It’s been almost 12 years since Dragon’s Dogma was released. Players loved the game because of its quirky action RPG elements. 2024 becomes the year of Dragon’s Dogma again. CAPCOM released the sequence finally on March 22nd 2024. Players will return to the realm of Gransys the land will also reborn at the same as the sequence.
“Dragon’s Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG series that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. Now, in this long-awaited sequel, the deep, explorable fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 awaits.”
The famous pawn system was one of the defining features of the original game. The developers made sure the pawn system makes a triumphant return with several upgrades. You can now customize your characters, skills and combat behavior. Moreover, you can also play online with your friends and experiment with diverse playstyles.
A World Reborn: Gransys Reborn
The game takes place in the thrilling land of Gransys. Gransys is plagued by evil monstrous entities known as the Sinners. You take the mantle of the Arisen who choses to fight these devious threats. The narrative starts of at a steady pace which increases the curiosity of the players.
“Beyond the town borders, you will encounter diverse monsters that inhabit the lands. You will need to decide between engaging in battles or finding alternatives; so be aware of your party’s setup, the terrain around you, and the monsters you face.”
A Pawn Above the Rest: The Pawn System Evolved
“On your journey, you’ll be joined by Pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure.”
The pawn system refers to AI companions that fight beside you. Of course, we will see significant improvement in that feature. You can now customize your main pawn according to your preference. It enables to customize appearance, skills and combat style.
“Players can customize their own main Pawn, who will always accompany your Arisen, and enter a covenant with up to 2 additional Pawns from other players through the network.”
Moreover, the system of renting pawns from other players is still present which allows experimenting various playstyle. Pawns can adapt their behavior based on the Arisen they are with. As a result, it adds a layer of depth.
A Feast for Action Enthusiasts
There’s a class for everyone’s preference in combat. You can come across from nimble strider to destructive Mystic Knight. The combat mainly revolves around tactical positioning, well-timed dodges and deadly counterattacks. Moreover, there is a feature where you can climb giant monsters to exploit weak points. This adds another layer of strategic depth to boss encounters.
A Feast for the Eyes
The land of Gransys is a beautiful visually with diverse environments. It ranges from lush forests to scorching deserts. The enemy designs are also impressive with some amazing Sinners to conquer. Moreover, you will come across various side quests from travelers, merchants, soldiers and other folks.
“Travelers, merchants, soldiers and other folk go about their daily lives. Preoccupied by their own objectives and motives, they all exhibit different emotions. At times, they may lead you to a quest by approaching you and asking for a favor.”
Exploration is highly encouraged in Dragon’s Dogma 2. However, fast traveling can be annoying sometimes and may lead to backtracking.
System Requirements
Minimum requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- 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 Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- 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.
Conclusion
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a thrilling immersive RPG with a lot to offer. The pawn system is ingenious to the game and the land of Gransys is a joy to explore. So, if you are into RPG games give this game a try!
