Greedfall - The De Vespe Conspiracy - Review

GreedFall - The De Vespe Conspiracy DLC

Despite some flaws, I was pleasantly surprised by the choice-heavy narrative and more action-heavy gameplay of GreedFall when the RPG came out in 2019. Now, players have the chance to take on once more the role of a colonist from a plague-riddled old world and return to the often bewitching and dangerous Teer Fradee in the expansion The De Vespe Conspiracy. The question is whether or not this new conspiracy makes it worth dipping your toes into GreedFall again, and the answer depends more on your fondness for the base game since the DLC doesn't stray from the formula. The expansion naturally fits into the lore of GreedFall and offers more insight into the Congregation of Merchants, but it isn't essential to help you understand or enjoy the base game either. I was happy with the opportunity it afforded me to return to Teer Fradee myself, but your mileage may vary.

In the expansion, players continue in the role of De Sardet, the intrepid Legate of the Congregation of Merchants' New Serene settlement. De Sardet and their companions receive some troubling news during the height of their search for De Sardet's cousin, Constantin d'Orsay: a rival, infamous noble family within the Congregation have traveled to Teer Fradee, establishing a camp on an as-of-yet unexplored area of the island. De Sardet sets out to meet with their leader, princess Aurelia De Vespe, only to discover that she has come to the island to marry De Sardet's cousin. Such a union could hopefully ease tensions between the two familial factions, but things are definitely not as they seem when it comes to the nefarious De Vespe family. De Sardet and their allies soon find themselves embroiled in a game of intrigue and deceit that could very well endanger both the old and new world.

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Pros
New GreedFall lore, new area to explore, available on all consoles, Aurelia is a fascinating antagonist, quests help remind you what you liked about the base game.

Cons
Quests might also make you remember what you didn't like about the base game, short duration might be a turnoff for some, the plot might not seamlessly flow into the main narrative.

Bottom Line
The De Vespe Conspiracy offers you the chance to return to Teer Fradee for more of the same, if you're so inclined.