemic caused a disruption their plans that they did want to release all this content separate, but because of that they had to like combined all the content into one huge update and thats what they showed in the AC direct.

Don't get me wrong and I have to say this before anyone takes what I say out of context, I am happy that there is much more new content and the game is going to get improved, but still part of me wonders if all of this could've been in the game day one and maybe the pacing would not have been this bad.

I know I would have stuck with it if they didn't do what they did.
I am sure the pandemic played a role. Things probably dropped slower because of it. Launch content would have been pre-pandemic.
The reason I think on why they took a long time to make the game however, was because they were remaking all the graphics and animation. Also how they had to create and code the whole crafting system which was the main feature of the game along with terraforming. (I think the next AC will have the same graphics) I also think that is part of the reason why there was as much missing in the base game. Not to mention, the push for Nintendo Online.
I am really glad it appears to be a full game (from what I imagine after seeing the direct) with the update drop. (Even fuller if you get the DLC). However I would expect better handling with the next AC game since they have more premade items to throw in from the start now.

 

[your local goomy]

I don't mean to be the party pooper here, but I can't help but think about what NH is missing now that it's pretty much confirmed that this will be the last update. Really my heart just aches for the villagers that are still stuck on the Gamecube and considering that there most likely won't be a series 6 of amiibo cards, I'll just have to hope that the next installment will bring more back. That, and I'm really hoping Gracie will see some kind of return. At this point 2.0 is just sorta bittersweet to me.

 

[JKDOS]

It's hard to say. The English version said "major update", while in Japan they said "update". An IGN report confirmed with Nintendo though that they would continue to make small adjustments to the game... I think they're basically saying don't expect a v3.0 or a another Direct or something as big as v2... Small updates like v2.1 are very much still coming, especially since they have to keep giving us holidays every couple months

 

[Dunquixote]

There's a possibility that they didn't show us everything in the trailer. Still if would be nice for QoL overhauls, a Nook upgrade, mini-games ect if they aren't in on this update.

Still it is kind of crazy that the game took an extra year and 7 months to finally be considered complete. We're all excited for the update, I am to, but that's really wild that it almost took two extra years to be complete. I just hope in their next game they give us the complete thing.

I hope so too. Was really not going to buy the next one had they not made some major updates to NH. I am honestly still hesitant about getting it. Seeing how many people bought the game even without this big update, who knows if they will take into consideration what made people upset with NH or if they think they can make another game with drip fed content. Seeing how they handled the amiibo cards fiasco too also gives me little faith in them, which I’m sad about considering I really highly of the company before NH (which was naive of me since it is a business and they all want to make as much money as possible and money comes first).

While I am extremely happy with HHP, I am not a fan of paid dlc for AC. I have no income so would hope the game would offer what NL did for free and then maybe anything extra like collab furniture be paid dlc it they felt they need to go that route. Requiring a paid subscription for some content that was free in NL like being able to use and upload qr codes was already asking a lot for me, though thankfully a year subscription was at a reasonable price and the time i need to renew it is sometime after my birthday.

I am really happy with the update (or at least what the video showed so far and personally am okay about it being the last major update in spite wishing for Gracie still, being able to customize furniture with clothes, bulk buying, etc (i still have small hope for some surprises in the update that may include those); am going to wait until i play it before i form a full opinion on it).

 

[Lady Timpani]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Nooklings just don't update their store at all at this point. This really seems like the update to have done it.

 

[CinnamonCrab]

I was a little worried as well. Though, I think if paid DLC were released, I may get it, depending on what it is and what it costs. For instance, I'd be interested in a minigame being added similar to desert island escape, especially if it contained prize items.

 

[-Blue-]

@RoxasFan20 I never 'gave up' on any of the other AC games when they had everything from the getgo. Sure I might had experienced everything within a shorter time frame. But that time frame is of my own choice and control and I wouldn't be waiting around until Nintendo decided to churn it out.

If someone decides to burn themselves out in a week and experience it all, that is on them. I take my time with games, but it's on my own time and not some artificial padded timing. That was my issue with the dripfeed. Like at this point, I'm not even really foaming at the mouth to experience the new content. That's not to say that I won't play it (and on release patch) as I will, but the enthusiasm I had when the game was new on launch and now is different.

@Dunquixote Yeah there may be stuff in the update they didn't reveal in the trailer. Like they said they had more vegetables for us to grow than what they showed. So there will probably be a lot more content they just didn't show up. And I hope that's the case because there's a lot of little things the other games had that gave the series so much charm. Like having villagers interact to you playing instruments is a really cute and easy to implement gesture.

 

[Etown20]

Until now, Nintendo has always maintained there was more stuff coming, even though they were secretive about the details. I think them choosing to call this the last update was deliberate and was their way of saying not to expect much else.

There's plenty of valid reasons to criticize the update format they took with this game. If this is the end though, I think they eventually got most of what people wanted into the game. There are a few things still missing, but considering how limited 1.0 started, the game has come a long way, and I am alright with them calling it finished now.

 

[your local goomy]

I honestly think that it would have been better for them to release this update in smaller batches. I know things have been crazy and I have no idea how game development works, but this really feels like they said "here's your update, now stop complaining," and used the whole "last major update" thing to just basically tell fans to shut up. I'm enjoying the game, but this is definitely a new trend with AC, like the New Leaf Welcome Amiibo thing was (Though NL was a complete game on its own, NH...not so much.) I hope the next installment is a complete game on day 1.

 

[Khaelis]

It simply means it is the last MAJOR update that will be free. Any future updates will only add small bits of content, or are just bug fixes. Any new MAJOR update would be paid DLC. And as long as its reasonably priced and adds substantial content, what's the problem with that?

We're basically getting two massive "2.0" updates on November 5. One free, one paid.

 

[Etown20]

I honestly think that it would have been better for them to release this update in smaller batches. I know things have been crazy and I have no idea how game development works, but this really feels like they said "here's your update, now stop complaining," and used the whole "last major update" thing to just basically tell fans to shut up. I'm enjoying the game, but this is definitely a new trend with AC, like the New Leaf Welcome Amiibo thing was (Though NL was a complete game on its own, NH...not so much.) I hope the next installment is a complete game on day 1.

I can definitely understand how it can be interpreted that way, but I personally think it's less about quieting the fanbase and more about the company getting back on schedule.

I'm speculating here, but I think the game has been largely behind schedule since it released. It was supposed to come out in 2019 and was delayed, then the pandemic happened and likely messed with the update schedule further. I think there's a decent chance everything was supposed to be done by November 2021 anyway and they missed a lot deadlines along the way for various reasons. Rather than keep stretching it out, releasing everything now puts them closer to their original timeline and they can go back to work on other projects as they were planning. That's just my theory, though.

 

[Snek]

In the dark corner of my mind I always knew that Nintendo would start making paid DLC. The free content updates we've been getting so far are just content that we've already paid for. Its no surprise that they would start doing this. As for the Nooks...this game describes how you, the player, go to a deserted island and build your life there. If the island gets too developed it would go against what Nintendo wanted: you living on a deserted island. Yes, I hate that we'll have Nook's Cranny until the next mainline AC game but thats just what I've accepted now. The only thing I can see is the Nooks getting one more upgrade, but thats it.

 

[mocha.]

I have no idea what Nintendo constitutes as 'major' but I'd love to see Nook upgrades included in free updates - it looks as though the empty space leading to upstairs was left there intentionally to hint at an expansion? I guess we'll have to wait and see but I was a little disappointed. In my opinion games should either be free and include paid DLC or you should just pay 1 price for the full version of a game.

 

[Insulaire]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Nooklings just don't update their store at all at this point. This really seems like the update to have done it.

There’s just no reason for the store to update. We don’t need more variations now that we can customize via Cyrus and Reese, and we don’t need space for vendors now that we have Harv’s plaza. It’s fine.

 

[Brumbo]

I never liked how this was like, an "update game" (dunno what else to call it)
I thought this game would at least have similar content to NL or at least CF but it just doesn't.
There's a part of me that's saying they fixed a lot of my problems but the other half of me is saying, why did I even buy this game? What new did it bring to the table? Crafting? Like I'm so torn. There's still problems with the game I don't think they can fix, the size of the island being extremely small, villagers being so boring and other stuff I can't think of (just woke up lol).
I was starving for content so quickly and I just brute forced my way though and didn't really enjoy it.... I was hoping for something new not something less, I mean the graphics are nice but.... I mean I'm pretty sure most of us played New Leaf and that game wasn't all that charming looking lol
What new did this game bring, or IS brining that would give it a reason to be a separate game?
(Not counting HHP)
Sorry if this just seems like complaining I'm mostly just asking for answers and rationality cuz I usually jump the gun with stuff like this lol

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Also I really don't trust Nintendo I never have so that's probably playing a big part in these concerns

 

[Hylian Spectre]

I can see it being as it was stated. Aside from major bug fixes, they are done with all DLC going forward for the game, paid or otherwise. The way that this Direct was laid out was also indicative of a sort of final harah. They just kept the updates coming, while in past Directs they tended to add only a few things. To me, it was kinda' like Ninty's way of saying "screw it, here's the stuff. Shut up now" lol.

 

[Cosmic-chan]

I'm not concerned. The game is complete. It's at where it was supposed to be last year. What else do I need?