Which game deserves a Story DLC expansion? | Team Talk

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With Tarnished across the world giddy at the prospect of more adventures in Elden Ring’s Lands Between in Shadow of the Erdtree, we’ve been thinking about other games where a story DLC expansion is overdue, or would just be too much fun to pass up.

Perhaps it was a missed opportunity, where the ideas were there but the game didn’t sell well enough, or just something which deserves a new lease of life – let us know what you’d choose in the Discord.

by Team PTC

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Grand Theft Auto V | Chris Brand

The online component of GTA V is still going strong, having lived through three console generations, so it's easy to see why Rockstar are putting all of their eggs in that basket. Even though we won't ever see it, there's a lot of untapped potential for single-player DLC and one character is certain to have more stories to tell.

The Mental Adventures of Fucked-up Trevor could offer us a window into the mind of the series' most interesting protagonist. It can be hard work dealing with someone who just does whatever he wants, whenever he wants (as anyone who has ever met me will attest), but watching the horror unfold from the outside is one of life's greater pleasures. Trevor's introduction to the series was memorable, to say the least, and he brought an element of unpredictability to each subsequent mission. I want to see him at his peak, Trevor untethered, with no big ideas, no plans, just a free afternoon and a pocketful of dreams. And probably a pocketful of guns and crystal meth too. Lots of pockets, each one over-filled with trouble and chaos.

A prequel may be the best fit, taking all possible outcomes of the story into account. We know a little of Trevor's life and how he came to be where he is, this could be fleshed-out further giving us an insight into exactly what he is and why. It's also an excuse for some really over the top missions and set-pieces, which is where GTA shines brightest.​

Halo Infinite | Liam Andrews

I thoroughly enjoyed Halo Infinite’s campaign. Zipping around the gorgeous landscape with Chief’s new grapple hook was immensely fun, so much so that I was more than happy to go chasing down optional pickups and side missions scattered across the rocky landscape.

And I’d happily do even more! 343 and Microsoft’s attention might have firmly shifted to Infinite’s free-to-play multiplayer (which is also rather good) but I’d like to see another slice of the campaign bolted on to the shattered remains of Zeta Halo.

As much as I enjoyed fighting the Banished’s army of minions – spoiler alert - I would like to see an old foe return in the form of the Flood. Their addition could have made a very good campaign into a great one. The Flood offer something completely different to the standard ranged gameplay, literally flooding the player with waves of horrifying enemies and forcing them into panicked close quarter action.
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I can’t remember whether the Flood are still active in the Halo universe, but it seems a shame to let such an iconic enemy faction lay dormant for so long. Being able to take them on in a modern game with Chief’s new abilities – particularly the grapple – is something I’d love to see happen.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy | James Parry

The main game of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy was not only a flarking good time, but one of the best examples of linear singleplayer storytelling we’ve seen in ages. Even though it was released back in 2021, with a new film waiting in the wings, admittedly with different interpretations of the characters, it would be great to jump back onto the Milano and reunite the team.

As one of the handful of games I saw through to the bitter end last year, I am already invested in these characters. Even if it was just a bit of messing around on Knowhere, like Mass Effect 3’s Citadel DLC, then that would be enough for me, but I suspect there are more fun stories to explore without leaping into something that would better suit a sequel.

Gamora’s story has always been tragic, and despite being the “Deadliest woman in the galaxy” has a lot of layers to peel back. One element which isn’t touched on in the game is her adopted sister Nebula, and the complexities of their relationship, only being mentioned off-screen.

Perhaps a rescue mission or an assassination-turned-rescue might be a fun little adventure to bring her into the fold – even into the team – and give us another go-round with these characters, endless banter and all.

The possibilities really are endless however, with a whole universe out there to explore, so who wouldn’t welcome another opportunity to try “a fun, exciting space adventure from start to finish.”