Mojang Reveals The First DLC Pack For Minecraft Dungeons, Arrives This July

I can't wait for Jungle Awakens. I've been playing Dungeons practically nonstop, and I still want more! 😅

Does anyone know if this will be included in the Game Pass?

There's no reason they couldn't have released the game two months later with this content included. It was obviously held back from the release to be sold separately at a later date. I hope this is a one off from Microsoft with this game. If I buy a game at release I don't want to have to spend (or feel inclined) to spend more shortly afterwards to continue the experience.
This is an irritating point it what is otherwise a surprisingly enjoyable and fun little game.

@Kienda
I'm afraid not. The Minecraft Dungeons FAQ reads, "Xbox Game Pass members can also save up to 10% on related Minecraft Dungeons DLC!" It should be noted that most games on Game Pass do not give you free access to paid DLC.

@pip_muzz
"It was obviously held back from the release to be sold separately at a later date."

No it wasn't. As Liam pointed out, "If you own the Hero Edition of Minecraft Dungeons, then you already have access to both of these DLC packs when they are released."

@gingataisen Deciding to release a game a month or two earlier knowing that extra content is going to released two months later is essentially the same as holding back content.
The Hero edition is just a DLC pass-7 with a fancy name. And considering the first part of the DLC comes out in just 4-8 weeks it's more than fair to say that they should have maybe released the game in 4-8 weeks with this content included.
As opposed to releasing it without and charging people in 4-8 weeks time for the extra bit.
It used to be you'd buy a game, play it and then several months/years later there'd be a full expansion. Now it's just chopping up games during development to sell and update along the DLC release roadmap.
Microsoft certainly aren't alone in this, and we've moved a long way since the horse armour fiasco however this is still a poor move. I don't see it any other way.

@pip_muzz
No, you said, "It was obviously held back from the release to be sold separately at a later date." This is factually wrong; you could even preorder the Hero Edition, which includes both DLCs. Besides, this is a $30 game. I've personally squeezed more gameplay from this purchase already, than from some full price releases. Suggesting MS is nickel-and-diming customers with this, feels unwarranted to me.

@gingataisen You can defend it if you want. No different to other fanboys defending other practices. I'm not factually wrong as the DLC is not currently available with the Hero edition, so please explain the difference between the "hero edition" and a day one season pass?
The game is still good value for money granted. Not sure what $30 is, but I paid £16 for it and feel that it was still good value. I will potentially still purchase the extra levels if they're only £2-3 as well.
I'd have rather paid £20 for the game with the jungle DLC at launch than pay £16 for the game plus an extra £4-8 for the promise of extra content. Paying in advance for content that isn't out yet just sits wrong with me I'm afraid

@pip_muzz
The Hero Edition includes the DLCs. It costs $30. You bought the Standard Edition. That one costs $20 around these parts. The DLCs weren't released at launch, because they weren't ready. Still unsure about what "practices" you're fussing about. If post-launch game content bothers you, wait for the inevitable Complete Edition. 😒

@gingataisen thanks for the info.

I gotta say, I agree with @pip_muzz on this one. I don’t understand why this DLC is being released so close after launch and personally I question why it isn’t free on Game Pass Ultimate. You pointed out it was a cheaper than regular games but on Game Pass we get full priced games for ‘free’ on launch, but cheaper ones we have to pay extra for the DLC and that DLC is so close to launch it was clearly being developed before release.

I don’t agree with this practice and think it is poor form.

@Kienda
Again, like I told pip, if post-launch game content bothers you, wait for the inevitable Complete Edition. The DLCs were clearly not finished by launch date, which is why they're coming out later. The base game is very good value as it is. Sorry, but I just don't see a problem with this.

@gingataisen the problem is money.

As a family we are on a very tight budget and we got the Game Pass recently because we found a good deal with one of the main reasons for buying it being this game. A game my children have played a lot.

Hopefully the DLC won’t cost too much but it is unfortunate so close after release. Would just be nice if it was included in the Game Pass.

That’s all I’m saying.

@gingataisen i still don't see why they couldn't have delayed the game 6 weeks to include the jungle content... 6 weeks isn't exactly a lot...