Pawns are now less likely to die or explode after new Dragon’s Dogma 2 patch
Capcom is making Dragon’s Dogma 2’s infamous Dragonsplague more manageable with new patch
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What you need to know
On April 19, 2024, Capcom made an important announcement on Twitter/X regardingDragon’s Dogma 2. It plans to implement a selection of gameplay changes and bug fixes to the game, including adjustments to the infamous Dragonsplague mechanic that has caused widespread panic amongst Dragon’s Dogma 2’s player base.
Here is the full list of upcoming updates compiled from theofficial Dragon’s Dogma Twitter/X webpage.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 planned update patch notes
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What is Dragonsplague, and why is it dangerous?
For those unaware, Dragonsplague is a dangerous status effect that infects the player’s Pawn companions after fighting a dragon with them or while another player hires them. Unlike other status effects in Dragon’s Dogma 2, Dragonsplague doesn’t show up in the Status menu, and the only way to tell if a Pawn is infected if is they have glowing red eyes, suffer headaches while idle, or disobey them.
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If the player doesn’t dismiss or kill the infected Pawn before resting at an inn for around four or five in-game days, the Pawn will mutate into a giant monster and destroy everything around them, including towns, cities, and NPCS.
Dragonsplague has caused a major rift of opinionsregarding Dragon’s Dogma 2. Some welcome this addition as it adds extra challenge, while others have become so scared by it that they’re afraid of even playing the game anymore. People got so panicked, that we at Windows Central even created aPSA on Dragonsplagueto help them avoid this plague and save their playthroughs from being ruined.
Fortunately, Capcom is planning to make Dragonsplague infections less frequent and the symptoms more noticeable (like having the glowing red eyes more pronounced) with these upcoming adjustments. While this change won’t get rid of Dragonsplague completely, it will hopefully help players prevent this condition more easily and save their Pawns.
Stay alert for the cataclysmic Dragonsplague
While I haven’t personally encountered Dragonsplague during my playthrough, a couple of my friends are so scared of their Pawns catching it that they refuse to play again, which is a mighty shame. Hopefully, with these gameplay changes, my friends and many other players will be enticed to return to Dragon’s Dogma 2 and not miss out on one of thebest Xbox gamesandbest PC gamesof 2024.
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Become the accursed Arisen and command a legion of Pawns to save the world from an ancient dragon. Explore a breathtaking fantasy world, master the art of combat, and hunt all kinds of deadly beasts.
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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander’s expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry’s most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
