(Credit: Capcom)
The original Dragon's Dogma was a highly ambitious action-RPG that, while overall entertaining, fell a bit short due to development constraints. Dragon's Dogma 2, slated for release on March 22, promises a fully realized experience, packed with massive bosses, radically rebalanced classes, and a much more robust world to explore. It arrives on PC, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. If you’re opting for the PC version, take a look at Capcom’s recommended specifications below to see if your gaming rig has the might to slay this dragon.
What Is Dragon's Dogma?
The original Dragon’s Dogma blended Western fantasy with Japanese flourish, and featured gameplay evocative of Devil May Cry and Monster Hunter. The sequel faithfully follows in its predecessor’s footsteps, but adds new enemies based on classical mythology, such as the Minotaur, Gorgon, and Talos.
Classes (called Vocations in Dragon’s Dogma) are expanded with new moves and specializations, giving them a distinct feel. Likewise, Capcom overhauled the world to make it several times larger than the original's, while integrating quests in a much more seamless manner.
Where Can You Buy Dragon's Dogma 2?
You can purchase Dragon’s Dogma 2 from Steam for $69.99. There's also a $79.99 Deluxe Edition that adds a camping kit, 1,500 Rift Crystals for ally Pawn summoning, a handful of in-game gear and items, and the Dragon’s Dogma Music & Sound Collection.
(Credit: Capcom)Dragon's Dogma 2's Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i5 10600
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (with 8GB of VRAM)
- Memory: 16GB of RAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: TBD
These system requirements should net 1080p/30fps performance.
Dragon's Dogma 2's Recommended System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Intel Core i7-10700
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080
- Memory: 16GB of RAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: TBD
These system requirements should net 2160i/30fps performance.
How Can You Play Dragon’s Dogma 2?
Capcom recommends that you play the game with a controller. There's no word yet about keyboard and mouse support. Steam Deck compatibility is up in the air, too.
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