Capcom to remove Dragon's Dogma 2 microtransactions after player backlash
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Michael McWhertor
Summary
Capcom is removing the controversial microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2 that were heavily criticized at launch. The game launched with paid DLC items that could also be earned in-game, leading to accusations of pay-to-win mechanics and a flood of negative Steam reviews. Capcom has now announced these microtransactions will be removed in an upcoming patch, responding to player backlash and aiming to restore goodwill with the community.
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bskyCapcom to remove Dragon's Dogma 2 microtransactions after player backlashpolygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2 were a major point of contention at launch, with players accusing Capcom of designing the game around pay-to-win mechanics.
Capcom has announced that the controversial DLC microtransactions will be removed in an upcoming patch.
The negative Steam reviews were largely driven by the presence of these microtransactions, which many felt undermined the single-player experience.
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