Capcom Is Removing Dragon’s Dogma 2 Microtransactions And Making Key Items Easier To Earn

Capcom is removing several paid DLC items from Dragon’s Dogma 2 as it prepares the game for its Dark Arisen expansion and upcoming gameplay changes. The move means some items that were previously sold separately will no longer be offered as microtransactions, while the base game will also receive a permanent discount across digital storefronts.

The change is scheduled for June 25, 2026. Capcom will discontinue the Deluxe Edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2 and remove multiple gameplay related DLC items, including Rift Crystal packs, Wakestones, Portcrystals, the Art of Metamorphosis character editor item, and other small add ons. Players who already bought these items will still be able to use them in game.

This is a notable shift because Dragon’s Dogma 2 faced strong criticism at launch for selling items that could affect convenience and progression. While these items could be earned inside the game, some were limited or difficult to find. Portcrystals were especially controversial because they are tied to the game’s fast travel system.

Why Capcom is removing some Dragon’s Dogma 2 DLC

The decision appears to be linked to the major changes coming with Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Capcom is updating the base game before the expansion arrives, and some of the old paid items no longer fit the direction of the game.

One of the biggest improvements is fast travel. Capcom is adding more Portcrystals to the base game and introducing an Eternal Ferrystone, which allows players to fast travel without relying on consumable Ferrystones. That directly addresses one of the biggest complaints from launch.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 was designed around dangerous travel, long journeys, and unexpected encounters. That design can work well, but selling fast travel related items made some players feel the game was pushing inconvenience to encourage extra spending.

Which DLC items are being removed

The Explorer’s Camping Gear and Dragon’s Dogma Music and Sound Collection will remain available. That suggests Capcom is mainly removing the items most closely tied to convenience, resources, or gameplay systems.

The move could set a better example for premium games

Capcom’s decision is important because Dragon’s Dogma 2 is not a free to play game. It is a full priced premium release, and many players are tired of seeing paid shortcuts and small resource packs added to games they already bought.

There is a difference between a large expansion and small convenience microtransactions. A major expansion can add new areas, enemies, quests, and story content. Small paid items often feel less fair, especially when they are connected to systems the game itself controls.

By removing these items and making more content available through gameplay, Capcom is taking a more player friendly step. It also gives Dragon’s Dogma 2 a chance to recover from some of the launch backlash around monetization.

Other Capcom games could learn from this approach

The bigger question is whether Capcom will apply this thinking to other series. Monster Hunter, for example, has sold paid cosmetic items for years. Many of those items are optional, but some players still feel that stylish armor and weapon designs should be earned through difficult hunts rather than bought separately.

That argument fits Monster Hunter especially well because the core loop is built around fighting monsters and crafting gear from their parts. When some of the most eye catching designs are sold outside that loop, it can weaken the reward structure.

Capcom is unlikely to stop selling cosmetic DLC entirely. Recent and upcoming games still include paid outfits and bonus content. But Dragon’s Dogma 2 shows that the company can reverse course when a monetization choice hurts the player experience.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches on October 9, 2026, for Xbox Series X and S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. If Capcom’s latest changes make travel smoother and reduce reliance on paid extras, the expansion could give the game a stronger second life.