Capcom’s latest showcase revealed Dragon Dogma 2’s release date and more details regarding the sequel of 2012’s action RPG hack-and-slash game series. The game was initially announced in June 2022 and during the recent showcase, we have learnt many details about the new game.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an action-packed RPG with a strong narrative set in a fantastical realm. Players can engage in a range of activities, and the Pawn system creates a sense of companionship in this single-player experience. The game unfolds in a captivating fantasy realm where the feared Dragon seizes the player’s heart, initiating a quest for the player to vanquish the Dragon as the Arisen.
The world in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is populated by diverse races, each driven by their unique agendas and motivations.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 to Release on March 22, 2024: All You Need to Know
Apart from offering a fantastical world for its players, A standout feature of the game lies in the ability to craft your character (the Arisen) and the primary Pawn dedicated to the Arisen’s service. The game enhances character creation for a more realistic experience using advanced photogrammetry technology. Players can seamlessly and effortlessly fashion their characters, opting for an intuitive approach or delving meticulously into the details of customization.
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As anticipated, Dragon’s Dogma 2 remains dedicated to amplifying the intense, expansive action that characterized its predecessor. Capcom disclosed that the sequel deviates from a direct continuation of the original game, opting for an alternate universe setting. Similar to its predecessor, Dragon’s Dogma 2 initiates with The Dragon seizing the player character’s heart. The game invites players to delve into the Human Kingdom of Vermund and the beastren nation of Battahl. The recently unveiled gameplay video also introduces many new characters, featuring the formidable giant Talos.
Pre-Order Price, Editions Details
Speaking of its price, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Capcom’s first $70 game with the standard editions for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam are all marked at $70 USD, while the deluxe edition carries a price tag of $80. Following is the list of pre-order prices for all platforms:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Standard Edition (Steam) – Rs. 4,474
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition (Steam) – Rs. 5,389
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Standard Edition (PS5) – Rs. 4,399
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition (PS5) – Rs. 5,299
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Standard Edition (Xbox) – Rs. 4,474
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition (Xbox) – Rs. 5,389
Included in the Deluxe Edition of the game are the following items:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Full Game
- A Boon for Adventures – New Journey Pack
- Pre-Order Bonus 1
- Pre-Order Bonus 2
The ‘Boon for Adventures’ pack encompasses the following items:
- Explorer’s Camping Kit
- 1500 Rift Crystals
- Custom Sounds
- Wakstone
- Art of Metamorphosis
- Harpysnare Smoke Beacons
- Ambivalent Rift Incense
- Heartfelt Pendant
- Makeshift Gaol Key
Nintendo and Microsoft each launched Starfield and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at a price point of $70. Joining these releases are other $70 games from this year, such as Forspoken, Dead Island 2, Hogwarts Legacy, and Wild Heart.
Unexpectedly, Dragon’s Dogma 2 comes with a higher price tag on PC in India compared to its console counterparts, a deviation from the usual trend. Typically, game publishers tend to offer AAA games at a lower cost on PC, often reducing prices by at least Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000. However, there has been a noticeable increase in regional game prices in recent years, exemplified by the notably high pricing of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.
This development follows several months after Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto expressed his belief that video game prices were “too low” during the Tokyo Game Show in September. At the event, Tsujimoto suggested that raising game prices would be a “healthy option” for the industry.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 PC System Requirements
Here are the system requirements for Dragon’s Dogma 2:
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/30fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 required to support ray tracing.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 2160i/30fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 required to support ray tracing.
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