New Dragon's Dogma 2 patch is nerfing the RPG's divisive Dragonsplague by making it easier to recognize before it's too late
Not everyone likes the change, though

A new update for 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:Dragon's Dogma 2 will effectively nerf the dreaded Dragonsplagueź¦ disease, which has been a headache for players since launch.
澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:The dš®isease can wreck towns and even cities, killing off scores of characters if the player lets it spread through to the point of lethal infection in their Pawns. 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:Despite players chš²uckšing their Pawns into rivers and killing them to stop the Dragonsplague, many were stiāll left frustrated with the disease and its brutal consequences.
Now, Capcom has pledged an update that will change Dragonsplague at some point later this month. "Reducing the infection frequency of Dragonsplague and adjusting the signs of Pawns infected with Dragonsplague to be more noticeable," the patch notes for the update read below, adding that the symptomatic glowing, red eyes will be far more noticeable once the update hitsš§ø.
To all Dragon's Dogma 2 playersWe have an update planned this month with thź§e following adjustments and fixes. We will release them on each platform as soon asš they are ready.Thank you for your patience and support! pic.twitter.com/iGOgP1cjkG
There have been differiꦬng reactiš°ons to news of the changes. "Nerfing something that rarely happens and its also the most unique mechanic of the game is very disappointing," one player responded on Twitter. "Nah itās definitely the right move unless they change what it does. Thereās NOTHING fun about Dragonsplague," responded another.
Modders have even attempted to do something about the disease in the past, going so far as to manufacture a mod that displays big red letters over Pawn's faces to show how far š¤”Dragonsplague has progressed. That wasn't everyone's cup of tea either - it can be argued that Dragonsplague is one of the best features of Dragon's Dogma 2 because it underscores the uneasy and unsettling nature of Capcom's sequel. Nonetheless, it ꦯseems Capcom has seen enough to alter the disease.
If you're looking for a slightly lighter guiding hand when it comes to the disease, read up on our 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:Dragon's Dogma 2 Dragonsplague guide for more.
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