Dragon's Dogma 2 is the highly-anticipated sequel in Capcom's fantasy action-RPG series that blends intense combat and relaxing exploration with a unique Pawn system. Coming more than a decade after the original, its release date is something that would-be and returning monster hunters are very keen to know more about.
The RPG was present during Sony's PlayStation showcase from May 2023, when we got our first look at actual gameplay. Aside from showing that development is progressing well, it also kicked up a hornet's next of eager fans wanting to learn specific details about the game. Here is everything we know about Dragon's Dogma 2, including details about its release date, story, gameplay, and more.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Release Date
Dragon's Dogma 2 wasn't yet given a release date, which suggests that we may have to wait a while before we'll actually get to slay legendary monsters ourselves.
Our guess is that there are slim chances to see it launching in 2023, but we won't know for sure until Capcom shares official details.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Story
Dragon's Dogma 2 story hasn't been extensively detailed so far, but what has been share paints a picture that'll be familiar to anyone who's played the original.
We take on the role of the Arisen, a capable warrior whose heart was stolen by the dragon, which symbolizes the world's destruction.
Our quest? Making sure there's one big flame-spewing less lizard threatening the world.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Gameplay
Developed using the RE Engine, Dragon's Dogma 2's gameplay builds upon the original's foundations, which helped set it apart from other action-RPGs.
Stepping into the role of Arisen, we'll be able to customize their appearance, vocation (class), as well as choose the composition of our party.
Different vocations offer access to different abilities. The announcement trailer suggests that we'll be able to (at least) pick between archetypes resembling warriors that can wield massive weapons, nimble archers, and magic users.
Pawns are set to make a return as AI-controlled companions that help us on our journey. In the original, we could not only customize our own, but also use Pawns made by other players.
They could also share valuable advice when dealing with monsters, including those we hadn't faced yet.
We'll get to explore an open world that's populated by humans and beastren, the latter being a race new to the sequel.
On our journey, we'll encounter and face a variety of legendary monsters like griffins and gorgons. Just like in the original, both the Arisen and party members can scale or latch onto bigger monsters, targeting specific body parts.
Darkness also seems to play a role in gameplay, making it much harder to see at night, encouraging the use of various light sources, magical or otherwise.
Where can I buy Dragon's Dogma 2 and how much does it cost?
Dragon's Dogma 2 is set to launch on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. It hasn't been given a price yet, but we do know its headed to Steam, while its console versions should be available through their respective storefronts.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Trailer
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