Gamers Panic as Mysterious Plague Turns Pawns Deadly

Gamers in the Dragon's Dogma 2 community have encountered a dangerous in-game ailment known as Dragonsplague, causing chaos by turning their loyal Pawns against them. The disease manifests through symptoms such as headaches, confusion, red eyes, and erratic behavior. If not dealt with properly, Pawns suffering from the Dragonsplague may go as far as to obliterate NPCs in entire towns, including those crucial to the game's main storyline.

Players discovered that the way to cure Dragonsplague is unique: by dismissing infected Pawns or, in the case of their own Pawn, drowning them in water which cleanses the disease upon resummoning at a Riftstone. To avoid widespread destruction, players are advised to look out for the early signs of infection and act promptly. Additionally, players have experimented with methods to revive decimated NPCs, including using Wakestones or waiting for in-game weeks for possible respawn.

The discovery of this mechanic has led to a variety of strategies within the player base, and Dragon's Dogma 2 guides are continuously being updated as more information on Dragonsplague becomes available.

To prevent your Pawns from getting Dragonsplague, watch out for early symptoms such as incoherence and strange red eyes. Avoid hiring Pawns that may be infected, and if any of your Pawns get the disease, dismiss them or drown your main Pawn to cure them. Stay vigilant and cautious during gameplay, especially when resting at inns, to avoid triggering the catastrophic effects of the disease.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a sequel to the original Dragon's Dogma released by Capcom in 2012. The series is known for its blend of action RPG mechanics with a unique Pawn system, where players can recruit AI companions to assist in battles and exploration. The feature of Pawns traveling between player worlds adds a significant multiplayer element to the single-player experience. With the sequel, fans expect an expansion on the rich, dark fantasy world with more complex mechanics, such as the Dragonsplague, providing deeper and more engaging gameplay challenges.