Dragon’s Dogma 2 PC Overview: Redefining ARPGs

It's no secret at all that Capcom is, broadly speaking, one of the most successful modern gaming developers and publication companies. From all the awesome Resident Evil games we've been getting as of late to experimental stuff, such as Exoprimal, the odds are good that Capcom has the right game for you, too! Taking this success into consideration, one might wonder why on earth has Capcom never done anything with Dragon's Dogma before? Well, now that Dragon's Dogma 2 has officially been announced, it's clear that Capcom was just waiting for the right time to pounce.

Having previously been featured on 2Game's Ultimate List of Single-Player Games, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a seminal open-world action RPG with a heavy focus on open-ended character progression and combat. It's not too dissimilar to Monster Hunter: World, really. Unlike Monster Hunter, however, Dragon's Dogma is a more true-to-form Western role-playing game, with all the tropes that come with the niche.

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Why is Dragon's Dogma 2 Such a Big Deal?

Now, those who had never played a Dragon's Dogma game before will probably wonder why on earth would a regular old fantasy ARPG be such a big deal, regardless of its quality. What makes DD special is that it's, actually, Devil May Cry crossed with a classic role-playing game. Combat is extremely intense and kinetic, going so far as to even make regular spellcasting a chunky, satisfying action. Dragon's Dogma 2 will, naturally, lean even more heavily into this specialty.

The end result is, then, obviously extremely promising. We're bound to get a fantasy ARPG that has all of the following:

Could Dragon's Dogma 2 be 2024's Elden Ring? Well, we're not going to say that outright... but the simple fact of the matter is that the two games do broadly fall into the same category, and now that Elden Ring has popularized it to the point of it being mainstream... anything could happen!

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The hype behind Dragon's Dogma 2 should be a fair bit more obvious now, we think. This game promises to unify some of the best features of Monster Hunter, character action games, and regular open-world RPGs into one comprehensive package. It's an extremely promising concept, and Capcom can only make it better than Dark Arisen, which is already a phenomenal ARPG. What's not to like, then?

Now that we've provided you with all the context you needed to see why Dragon's Dogma 2 is a big deal, it's time to talk shop: the PC release date, system requirements, pre-order goodies, and other stuff - all of it you'll find in the next couple of sections. Have fun!

Everything You Need to Know About Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC

Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC will, in our opinion, be the ultimate version of the game to play. On top of being scalable, widely available (on the Deck, too!), and affordable - if you get your copy via 2Game - you're also getting access to any and all mods that may come out down the line. Given the game's comprehensive, ARPG nature, the odds are good that modders will be interested in it, giving the game a way longer relevance tail over a longer period of time.

Dragon's Dogma 2 PC Release Date

Dragon's Dogma 2 is coming out on PC on March 22, 2024. It doesn't seem that Capcom will be doing any type of early access or beta availability deals, either, so whichever version of the game you get, you'll be playing alongside us on day one.

Dragon's Dogma 2 PC System Requirements

Something worth keeping in mind here is that Dragon's Dogma 2 won't make its way onto our list of awesome low-spec PC games, after all. Indeed, Capcom's RE engine can push hardware very hard, and DD2 aims to take it further than ever before. Capcom's official spec requirements target a mere 30 FPS on PC, and they are hefty to boot. See for yourself!

Minimum Hardware Requirements - 1080p/30 FPS target

Recommended Hardware Requirements - 2160i/30 FPS target

Something to keep in mind here, however, is that Capcom specifically mentions that frame rate drops are possible, even if you match the hardware requirements and resolution settings. Further, the recommended setup targets the interlaced 4K render setting. For those who are not in the know, this is not native 4K, and it is arguably not a desirable way to play the game, unless Capcom massively reworks RE engine's interlacing for Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon's Dogma 2 - Deluxe Edition Content

Naturally, the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 comes with a whole array of extra goodies that some players will definitely want to have on day one. None of these are necessarily must-haves, keep in mind, but if you aim to spend dozens, if not hundreds of hours playing this masterpiece-in-the-making, then you may consider splurging on the upgraded version, anyway. All Deluxe Edition owners get the following items:

The specifics of what some of these items do are still hazy, of course, but most of them are fairly self-explanatory. The addition of Rift Crystals we're not sure about, as it's possible Capcom may have a microtransaction store in mind for Dragon's Dogma 2. For more information on Rift Crystals, do stay tuned.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Pre-Order Goodies

Anyone who places a pre-order on Dragon's Dogma 2 will get all of the following items:

Further, anyone who places a pre-order on the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 will get all of the following extras:

These items may be available later on, note, so it's not a hard-and-fast rule for the future that these items are necessarily totally exclusive.

The Biggest Game of 2024?

Dragon's Dogma 2 has got all the makings of a true blockbuster. Whereas its predecessor may have gone a bit under the radar back in the day, we don't think the same will happen this time around. On top of Capcom being much more of a powerhouse this time around, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen has also become a bit of a cult classic.

We cannot wait to see what Capcom has got cooking this time. The combat looks downright phenomenal, with all the added acrobatic maneuvers, monsters, customizations, and loads of other goodies. If you haven't yet watched Capcom's in-depth look at the game (featured above), we highly recommend doing so. Early 2024 can't come soon enough, we can say that much!

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It’s no secret at all that Capcom is, broadly speaking, one of the most successful modern gaming developers and publication companies. From all the awesome Resident Evil games we’ve been getting as of late to experimental stuff, such as Exoprimal, the odds are good that Capcom has the right game for you, too! Taking this success […]