IGN shared a big chunk of footage from Dragon’s Dogma 2, showcasing gameplay from 4 of the game’s vocations, or classes. These include the shield-wielding Fighter and the nimble Thief, as well as advanced vocations like the greatsword-toting Warrior and powerful Sorceror. [Thanks, IGN!]
Fans of the original will be pleased to see the return of many characteristic elements of the first Dragon’s Dogma. Despite the shiny new graphics and systems, Pawns still chatter in the same archaic English and Ogres can still dropkick you from from over a screen away, just as they did in the original.
There are a number of interesting new things to note, however, including a moment near the beginning where a Fighter perfectly times a block against a goblin attacking with a lit torch, which appears to imbue his weapons with fire without needing support from an allied mage. If that is indeed what happens (and he didn’t just get a buff from an ally in the bushes) then it could be an interesting sign of potential new interactions between enemies and players.
The Warrior can now chain several charged attacks into each other, much like the Greatsword in Capcom’s other beast-slaying franchise Monster Hunter. The Sorceror and other magic wielders also appear to have a revamped set of spells that look very satisfying. Great gouts of flame cover the ground, making magic combat look a lot more dynamic than it has been in the past. Fashion-savvy adventurers will also notice the suit of plate armor worn by the Sorceror, which may suggest that gear is much less vocation-locked than it was previously.
You can watch the full 18 minutes of video via Youtube below:
Back at the Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase in November, 2023, Capcom revealed a new class coming called the Trickster which focuses on a supportive style of gameplay using magic and a censer to buff allies and confuse foes. The company also showed off the pre-order bonuses and extras included with the Deluxe Edition of the game.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is set to launch on March 22nd, 2024, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
