Game Overview:
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an action RPG developed and published by Capcom.
It is developed on Capcom’s RE Engine, and was confirmed to be in production in June 2022, 10 years on from its predecessor’s launch.
BioWare's and EA's divisive action RPG was the seventh-highest selling game in Europe for the month of October.
Former Capcom veteran Hideaki Itsuno will lead LightSpeed Japan Studio, which will be focused on developing AAA action games.
The open world action RPG sold an additional 300,000 units since its last sales update in May, Capcom has announced.
The open world action RPG's newest patch also addresses some minor bugs in its existing versions.
PS5 and Xbox Series X players can either play at 1728p outputted at 2160p resolution and 50 to 60 FPS or native 2160p with 30 to 40 FPS.
Various quality-of-life features like a Portcrystal in Bakbattahl, infinite revives for your Main Pawn, and more are also available.
The update will also "reduce crashes and bring additional adjustments," with Capcom promising more details when it's ready.
After over 30 years at the company, the veteran director will "develop a new game in a new environment" from September onwards.
The free trial features four playable Vocations - Fighter, Mage, Thief and Archer - with save data carrying over to the game.
Players can also obtain previously unavailable items like the Venator's Leggings, Ring of Predominance and Comforting Neck Wrap.
Capcom's open-world action RPG is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC and has received widespread acclaim from critics.
The success of the open-world action RPG contributed to sales growth for Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, which is at 7.52 million lifetime sales.
The acclaimed open-world action RPG also ranked as the best-selling title on Xbox and third best-selling on PlayStation for March.
The update, which will roll out later this month, will also bring several other polish changes, balancing tweaks, and bug fixes.
Meanwhile, Rise of the Ronin entered the charts at No. 5 in Europe, and No. 9 in the United States and Canada.
A new update has rolled out for Capcom's open world action RPG on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 is here and emphasising its unrivalled sense of adventure throughout a dynamic open world is that most video gamey of marketing buzz words: ‘emergent gameplay.’
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Here's where you can find all Riftstones in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Capcom's open world action RPG has plenty hidden up its sleeves.
The newly-released action RPG has got off to a stellar start, while the series' cumulative sales have surpassed 10 million units.
Here's everything you need to know about Portcrystals in Dragon's Dogma 2.
All the boss fights in Dragon's Dogma 2 and how to beat them all.
Capcom's open world action RPG has got off to an impressive start in the region, outdoing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's launch figures.
In a recently sent out Capcom survey, one of several questions asks if you'd be interested in more Dragon's Dogma 2 content.
Make life in Dragon's Dogma 2's harsh world easier for yourself by paying attention to these 15 things.
There's plenty of reasons to keep playing even after you've hit the credits in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Capcom notes the update "won't affect frame rate significantly", with future updates to improve performance still in the works.
Princess Peach steals the spotlight from both massive, new open world action RPGs in the latest sales charts for Japan.
Everything you need to know about Vocation Maisters in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Capcom's action RPG captures the best strengths of several genre behemoths.
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If poor PC performance wasn't enough, Capcom's acclaimed open-world action RPG faces criticism for its day-one microtransactions.
Meanwhile, Princess Peach: Showtime! comes in at No. 3, while Alone in the Dark enters the charts at No. 6.
Here's how you can farm Rift Crystals in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Capcom says it plans to release patches containing several fixes for the open world action RPG "in the near future."
Here's how you can start a new save in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Capcom's open world action RPG is attracting players in impressive numbers in the early days after its long-anticipated launch.
Here's how you can increase affinity with merchants and vendors.
The open-world action RPG has received extensive acclaim, but its performance, especially on PC, leaves much to be desired.
Here is how you can raise vocation levels in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Here is how you can quickly earn gold in Dragon's Dogma 2.
The game will attempt to retain the series' DNA while utilizing the RE Engine's new open world tech, it's been claimed.
The emergence of an in-game microtransactions store sparked controversy in the immediate aftermath of Dragon's Dogma 2's launch.
"We will announce more details as soon as we can," Capcom has said in an update published on the game's Steam page.
Here's all you need to know before you begin Dragon's Dogma 2.
Though some cite PC performance and technical issues, several players are upset at the extensive microtransactions at launch.
Capcom's open world RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 is out now, complete with a launch trailer celebrating the game's release.
The acclaimed open-world action RPG is off to a strong start, with peak concurrent player numbers beating out other big RPGs this year.
Our comprehensive technical analysis of Dragon's Dogma 2's visual elements along with comparisons across both PC and PS5 versions.
Capcom has revealed that it is looking at ways to reduce CPU and GPU usage for better PC performance in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Coming more than a decade on from its predecessor's release, Dragon's Dogma 2 is well worth the wait.
The long-awaited open world action RPG sequel will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 22.
10 different Vocations will enable 10 completely different gameplay styles in Capcom's upcoming action RPG.
Ahead of the action RPG's highly anticipated launch, here are a few more details that you should know about it.
The open-world action RPG is out on March 22nd worldwide and sees the Arisen on a quest to retrieve their heart from the vicious Dragon.
Capcom's open-world action RPG faces scrutiny for "only" running at 30 FPS, but is it justified given all the new features and increased scale?
Unleash magic, archery skills and melee attacks at once with the Jack of All Trades Vocation, available exclusively for the Arisen.
"Many events occur/don’t occur depending on Affinity, and relationships between NPCs will also be important," says Hideaki Itsuno.
"In order to make each ability stand out, we narrowed down the range of actions for each vocation and buffed them," says Hideaki Itsuno.
"We haven’t measured it exactly," says producer Hideaki Itsuno, who noted the "much stronger emphasis" on density over map size.
"This is one of the basic original ideas of the first game that I don’t plan on straying from," says director Hideaki Itsuno.
While running away from one boss, players can stumble onto another, which means running away during a battle now carries a risk.
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Director Hideaki Itsuno also confirmed Pawns can buy unwanted items. You can also craft counterfeit items to complete quests.
Create your Arisen and Main Pawn using the character customization tools and use them immediately when the game launches on March 22nd.
Control the battlefield with illusions, make enemies fight each other and buff your party members with this Arisen-exclusive Vocation.
Capcom's Hideaki Itsuno also confirms that players can reload from the last inn rested at, providing additional ways of saving progress.
"For players that only focus on the things [to] go through the [game's campaign], the playtime itself shouldn't change that dramatically from the first game," says director Hideaki Itsuno.
"There are some functions you can turn on and off," says director Hideaki Itsuno, but only one graphical mode across all platforms.
The company has announced Capcom Highlights, a new two-day event that will also provide updates on Exoprimal, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and more.
Wielding a unique, new weapon in the form of the Duospear, the Mystic Spearhand will be able to combine melee and magic attacks.
Fire elemental arrows, tracking bolts, ricocheting shots and a wide-range skill that deals massive damage while healing your allies.
Ahead of the approaching release of Capcom's open world action RPG, here are some key details you should know about it.
Wielding a two-handed staff, the Sorcerer possesses powerful spells like meteors, tornadoes and more to wreak havoc.
Wield a two-handed Greatsword or Hammer and batter enemies with powerful strikes when the action RPG launches on March 22nd.
The open-world action RPG launches on March 22nd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, with a demo reportedly set for the coming weeks.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is Capcom's first title priced at $70, but it may not be the last, based on recent statements by the publisher.
Capcom's latest Vocation trailer highlights the spell-focused Mage, who can buff allies and conjure all kinds of elements against enemies.
Updates spotted on the game's Steam page's backend might be pointing to an imminent demo.
Kick off enemies, fire elemental arrows, or unleash a powerful charged shot to stop foes in their tracks with the Archer.
Director Hideaki Itsuno confirmed the same, but the resolution and frame rate across all platforms have yet to be confirmed.
Hot on the heels of last year’s many RPG releases comes another colossal offering in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
The speedy class can counter devastating attacks, ignite blades for massive damage or use bombs to knock opponents off balance.
Wield a sword and shield to block and counter against enemies or taunt them to draw aggro away from your Pawns in battle.
The Dragonsplague will boost the basic stats of your Pawns and change their behavior, but a "devastating calamity" awaits in the later stages.
The Maisters exist throughout the sequel's world and can unlock new Vocations and skills if you deepen your bonds with them.
Capcom's open world action RPG will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 22.
NPCs will approach players instead if they have side quests and Pawns can point out different points of interest to investigate while exploring.
Like the original Dragon's Dogma, Capcom's sequel only offers a single save slot for auto and manual saves throughout your journey.
Dragon's Dogma 2's developers want players to experience consequences for using fast travel.
The action RPG's game director and lead developer answer some of the questions behind its Pawns system.
The action RPG will offer a staggering amount of options when you set out to create your character and Pawns.
Among other things, you will "have characters around you explain things to get you up to speed," according to director Hideaki Itsuno.
"We made a lot that players don't necessarily need to find, but will be incredibly moved if they do find it," says director Hideaki Itsuno.
"The Sphinx was one of the monsters I most wanted to add to the game," says director Hideaki Itsuno.
Among Dragon's Dogma 2's Vocations, the Trickster certainly looks like the most unique one.
PC players who own RTX Series GPUs can utilize ray-traced reflections and lighting when the action RPG launches on March 22nd.
The new video showcases how fighting the same boss can feel different in Dragon's Dogma 2 depending on vocation and location.
"Having fans support the game is definitely something that helped push the project towards realization," said director Hideaki Itsuno.
Capcom recently streamed new gameplay footage for its upcoming open world action RPG.
The open-world action RPG launches on March 22nd, 2024, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. Check out ten things you should know.
The open world action RPG is set to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 22, 2024.
The character creator for crafting the Arisen and Main Pawn is also showcased and uses photogrammetry for added realism.
Set in a parallel world, players once again assume the role of the Arisen and take the help of Pawns to defeat the dragon.
An Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB of RAM and a GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 can deliver 2160i/30 FPS.
The Deluxe Edition includes several in-game items, including custom sounds and 1500 Rift Crystals to spend "beyond the Rift."
A recent PEGI rating for the upcoming open world action RPG revealed ahead of time that it will launch in late March.
Players will still use Ferrystones to fast-travel to the nearest temporary or permanent Portcrystal in the upcoming sequel.
The action RPG has been rated 18 for "Violence", but the European rating system also noted the presence of in-game purchases.
Hosted by director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, the 15-minute showcase features new gameplay and details.
The long-awaited open world action RPG might not be too far away from releasing, if the rating is anything to go by.
This is despite no scripted events, per director Hideaki Itsuno. "There are no invisible flags or triggers that cause certain events."
"That feeling of a living world is something that I’ve definitely tried to achieve in Dragon’s Dogma 2," says Hideaki Itsuno.
Director Hideaki Itsuno says you'll "never see a loading screen" when exploring dungeons, caves, and other parts of the world.
Check out how the Fighter controls as the party battles against a Griffin in the hands-on demo from the Tokyo Game Show.
There are four starting Vocations - Thief, Fighter, Mage and Archer - and Advanced Vocations like Mystic Spearhand and Magick Archer.
The TGS 2023 Capcom Online Special Program will feature director Hideaki Itsuno presenting new details for the action RPG.
Producer Hideaki Itsuno also confirmed new Vocations, new monsters like Medusa and Pawns being able to guide you to different locations.
The single player open world action RPG recently debuted its gameplay, but it will have more to show off at the imminent Capcom Showcase.
Capcom is promising "an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure."
The first gameplay for the open-world action RPG debuts, showcasing some of the fantasy environments players will traverse.
Director Hideaki Itsuno says the follow-up is "becoming an interesting game" and tells fans to "Stay tuned for more news."
The long-awaited sequel could take place directly after the first game's events, going by the potential Endless Chain reference.
No release window or platforms announced but the cult-classic action RPG is finally getting a sequel more than a decade later.
A 10th anniversary celebration livestream for the original Dragon's Dogma is set to broadcast in a couple of hours.
A 10th anniversary celebration event has been slated for June 16th, and will be available via YouTube at 3:00 PM PDT or 11:00 PM BST.
After Hideaki Itsuno retweeted the showcase announcement, DasVergeben said, "Dragon's Dogma fans are in for a treat today. I hope you're excited 2 see it."
Dragon's Dogma 2 has been in the rumour mill for nearly a couple of years, and Hideaki Itsuno's Twitter activity might suggest an announcement could be coming soon.
While far from a confirmation for a sequel, Capcom is celebrating the 10th anniversary for Dragon's Dogma with a new website.
Capcom's Hideaki Itsuno is reportedly working on a sequel to the 2012 action RPG as per various leaks and rumors through the years.
Insider AestheticGamer says it's safe to assume that "most Capcom games" that aren't ports, remasters or titles using a different engine "will be using RE Engine."
Hideaki Itsuno is at work on his next game.
Remakes for Power Stone and Final Fight also supposedly in the works.
"If I could, I'd love to make Dragon's Dogma 2," says Hideaki Itsuno.
Dragon's Dogma was his biggest success, but DMC5 took the most effort, says Hideaki Itsuno.
