{
  "id": 92263,
  "title": "Capcom are reworking Dragon’s Dogma 2's infamous Dragonsplague so you can \"enjoy the strategic decisions we originally envisioned\" for it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/capcom-are-reworking-dragons-dogma-2s-infamous-dragonsplague-so-you",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-03T15:43:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/capcom-are-reworking-dragons-dogma-2s-infamous-dragonsplague-so-you-can-enjoy-the-strategic-decisions-we-originally-envisioned-for-it"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Capcom is revamping the Dragonsplague mechanic in Dragon's Dogma 2's upcoming Title Update 3.2. This insidious affliction, introduced in the Dark Arisen expansion, initially infected players' Pawn characters, enhancing their combat abilities but potentially leading to catastrophic consequences if left untreated. This mechanic, while controversial upon release, has fascinated players for over two years. Capcom initially approached the issue cautiously, implementing multiple adjustments to address both player concerns and praise for the mechanic. The upcoming update, slated for late August, appears to lean towards Capcom's original intent for Dragonsplague, aiming to make it a more enjoyable feature for players.",
  "summary": "I know full well that pally RPG Dragon’s Dogma 2 has its Dark Arisen expansion out this year. Still, two years and one megalo-DLC announcement after release, what I still find most fascinating about it is the Dragonsplague : an insidious affliction that quietly infects your mates (or Pawns, whatever) and heightens their fighting prowess, but if left untreated, can induce a bescaled hissy fit that…",
  "key_points": [
    "Capcom reworking Dragonsplague in Dragon's Dogma 2's Title Update 3.2",
    "Dragonsplague initially enhanced Pawn combat abilities, causing potential catastrophic consequences",
    "Upcoming update aims to make Dragonsplague more enjoyable for players"
  ],
  "editors_take": "By reworking Dragonsplague, Capcom is shifting its approach to better align with its original vision, allowing players to engage more fully with the strategic aspects of the mechanic.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Dragon Age's former producer had envisioned a 'Champions Edition' equivalent to Mass Effect's Legendary Edition, but he doesn't think it will happen anymore: 'There are basically no companies that could help you'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/dragon-ages-former-producer-had-envisioned-a-champions-edition",
        "published": "2026-08-01T13:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}