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Latest revision as of 16:29, 20 June 2022

DLC table

Template documentation

Syntax (base) 

{{DLC|
--rows go here--
}}

Syntax (row) 

{{DLC/row| Name | Notes | OS }}

Example

Taken from Unreal

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Unreal Mission Pack 1: Return to Na Pali Included with Unreal Gold.
Windows
Unreal Fusion Map Pack Available for free. See Bonus Content.
Windows
Mac OS

The DLC table displays all official expansions/Downloadable content (DLC) for a game (content included with a patch does NOT count). The layout is very similar to the Availability table, but not as complicated.

Soundtracks are not to be listed, unless they also include some form of in-game content. They may however still be listed in the infobox under steam appid side.

DLC row breakdown

Section Definition Notes
Name The name of the expansion/DLC. Follow the naming conventions as set below.
Notes Extra information relating to the particular DLC (pricing, bundle inclusion, etc.)
OS The operating systems that the DLC is available on. Possible values are "PC booter", "DOS", "Windows 3.x", "Windows", "Mac OS", "OS X", and "Linux". Separate each OS with a comma (,).

Layout and naming conventions

Due to the countless types of DLC available, a DLC table can quickly become confusing if not formatted properly.

The following conventions should be used for all DLC tables:

Naming

  • Retail expansions (i.e. had a physical release) should have the full name used.
    • Ex. Unreal Mission Pack 1: Return to Na Pali
  • Digital expansions and addons (DLC) should have only have the sub-name used.
    • Ex. Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Revolution becomes Revolution

Layout

  • All entries should be listed from the oldest to the newest.
  • In the event of multiple expansion/DLC types, the following format should take priority over the previous rule
    • Season Pass
    • Pre-order DLC
    • Physical expansions
    • Digital expansions
    • Meta-game DLC (ex. Extra Weapons Slots)
    • New characters (with other content)
    • New weapons
    • Other customization content (not a skin)
    • New characters (no extra content)
    • Character/weapon skins
    • Everything else


References

Editing guide

Editing Guide - DLC.svg

Microtransactions

Editing Guide - Essential improvements.svg

Essential improvements