Capcom pulls Dragon’s Dogma 2 microtransactions ahead of Dark Arisen expansion
Capcom has announced plans to pull Dragon’s Dogma 2 microtransactions from sale ahead of the release of the Dark Arisen expansion.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Capcom pulls Dragon’s Dogma 2 microtransactions ahead of Dark Arisen expansion — Sunday, June 21, 2026
Xbox exclusivity dashboard label rolls out and fresh layoff warnings surface; Capcom drops Dragon’s Dogma 2 microtransactions pre-expansion; Helldivers 2 ships major campaign update. Quiet-ish news window for games: the release calendar is mostly smaller PC/indie drops, Epic is tossing out more free games to keep its store relevant, and competitive circuits are grinding on with IEM Cologne eliminations. Hardware is running on rumor fumes and benchmark sleuthing rather than actual console announcements, which feels about right for this stage of the cycle.
Biggest developments
Xbox rolls out new console exclusive label on dashboard
Xbox has rolled out a new label for console exclusive games, visible now on your Xbox Series X/S dashboard.
Major Helldivers 2 patch adds Galactic Campaigns and control center
Major Helldivers 2 patch adds new Galactic Campaigns, a new control center terminal, and a lot more.
Important posts & threads
Xbox layoffs bloodbath report
A new report suggests Xbox layoffs will likely result in a "bloodbath" of job losses and studio closures, leaving developers "punished" simply for following Microsoft's orders.
Xbox exclusive label now on dashboard
Xbox has rolled out a new label for console exclusive games, visible now on your Xbox Series X/S dashboard.
Bullish takes
- Helldivers 2 major patch delivers new campaigns and terminal
- Xbox adds explicit exclusivity labeling to console UI
Critical takes
- Report flags impending Xbox studio bloodbath and closures
- Ongoing 2026 layoffs hit multiple studios including recent Ubisoft sites
Rumors & speculation
Unverified — read with care
- medium confidenceXbox late-June layoffs may target specific studios like Compulsion and Arkane Lyon
Why this matters
Labeling tweaks and targeted patches arrive while broader studio pressures persist.