They’re still selling DLC separately, mind
“With a plethora of DLC options to choose from, starting out from scratch can be daunting to new players,” Paradox say inthe FAQ. “This is an affordable way for players to experience the entire HoI4 catalog without having to weigh which items they would prefer to purchase.”
That’s true, but you could also read reviews and wait for discounts in sales. Especially when much of HOI4’s DLC is ehhh.
As Paradox continue launching sub services, this individual approach does look less and less attractive. Moreso when, unlike CK2 (which offers the base game free), you have to buy the game too. And especially when you compare it to the (possibly unsustainable) quantity of games you get on Microsoft’s sub service, Game Pass. Maybe Paradox are missing a trick by having per-game services rather than an all-encompassing Paradox Pass or whatever. Presumably they wouldn’t still be launching a new sub service if the old ones weren’t successful enough, but I know which service I’d be more interested in.
