CAPCOM’s latest action role-playing game was just released on Friday, and fans are eager to jump into its massive open world.
The game received rave reviews from critics, but some fans are slamming it over a controversial feature that went unnoticed before launch.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 may be one of the brightest games of the year, but fans have discovered its secret dark spot: microtransactions.
The fantasy RPG’s Steam page currently lists 21 microtransactions ranging from £0.89 / $0.99 to £4.45 / $4.99.
They unlock features such as the Portcrystal, which lets you warp to new locations in the game.
Wakestones, which allow you to reanimate the dead, are another in-game item that can be purchased for real money.
Most DLC listings note that these items are also available in the game for free, either through earned in-game gold or organic discovery,
Nevertheless, players are suggesting developer Capcom might have held back on giving players certain items so they can sell them instead.
In a game that already costs £53.98 / $69.99, these additional charges seem particularly vampiric.
In total, purchasing all of the extra bits would set you back $41.79 (or £33.20), on top of the money you’ve already spent on the base game.
Particularly egregious is the character editor for £1.70 / $1.99.
Called ‘Art of Metamorphosis – Character Editor’, this item can be used only once.
It unlocks the ability to change your in-game appearance or that of your main pawn, the character that accompanies you on your adventures.
Like all other items, it can be obtained by playing the game and earning enough in-game Rift Crystals, but many players disapprove of Capcom offering it for real money.
We called the game a masterpiece in our Dragon’s Dogma 2 review, but there’s nothing great about its microtransactions.
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