The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One console generation set a new standard for the quality of DLC, as post-launch support has become more important.
Downloadable content was nothing new, coming into the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One generation, but it was elevated to a new level over the last seven years. Once a target for player backlash against overpriced content, DLC has become much more welcomed. It’s often a requested feature, as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players want to continue playing great games, and the strength of the additional content often justifies the cost.
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