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After 12 long years of patience, Dragon's Dogma 2 is available for pre-order on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Capcom is making headlines thanks to the upcoming launch of the Dragon's Dogma game by adding assortments of useful in-game items as pre-order bonuses.
Dragon's Dogma 2 File Sizes Revealed
The file sizes of the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2 are revealed, confirming how much space gamers will need to play Capcom's open-world RPG.
As of now, Capcom has also released a free character creator and storage tool that players can use to create their Arisen and Pawns and store them for future use. While the tool is free, players need to buy the game to use their characters. For players who are already planning on pre-ordering either the standard or the deluxe edition of Dragon's Dogma 2, this article aims to explain the differences when it comes to pre-order bonuses and price.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Standard & Deluxe Editions Pre-order Bonuses
The pre-order bonuses for both editions of Dragon's Dogma 2 are quite similar. Players who pre-order any edition of the game will receive the Superior Weapons Quartet pack, which includes a sword and shield, a bow, twin daggers, and a staff. Each of these weapons is specifically added to aid the Arisen through the early stages of the game as per their starting vocations.
Moreover, players who order the Deluxe edition will receive an additional bonus in-game item, the Ring of Assurance. Although the prequel also featured rings that provided unique status effects to the Arisen, Capcom has not elaborated on the effects of the Ring of Assurance as of now, and it will probably be a surprise till the official release.
Also, akin to the previous game, the in-game pre-order bonus items will not be available to players in their inventory itself. Instead, the items will be sent to their in-game storage and can be accessed by speaking to any innkeeper and viewing the storage.
Dragon's Dogma 2: How to Create and Transfer Pawns (Character Creator and Storage Tool)
Dragon's Dogma 2's character creator is available for free. Here's how to use it, and port characters into the full game once it comes out.
For the physical edition buyers, the pre-order bonus content can be downloaded via a voucher code that is for single-time use. Players also need to connect to the PlayStation Network or Xbox Live and redeem the voucher code from the store. Capcom has also revealed the possibility of special limited bonuses being available for purchase separately in the future.
While it is clear that the Superior Weapons Quartet will prove efficient in the early game, players should not overlook the base starting weapons completely. This is because the first game introduced players to rusted weapons as their starting armaments that could deal torpor and poison damage when upgraded to three stars. These weapons could slow down monsters that are not immune to torpor and poison and make it easier for a party to take them down.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Edition Differences
The Dragon's Dogma 2 standard and deluxe editions are priced at $69.99 and $79.99 respectively. While the standard edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 only features the base game, aside from the pre-order bonus, the deluxe pack includes "A Boon for Adventurers - New Journey Pack." This assortment of in-game items and exclusive in-game settings can prove to be extremely useful for players who know how to use them.
How Dragon's Dogma 2's Fighter and Warrior Vocations Differ Explained
Every Vocation in Dragon's Dogma 2 provides a distinct way to experience the game, even if some of them sound like they would play the same.
Hence, here's a detailed list of items and exclusive additions that will be available with the Dragon's Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition as part of the "A Boon for Adventurers - New Journey Pack"
Appearance | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Explorer's Camping Kit | Gain a special camping kit while also making it available for future purchases at in-game traders/shops. |
 | 1500 Rift Crystals | An in-game currency that can be used to hire pawns and purchase special items. Players can also receive Rift Crystals by defeating monsters, completing side quests, and opening treasure chests. |
 | Dragon's Dogma Music & Sound Collections | Allows fans of the first Dragon's Dogma game to change the music and sound collections of Dragon's Dogma 2 to that of the original game. |
 | Wakestone | A stone filled with miraculous magick. The confirmation of Wakestones being in the game implies that players may have to collect Wakestone Shards again. |
 | Art of Metamorphosis | An item used to edit the appearance of the Arisen or a Pawn. It can be used only once when visiting a barberie. |
 | Harpysnare Smoke Beacons | Obtain three of these items that emit a scent that lures harpies. Players may be able to grab hold of one and ascend on their backs. Since harpies were very frustrating to fight in the original game, this may prove very useful to new players. |
 | Ambivalent Rift Incense | Used to change a pawn's inclination to a random one. It can be used by one's main pawn while camping and burnt as incense. Pawn inclination defines their personality and choices in combat. There were a total of nine inclinations in the previous games. |
 | Heartfelt Pendant | A pendant overflowing with tender affection. It can be used as a gift to develop relationships with different NPCs. (not pawns) |
 | Makeshift Gaol Key | A key to the gaol. Of relatively crude make, it will break after a single use. |
Which Is The Best Dragon's Dogma 2 Edition
Capcom has revealed that the "A Boon for Adventurers - New Journey Pack" will also be available for purchase separately after the release of the game. This leads to questions concerning which edition will provide the best value for money. When it comes to the price, the deluxe edition costs $10 more than the standard while providing lots of useful items that can appeal to fans of the original game.
Hence, players who are fans of Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen or are intrigued by the Ring of Assurance and the New Journey Pack should pick thedeluxe edition. However, players who prefer to purchase the New Journey Pack later on separately may opt for the standard edition.
Dragon's Dogma 2
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- March 22, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
