Dragonsplague Pandemic in Dragon's Dogma 2 Proves Polarizing
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Since Dragon's Dogma 2's launch, players have encountered the Dragonsplague mechanic, which can infect Pawns and transform them into deadly shadow dragons. This is causing panic in the game's community.
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Dragonsplague can wipe out entire in-game towns and cities when triggered, though some NPCs respawn later. There are ways to spot and manage the disease, but they are obscure.
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Capcom's social media manager posted a lighthearted GIF poking fun at the Dragonsplague panic, captioned "Nice town you got there..." Fans responded with a mix of annoyance and amusement.
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Many praise the harshness of the Dragonsplague mechanic and Capcom's willingness to punish players, though some argue it is too destructive and poorly explained.
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Mods may eventually be released to make identifying/handling Dragonsplague infections easier for players frustrated with the mechanic.