Highlights
- Dragon's Dogma fans can look forward to big news on September 21, with new gameplay footage and information on Dragon's Dogma 2 set to be revealed during the Capcom Online Program.
- The original Dragon's Dogma garnered a strong following for its open-world setting and unique action-RPG mechanics, making the sequel highly anticipated among fans.
- While fans hope for improvements in the new game, such as upgraded graphics and gameplay innovations, it is important for Capcom to maintain the scale and charm of the original while introducing new features.
Dragon's Dogma fans may want to mark their calendars, as big news is expected on September 21. It has been quite a while since any big news regarding the direction of the franchise has made the rounds. While Dragon's Dogma 2 was announced recently, many fans voiced disappointment regarding the lack of sequel specifics.
Many fans consider the original Dragon's Dogma to be one of the best open-world games, and that title first came out in 2012. More than ten years later, the game has appeared on newer-generation consoles. The latter re-releases have reignited the interest for the title and have shown how the gameplay stands the test of time even up to this day. With Dragon's Dogma's great open-world setting and its unique take on the action-RPG mechanics most players know and love, the sequel would definitely garner a lot of hype and interest.
Per a recent announcement by the official Dragon's Dogma Twitter account, the developer will be showing new gameplay footage and information for the previously announced Dragon's Dogma 2. The account stated that Capcom will be holding this showcase on September 21, 2023, at 7:00 AM Pacific Time during the Capcom Online Program. It has been said that Director Hideaki Itsuno will be the one to reveal all new information on this date. Many fans will be looking forward to this knowing that new information will be unveiled at the showcase.
With nothing to base on the announcement except a short trailer from May 25's PlayStation Showcase, many fans are hoping that Dragon's Dogma 2 will improve on the old engine. While the original game did a lot of things right, a more powerful console in this generation can now take advantage of the hardware and introduce new gameplay nuances and innovations. Not to mention, improvements on how the franchise can move forward can be introduced, as well as quality-of-life mechanics. Games of a similar nature have had their successes, so it might be best for Capcom to take these into account.
In any case, Dragon's Dogma 2 looks to retain the original game's scale. It's Capcom's job to maintain the same energy and interest for the franchise. The developers should be careful in balancing the new features and gameplay nuances without removing the quirks that made the old game fun. How the new game connects to the old game should be explored, but it's going to be a task to improve on such a good engine without getting stale as some sequels do. September 21 is nearing and more news will be out to appease excited fans from all over the community.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
