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- Dragons Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition is being discontinued and microtransactions removed on June 25th.
- The standard version of the game will receive a permanent discount before the Dark Arisen expansion launches in October.
- Various content updates, including new content and gameplay adjustments, will be introduced starting from June 25th.
- Several paid DLC items, such as Rift Crystals, Gaol Keys, Portcrystals, Wakestones, and others, will no longer be available for purchase after June 25th. However, any acquired content can still be used.
Capcom will cease sales of the Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition and remove in-game microtransactions on June 25th. The company will also introduce a permanent discount on the standard version of the game before the Dark Arisen expansion launches on October 9th. These changes are designed to streamline the release of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and upcoming free updates. These updates will introduce additional content and various gameplay adjustments that affect certain item values within the game. Starting June 25th, several paid DLC items will be removed from sale. This includes premium currency (Rift Crystals), Gaol Keys, Portcrystals, and Wakestones. The Deluxe Edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2 will no longer be available, leaving only the standard version for purchase. Two packs, Explorers Camp Equipment and Custom Sounds: Music Collection, will remain available. This removal affects players who purchased the Deluxe Edition or individual digital items such as Wakestones, Rift Crystals, Portcrystals, Art of Metamorphosis, Harpysnare Smoke Beacons, and other add-ons for character editing, pawn adjustments, gifts, travel, and revival.
The Dark Arisen expansion, set for release on October 9th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, will introduce the new northern region of Norgan. It will also feature 12 new dungeon challenges via Lost Rites, along with new enemies and weapons. The expansion aims to provide a fuller gaming experience. Capcom will also permanently reduce the price of the base Dragon’s Dogma 2 game starting June 25th, although the new discounted price has not yet been specified. The content being removed from sale includes: Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition A Gift for Adventurers New Journey Pack Smoke Beacon Harpysnare Fishing Lure for Harpias Sincere Pendant A Thoughtful Gift Ambivalent Incense from the Breach Change Pawn Dispositions Improvised Key from Prison Escape from Prison The Art of Metamorphosis Portcrystal Character Editor Location Teleport Marker Awakening Stone Resurrect the Dead 500 Fissure Crystals: Points to Spend Beyond the Breach 1500 Fissure Crystals: Points to Spend Beyond the Breach 2500 Fissure Crystals: Points to Spend Beyond the Breach.
Utilized Content Remains Accessible Despite Permanent Price Drop for Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma 2
Any removed content that has already been acquired by players can still be utilized.
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- Dragon's Dogma 2 Removes Controversial DLC as Capcom Ends Sales of Paid ItemsDragon's Dogma 2 Removes Controversial DLC as Capcom Ends Sales of Paid Itemseurogamer.net
- Dragon's Dogma 2 will discontinue its Deluxe Edition and most microtransactions starting 25 June.Dragon's Dogma 2 will discontinue its Deluxe Edition and most microtransactions starting 25 June.pushsquare.com
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