#Optional Seasonal Event Choice

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soft mica
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I know there's a lot of concern about having seasonal events in the game because of the large downloads it causes to add in, then remove the files, but I have a possible suggestion depending on if it's feasible to implement. This could help out both the developers and the players depending on the circumstances.

First, require the player to have an Apex account. This shouldn't be an issue since those who sign up get access to special features already like ghillie suits, weapon/equipment skins, etc.
Second, add a checkbox(es) or some other similar option on their Apex account where the player can opt in or out of special events.

If you opt in, then your system will download the necessary files during the event and remove them after the event is over. If you opt out, then your system will ignore any seasonal download and you can continue playing as is. This feature allows players to choose if they want to do the event or not, and if they do, then they will know what to expect in regard to large updates to their systems. The main concern seems to be for console players, so if they don't mind and decide to opt in, then it would be ok. If they don't want to deal with the update, then they don't have to. But adding in a player selectable choice alleviates any surprises or complaints due to large downloads.

This will allow players the chance to do special events like the Halloween event, which many want to see come back, that gave achievements, specifically so they can complete them. But also allows the player to ignore events if they don't want to do them. For example, I personally don't like Halloween, but I am an achievement driven OCD person. So, I would like to complete those for my Steam account. But once they are done, when another Halloween event comes up, I'd probably choose to ignore it. But this could be said for any other seasonal event out there. Christmas, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, etc. (maybe have a separate checkbox for each event)

white fjord
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Wow. Just wow. I posted an idea for an event on the themes you describe and I thought that, because of this download problem, that my idea was dead. I am moved to find this post with this brilliant idea, thank you very much, I support you!

old shore
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It is not possible to choose whether or not to update the game, at least on Steam where the latest available version of the client must always be running, otherwise the game does not run or does not allow Online and Multiplayer functions.

Updates are limited throughout the year, you can't introduce one at will at any time, that's why they take a few months and include all possible content and fixes.

There is another problem with releasing an update, it costs resources to create it, implement a new function and correct the errors it causes, which is why it is normally accompanied by DLC to cover the costs.
If they introduced an event with an update then access would be through paid DLC, and I'm sure the world would burn if there was a paid event, the reviews would destroy it..

white fjord
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I remain convinced that something is doable, you just have to find what. I also have the idea that maybe they could make an online Map available only for a certain time. We can find solutions, we just have to look.

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I would like to point out that the online Map is just an idea, I don't know if it is feasible

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Just saying "it's impossible" is not enough, we need to look for possibilities before actually saying it

wintry siren
white fjord
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I see, so in the end it's the same problem

soft mica
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@white fjord Thanks. I'd love for this idea to work, but I understand it's not always easy to implement, if at all. But the point was to try to think of ways to make it happen. Hopefully, it does that, and maybe the devs can work this feature in somehow.

old shore
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And for an update to be released, the costs have to be covered...
And here we return to what I had said a long time ago, the only way to cover the cost of new content for an event is with a Season Pass DLC... .

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I have no problem paying for a Season Pass, most games have it, it would be great if EW added this question to the next survey to see how many people agree...

white fjord
white fjord
wintry siren
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This studio isn’t exactly rockstar north y’all.

velvet sinew
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Sure it can be done just not anytime soon. Eventually EW will close the books on COTW and release a newer version using the latest and greatest engine which will give them more capability to do many things that have been requested.... I know people don't like to wait but that appears to be the case with some issues ....

white fjord
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Even if we have to wait, it's always better to have some hope than nothing at all. if there is a possibility for this to happen then I say yes

old shore
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The studio is currently developing an "unannounced project", hopefully it will be released in early 2025, it will be at least 1 1/2 or 2 years until they develop another game that could take 2 more years to finish, if that project is a CotW 2 will only be seen in 2027, a thousand things can happen until that date..
Forget about those things..

white fjord
old shore
white fjord
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If I follow your reasoning, this room dedicated to ideas for improvements is useless. here we give ideas which may or may not come later. so we will have to close this show because there is no point in focusing on the future? don't stand up

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and where did you hear about a COTW 2? if it turns out it's just rumors

old shore
# white fjord and where did you hear about a COTW 2? if it turns out it's just rumors

On issues related to actual theHunter: CotW is relevant in this feedback, but on a game that does not yet exist, no..
All this year they spent asking for new features for "a new CotW", there are hundreds of messages asking for mechanics such as need zone systems, spawns, graphics, crossplay, etc., which are not applicable in the current CotW but "could be in a new CotW" there are even a couple of threads about New Games.
Every time someone mentions that it is not possible to apply a new system to the current CotW they immediately start arguing about another one in the future.

The rumor of a CotW2 begins due. that in December 2022 the studio began hiring developers and a director for a new "unannounced project", but it is very likely that it will be a hunting game with another theme, such as a Prehistoric, or Survival or a Classic2

white fjord
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we will see, the rumors are what they are and can grow so before having official confirmations I will not comment on them. but this shouldn't hinder ideas, if what you say is true, why not implement fantasy in this "new game"? we have the right to have ideas and desires and we have the right to express them