Dragon’s Dogma 2: A New Adventure for Newcomers and Fans Alike
The highly anticipated role-playing game, Dragon’s Dogma 2, is set to be released in 2024 and is already generating excitement among gamers. However, some potential players may be hesitant to dive into the sequel to the 2012 hit without having played the original. Game director Hideaki Itsuno, however, is assuring newcomers that they won’t be left behind.
Itsuno has implemented a narrative trick in Dragon’s Dogma 2 that he believes will make the game accessible to players who have not experienced the first installment. The protagonist in the game begins with amnesia, a common trope in storytelling, which allows for the characters around them to explain the world and keep the player up to speed. Itsuno told GamesRadar, “So even if this is your first time playing Dragon’s Dogma, you can dive in safely.”
While Itsuno acknowledges that players who have experienced the first game may have an advantage in grasping certain elements of the sequel more quickly, he stresses that newcomers are not excluded from the experience. In fact, he believes that the fresh perspective and approach of new players can bring a valuable and different dynamic to the game.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is shaping up to be a game that can be enjoyed by both fans of the original and those who are new to the series. With Itsuno’s reassurance that the game will be welcoming to newcomers, it’s looking like the sequel will be a thrilling adventure for all players.