Summary
- Capcom has announced a new update for Dragon's Dogma 2.
- The upcoming patch will improve CPU load, reduce crashes, and make additional adjustments.
- A date for the new update has not yet been announced.
Dragon's Dogma 2 will be releasing a new update that will reportedly address its CPU issues, reduce crashes, and bring a wide list of improvements to the base game. Even though the launch of Dragon's Dogma 2 was immensely successful for Capcom, many players felt that the game had a lot of unrealized potential. Putting its technical issues aside, the game introduced a unique and exciting combat system, but the community frequently critiqued its lack of enemy variety, its somewhat disappointing main quest, and its empty open world.
However, the vocations in Dragon's Dogma 2 elevated the experience for most players, laying a foundation for any future DLCs or expansion packs to address the game's shortcomings. Though there were rumors that Capcom would announce an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2 in June 2024, the developers remained silent, choosing instead to supplement the game with a steady stream of patches to improve its performance. While Capcom confirmed that Dragon's Dogma 2 was a franchise worth investing in, anxiety began to brew within its community.
The situation reached its peak when Itsuno left Capcom at the end of August 2024 and Dragon's Dogma 2 had its depots on Steam updated, which many fans took as a sign that new content was on the way. While Dragon's Dogma 2 is indeed receiving an update, a recent tweet from its official account makes it clear that it will solely address the game's technical issues, potentially offering gameplay improvements. It is unlikely to feature new content for Dragon's Dogma 2, even if the team may be working on future DLC content.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is Releasing a Helpful New Update
While the news may be discouraging to players eager for additional content, it is important to note that the CPU load was the main problem that plagued Dragon's Dogma 2 at launch, as NPCs in crowded cities hampered the performance of even the most high-end machines. This upcoming update will finally fix this issue, allowing players to enjoy their time in Vernworth without needing to reload the game. More importantly, solving the title's technical issues will hopefully lead to a more stable performance when an expansion pack for Dragon's Dogma 2 comes out.
Capcom has given no release date for the new Dragon's Dogma 2 update, but players should expect more information soon. More importantly, fans should keep an eye out for new updates at Tokyo Game Show 2024, which is scheduled to begin on September 26, 2024. If Capcom has plans to announce post-launch content for Dragon's Dogma 2, it will likely happen during the event.
Dragon's Dogma 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
WHERE TO PLAY
Set forth on your grand adventure, Arisen!
Dragon’s Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG series that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. Now, in this long-awaited sequel, the deep, explorable fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 awaits.
On your journey, you’ll be joined by Pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure.
All of these elements are elevated further through physics technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in graphics, to create a truly immersive fantasy world in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 30 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
