Capcom showcased the sequel to its fan-favorite action RPG Dragon's Dogma released in 2012. The sequel, Dragon's Dogma 2, will release sometime in 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. The sequel brings a number of improvements over the original, including in-depth character customization, a massively expanded world, lifelike visual fidelity, and countless new gameplay mechanics.
The trailer for Dragon's Dogma 2 draws attention to a number of important details, such as ranged combat, magic combat, melee combat, physical weapons augmented with magic, and a wealth of enemies. Additionally, as the game's name implies, Dragon's Dogma 2 includes a number of even bigger, more threatening dragons than the previous release in the Capcom series.
Dragon-Themed Action RPGs
Capcom is Developing a Sequel to Dragon's Dogma for the PS5 and PC
Trend Themes
1. Dragon-themed Action Rpgs - The success of Dragon's Dogma 2 will inspire other game developers to create and release dragon-themed action RPGs with improved graphics and expanded gameplay.
2. Character Customization in Rpgs - Games will place greater emphasis on character customization, enabling players to personalize an even wider range of elements in their characters to create a more immersive gaming experience.
3. Augmented Weapons in Rpgs - More games will incorporate the ability to augment physical weapons with magic to create even more powerful weapons and spells.
Industry Implications
1. Video Games - The success of Dragon's Dogma 2 will further fuel the growth of the video game industry, especially in the action RPG genre.
2. Gaming Hardware - Hardware manufacturers will invest in R&D to develop custom gaming hardware, including specialized controllers, to enhance the gaming experience for players of Dragon's Dogma 2 and other similar games.
3. Animation and Game Development - The success of Dragon's Dogma 2 will increase demand for animation and game development services, especially those specializing in creating lifelike visual fidelity in dragon-themed action RPGs.