Demon’s Soulsis one of the most anticipated game launches coinciding with next-gen consoles. The PlayStation 5-exclusive remake’s trailers have shown a visually impressive game that strives to be authentic to the original 2009 experience. However, Bluepoint Games isn’t averse to trying to spice upDemon’s Soulsfor new and returning players, and it’s adding a variety of new content forDemon’s SoulsDeluxe Edition owners.
Yet the decision is creating a growing controversy. To start, s0me are iffy about the existence of new content for theDemon’s Soulsremake at all. Many fans ofFrom Software gamesdislike the idea of pre-order DLC or other kinds of content that would change the experience.Demon’s Soulsis going beyond anything From Software titles have ever done, with the Deluxe Edition including two types of armor, a blade and shield, as well as a variety of souls and shards. Then, as a pre-order bonus, there’s another reward.
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Up until recently, fans have been disappointed but understanding of the decision. Modern video games do these types of things often, andDemon’s Soulsis a very important release for the PS5. But the latest revelation has once again revitalized frustrations. Bluepoint confirmed that none of the DLC content, whether it’s thepre-order bonus or the Deluxe Editioncontent, will be available in-game for regular players to acquire.
Fans had been hoping that the pre-order bonus and Deluxe Edition only granted early access to content, and that there’d be both the option to either pay to gain access to these items or that they could be earned via gameplay. That isn’t the case, asBluepointnotes they are all exclusive. One caveat is that it isn’t confirmed whether the extra content will be offered as a separate purchase post-launch.
As vocal as some fans are now, it may be small compared to what will happen if these items turn out to be particularly strong. Dividing the community so that Digital Deluxe edition buyers have an advantage compared to standard edition players is likely to lead to an uproar. Fans are alreadycalling the Digital Deluxe content “Pay to Win,” but if veterans are able to progress through the early game just as easily with or without the gear, and there’s no important lore, this may not be a big deal.
Compounding the issue is the price ofDemon’s Souls. Sony has already raised the price ofPS5 games includingDemon’s Soulsfrom $60 to $70, but the Digital Deluxe version of the game adds on another $20 to make the total price $90. All From Software fans can hope is that Bluepoint will be responsive to player feedback regarding this issue.
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