For fans eagerly anticipating "Dragon's Dogma 2," the game's director Hideaki Itsuno has some good news: players new to the franchise won't need to be familiar with the original "Dragon's Dogma" to enjoy the sequel. Itsuno emphasized that newcomers will have no trouble following the story as the protagonist begins the game with amnesia, allowing fresh players to start on an even footing. The launch is set for March 22 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Steam platforms. "Dragon's Dogma" first released in May 2012, and since then, it has garnered a cult following with its expanded version, "Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen," available on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. In 2020, the franchise was also adapted into a seven-episode animated series by Netflix. In "Dragon's Dogma 2", players can expect 'pawns', AI companions who aid in combat, designed to create a co-op gaming experience within a single-player game. Extensive gameplay was released earlier this month, further heightening expectations for the sequel.
What is the release date for Dragon's Dogma 2?The release date for "Dragon's Dogma 2" is set for March 22.
"Dragon's Dogma," developed by Capcom, is an action role-playing game that debuted in 2012. The game was praised for its open-world environment, the day-night cycle affecting gameplay, and the "pawn" system, where players can recruit companions with specific skills and abilities. It was innovative in allowing players' pawns to be used by others online in their games. The franchise has established itself with consistent updates, the "Dark Arisen" expansion which added a significant amount of new content, and the transition to new platforms over time, while maintaining its dedicated player base and contributing to its cult status.
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Props to Itsuno for making Dragon's Dogma 2 accessible to newcomers - it's always awesome when a sequel doesn't alienate fresh fans. And with a release date just around the corner, the hype train's got a full head of steam, especially after that juicy gameplay preview
By the way, March 22 can't come soon enough for us Dragon's Dogma veterans and rookies alike—Capcom really knows how to reel us back into their world with those intriguing AI pawns.
Totally stoked to hear Dragon's Dogma 2 is rolling out the red carpet for new fans without bogging them down with a ton of backstory - that's a slick move to grow the Arisen army. Plus, with the hype from that gameplay reveal, March 22 can't come soon enough for both the series veterans and the rookies ready to dive in 🐉🎮
It's really cool to see Dragon's Dogma staying true to its roots by ensuring accessibility for newcomers without prior knowledge of the lore -- a clever narrative choice with the amnesia angle. Also, the hype around the gameplay release shows that Capcom understands how to keep its cult following excited, and the continuity of the 'pawn' system is a neat way to foster that familiar co-op vibe within the solo adventure.