7 Days to Die receives three cosmetic DLC packs

With the recently released update 2.0 “Storm’s Brewing”, 7 Days to Die has not only received extensive gameplay improvements, but also the first paid DLCs in the game’s history. The Fun Pimps have released three cosmetic armor sets that take advantage of the game’s new Transmog system.

The three cosmetic DLCs in detail

The Hoarder armor set

The Hoarder armor set transforms players into true collectors of the apocalypse. The armor is equipped with numerous details: A teddy bear on the back, a radio, various belt pouches, a water jug and even a frying pan can be found on the outfit. The developers have dedicated an elaborate trailer sequence to the set, which illustrates the attention to detail. The design perfectly reflects the mentality of hoarding, which is so important in survival games.

The Marauder armor set

The Marauder armor set presents a gritty, medieval look that is strongly reminiscent of the Raider armor already present in the game. With heavy armor and a brutal design, it is intended for players who want to see themselves as end-time warriors. The set was shown in screenshots years earlier and was originally planned for the main game.

The Desert Armor Set

The Desert Armor Set is specifically designed for the desert biomes and offers a practical look for survivors in hot climates. Interestingly, this set was originally held back due to a controversy over different portrayals for male and female characters.

The new transmog system

Update 2.0 introduces the long-awaited transmog system, which works via the so-called “closet system”. Players can now customize the appearance of their armor regardless of its stats. When armor pieces are disassembled, this unlocks their appearance for the character. The system offers purely cosmetic customization – the stats and abilities of the armor worn remain unchanged.

The transmog system has been requested by the community for some time and has even been implemented through mods. The official implementation takes place via a separate cosmetics tab in the character menu, which can be accessed via the “B” key.

Community reactions: Mixed feelings

The community’s reactions to the first paid DLCs are mixed. While some players praise the high level of detail and quality of the armor sets, others criticize the price of around 9 euros per set.

Positive voices highlight:

• The impressive detail work of the armor sets
• The long-awaited transmog system as a free feature
• The opportunity to support the developers

Negative voices criticize:

• The high price for pure cosmetics in a first-person shooter game
• The fact that originally planned content is now being sold as DLC
• The focus on DLCs instead of the game’s core features

On Steam, reviews for the game have dropped to “Mixed” after the 2.0 update, with both the gameplay changes and the DLC prices contributing to the criticism. Some long-term players are expressing concerns about the direction the game is taking and see the paid cosmetic items as a sign of increasing commercialization.

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