Capcom is preparing to remove the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 and its associated microtransactions from digital storefronts in the coming weeks. The publisher has announced that these changes are part of a library cleanup ahead of a major upcoming product cycle, leaving players a limited window to purchase the original add-on bundle.
The removal of individual microtransaction items, such as character editing tickets and rift crystals, is seen as a positive step by players who initially criticized their presence at launch. Capcom is likely consolidatng the base game and its upcoming DLC plans to simplify purchases for new players. Current owners will still be able to access all previously purchased content and items without interruption.
This move highlights Capcom's shifting packaging strategy as they gear up for the expansion rollout of the RPG. Streamlining digital storefront layouts before launching new expansions helps prevent catalog clutter and consumer confusion. It represents a subtle shift in monetization policy, shifting focus back toward larger expansion content rather than minor transactional items.
Source: Video Games Chronicle - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/capcom-is-removing-dragons-dogma-2s-deluxe-edition-and-microtransactions-from-sale/