Dragon’s Dogma 2 has made its debut on PC and consoles to high critical acclaim, but players on Steam have been quick to express their discontent with the sudden appearance of microtransactions in the game. This has led to a wave of review-bombing, resulting in a “Mostly Negative” Steam rating based on over 11,000 reviews and counting. The presence of 21 DLC items, including essential items like Wakestones and Rift Crystals, available for purchase has stirred up controversy among players who feel blindsided by the inclusion of microtransactions.
Capcom’s message to Steam players emphasized that many of the DLC items in Dragon’s Dogma 2 can be obtained in-game without the need for real-world money. Despite this clarification, the backlash from players continues, with concerns about poor communication regarding the microtransactions and the base price of the game being major points of contention. In addition to the microtransaction backlash, players have also expressed legitimate concerns about the game’s PC performance issues, including high CPU usage and frame rate problems, prompting Capcom to acknowledge these issues and promise to address them in future updates.
While many of the negative Steam reviews are based on the mere presence of microtransactions without considering their impact on gameplay, there are valid criticisms regarding the game’s performance woes. As Capcom works on resolving these issues and improving the overall gaming experience, Dragon’s Dogma 2 stands as a testament to the ongoing dialogue between developers and players regarding in-game monetization and technical optimization.
