Dragon's Dogma 2 Microtransactions Removed Ahead of Dark Arisen Expansion
Capcom is removing most microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2, including convenience items and character editors, ahead of the Dark Arisen expansion's release. The base game will also receive a permanent discount.
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Capcom Pulls Dragon's Dogma 2 Microtransactions Ahead of Dark Arisen Expansion Release
Capcom announced that microtransactions for Dragon's Dogma 2 will be removed from sale. This decision comes ahead of the release of the Dark Arisen expansion for the game.
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
Capcom is removing microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2, including the character editor and convenience items like wakestones and portcrystals, on June 25. These items were criticized at launch for their optics, despite being largely obtainable through normal gameplay. The removal comes two years after the game's initial release.
Two years later, Dragon's Dogma 2's pointless MTXs are finally going away, and it's getting a "permanent discount"
Capcom is removing most microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2 and will offer a permanent discount on the base game. This move coincides with the upcoming Dark Arisen expansion and aims to address player concerns about performance and in-game purchases. Some DLC items will be removed on June 24/25, while others, like the Explorer's Camping Kit, will remain available.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Stripped of All PS5 Microtransactions as DLC Nears
Capcom will remove all microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2 on June 25, 2026, ahead of the Dark Arisen expansion's release in October. This includes Rift Crystals and purchasable items like Gaol Keys and Portcrystals. The base game will also receive a permanent discount, and the controversial inclusion of these paid items at launch led to a largely negative user reception on PC.
Capcom discontinues Dragon's Dogma 2's controversial microtransactions
Capcom is discontinuing the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 and several microtransactions, including those for character appearance edits and fast travel, on June 25, 2026. This change is in preparation for the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, which will also see a permanent price cut for the base game. The Dark Arisen expansion, adding a new region and content, is set to launch on October 9th, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Discontinuing the Deluxe Edition and Various Microtransactions on June 25th
Capcom will discontinue the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 and remove various microtransactions, including Rift Crystals and Wakestones, on June 25th. The base game will also receive a permanent discount. This move precedes the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on October 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Dragon's Dogma 2 discontinues deluxe edition - and withdraws many of its controversial time-saving microtransactions
Capcom is discontinuing the deluxe edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 and removing several controversial microtransactions, including those that offered time-saving benefits. These changes will take effect on June 24th, ahead of the release of the upcoming title update and the Dark Arisen version of the game. The base game and other select DLCs will remain available for purchase.
