Predator: Hunting Grounds’ subsequent DLC is bringing again the basic model of Dutch, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character from the unique Predator film. This new paid DLC is known as the “Dutch ’87 DLC Pack” to commemorate the character’s function, and it’s scheduled to be launched on all platforms beginning on September 1st. It comes with the pores and skin for the basic Dutch which itself is accompanied by voice strains from Schwarzenegger just like how he offered voice strains for the Dutch 2025 DLC launched beforehand.
Along with the basic pores and skin itself which is the largest draw of the DLC for long-time Predator followers, you’ll additionally get early entry to the character’s Mercenary weapon that comes outfitted with an under-barrel grenade launcher. A complete of eight totally different tint customizations include the DLC as properly.
Having the unique Dutch within the game is likely one of the mostly voiced requests from the group relating to DLC. The Dutch 2025 DLC introduced him again first and confirmed the state of the character within the 12 months the game takes place earlier than reintroducing this basic model.
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ComicBook.com spoke to IllFonic’s lead designer Jordan Mathewson to study extra in regards to the studio’s strategy to the DLC and the way they balanced the previous with the brand new.
“Part of it is just being the fact that we’re just trying to establish this as the game that’s existing in the future, and to bring him back into the fray is important,” Mathewson stated when requested why the Dutch 2025 DLC got here earlier than the Dutch ’87. “It’s pretty ambiguous what did happen to him. It’s important that we establish his backstory and bring him in as the character he is now and then looking forward to the Dutch ’87 as looking back as a really nostalgic hit to what the original Arnold character was like in the original film. So we’re bringing him back in later on just because we wanted to make sure we establish him as a character in the universe first, make sure people know how he got there, and then do a fun throwback for the fans to show that you can play as the original Dutch and run around with his classic weapon.”
This additionally marks the second time Schwarzenegger has contributed to Predator: Hunting Grounds by lending his voice. Mathewson stated Schwarzenegger was excited to return to the function and that his involvement showcases the crew’s dedication to the authenticity of the content material.
“We were able to convey our passion and show how important this was to us,” Mathewson stated. “He accepted, and we were able to bring him into the role. He was obviously very excited about it, being able to reprise Dutch which seems to be one of his favorite roles. It was just extremely exciting to be able to work with him and 20th Century and align all those stars to bring him back into the fray.”
Predator: Hunting Grounds’ Dutch ’87 DLC will launch on all platforms on September 1st.
