Dragon's Dogma 2

Capcom's fantasy action RPG returns with pawn AI, emergent journeys and massive monster hunts.

Released PC PS5 Xbox RPG Action Open World

22 Mar 2024 · $69.99

About Dragon's Dogma 2

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Note: Items in this set can also be purchased separately. Please be aware of duplicate purchases. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Content: - Dragon's Dogma 2 - Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion - Explorer's Camping Kit - Camping Gear - Dragon's Dogma Music & Sound Collection - Custom Sounds Your unwritten epic begins. Dragon's Dogma 2 presented players with a deep, explorable fantasy world, challenging them to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. With Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, that experience has been further enhanced through the addition of unforgettable new tales and thrilling encounters. Experience enhanced gameplay. Embark on uncharted adventures. Enticing value for myriad additions. Together with your loyal Pawns, set off on an unparalleled adventure! Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen - New Content 1. New Stories Await in a Brand-New Area Forsaken Dominion: Another Tale of Ruin Unfolds in the Snowy North Adventure forth to the long-abandoned region of Norgan and join forces with the enigmatic Eir, who seeks to unravel the secrets of the undying Fallen Dragon. Unearth and appraise forgotten relics to unlock powerful new weapons and skills that will aid you on your journey.

• AI pawn party system
• Simulated open-world travel
• Climbable giant monster combat
• Vocation job system
• Day-night world events
• Steam Achievements
• Steam Trading Cards
• Partial Controller Support
• Steam Cloud
• HDR available
• Family Sharing

Storyline

The story of Dragon's Dogma 2 begins in a mining site, where the player character, who is assumed to be a Pawn, is forced to clear rubble alongside other Pawns. When the camp is attacked, the player escapes with the help of a mysterious figure called the Pathfinder. The Pathfinder reveals the player is not a Pawn, but the Arisen, and after they make their escape they eventually reach a ruined town called Melve. A flashback reveals how the player fought the Dragon here, and was chosen by the Dragon to become Arisen. The Arisen is said to be the only person able to summon and command Pawns and slay the Dragon, after which they become the king of the land of Vermund, until they die and the Dragon comes again. There are many people who pretend to be Arisen, and since there already is an Arisen to be crowned soon, the player is assumed to be a pretender. The player is escorted by soldiers to the capital city, Vernworth, where they meet Brant, the captain of the palace guard. Brant believes the player is the real Arisen, and that their current regent-to-be is an impostor. Brant gives the player several quests to gain the trust of the people. When all quests are completed, Brant will take the Arisen and their Pawn to interrupt the coronation of the false Arisen, with the intention to use the Pawn as proof that the player is the true Arisen. As they approach the doors, the Pawn suddenly becomes unable to enter the palace, and the plan is called off. Brant sends the Arisen to go to the neighboring country of Battahl. Here, the player learns of Godsway, which is the crystallized souls of former Arisen, and it has the ability to mentally control Pawns. This Godsway is being researched by Lord Phaesus, head of the Forbidden Magicks Research Lab. Phaesus wants to use the Godsway to control the Dragon, so he might learn how to permanently end the cycle. Then the player is called back to Vermund, after being informed a mysterious shrine rose from the seafloor. In this shrine they meet Rothais, a former Arisen who actually slew the Dragon, but grew mad with paranoia and refused their further duties as Arisen. Rothais gives the player the Godsbane Blade, forged from his own…

Gameplay

Dragon's Dogma 2 is an action role-playing game played from a third-person perspective. The player takes on the role of a character called the "Arisen", a hero marked by a dragon whom they must defeat. The player explores the world they live in, taking on quests, and fighting monsters, while being caught up in a geopolitical conflict between two kingdoms. To assist in this, the Arisen relies on allies called "Pawns", non-playable characters who join the player's party. These characters are AI-controlled, but function like player-controlled avatars, able to assist in fights, provide information on enemies, and give guidance to active quests. Players can each create and customize their avatar and their own Pawn character with different genders, appearances, and race. In addition, players can recruit two additional Pawns that have been created by other players. Both the Arisen and Pawns each operate under a "vocation" – a class that defines what abilities and equipment they can use in combat, with different strengths and weaknesses. Vocations are split between basic, advanced and hybrid, the latter only accessible to the Arisen; furthermore, only the Arisen and their Pawn can change vocations. The game features several different vocations to choose from; several from Dragon's Dogma make a return, whilst Strider and Ranger have been changed to Thief and Archer respectively. New hybrid vocations are included, including Mystic Spearhand, a variation of Mystic Knight, with characters able to utilize a bladed quarterstaff-like weapon called a duospear, and the Trickster, who uses spells that can confuse enemies and enhance Pawns in battle. Working with vocations improves them, unlocking additional abilities that can be acquired for use in combat. Dragon's Dogma 2 is set in a seamless open world that is four times larger than the map in the first game, and is a parallel world to that of the previous title. The world is split between two major kingdoms, Vermund and Battahl, populated with humans, the catlike beastrens, and elves. Fast travel is available through ferrystones and oxcarts, with Dragon's Dogma 2 allowing players to set up camps at night at campsites around…