Posted 3/22/2024, 12:00:00 PM
Dragon's Dogma 2 Sets Steam Record Despite Backlash Over $70 Price and Microtransactions
- Dragon's Dogma 2 broke Capcom's Steam concurrent user record with 184,724 players on launch day
- The game has sparked controversy due to having 21 microtransactions available on day one, including fast travel and gameplay enhancements
- Microtransactions range from $0.99 to $4.99 and are limited to one purchase each
- The $70 price tag and presence of microtransactions in a single-player game has drawn criticism
- Despite backlash over monetization, the game has seen a successful launch with high player numbers