Excitement is buzzing within the gaming community as the Dragon's Dogma 2 release date has been disclosed on the game's Steam page, earmarking March 21, 2024, for the launch of this highly anticipated RPG sequel from Capcom. Building on the foundations of its predecessor, Dragon's Dogma 2 is set to offer single-player gameplay with the unique Pawn system, where players have AI companions that provide the feel of cooperative play. The sequel promises an expansive open-world environment that is four times larger than the original, presenting players with more diversified experiences, behaviors, and lifestyles for characters and monsters.

Dragon's Dogma 2 will continue the journey of the Arisen with customizable main Pawns and additional support Pawns shared by other players. Enhanced AI for these Pawns aims to deliver more strategic support during combats. Players can choose from various vocations that define their Arisen's role as they encounter both familiar and novel monsters, like Medusa. The game also sports role-playing mechanics integral to the experience. More details and a firm release date will be announced during a showcase happening later today.

The Dragon's Dogma franchise first made its debut in 2011 with a 2012 release. The expanded edition, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, appeared on multiple platforms over the years, culminating in a Switch release in 2019. Fans of the original can expect the sequel to be "like the first game, but better," with improvements that honor the original's acclaim.

What are the new features in Dragon's Dogma 2?

Dragon's Dogma 2 introduces an open world four times larger than the first game, enhanced AI for Pawns, a variety of vocations for the Arisen, and new creatures like Medusa, alongside improved role-playing mechanics and strategies. Pawns are now more capable in combat, and players can experience a richer game world with lifelike patterns and movements for all in-game entities.