Does Tears of the Kingdom Need DLC?

[@brady9592]

Tears of the Fandom

[@pixelbomb97]

No, it doesn't need it. Do I want a little more story expansion and especially more insight with Ganondorf? Yes, absolutely.

[@Dead_Hitori]

you just said it doesnt need it. so you're contradicting yourself

[@David73490MY]

It's funny how the experience can be different for anybody... in my case I would prefer more islands for instance. I was satisfied with the story.

[@HipnotikHylian]

​@@Dead_Hitori no, he is not actually contradicting himself. He said he wants more backstory not that it NEEDS it. READING IS ESSENTIAL

[@CrimsonMoonM]

I definitely want a Hero/Master Mode DLC. One can always just do personal challenge runs, but I've grown accustomed to having extra playthrough options built into the game itself by this point.

[@saintlugia]

I mean you can just do a three heart run if you're that inclined

[@mddowlin]

​@@saintlugia or a butt naked run

[@yukoncornelius5189]

I mean Tears of the Kingdom itself was originally conceptualized as Breath of the Wild DLC but was expanded into a full game when they realized they had too many ideas. So I can understand that they pretty much did everything they wanted to with this world.

[@chugga]

Man, looking here, I'm definitely in the minority! I thought the story of Tears of the Kingdom was super weak aside from a few big moments, it repeated itself constantly, which made it feel longer. I kept kind of holding it in because Breath of the Wild's story was elevated by DLC, and I figured the same would happen here. Aside from Penn, I didn't think the new characters held a candle to the Champions or Kass.

[@Cheesehead302]

Completely agree with you, man. Personally, I'm really glad they confirmed that they aren't interested in using the world again and that there won't be DLC. I was worried too much of this would feel been there done that, and it 100 percent did to me. The flaws of the progression system really started to show for me now that it was the second trip through the world, and the story itself felt like it was almost a Mario Galaxy 2 pseudo-retelling of the first game's. Genuinely felt insulted at the part when the "biiig reveal" happens and the sages stand there and pretend to be shocked after I'd seen the same copy and pasted cutscenes. Mode than anything, I'm just ready for new characters, a new art style, and a different setting and concept. After 9+ years with this universe in my headspace, I'm kind of exhausted of it.

[@Mr96POP]

DLC can expand on the world of any game, but TotK’s story isn’t very deep as (like you said) they pretty much retell the same story 4 times. It doesn’t inherently leave you with additional questions that need answers. With _Xenoblade_ DLC (as you’d know, Chugga), they expand on the lore and stories of their respective games with new playable characters while expanding on the villains of the base game (like Jin, Malos, & N). Zelda has always been traditional good vs. evil, so I don’t think there’s anything to explore in terms of Ganondorf’s character. The fact that Aonuma and crew didn’t even give names or faces to the original Sages while also reusing the Champions’ voice actors tells me they weren’t interested in expanding the world of Ancient Hyrule.

[@MedalionDS9]

You are not that unique in that sentiment, trust me. I know some people.

[@GhabulousGhoti]

Hardcore agree with you. I enjoyed BotW's narrative, despite the flaws. I really did not enjoy TotK's.

[@DylanBandicoot]

I've been a diehard Zelda fan for almost my entire life and I am genuinly happy that we are not getting DLC. TotK is the very first Zelda game that underwhelmed/dissapointed me. I'm also just very tired of this version of Hyrule, Link, Zelda, etc. I just wanna move on.

[@cylop224]

Doesn't really need a big expansion (though I would still be all for that), but I'm surprised they won't add any zonai devices or extra house building and/or fuse functionality. I think there's just an endless amount of cool stuff they could add.

[@rufioh]

If they change their mind to do a dlc, I would like to explore where the 3 dragons from Botw came from

[@servantbyday]

I like that idea and at the end you see each of the Zonai they once were become the dragons we’re familiar with in the present.

[@Zerolink30]

DLC 1- unlocks Master Mode, adds a new Sky Island called "The Island of the Goddess" aka Skyloft, which would have Wild Loftwings you can ride but not tame. And a new mission from Sidon's wife to help her Zora's Domian which is probably located off the coast. Off course this come with a few Shrines for fast travel, whether Nintendo does anything special with them or make them all Blesing Shrines is up to them. DLC 2- this is a mission involving Sheika research, we learn what happened to all the Sheika tech from BotW, help Robbie upgrade the Pura Pad by finding Guardians in remote hidden areas and at the end we get Stasis back, replacing the Map icon on the ability wheel. Next we help Josha with more Depths research, which culminates with finding Gloom Link (Dark/Shadow Link), maybe another Overworld Boss like Aquamentis and maybe ending with a Colossal Boss that requires the Sages to join in. The latter part i mention bc of a log i read from one of the Yiga hideouts in the Depths, where the mentioned a "Huge Door, they could hear really loud monster roars" from. Also how about a small side quest to find Kass alongside Pell? It could be on either pack

[@joeyanthony7253]

I feel there is going to be a Hyrule Warriors game based in the Totk Hyrule to tell more of the story

[@starboy3741]

I don’t think totk needs dlc but I want dlc because I love the game so much and want to keep playing it lol

[@OtterloopB]

I mean... some more fleshed out sky islands would've been appreciated...

[@Oscargoo]

Fr games marketing was so centered on sky islands and it turns out they’re pretty much all the same layout 🥲

[@Tass...]

If it results in us getting the next Zelda title a year sooner i'm okay with it. Of course there is also possibility they decided to work on a "game of the year" edition for the Switch 2. I think whatever the reason it's because they want the heavy personel resources working on the Switch 2 now and not in a years time.

[@NoonDragoon]

I have never understood why so many people thought, or just assumed, TotK was getting DLC. Almost all of Nintendo's games that have major DLC had their Expansion Passes announced before the game even came out: Splatoon 2 and 3, BotW, Xenoblade 3, etc. TotK had nothing of the sort, the developers constantly said they put all of their ideas into this title, and they delayed it a year solely for additional QA. And yet people still assumed there was more to come? Comes off as very entitled imo.

[@leonro]

There was still Mario Kart 8 (both classic and deluxe), Smash fighter pass 2, Snipperclips, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Octo Expansion was announced in 2018 as well. All this DLC was announced quite a long while after the game's release.

[@NoonDragoon]

@@leonro the Smash fighter pass 2 is a weird example to try and use, because Smash had its first fighter pass announced before the game released. How would they announce a second pass before the first? Snipperclips is not developed by Nintendo. Animal Crossing was announced to be getting consistent DLC updates before the game released. It’s not surprising to get a DLC announcement for that. Splatoon 2 did get it’s announcement later, I forgot about that, but Mario Kart is an extreme outlier in Nintendo’s catalog. Most games don’t get DLC announced 8 years after its initial release.

[@leonro]

@@NoonDragoon Smash pass 2 came as a surprise because it was entirely expected for the DLC to end after the first one, as it would roughly match the DLC of the 3DS/Wii U entry in terms of content. Snipperclips was published by Nintendo and they had quite a bit of involvement in the development process, so it's not unfair to assume that they took part in the decision to release DLC. As for Animal Crossing, I was referring to the paid DLC. It was a first in the franchise, and only free updates were promised. Mario Kart 8 got its 2 DLC packs announced in late 2014 after its release in May of the same year. Deluxe had the DLC arrive much later than its initial release, indeed, but it's still another example of paid DLC coming unannounced. I wouldn't consider it a rule that Nintendo announces DLC before a game releases. If you are unsatisfied, I can further add Luigi's Mansion 3, Captain Toad Switch, Cadence of Hyrule, and the latest Pokémon games.

[@11338325]

If Nintendo changes their mind about a DLC, I'd want a DLC similar to "Trial of the Sword" in "Breath of the Wild" where you get to unlock the full power of the Master Sword. It'd make farming monster parts so much easier.

[@capnjohn7455]

I don’t get why they are releasing 2 amiibo for it in the holiday season if there is no DLC. Just to get 2 glider skins 6-7 months later from its release date?

[@Oscarsome]

I feel like there needs to be some extra story pieces explained. Especially with Ganondorf. They showed us Kotake and Koume, I really thought it was leading to a potential Twinrova boss battle/new dungeon that took place in the depths and sky. I felt like I just wanted a little bit more on Ganondorf and didn’t quite get it

[@C_Arson]

Koume and Kotake are in the game? When did they show up? I don't remember seeing them at all, or even an implication that they existed.

[@legomaster2538]

@@C_Arson You can see them in two memories. The one that stands out the most is the memory where Ganondorf swears false fealty to Rauru. Right behind him, you can see two Gerudo wearing masks, who are each wearing a blue or red sash. Those same sashes have texts that translate to Koume (the red one) and Kotake (the blue one).

[@C_Arson]

@@legomaster2538 Huh, that's bizarre. On one hand, it's kinda cool that they were referenced at all, but it's also very strange that they do basically nothing and are so unimportant.

[@Luffy2008]

I was hoping for a DLC with Kass again. Where even is he???

[@Crusty783]

Unless Master Mode is a free update, yes.

[@darksora763]

Does it need DLC? In terms of gameplay, it doesn't need it. In terms of narrative, absolutely!

[@Scrubber89]

Nah doesnt need DLC. It was a great game in its entirety. On to the next one.

[@creativealias85]

this actually relieves me a bit. totk was a great game by most metrics, but i just didnt really find myself getting that sense of excitement and wonder over what it offered. so i actually found myself hoping theyd skip dlc, take their post launch vacations, and just start work on the next game to begin with. if they start on it today, its still gonna be a solid 2 to 3 years before we even see a trailer for it, and we know them well enough to know itll be another couple years after that until launch. im not really feeling the idea of adding another half year to that wait to get a relatively small expansion to a game i didnt care for in the first place.

[@andreou3335]

1:10 I'm sure a ton of people won't know what you guys are referencing. But I certainly remember!! Haha. As you said, this is GOOD VIBES gaming, and I'm so happy Ash and Derrick don't need engage with stuff like that infamous debate. They've moved far beyond it :) I'm very happy for them.

[@ghostbiggie]

I don’t, link? Sounds interesting

[@MartKart8]

I've noticed the majority of Zelda KZbinrs, kept going on about how the game will get DLC, tried asking for proof and they would ignore the comment, and answer everyone else.

[@Mr96POP]

_Tears of the Kingdom_ does not need DLC because it’s not like we need more info on this Hyrule. Usually, DLC can expand on the world of the game, but TotK’s story isn’t very deep as they pretty much retell the same story 4 times. It doesn’t inherently leave you with additional questions that need extra answers. With _Xenoblade_ DLC (which should be the gold standard for DLCs), they expand on the lore and stories of their respective games with new characters. The fact that Aonuma and crew didn’t even give names or faces to the original Sages tells me they weren’t interested in expanding the world of Ancient Hyrule.

[@BathtubMicrowave64]

Personally, I had really been hoping for a dlc involving a treasure hunt with kass. I figured it would be post game and would maybe start with a boat docked over at lurelin village. I figured your only companions would be zelda and maybe purah and kass during the adventure. The stakes wouldn't be too high and i figure it maybe would have a little ship you could control and you'd just sail around to distant islands exploring. Some of the treasures that would be cool to find would be some master ore, or something to temper the master sword to its golden state and just maybe other references throughout the series. Make the map maybe 1 fourth of the size of hyrule and i'd be content for this version of hyrule

[@Njaesen]

I put over a 100 hours into TotK and then I just finished the game, I felt done and it was a good feeling too like there is more for me to do if I want too but it was also a nice experience of having a game with all the content in it and you could be done and put it away

[@Stephen-Fox]

Around 200 for me, and same. Would I have minded DLC? Not particularly. Does it need it? Absolutely not.

[@handohansolo8866]

I would enjoy master cycle level of additions like maybe a wing device that doesn’t wither

[@markruffalo8761]

Yes! maybe some new cosmetic armor that can't be leveled up too. I really don't need story dlc, the side quests, side adventures, and all of the visual elements of the ruins and landscape tell the deeper story behind the cutscenes more naturally and leave an air of mystery around ancient hyrule and make it feel more real.

[@hexywesky]

I wanted dlc really bad. I definitely already wanted loftwings and after your conversation i want them even more. Another thing i really wanted was to see hyrule rebuilding and repopulating more. There was some in the game but thats really what i wanted the dlc to be about. There are 100 more good ideas that would fit in this game. Hell, if they added a quest above for loft wings and a quest in the depths for minish, that would be incredible. Not saying it needed a long dlc, not even necessarily saying it needs it, but it is a shame for me at least it wont get one more chance to surprise us.

[@shigerumiyamoto9612]

I am mixed on this personally. I am happy we actually not only got a finished complete game at launch, but at this extreme size as well. It's very uncommon nowadays and I'm happy to see this as I were more than satisfied with the game. That said there are still stuff i would have loved to see added back like a master mode, which botw got in its dlc, and a challange cave akin to trial of the sword which both were lacking in this game.

[@leonro]

Master mode should be free DLC, but otherwise I concur. We already got all the QoL things from BotW in the base game, except for the ancient armour (which is understandably absent).

[@Gamer1288]

And the Ancient Horse Gear that made Horses Useful.@@leonro

[@leonro]

@@Gamer1288 Yes, I meant to say ancient horse armour; ancient armour for Link couldn't keep the old stats, but could've still been included. While it made horses more convenient, it's to the point of breaking immersion, and they could also be brought to the depths or in the sky, which definitely isn't intended. Ancient horse gear (or another set with equivalent effects) should rather be a Master Mode or New Game+ item.

[@tsukikoinkling2221]

I personally don't think it needs dlc, but if this is the last installment for this particular story, then I would have loved for it to have a post game. where it gives you the option to either continue the adventure(before beating Ganondorf) or rebuild hyrule. I want to see the castle rebuild alongside the kingdom. I would love to see more villages rebuild. if a third installment is in the plans, then I'd get why they wouldn't do that yet. but if it's truly the last game for this particular story, then I really want a post game Dx tears of the kingdom is a lot more lively having a lot of npc interactions, monster battles, side quests, etc, and I would love it if they keep branching out from that

[@Mr.Sniffles]

A few major things that I wish TOTK had that BOTW got through DLC: Hard Mode, Trial of the Sword (enemy gauntlet). It feels wrong to me that something like these aren’t in TOTK. Not only were these in BOTW, but they are in most 3D Zelda’s. And it’s rather disappointing and jarring to me that BOTW got these when TOTK won’t

[@tab-xp8fb]

especially trial of the sword, with how much you can do with fuse the lack of it is unfortunate

[@Aperink]

For anyone curious what argument Derrick was referencing in the beginning of the video, back when Ash/Derrick still worked at Gamexplain, Andre and Ash got into an argument debating if it was or wasn’t anti consumer of Nintendo selling BOTW’s DLC in a bundle with no option to buy each DLC pack individually. A big part of the contention came from Nintendo refusing to release any details about pack 2 by the time pack 1 released, forcing those who were interested in the DLC to buy both packs at the same time before knowing if the content would be worth the price. -and poor Derrick was just sitting quietly as Ash and Andre argued, lmao.

[@Ixbran]

Did we NEED dlc? No. Did we want it? Yes. That being said I'd love TotK themed DLC for Age of Calamity. Let me play as Rauru and Ganondorf Nintendo! Seriously the ending of AoC leaves it open for a continuation, as Ganondorf has yet to awaken in that timeline. They could do so much with it!

[@legomaster2538]

I'm hoping for that too!

[@legomaster2538]

I definitely think TotK has plenty of DLC potential. Here's some ideas I have: -Kass returns, is voiced, and sings the very English lyrical piece for a Zelda game. -A shadow temple that unlocks Paya as a travel companion and awakens her as the Sheikah Sage of Shadow. -A more in-depth look into Ganondorf's character. -Link and the Sages fight the new iteration of Twinrova. -More lore about the Zonai. -New Game+. Allows players to carry over all materials in their inventory from their previous save file. -More sky islands. -More gloom enemies such as gloom versions of the Hollows from Age of Calamity that resemble the Sages. -One final showdown with Master Kohga after his side adventure has been completed.

[@TommyDeonauthsArchives]

I have not play TOTK, but not having DLC for a game that is basically what came from ideas for BOTW DLC... it's understandable. I also appreciate the transparency Aonuma had with the statements of post launch content for the latest Zelda game. However, it does worry me on future Nintendo games, such as Mario Wonder and if it's getting post launch content or not...

[@thelegendaryzonaiwarrior6400]

Maybe there’s someone who would be willing to convince Nintendo to make some DLC. But I feel like that would have to be a face to face discussion with the the developers of this game. And I can definitely see how that is hard to do considering it’s already hard enough to get into any kind of contact with a company and have them reply. It is so rare that companies like Nintendo will reply to their fans.

[@jamiecal11]

It'll get some but I'd rather they move on. The reality is we've just had the longest wait ever for a Zelda game despite using the same engine as the last. BOTW took an age too. I'd rather they get moving on the next as soon as possible, instead of DLC gives us some ports or remasters to tide us over. A new 2D one, TP&WW, maybe remake another classic - much rather things like that.

[@ConsoleChoice]

I'm 360 hours in and in the final mop up stage, getting the last 300 odd koroks and I don't need more to do lol. It's been totally worth the increased price tag. I'm not disappointed in the lack of dlc, though I know a good number of people wanted a master mode (though it's not really my thing). Also, I really miss playing other games but I must finish this first (curse my brain)!

[@laggalot1012]

Part of me liked the idea of what a DLC for this game could've been, but I'm not disappointed. Honestly, I kind of respect that they decided "yeah, we've just about exhausted our ideas for this massive game and we're okay with it as it exists now". Seems like easy money that you'd think a company would eagerly grab hold of for a game with this kind of install base and such a long development period, so it's certainly surprising, but I can't say I'm bothered.

[@markruffalo8761]

Hear me out... for the switch 2 release, they release botw and tears as one game. After you beat calamity ganon in breath of the wild, tears of the kingdom starts and all of your stuff sticks with you

[@etriantrujek286]

I can't be the only one that just wants to know what happened to Kass :(

[@alexquah784]

In an era where it's common to see games expand their relevancy with title updates, dlc, and live-services, I'm relieved that TOTK isn't considering dlc at the moment. I was admittedly burnt out playing the game, and based on what this game has, the enormous amount of content almost doesn't warrant a dlc. I say almost cause we need the Master Cycle lol

[@datalphalion]

I think it’s refreshing to see a triple A release launch without expecting any DLC post launch. It’s like the olden times, when games were expected to launch content complete and didn’t require constant patches.

[@Nitro_0999]

1:29 I feel like i know what they're talking about, but just to be sure, does anybody else know specifically what GX discussion they are talking about? All I have is a foggy memory

[@cCO2324]

IIRC there was a discussion about dlc with breath of the wolf back in 2017 where Andre was strongly against paid dlc for the game but ash disagreed and they ended up debating for like 30 minutes while Derrick just watched awkwardly.

[@Alehandrew_]

The one where Andre got super closed-minded and aggressive towards the end. I remember it well! Very awkward. So glad to have GVG now :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX6aaop-nq15htksi=j31R0nLf9X5f9A4B

[@camilo5]

I also don't think we need a DLC, but if they make one, adding 4 shrines and a temple to fix that damn 38 hearts issue would be awesome, maybe the temple gives an upgrade to the master sword and a loftwing for infinite flight. 38 hearts issue would be awesome, maybe the temple gives an upgrade to the master sword and a loftwing for infinite

[@fluxk7506]

I Don't understand where the idea that it was going to have any came from. For Botw the season pass was up day and date with the game. Plus TOTK the unused ideas after they finished Botw's DLC. They then spent a year on polish. Any ideas they still had where in the game already.

[@shyguygaming5397]

They could at least put in eight more shrines, so we can have the maximum amount of hearts and stamina. Or had something minor like an option to re-fight the Sludge Like. Why is that the one enemy in the compendium you can only face once in the entire game?

[@ramsesjfg7668]

Sludge Likes and also Moragias. They should bring back the Trials and include them there.

[@Gamer1288]

Yes It needs more Sky Islands, The Ancient Horse Gear that made Horses viable in BOTW, and there are plenty of things that they could have potentially added to the World like Underwater Exploration, Backstory for the 3 BOTW Dragons, Flesh Out Ganondorf and his rule of the Gerudo More, add in the MK8DX Version of the Master Cycle, A Means to Power-Up the Master Sword, A Means to lower the Cost of Great Fairies in both Materials and Rupees, Allow us to add more Pieces to Link's House, Either give us 8 more Shrines, 4 Shrines and a Boss Fight, or 2 New Boss Fights that give us Heart Containers or Stamina Vessels depending on what you have axed out. Hell, what happened to the Molduking and Igneo Talus Titan from BOTW? Why can't we fight them in TOTK? Also, They could have added more lore that explains what happened to all of the Sheikah Tech from BOTW that is missing in TOTK. It would have been impossible for Hyrule in it's current state to dismantle the Divine Beasts as it required the entire kingdom pre-Calamity to unearth them and what happened to the Towers and Shrines?

[@mrwho995]

It definitely doesn't need DLC, and I'm personally actively glad there won't be any. Tears of the Kingdom already felt like way too much of a retread to me personally. No DLC means we get the next Zelda 6-12 months earlier, and I'm all for that.

[@crunchyblend8809]

Totk was already a big dlc to botw

[@intrepid1160]

Now I really want a Hyrule Builders game.

[@N7Link]

After thinking I agree GVG, I got TotK day one and I just beat the main story. So cool but now I look at all the side content and collecting gear and upgrading I want to do and I feel honestly it will be more than enough content to get the most out of this game. If I could ask for an exception though, how about just one or two small free updates adding a more challenging mode (perhaps a toggle for stronger enemies I’m not saying file restart again) and a boss rush mode. I just prefer a way to tackle bosses again for the nostalgia once in a while. Anyways, another masterpiece Zelda in TotK but what’s next if I could choose I’d say FF7 inspired future setting for Zelda with Link’s awakening level story and emotion. We got the new gameplay and exploration formula down now it’s time to reinvent Zelda in new settings, story depth, and challenge for veterans. Thanks for reading.

[@bigduke5902]

Have we really officially reached the point where we're saying games need DLC? Has it been this long since achievements replaced the bonus levels playing well would've unlocked, now sold to us? The Breath of the Wild DLC was an example of how it should be done, if it should be done at all. But, man does the title of this video show how quick and easy we are to accept the unacceptable.

[@KBroly]

I didn't think it would get DLC after playing it. I thought it could use it until Fujibayashi went all 'well, this lore theory is a possibility of what may have happened. Maybe...sorta...kinda...it went this way' on that interview and enraged Zelda theorists even more.

[@MedalionDS9]

Gameplay wise, it doesn't... however, I know a person who is a huge Zelda fan that was extremely disappointed by the story and how it was handled in TOTK.. it broke their heart as a Zelda fan. I think they were hoping a DLC would come out to fill in the holes to a lot of questions they had to make it make sense for them.. and I knew that was not Nintendo's style at all. I've never cared that much about story in Zelda games overall except for Majora's Mask (thus the avatar).

[@By-the_Way]

I remember the debate on the Zelda DLC... that brings back memories.

[@smoothbrainsquid1904]

I would like more Zelda 1 bosses returning like the Gleeoks did or some giant more traditional-ish dungeons as DLC or extra story not really about Zelda but about the Gerudos because their perspective was totally ignored in TOTK... even though Ganon is a Gerudo who led Gerudos against Rauru.

[@BR-jw7pm]

Honestly, given the amount of content in this game and how they included the DLC goodies from the last game, I’m ok with no DLC but would be pleasantly surprised if they added

[@rhettmitchell]

Aonuma saying there aren’t any more ways to “play” in the game makes me want a story expansion or just an anime or something. The story was super cool but I think these great characters deserve more scenes and screentime. ESPECIALLY Sonia. They did her so wrong only giving her like 3 scenes. Even worse for Mineru. I love the designs of all the new characters, I just wanna see more of them.

[@hododod246]

I played this game 280 hours and I wanted more. Especially I couldn't get enough of sky islands.

[@kevinstrident]

The reminded me I've never been skilled enough to complete the DLC in Breath of the Wild. I may have to revisit that. I feel like TotK grew my combat skill exponentially.

[@dometalican1990]

The only DLC they should look into is new Zonai devices to make up for the glitches they patched that got us awesome vehicles. These include something similar to the rail (for lightweight travel) or Propeller. Otherwise, this game doesn't NEED DLC. It's more complete than like 95% of the games today.

[@amirgarcia547]

Honestly TotK is such a robust and feature-complete game that I don’t really think it *needs* DLC tbh. While I would like more backstory for Ganondorf, and especially the sages due to them pretty much being nothing characters (hell you don’t even learn their names, with it being highly implied that the divine beasts are named after them), and I’d take any excuse to play the game more in heartbeat…after clocking in 180 hours, I wouldn’t lose sleep if the game never got DLC either. Plus, with being able to already create any contraptions you want, I have no idea how they’d be able to make a reward that’d top the Master Cycle Zero.

[@natoriousthehopeful2786]

If Nintendo ever did make DLC for Tears of the Kingdom, all I would want is for them to make story DLC for the mysterious "Ancient Hero" the last armor set is based off of. Other than that, I am actually good👍

[@RacingSnails64]

It doesn't *need* it, but I crave more large sky islands and the Depths could use more enemy variety.

[@MLennholm]

The only thing that a DLC could add that I feel is actually missing from the game is master mode. It's pretty weird that they included pretty much everything from the BotW DLC in the base game but not master mode and not even a hero mode.

[@alliesangalli1757]

With how good TotK is and how much is in it, I'm happy they're not tacking on some half-hearted DLC just for more content.

[@tluets]

Nope... dlc is usually kinda annoying because by the time it comes out I'm already well uninvested in the story and gameplay and it takes a lot to get back in

[@Scrubber89]

Same.

[@KiraAotsuki]

It doesnt NEED it. But I WANT it because I had such a good time with it. If nothing else I need a Master sword upgrade

[@oddishu]

Does this video include any spoilers?

[@By-the_Way]

If the question is "Does it need DLC?" then I'd say no. The game really felt like a full experience on its own and I can't really think of anything else they could add. It it's simply, "Would I be happy if they had DLC" that would be a Yes, (Maybe a "Master Kohga Returns Thrice" episode...) but like I said I don't think it's needed in the sense that the game didn't feel like it was missing something.

[@RidireOiche]

Haven't finished watching yet but here's my LoZ Tears of the Kingdom DLC pitch. First the recycled asset dlc. 1. The deku tree finally does something and invites Link to take part in a new set of zonai themed master trials to boost the master sword's power from 30 to 60 to 90 x2 against evil, a precaution set up by Zelda and devised by the sages incase Link's memory evaded him again when he woke up but deemed unnecessary in the base game as Link retained his memory. 2. Next the pre-end game expansion story dlc. Heroes Redress. CONTAINS SPOILERS. Introduce the new Ganondorf and Zelda Amiibo. In a cutscene: Link hands Mineru's Construct the master sword as he dons the Ancient Hero Aspect armour as requested for a presentation being held at Lookout Landing by Purah and Robbie for a device they believe might be capable of opening a theoretical timegate returning the princess from the past using timestone/zonaite. Mineru recognises Link's Ancient Hero Aspect armour as looking very close to someone she remembers from the imprisoning war who fought against Ganondorf alongside Ruaru, a warrior who suddenly disappeared out of the blue near the climax of the war. She does not get the opportunity to speak to Link before he goes up on stage, instead deciding to wait until the event is over to talk about it. Later, during the science display Purah and Robbie use their time and teleportation research to accidentally re-discover and violently force open a timegate. When the machine malfunctions, Link still wearing the Ancient Hero Aspect shoves everyone off the stage to safety, inadvertently getting himself sucked into the timegate. When the machine explodes it closes the timegate behind Link. When Link wakes up, he is unable to remove the Ancient Hero Aspect armour it is broken somehow but there is no time for that now. A scream from off screen! Monsters are attacking some travellers and Link being a hero wastes no time in saving them. Ever oblivious to the idea of paradoxes, Link learns from the people he just rescued that he is in the past and plans to hand ganondorf his ass in this time to save Zelda from being forced to become a dragon for countless millenia later and prevent the tragic events of the imprisoning war from ever playing out. Then, if there's time, figure out a way home after. All the Hylian's Link encounters wear either variations on the barbarian armour set or zonai armour sets. Pointed in the direction of a monster force's base (a recurring and heavily relied on mechanic for this dlc). After a few encounters with waves of Ganondorf's forces the disguised Link is recruited into the conflict by Queen Sonia having heard of how he has pushed back Ganondorf's forces. Sonia asks disguised Link to take part in battles to save the ancient sage's respective homes which are under attack. Recruit the sages to Sonia and Rauru's cause by defeating waves of monster forces turn the Gerudo Sage against Ganondorf by saving the Gerudo. At every opportunity to talk to Zelda something always conveniently prevents Link from speaking with Zelda or getting too close to her. When all the Sage's homes are saved, Sonia asks to speak with the disguised Link privately. When they are alone Sonia uses Stasis on Link revealing she knew who Link was the entire time and tells him that, unlike Zelda, Link is still tethered to his present by the timegate and his special armour which acts like a kind of time bubble protecting the swordsman from being fixed in the past. Using her time powers Sonia renews statis. Holding her hand over her secret stone with conviction then with a hint of sadness gracefully looking to a half finished depiction of the master sword painted by Zelda and the Purah pad sat on a table nearby, Sonia quietly reveals she knows. Surprising a stasis afflicted Link. Sonia emphasises she knows what must happen for the sake of Hyrule's future, even though it pains her she can not let Link interfere with the timeline. Zelda calls out to Sonia from outside the room, Link unable to move, still locked in stasis, cannot reach or call out to Zelda. Sonia quickly pushes Link back through the timegate that sent him into the past, locking Link out of the end of the imprisoning war. Meaning if you go back after the DLC the timegate will spit link out after Zelda turned into a dragon only able to mop up all of Ganon's disbanded forces. Link lands with a thud in the present nearby to where he got blown into the timegate a ways south of Lookout Landing. A worried Purah, Robbie, and the other sages rush over to Link. Link sits up confused and disappointed he failed to save Zelda again. Though to their eyes Link was only gone for a moment Robbie and Purah breathe a sigh of relief assuming their fixing of their device brought Link back. An idea Link does not dissuade them of. Meanwhile in the past as the timegate closes, Sonia sets a construct to work making the Ancient Hero Aspect armour and instructs the construct to deliver the armour to the Great goddess statue in secret. Sonia is then greeted by Zelda who informs her there is a spy wearing her face somewhere in the castle. Zelda assures Sonia that she has a plan to deal with it. Sonia greets Zelda calmly as if the encounter with Link had never happened and asks about Zelda's scheme to unmask this spy. The screen fades up and out as the two leave the room. Ending the DLC. Roll credits. No depths, no sky map, just a recoloured surface map with a few replaced settlements, npcs, and rebuilt zonai archtecture. Consider it a fourth map where players can farm pristine weapons after the dlc is finished. The player must have already collected the ancient hero aspect and memory tears to start the second dlc. Once started the Ancient Hero Aspect cannot be removed until player finishes the dlc. Protect the timeline Zelda cannot recognise Link or it will mess with the timeline of Totk. Learn that by reverting someone's time, not time itself but that one person's time, to the moment before they swallow the secret stone, you can undo their draconification.

[@ICharlyl]

Im glad theyre focusing on the new one. But, while i enjoyed these last 2 games, i do wish a ton they at least take a couple steps back to the original formula. The huge scope meant a lack of focus on dungeons and world character. I want inventive and original dungeons, weird and quirky characters, a new, vibrant and iconic song on each new part of the world which sets the mood, predetermined set pieces, segments of linear exploration. Pretty much i miss a tailored experience straight from the director of the game, instead a choose your own adventures kind of game. I personally just cant see myself going back to hours and hours of running around, exploring caves which are mostly the same, mini dungeons that all look the same, trough mostly generic plains, desert, winter landscapes with a shit ton of stuff to do that distracts and makes me feel guilty not doing when i just want to focus on the main story.

[@SorceressRose]

Does it need it? No really. But would it help the game's narrative? Yes. My only issue with the game is that it tries to be a standalone title more so than a sequel, people have fanon answers for how the game goes about itself, like the Sheikah Tech disappearance, Kass disappearance, while his kids and wife act like he doesn't exist, important NPC like Villa are gone too. I feel like they could have done a better job with the characterization of the Ancient Sages, because we hardly know them, names and personalities, plus their cutscenes were copy and pasted perspectives, which people didn't like. If they got a DLC storyline like the Champion's from BotW, where the current sages look into them and we learn more about them, than it would be nicer storytelling for them, right now, they're basically Champion clones, but without any real characterization or substance. Another one is that they don't try to connect Ganondorf with Calamity Ganon very well, only implying stuff with the location of his mummified corpse and added implied info to his bio after you beat the game. But I feel like the emotional depth of Zelda's struggles throughout the game could have been made deeper, if she realized that the reason why she lost the champions, her father and home is that Ganondorf was the root cause of it, making it more personal, but they never got into that either. I feel like they could at least try to add more armor too, since I'm pretty sure the Switch has more space for it and they could add the armor they removed from BotW that people actually liked using for appearance wise.

[@fatmatt589]

If there is story DLC besides just say Master/Hero difficulty and trials of the sword, I'd like to see them explore more on Ganondorf. Because for being the big bad of ToTK he's like barely in it. Also they didn't need to tell us the exact same copy-pasted imprisoning war story 5 times.

[@marmeluke8424]

No buuuuut it wouldve been nice to have the golden enemy type at least

[@scarmucci1918]

Three things come to mind - especially compared to BotW DLC. Hard mode with gold enemies - or at least give us gold enemies. Trial of the Sword - although I still think this was a misnomer as you never used the Master Sword in the trials. And upgraded Sage abilities ... or at least fix them so they are not such a pain to use and are probably the weakest part of the game ( in fact, I usually have them all turned off once I get them ). Oh and for the hell of it - 8 more shrines so we can have both a full 40 hearts AND a full 3 stamina wheels.

[@markthompson1769]

I don't think we need story dlc, but I would like it if Master mode dlc came at some point, before i decide to replay the game.

[@David73490MY]

Yes it did ! ...we were told, time and time again, that the new Zelda would "take us to the sky"... sure... from 140 hours, how many do you spend above?. The game is 70-80% down in Hyrule. I honestly thought they were leaving some islands for a DLC! I feel the marketing was misleading for the sake of 'surprise' (the depths).

[@Oscargoo]

The game might as well been BOTW building DLC already...

[@firesnakex8]

It's so funny that there was a time when people would complain about there being no DLC especially for nintendo games and now here we are begging for it for TOTK. Although with the likes of TOTK, I think it can be warranted given how you get your money's worth from the base game. But I will say, despite my hate for DLC, I think TOTK is in need of it as it does feel incomplete in some aspects. Like where the hell is master mode? More fleshed out sky islands like the great sky island would be amazing as that's where they game truly shined in my opinion. We could also get more biomes in the caves too which would be real nice. As for the expansion of the story, I don't think Totk's story was honestly any good. But I would LOVE a post game story as we have never gotten the ability to play post game in zelda (unless if you count the oracle games).

[@Caolan114]

I didn't think botw needed DLC but I guess they had more Ideas and they were able to give Link a motorcycle after that they had even more Ideas and made a full on sequel now what Is left? I'm sure you can think of a few like master mode but the team behind the game might feel they did everything they wanted to do

[@princeofhyrule2205]

They could have at least added master mode :’(

[@shybie2798]

Self indulgent side of me just wants Zelda in a safe place, which is at her home. Ngl its kinda tiring and sad seeing Zelda constantly as a martyr of sort nd what better way to end this era is by seeing her happy as you continue to play. As for materials im pretty sure nintendo can loop ways to get them cause it wouldnt be the first time they wonk with this series' timeline.

[@Gamer1288]

3:40 That statement from Aounouma is such a Blatant lie and so wrong that I'm surprised that I haven't found people calling him out online. 10:43 Speak for yourself. I WANTED the story to go the way that it did. 14:09 NO IT DOESN'T The Game opens with the Master Sword being Broken and if you recall the end of Skyward Sword then you would realize the implications and the game literally ends with Zelda stating her goal of finding "Eternal Peace" for Hyrule which if you again recall the end of Skyward Sword then you would realize why that it isn't happening as is potentially setting itself up for a Third Game with a returning Demise.

[@ramenpower8097]

I can’t believe Nintendo is stripping us of our purchasing power rights smh… (iykyk)

[@capnjohn7455]

Also I don’t think it needs dlc just a master mode with gold enemies. That can be an update.

[@Exarian]

IMO, TOTK is best if you didn't play BOTW. I came into it expecting to really love a remixed Hyrule to explore that's still largely familiar. I expected it to be sorta like how the Yakuza games can get away with having like 5 games set in the same neighborhood reusing assets as much as possible. Except where the recurrence in Yakuza games breed a familiarity and fondness for the map, TOTK's world ended up feeling watered down to me. I never understood the complaints about Wind Waker's map being too big and empty... but somehow that's how I feel about TOTK's map. Maybe adding more would just make the problem worse.

[@goldmemberpb]

Storywise, a dlc is not quite needed but a master mode should be there. It is curious why that is not present from the get go.

[@thomassinclair6828]

I want a Animal Crossing style Hyrule rebuilding game! Going on side quests and fetch quests. Fighting monsters and rebuilding the kingdom!

[@Nope2479]

Using the ultra hand and auto build mechanics!

[@Pumpkin_King0]

TOTK is already a BOTW dlc

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

It really depends…

[@baileypalmer103]

Not at all but i still want it

[@IanHsieh]

I don't mind no DLC, I just want playable Zelda.

[@HavingFunTimes]

Yes it needs shrine maker DLC

[@CramerGamer99]

I just want Master Mode, and maybe a Sword Trial. That's all. It will be sad if I end up playing BotW more than TotK because it doesn't have a harder difficulty or a fun replayable end game challenge. There isn't really a good excuse for Zelda to not have a hard mode/hero mode of some sort anymore.

[@HaydenA]

Oh I remember the Breath of the Wild DLC discussion… Much better vibes here :)

[@Axecon1]

Do I want DLC? Yes. But TOTK certainly doesn't need DLC and I'm very satisfied with the experience I got. It's 100% a full gameplay experience, even if it is lacking in other things (story, character development, etc). I concluded what I'm considering my first play-through of the game literally last night and watched the secret ending for the first time. I'm ready to move onto new games now. *Spoilers* If we were to get additional content with Zelda TOTK, my dream scenario is to see an accompanying prequel animation or manga project that really dives into Zelda's time in the past and characters like Ganondorf's & Rauru's backstories. Something that would give timeline enthusiasts and Zelda theorists something to chew on. I'm pretty convinced that this Ganondorf is actually the same as OOT Ganondorf as I think the events of Ancient TOTK, BOTW, and TOTK take place in a separate timeline that broke off from Skyward Sword but that's all up to interpretation.

[@EmersonFlemingEmRock13]

In my opinion Tears of the Kingdom really dropped the ball when it came to the sky, so I figured they were just saving a lot of it for DLC. Don’t get me wrong, the depths and caves and expansions to Hyrule are awesome, but the game promised so much more for the sky and I think they really fumbled it. That’s honestly why I’m most bummed about not getting DLC, TotK would pretty much be a perfect game if they did that but now it’s gonna be a little frustrating knowing how close they were.

[@SdudyoyO]

I put about 80 hours into the game, loved it, beat it -- But I hit a point where I just didn't want to play it anymore. I'd say I did about 25-35%% of the total content, but I'm not a completionist, never cared about doing everything in a game, I play it till I don't want to play it anymore, and it's been close to six years since I hit that point with Breath of the Wild and haven't played that game since, and I doubt I'll ever pick up Tear's of the Kingdom again knowing myself. Even with DLC, there's just nothing more I want from this gameplay style. I'm done. I played Breath of the Wild for close to two hundred hours, and couldn't even manage half of that with TotK despite me enjoying this game more. Honestly, if the next Zelda game plays like Breath of the Wild, even as a lifetime Zelda fan, and have always called it my favorite franchise of all time, I probably will end up skipping it. I've squeezed all the fun I can out of this style, and yet I replay Ocarina of Time every couple of months. Not to suggest that these are bad games, I've just personally had enough of them -- So I'm glad to see them skipping out on the DLC to focus on what's next for the Zelda series. I don't think we'll ever return to the style of my favorite video games of all time, but if they can do something new and interesting with the next game, I'll be excited. I just don't think I'll ever be excited for a Breath of the Wild styled game again.