I am a school teacher and I do not have a lot of money to spend. I try to buy things that will last so I invest in games that can entertain for long time with manageable costs. My entire family plays Destiny. Before season passes existed, we could play on 4 systems but only had to pay for 2 DLC's using game share. When season passes became separate, we purchased 2 DLC and then separately 2 additional season passes so we can play all the content. Costs went up but not too much, but then comes The Witch Queen.
Example Previous Cost: Beyond Light DD Bundle:
Beyond Light DD DLC ($70) x 2 = $140
Additional seasons ($40) x 2 = $80
Total cost $220.
This seemed reasonable for a years worth of content for 4 people. ($55 per person)
Now Witch Queen:
Witch Queen Digital Deluxe Bundle + 30th Ani ($100) x 4 = $400
Total cost $400 (Saves $20 buying in the bundle.)
The increase in price is nearly double. ($100 per person)
Another option is I could purchase 2 DD Bundles then 2 additional season passes and 2 additional 30th Anniversary packs at regular cost. But we will miss out on the 2 extra dungeons.
WQ DD +30th Ani ($100) x 2 = $200
30th Ani ($25) x 2 = $50
4 seasons ($40 assuming) x 2 = $80
2 Dungeons x 2 = ?
Subtotal cost $330
Let's say the 2 dungeons were $10 each.
Total cost $370. ($92.50 per person)
$92.50 vs $100 This is cheaper but it's a gamble and knowing my RNG I'd rather play it safe and buy 4 bundles.
FYI my 4 year old loves playing with us in missions, public events and strikes. Soon we will need 6 systems (my fireteam is complete) to play in the house and my costs are going to skyrocket.
I want to keep playing Destiny, but it's going to cost so much.
I am not asking for any handouts or favors. Just saying my 2 cents.
Thank you for reading my rant.
TL:DR
Please have game share pricing options to help families save money.
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If you're on Xbox or Playstation I believe you'd only need to buy it twice. You could game share or license transfer between two pairs of your systems. And if you're on Xbox, it might just be more worth it to get gamepass. All current expansions are on gamepass, so you'd only have to spend $40 per season.