We received a recent take a look at Dragon’s Dogma 2 throughout Capcom’s showcase occasion. Numerous what we discovered was that Dragon’s Dogma 2 might be much like the unique, however Capcom dropped a couple of tidbits value digging into, together with information concerning the world dimension and physics-based gameplay.
Dragon’s Dogma was a cult hit, having acquired respectable critiques at launch however gathering an even bigger fan following within the years since. This sequel will run on the RE engine, and unique sport director Hideaki Itsuno has returned for it. Capcom has saved the sport largely beneath wraps however beforehand promised AI- and physics-driven tech, together with a wide selection of weapon sorts and lessons.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 might be set in a world roughly 4 occasions the dimensions of the unique Dragon’s Dogma, director Hideaki Itsuno stated throughout the stream. The world was already huge in that sport and featured very restricted quick journey, so we’re hoping they will add mounts–a dragon possibly?–and trendy quick journey choices.
Itsuno additionally hinted at gameplay that makes use of “immersive physics,” and provided up examples like destroying a bridge or pulling on a monster’s leg. This may very well be an enormous change to the fight from the unique, however the trailer did not cease to indicate us how that can work. Except for the brand new physics, anticipate a whole lot of what you recognize. Dragon’s Dogma 2 might be a single-player open-world RPG that permits you to deliver your Pawn–an NPC companion–and as much as two Pawns from different gamers. Itsuno talked about that the sport will characteristic new vocations for gamers to take up, in addition to new monsters like Medusa.
We additionally received a take a look at two characters who play a giant function within the story and can launch on the sport’s cowl artwork: Ulrika the bow wielder and Nadinia the excessive priestess. Nadinia is especially fascinating, as they seem to be a member of the Beastren race, with their face having leopard-like patterns. Capcom additionally confirmed that Dragon’s Dogma II will seem on the PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Collection X|S, however overlooked the one piece of knowledge we’re ready for–the launch date.
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