All articles tagged with #cut content
A modder has reconstructed a cut opening chapter of Resident Evil 4 Remake that featured Ashley in the woods witnessing a ritual, revealing what might have been in the game's original design, though it was removed possibly due to pacing concerns.
A previously unseen prologue called 'Chapter 0' featuring Ashley as the main character has been discovered in Resident Evil 4, revealing an early version of the game's story that was cut before release, showing Ashley's initial arrival in the village and providing a different starting perspective for the game.
A modder has released the Ultimate Cut Content Restoration Mod for Baldur's Gate 3, which restores nearly all cut content such as equipment, abilities, and icons, providing players with a comprehensive experience of the game's full content for free.
Players have discovered an additional 30 minutes of unused NPC dialogue in Metroid Prime 4, which was cut from the final version. The extensive chatter, considered a poor design choice, contrasts with the typically solitary nature of the franchise and highlights the game's controversial development decisions. The found dialogue was meant as background filler but was ultimately deemed inappropriate for the game's atmosphere.
Borderlands 4 initially planned to feature Ava, a controversial character from Borderlands 3, but she was replaced late in production by the character Amara, as evidenced by discovered assets and in-game hints, suggesting a last-minute change likely aimed at improving the game's reception.
Elden Ring dataminer Sekiro Dubi has uncovered unused alternate underground zones tied to a cut "cataclysm" system that would have altered the game's world map. The datamined areas include alternate versions of Deeproot Depths and Moghwyn Palace, which could have provided more logical entry points into the game's existing locations. The discovery sheds light on the game's development and reveals unused content, including a full questline for Merchant Kalé, that didn't make it into the final game.
Modders of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 have discovered early assets for cut characters, including Doctor Octopus and Frank West. The modders found character select screen portraits for Doctor Octopus and were able to insert them back into the game. However, they were unable to recover his battle theme. Other unused content, such as color palettes, voice lines, and an unfinished stage and music, were also discovered. This is the first physical evidence of Doctor Octopus's existence in the game, which was originally planned but scrapped due to technical issues with his tentacle arms.
Developers and industry professionals have come to the defense of Larian Studios, the developers of Baldur's Gate 3, after dataminers discovered alleged "cut content" in the game's code. Former Baldur's Gate 2 and Dragon Age writer, David Gaider, explained that cuts are a normal part of game development and are often necessary for various reasons such as technical issues or tonal inconsistencies. Larian CEO, Sven Vincke, clarified that the alleged cuts were editorial decisions made to avoid overwhelming players and that the game's release date was not a factor in the decision-making process. The developers have acknowledged fan feedback and plan to re-expand certain aspects of the game in future patches.
Modder 'roastedflamingo' has released a mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 called "Cut Dialogue Enhanced" that restores unused combat lines and miscellaneous player lines that were cut from the game. The mod expands on the previous "Cut Dialogue Restoration and Enhancement" mod, adding combat taunts and lines for buying items, starting fights, and more. This mod, along with other recommended mods, can greatly enhance the in-game experience for players.
A former game designer for Titanfall and Modern Warfare has revealed that a mission for Titanfall 3 was cut due to budget constraints. The mission would have involved players infiltrating a city and taking down a massive robot. Fans of the franchise are disappointed by the news and continue to hope for a new installment in the series.
Overwatch 2 has scrapped their promised PvE Hero Missions mode due to lack of progress and no defined end date. Instead, they will release co-op story missions gradually integrated into ongoing seasons. Some cut content will be repurposed for future PvE events. The first taste of the new story missions will be available in Season 6 launching around August. The roadmap teases a new support hero and a Roadhog rework.
Cut content from the game files of Hogwarts Legacy reveals that the game once had a reputation and morality system, similar to the Karma system in Red Dead Redemption 2, where players could lose House Points for doing specific things. The game also had a number of spells and activities cut from the final build, including the ability to cut class, commit crimes, and study, gossip, and get drunk. The release of Hogwarts Legacy has been the subject of criticism and debate due to J.K. Rowling's public stance on gender identity.
The Resident Evil 4 Remake has reworked the game with new environments, items, and bosses, but it has also cut some set pieces and conflicts from the original game. Six big scenes that got cut from Resident Evil 4 include the U-3 Boss Fight, the Castle Dragon Room, Tiny Salazar’s Huge Stone Mech Chase, the Ski-Lift Sequence, Ashley Graham Bulldozer Simulator 2005, and the Room of 100 Lasers.