Is the Wasteland 3 DLC Worth Paying For? A Passionate Gamer‘s Take

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a long-time fan of the Wasteland series, I‘ve been eagerly awaiting the DLC expansions for Wasteland 3. After playing through both The Battle of Steeltown and Cult of the Holy Detonation, I‘m happy to report that inXile Entertainment has once again created content that‘s well worth the price for those craving more from this rich post-apocalyptic world.

More of the Same Excellence

The writing, voice acting, dark humor, and strategic turn-based combat that made Wasteland 3 a hit are just as strong in the DLC areas. These expansions feel like a natural continuation of the game rather than tacked on extra content. The environments are diverse, the quests clever, and uncovering lore through conversations and exploration is as rewarding as ever.

Meaty New Areas to Explore

Both DLCs add huge new zones – Steeltown and the eerie Cult of the Holy Detonation complex – each with their own visual flavor, enemies, and self-contained stories spanning 5-15 hours depending on your playstyle. The locations have intertwining side quests beyond the central plot that really help the places feel alive.

New Factions, Friends, and Foes

Intriguing characters with branching dialogue trees make up some of most memorable parts of Wasteland games, and the DLC delivers here too. You‘ll get to know and ally with groups like the Construction Workers Union in Steeltown or the colorful personalities of the Cult, as well as face deadly new foes like acid-spewing bugs and cultists channeling radiation.

Fresh Gear and Build Options

Both expansions add fun new armor sets, weapons, and gear with unique bonuses that open up additional character build variety. I especially liked some of the radiation and melee focused Cultist equipment that enabled me to experiment with playstyles I hadn‘t tried before. Both DLCs also increased the level cap, letting you continue developing your Ranger squad.

Excellent Value for Money

Given the high quality and substantial amount of content added, the Wasteland 3 DLC offers fantastic value, bringing the total playtime for my playthrough up to over 100 hours. I‘d strongly recommend the expansion pass at full price for fans of the series. At a discount, it‘s an absolute steal and a must buy.

Let me know if you have any other questions! This is just a high level overview – I could go into a lot more detail on what makes these expansions special.

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