One Piece: A Top-Rated Game Makes a Big Announcement, But Players React Negatively
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- Bandai Namco announced Character Pass 3 for One Piece Pirate Warriors 4, which includes new playable characters, extra costumes, and an exclusive special move for Shanks.
- The new DLC is set to be released in October 2025 and will continue with character and costume releases starting in 2026.
- Players have shown significant dissatisfaction with the $29.99 price tag for Character Pass 3, feeling that the lack of fresh content like new missions or story elements justifies the revisit to a game five years after its initial release.
- There is a growing demand among fans for a new installment, One Piece Pirate Warriors 5, due to the desire for new gameplay elements rather than the reintroduction of existing characters into familiar mission structures.
One Piece Fans Divided over New DLC for Pirate Warriors 4 Announcement
Fans of Eiichiro Oda’s universe recently celebrated “OP Day” with a flurry of announcements. Highlights included a sneak peek at Season 2 of the Netflix live-action series and news of an upcoming One Piece anime. However, some fans hoping for a new video game announcement were met with the unveiling of new downloadable content (DLC) for One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 instead, a decision that has generated mixed reactions. Bandai Namco announced Character Pass 3 for One Piece Pirate Warriors 4, a game that has expanded with multiple paid DLCs since its 2020 launch. Pre-orders for Character Pass 3 began on August 11, 2025. This add-on introduces new playable characters over time, notably including Rob Lucci (CP0) and two additional unannounced characters, along with three extra costumes. It also features an exclusive special move called Kamusari for Shanks. Bandai Namco slated the “One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Autumn 2025” content drop for October 2025, with new characters and costumes expected to be released starting in 2026.
One Piece Players Disagree with Pricey DLC3’s Lack of Fresh Content amid Demand for Pirate Warriors 5
Despite the promise of new characters, players have expressed significant dissatisfaction with the $29.99 price tag for Character Pass 3. Many critics argue that the DLC offers insufficient fresh content—such as new missions, maps, or story elements—to justify revisiting a game five years after its initial release. Players express frustration, feeling that without substantial new features, the content feels repetitive. This sentiment has led to a growing demand for a new installment, One Piece Pirate Warriors 5, which would introduce truly new gameplay elements rather than reintroducing existing characters into familiar mission structures. The announcement has, therefore, stirred considerable disappointment among segments of the fanbase.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 - One Piece Film: Red Pack |
| Brief Summary | Play as three new characters with this fifth character pack! Wield weapons as your favorite characters from the hit movie One Piece Film: Red and enjoy even more Pirate Warrior action! |
| Platforms | PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch |
| Released | January 11, 2024 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese |
| Genre | Koei Tecmo |
| Genre | Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. |
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