{"id":28831,"date":"2024-03-25T14:11:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T05:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=28831"},"modified":"2024-03-25T14:11:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T05:11:29","slug":"dragons-dogma-2s-microtransaction-backlash-how-much-of-it-is-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/dragons-dogma-2s-microtransaction-backlash-how-much-of-it-is-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2\u2019s microtransaction backlash: how much of it is fair?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Capcom\u2019s Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2 got off to<\/strong> a rocky start, with controversy growing over its list of in-game purchases as soon as it released on March 22. The microtransactions impacted Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2\u2019s initial user reviews, even resulting in a \u201cMostly Negative\u201d status on Steam at one point. However, players more familiar with the game have offered some more nuanced opinions on the topic, and consider the microtransactions not to be as ill-intentioned as initially portrayed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The PC edition of Dragon\u2019s Dogma has recorded over 220k concurrent players at peak times (SteamDB<\/a>), setting a record among Capcom\u2019s singleplayer games. On the other hand, it has received a significant amount of negative user reviews and now maintains a \u201cMixed\u201d Steam status and user score of 5.9 (Metacritic<\/a>).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While performance and frame rate-related issues have contributed to this, Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2\u2019s paid DLC seems to be a significant cause of criticism. The DLC consists of in-game currency and item purchases ranging from $1-$5. Among the purchasable items are Wakestones, which are needed to revive the player and NPCs, as well as Art of Metamorphosis, which allows you to reedit your Arisen and main Pawn\u2019s appearance. Also available among the DLC are Portcrystals, which allow you to place fast travel markers at any location. These are relatively rare items that can be acquired by playing the game too. The fact that Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2 sells core gameplay-related items has been heavily criticized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, players who have advanced in the game have suggested that the criticism, particularly on social media, has been exaggerated and misinformed. For example, in the post below, Blaine Smith clears up the misconception that character customization in Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2 is paywalled, assuring users that Art of Metamorphosis can be easily acquired within the first hour of gameplay. The Pawn Guild in the city of Vernworth can be accessed fairly early in the game, and the Rift Crystals needed for the item can be earned by renting your main Pawn to other players, which has been confirmed by other users.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Twitter Bullshit: You have to pay to change your character's appearance in Dragon's Dogma 2

Reality: The first city you visit, 30-60 minutes if you rush, you can buy the item for next to nothing. pic.twitter.com\/NDfcdFuDRe<\/a><\/p>— Blaine Smith (@GHBSmith) March 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>