Developers should really consider selling "Campaign only" versions of their games for like $20

With_Hands_And_Paper · 4時間前

Or they could sell the campaign only game for 60$ and add multiplayer as a DLC for another 60$!

BIKERNUBS · 4時間前

On the other hand they should make MP only games and only charge 30$, like they did with Battlefront... o wait...

blatantworkaccount · 4時間前

And multiplayer only so i dont have to waste money on a campaign i will never play.

Rippa-Splitta · 5時間前

Totally agree with this great idea, i don't care about multiplayer in 90% of the games and only play the single player campaign

upvoted

wx_wxt · 4時間前

Why would they do this? People who only want to play the campaign will still buy the 60$ sp/mp version(of course not all of them but enough to not use your model as it seems) so why would they cut the price by 2/3?

They would need at least 3 people buying the sp only version for every fullprice version not sold because of that. And we both know that wont happen.

They can't pay employees with love from the fans.

superpastaaisle · 4時間前

Keep in mind the price of video games is at an all time low when adjusted for inflation. And back then you were essentially ONLY getting the campaign for most games.

Anyway, I really doubt they are going to sell the campaign only for 1/3 the price. You would be lucky to have the option to buy either only the MP or only the SP for 40USD each.

I -would- be in favor of games in the style of Titanfall 1 or Overwatch being standalone MP only if they sold at 30-40USD though. If I am playing a shooter I probably don't care for the SP if it is an MP focus game; (atmospheric FPS tend to have pretty weak MP aspects conversely, which I enjoy for the SP).

heymedley · 5時間前

Upvote for actual good idea.

treazon · 1時間前

I'd suggest grabbing the game on Redbox for a few days, shouldn't cost more than $5 and most campaigns of big new multiplayer games (COD, BF1, Titanfall) are relatively short. Should be able to knock it out over the weekend.

AlbinyzDictator · 2時間前

So top few comments aren't really addressing the financial flaw in this.

Multiplayer is cheaper to develop than a campaign. Selling a campaign centric game at 1/3 the cost when that story costs 3/4 of production is the most imbecilic business policy any dev could pursue.

Top Google search for dev cost ratios here.

lonelinessmademecave · 4時間前

I don't like this idea as much. First off, in reality, if they were to split campaign:multiplayer at like $20:$40, game devs would focus on one or the other - in this case, mostly multiplayer. This would suck, because although I enjoy multiplayer, I grew up with campaigns and enjoy campaigns and want game devs to put more focus into them, not abstain from them entirely.

But even if the idea were to play out as you said, I still am not so enthusiastic. I like the idea of game's features being all bundled into one. For some reason, I'm just really attached to thinking of all the components as different modes of one game. I like that when I'm done fucking around with one feature, I slowly explore the others.

Idk, my thoughts.

DrIronSteel · 2時間前

I wish there were more "campaign" games that are for the sole purpose of enjoying a game; like how Spyro and Crash Bandicoot had there levels and completion percentage but the game itself was meant to entertain.

I appreciate games like Red Dead that tell a story, fighting/sport games that give players a competitors high, or an RPG that give senses of adventure, but I honestly miss console games that just entertains.

Luckily it seems Nintendo still goes that route through their games, kina.

RagTagZigZag · 50分前

Agreed, I hate multiplayer so much. I got a console to get away from people, not play games with them.

Xephon7 · 5時間前

Honestly, the campaign should be $40 and Multiplayer $20. The campaign is what holds almost all of the development costs.

SinicalMC · 3時間前

$20 Seems too small of an amount to pay. It's sad to say but campaigns are way more expensive than online. Everybody gets a game at $60, that basically covers the brand, the game, campaign, work, etc. However now we live in a world where dlc or microtransactions are king. A campaign doesn't generate additional revenue, it's expected to be included in the game. I think that a broader and harder focus on story would be great for the consumer, because the nature of online gaming basically invents itself. Garry's Mod, as an example, is basically a sandbox lacking any campaign what so ever. The multi-player alone is why it sells. It generates enough content to stay successful, it has a fun and basically non repetitive online experience. Basically, Campaign is a lot of work, where Multi-player will sell DLC and be non repetitive forever due to the fact that other players online are not scripted entities.

morphinapg · 2時間前

The problem is, campaigns tend to be more expensive to produce than the multiplayer...

Worsfold83 · 2時間前

Why not just rent them?

MarkG1 · 2時間前

Except there would be people screaming from the rafters that the devs and publishers that do stuff like this are lazy cunts who are cutting out half the game and etc etc etc, it'll be like the usual DLC complaints but twice as irritating.

WittenOverTheMiddle · 2時間前

Campaigns are typically about 50-80% of the development cost of a game, though. You need voice actors, a script, writers, cutscenes, and a lot more than just multiplayer requires.

This is good for gamers but a not a good proposition for game developers.

Pantaleon26 · 24分前

What about single player only games like skyrim?

kirolm · 4時間前

Might mean I finally buy Starcraft 2.

AutoEuphoria · 4時間前

That's why I rent (use GameFly). I don't enjoy multiplayer, but can't justify the cost for just a single player campaign. For example, I just recently received Infinite Warfare...finished the campaign in a day. If I would have bought that game for $60 I would have been really disappointed.

mainev3nt · 3時間前

The only way developers would do this would be if singleplayer was like $35 and multiplayer was $35 and you get a discount if you buy the full version with both modes for $60. No chance would you get something like a Titanfall 2 campaign for 20$ other than a sale or a used copy several months after release. Which is actually a good solution to your issue. If multiplayer isn't your thing and you're only interested in FPS for the campaigns than wait a couple of months and buy it on the cheap. IMO the only reason to buy a game like CoD or Titanfall on release day is to adjust to the multiplayer and learn the maps.

rslashboord · 2時間前

You want extra packaging, extra work & a slice of a whole pie baked just for you... at a lower price? That's not how economics works. (Sans this being download only).

ThelVluffin · 2時間前

Since there is really no reason to buy a campaign on release date, just wait a month and get the game for half price when Target/Wal-Mart/etc has it on sale.

neeves92 · 1時間前

Maybe Gamefly would be a good option for you? I've used it before for 2 months to play a bunch of campaigns before ending my subscription

Aetrion · 28分前

The issue is that that wouldn't really be profitable. Developing a decent single player campaign for a game tends to actually cost a lot more than developing a few multiplayer game modes, and they work in tandem to drive full price sales.

There are more single player titles or games where the multiplayer is long dead than you can ever actually play through for 10-20 bucks on steam, as long as you're OK with playing games that are a few years out of date.

FacelessRed · 27分前

That would end the careers of so many developers REAL quick.

Besides, no matter how you split it people will be irrationally angry and see it as a money grab.

Example: a separate mode that is different to previous game modes in the games history that has micro transactions in that mode ALONE = sparks absolute out rage.

Pyroblock · 3分前

i'd be ok with this, I'd buy titanfall 2 for $20 if it was only single player. I have 0 interest in the multiplayer, I'll never touch it

TheBionicBoy · 4時間前

"Infinity Ward: Yo, but how bout we do the opposite, bundle a campaign with a whole game noone wants"

$80

rivariad · 1時間前

Just pirate the shit out of it mate

Fribbtastic · 5時間前

then it will be two games, both need to be maintained with patches and stuff this won't work. Even as good as the idea is

Not to mention that they probably won't sell it for 20 bucks just because it's only the Singleplayer

pm_me_downvotes_plox · 4時間前

Wait,so would you pay full price or discount for No Man's sky?

constantino1 · 5時間前

i do agree, I have no interest in esports or competitive play or all the toxic crap that is todays online gaming culture. Probably why I play strategy and sims.

I dont expect this will ever happen, the campaign is what costs money, multiplayer is easy, build an engine, and send the creative team home. Which is why we see fewer and fewer actual campaigns.

FuboichiParadise · 3時間前

This would be a good idea for the consumer but may or may not get the company as much money. I work with several people who love COD zombies and will pay $60 just for that mode. I have met people who only play the SP stuff in FPS games but they still pay full price. The key here would be for a company to put out the SP for a cheaper price and see if they end up making more money vs what they normally do. While a cool idea I honestly think they will make more money just selling the $60 game even if there are "lots" of people saying they would pay $20 for the SP.

moco94 · 3時間前

I'd say $40 would be more reasonable, cause there are some games developed primarily for their campaign like the Uncharted series.. But I'd definitely be down to pay $20 less so and get rid of the Online mode I've never played.

chairman_steel · 2時間前

I'd love this. I'm always curious about CoD campaigns but don't care about multiplayer at fucking all.

-Nafuka · 2時間前

Good idea, but I don't see any developers doing this. A majority of people who want to play the campaign will pay the 60$ for it, while a very few handful of individuals won't. They'd have to sell 3 copies for 20$ each instead of 1 copy for 60$, which, in the long run, I believe would make them lose money.

Nesnomis · 2時間前

Or you wait until the game goes on sale and purchase it for what you deem worth it.

growingconcern · 2時間前

Except that the campaign costs most of the money to create so it would be something more like 40$+. And since fewer people might be buying it they might need make it more like 50$. But maybe 10$ off if you don't like MP is worth it?

snorlz · 2時間前

good luck with that. easier idea- just rent the game. renting is super cheap on redbox and most of the games you are talking about have short campaigns anyways. unless you plan on playing it over and over again, renting solves all these issues

hairlessrabit77 · 2時間前

Just wait and buy used. I never play online so I just wait a year buy it used for 20 bucks and the game developers never see my money.

pm8k · 2時間前

My solution for this is to just wait for the game to come down in price naturally. I'm not buying it for the online play, so it doesn't matter when I play it. Yeah, I don't play it day 1, but i end up getting a cheap game and the company gets revenue on a game that probably has been shelved by most gamers for newer games.

StayyFrostyy · 1時間前

Ffs man, now game companies will add an additional charge of $20 for the campaign

I_HAVE_THAT_FETISH · 1時間前

Sell the Campaign for $60 and make it upgradable to Multiplayer, you say?

I'm on it.

pmarini · 43分前

Unfortunately, developers don't sell games

FalloutFanNV1 · 34分前

But they already do this in the form of sales.

You have access to an entire spectrum of FPS games with campaigns who's multiplayer servers have been dead for years, and if you pick them up during software sales (like Steam Sales or Black Friday) you get the Single Player experience in the dollar range you are looking for.

So you have to wait a few months or (In the case of Capcom games) years to get access to an FPS campaign instead of getting it day 1. So what? Its a single player experience you can enjoy at any time and you are missing nothing by not being there Release day. Hell, you are probably getting a patched up and better version of the game by waiting anyways.

So have some patience. There are more FPS Campaign experiences available at your fingertips right now for under $30 than you could possibly handle. Can't you wait to play Infinity War until Black Friday?

E-Strange · 28分前

I think there should be more emphasis on the campaign again, for sure. I rarely play online, but I used to love FPS campaigns, haven't had a great one for a while.

RamiN64 · 28分前

I guess until the people who mostly play the campaign mode stop purchasing these games at 60$ theres no reason to change it. If you've stopped purchasing those games great you are voting with your wallet and if enough people do I'm sure developers would consider that suggestion, I just don't think we're close to that yet, hopefully i'm wrong!

sgamer83 · 27分前

I would like to see the option to Download the campaign and multiplayer separate. I never plan to play online so all the MP maps are a huge waste on my HDD.

theegorrila · 22分前

I'm the same way. I've been using redbox for a while, beat the campaign and bring it back before it costs to much.

sammaster9 · 15分前

When did people start saying "campaign" instead of singleplayer? Did Halo popularize it?

UUGE_ASSHOLE · 15分前

Hot Dog stands should really consider selling me the just the bun with some ketchup on it for a quarter.

zefiax · 15分前

You are not alone. I feel the same way. Multiplayer was great when I was 12 and had all the time in the world to become the best at a game. Now days however, I barely have time to play let alone spend what little I have in time by being berated by a 12 year old about how I am a newb and how he fucked my mother.

Mharkan · 13分前

Same thing with real time strategy.

stewsters · 10分前

How much do I have to pay to get splitscreen on Titanfall 2 or BF1? Cause I would pay for that.

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