Dragon's Dogma 2 discontinues deluxe edition - and withdraws many of its controversial time-saving microtransaction
Capcom removes microtransactions and discontinues *Dragon’s Dogma 2* Deluxe Edition amid backlash
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The brief
Capcom has announced the discontinuation of *Dragon’s Dogma 2*’s Deluxe Edition and the removal of several controversial microtransactions, which were criticized for offering time-saving advantages. Coverage emphasizes the developer’s response to player criticism, with outlets like *Eurogamer* and *DualShockers* highlighting the removal of monetization features. *Windows Central* notes lingering interest in the game’s content roadmap and DLC, while *Nintendojo* focuses on the Switch 2 launch.
Watch for potential refunds or adjustments for existing Deluxe Edition buyers, as well as reactions from the gaming community regarding Capcom’s transparency and future monetization strategies in the franchise.
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Quick answers
Why were the microtransactions removed?
Coverage does not yet specify Capcom’s exact reasoning, but the removals follow widespread criticism of time-saving microtransactions in *Dragon’s Dogma 2*.
Will the Deluxe Edition be refunded?
No official confirmation has been provided; refund policies will depend on Capcom’s stated terms or platform-specific guidelines.
Are all microtransactions gone, or just some?
According to *DualShockers*, many controversial time-saving microtransactions have been withdrawn, but coverage does not confirm if all monetization features are removed.
Coverage (11)
- 2 entire years after being raked over the coals for it, Dragon's Dogma 2 is removing a bunch of those silly... Yahoo Tech · 45d ago
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Microtransactions Will Be Pulled From Sale Ahead of Dark Arisen Expansion Release, Capcom Says IGN · 45d ago
- 2 entire years after being raked over the coals for it, Dragon's Dogma 2 is removing a bunch of those silly little microtransactions that weren't even P2W anyway PC Gamer · 45d ago
- Pre-orders Now Open for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop nintendo.com · 45d ago
- Nintendo Direct: Dragon’s Dogma 2 Finally Comes to Switch 2 in October Nintendojo · 45d ago
- Capcom Rids Dragon’s Dogma 2 of Microtransactions DualShockers · 45d ago
- Dragon's Dogma 2's content roadmap and DLC may pull me back me Windows Central · 45d ago
- Dragon's Dogma 2 discontinues deluxe edition - and withdraws many of its controversial time-saving microtransaction Eurogamer · 45d ago
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Stripped of All PS5 Microtransactions as DLC Nears Push Square · 46d ago
- CAPCOM Slashes Dragon’s Dogma 2 Price and Axes Microtransactions Soon, Ending the ‘Pay-to-Win’ DLC Controversy that Drew Launch Backlash Wccftech · 46d ago
- Capcom is removing Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Deluxe Edition and microtransactions from sale Video Games Chronicle · 46d ago
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