Steam is getting proper season passes support, all DLCs must be listed with expected release dates. If DLC is cancelled, refund for the value of unreleased DLC will be offered.
More here: https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/seasonpass
Ok, so what are they? I think I bought a season pass for something ages ago and couldn’t figure out what it was for. I’m paying for something without knowing what it will be, right?
Season pass are bundled dlcs usually at a discount. While it’s true most people buying it don’t know what they’re paying for, it’s totally possible to buy it once every dlc included has been released.
How is a subscription for getting dlc content isn’t within the umbrella of Live Service? I buy a game and I own a game. Anything else is Live Service.
Season pass aren’t a subscription
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Ok, so what are they? I think I bought a season pass for something ages ago and couldn’t figure out what it was for. I’m paying for something without knowing what it will be, right?
Season pass are bundled dlcs usually at a discount. While it’s true most people buying it don’t know what they’re paying for, it’s totally possible to buy it once every dlc included has been released.
Paying for something without knowing what it will be for is also not really a hallmark feature of a subscription.