Dragon’s Dogma 2 drops deluxe edition, removes controversial microtransactions
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– Capcom is discontinuing the Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition and several time-saving microtransactions on 24th June.
– The removal is due to the development of additional content and adjustments for an upcoming title update.
– Over a dozen items, including Portcrystals, Wakestones, and Rift Crystals, will no longer be sold but remain usable if already owned.
– The digital base game will receive a permanent discount, while the Explorer’s Camping Kit and music collection will stay on sale.
– The changes prepare for the release of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on 9th October, following a roadmap to fix performance and other issues.
Capcom has announced it will pull the deluxe edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2 from sale on June 24th, alongside the removal of several controversial microtransactions that allowed players to bypass core progression systems. The move comes as the developer prepares for the launch of a major expansion.
In an official statement shared across the game’s social channels, Capcom thanked the community for its continued support and explained the decision. The company noted that “due to the development of additional content and various adjustments for the upcoming title update,” a range of in-game items , many designed to accelerate gameplay , will be retired.
Starting June 25th, the following items will no longer be available for purchase on any platform. Players who already own them, however, can continue using them without issue:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe EditionTo prepare for the release of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, we’ll be discontinuing the Deluxe Edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2, as well as certain DLC items on June 24, 5pm PT/ June 25, 1am BST. Also, the digital version of the base game will receive a permanent discount.Meanwhile, the standard digital edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2, the Explorer’s Camping Kit, and the Dragon’s Dogma Music and Sound Collection will remain available for purchase.“Thank you for your support!” the team wrote. “We hope you bring the same passion and love to Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, as you did to Dragon’s Dogma 2.”The announcement of a Nintendo Switch 2 port for Dragon’s Dogma 2 was one of the standout surprises during last week’s Nintendo Direct. That version will ship as the Dark Arisen edition, which includes the new expansion also coming to existing platforms. Capcom is using this moment to make significant improvements to the fantasy role-playing game.After more than a year without meaningful updates to address persistent performance issues or enhance features like enemy scaling in New Game Plus, the studio recently unveiled a two-part roadmap. The plan aims to get the game in better shape ahead of the October 9th launch of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen.
