Capcom's Royal Road Fantasy "Dragon's Dogma 2" to be released on March 22, 2024 (Friday)! New Job "Phantom Artist" Revealed!

During the "Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcase 2023" digital event delivered today, it was announced that "Dragon's Dogma 2" will be released on Friday, March 22, 2024.

The first "Dragon's Dogma" game was released in 2012. The first "Dragon's Dogma" game was released in 2012. With a variety of actions that respond to the player's imagination and a game experience that allows players to experience the "joy of adventuring with others" even though they are playing alone, "Dragon's Dogma" is a unique open-world action game with unique play value. Dragon's Dogma" was popular as a one-of-a-kind open-world action game with unique play value.

Since then, the series has become a popular series with cumulative sales of over 7.2 million units ( as of December 2022 ) through the release of the major expansion "Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen", the distribution of online-only titles, and the production of original animations by Netflix, among other developments.

⇒ Capcom announced the production of "Dragon's Dogma 2! The first new numbered game since 2012!


And "Dragon's Dogma 2," a legitimate sequel that inherits the fun of the first game, will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

The release date of Friday, March 22, 2024 was announced at the "Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcase 2023" digital event that went live today. In addition, the latest trailer was shown and various new information was revealed in a presentation by director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi. Reservations will also be accepted starting today.

The latest information is all here! Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcase 2023

The world of "Dragon's Dogma 2" where two great nations flourish.

Dragon's Dogma 2" depicts a world of royal fantasy. In this world, "dragons" are feared as beings that bring great misfortune. Players will travel through this world as a "Sentient" whose heart was stolen by a dragon and who is destined to slay the dragon.

The human kingdom of Vermund is a land that has crowned a sentient being as king for generations. However, a false enlightened person is now king, and a conspiracy is swirling around the throne of the next generation. In Bataru, the land of the beastmen, the "blessing of fire" is believed in to ward off the evil of dragons, and the country is ruled by a priestess. In this land, "pawns," the followers of enlightened people, are abhorred as the cause of disasters.
It seems that the two great nations, with their different cultures, customs, and beliefs, have their own agendas.

Vermund, the kingdom of the people. Here, "enlightened men" have been crowned kings for generations.

The queen of Velmund is plotting to place her son on the throne.

Bataru, a country nurtured by the harsh natural environment. A unique culture has developed by the beastmen.

In Bataru, the priestess Nadenia and her followers believe in the "blessing of fire" to ward off the dragon's evil.


The village of the elves, "Village of the Sacred Tree

In addition to humans and beastmen, a race of people called elves also live in this world. They do not like to interact with other races and live in the "village of the sacred tree" deep in the forest in the middle of nowhere. They speak their own language, "Elvish," which makes communication difficult, but some pawns seem to be able to understand it. These unique skills of pawns are called "specialties," and are one of the elements that add color to the pawns' personalities newly added to this title.

The village of the elves, "Holy Tree Village. The elves speak their own language, "Elvish.

The elven language spoken by the elves. Communication with the elves is not possible without someone to interpret for you or a pawn with the "forest language interpretation" specialty.

The "forest language interpreter" is a specialty that understands the language of the elven speakers. There seem to be several other specialties.

In this world, people of various races are living with their own reasons and motives.
How will you interact with them? You can enjoy the freedom of adventure.

In addition to "Warrior" and "Sorcerer," a new job, "Illusionist," has been added.

In "Dragon's Dogma 2," players can take on a variety of jobs, such as fighter, mage, archer, and thief, which are essential for adventures in the fantasy world. In today's showcase, the Warrior and Sorcerer jobs from the first game are joined by a unique new job, the Illusionist.

The Illusionist is a special job that can only be taken by those who are enlightened. The conjurer uses a special tool called a "waving incense burner" to burn smoke and perform a variety of illusions. The conjurer can summon illusions to strike enemies, destroy themselves, or temporarily strengthen the power of the party.


■Phantom Artist

The illusionist, who can use his wiles from the rear guard, enjoys a unique battle with a focus on support.

Using their own illusions as bait, they attract the eyes of the enemy.

▲They draw out abilities from pawns that exceed their limit values. ▲They can temporarily strengthen the power of the party.

■Warrior

Warriors have a robust physique that is specialized for hand-to-hand combat, and they have the strength to withstand a counterattack. They wield two-handed weapons such as swords and hammers as tall as they are.

A warrior who can manipulate a large sword or a large hammer. His powerful attacks are his specialty.

Warriors boast high attack power and a robust physique, and will play a key role in the vanguard.

Sorcerer

Sorcerers are wizards who specialize in their own attacks and can use a variety of offensive magic. Each of the attack magic he chants with his great wand in both hands has the power to completely change the battle situation.

▲Sorcerer's attack magic is all highly powerful.

Double chanting of attack magic by two sorcerers. The double chanting of offensive magic by two sorcerers is immensely powerful.

Beastmen can also be created! Character Creation

In this title, players can create characters to be used as their alter ego, the "Sorcerer," and the "Main Pawn," which serves the Sorcerer. Character creation in this title uses photogrammetric technology, allowing players to enjoy creating realistic characters. The characters can be created intuitively with simple operations, or they can be created in great detail.

Realistic characters are created using photogrammetry technology. You can also choose pointed ears like elves.

In addition to human characters, it is also possible to create beastmen characters.

When you select an image that is close to your image, similar character candidates will be displayed.

Title Information
Dragon's Dogma 2
Release date: March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Compatible hardware: PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Price:
　Package version 9,889 yen (including tax) *Only available on PlayStation(R)5
　Downloadable version 8,990 yen (including tax)
　Downloadable version Deluxe Edition 9,990 yen (tax included)
Genre: Open world action
Players: 1 player
CERO rating: D (for ages 17 and up)

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