Dragon's Dogma 2 Microtransactions Spark Backlash and Negative Reviews

Despite critical acclaim, Dragon's Dogma 2 has faced backlash from players due to unexpected microtransactions and performance issues. Capcom has acknowledged the game's frame-rate problems and plans to address them in a future patch. The addition of paid DLC, including items affecting gameplay, has left many players disappointed, leading to a 'Mixed' review average on Steam. However, the game has still proven popular, achieving a concurrent player peak of 184,724 on Steam and receiving praise for its endless discoveries and potential.