"Unraveling the Dragonsplague: The Mysterious Mechanic Infecting Dragon's Dogma 2 Players"

A mysterious affliction called Dragonsplague is infecting the AI-assisted NPC companions, Pawns, in Dragon's Dogma 2, causing red glowing eyes, incoherent speech, disobedience, and increased aggression. Infected Pawns can transform into shadow dragons and destroy settlements if left unchecked, but can be dismissed within a few in-game days to solve the issue. The only known cure is death by drowning, which cleanses the Pawn of the sickness. Players are advised to check their Pawns for signs of infection and take necessary actions.