Buckle up, Dragon's Dogma fans! Capcom's fantastical action RPG, Dragon’s Dogma 2, has officially soared past 4 million copies sold worldwide. The game, launched in March 2024, has enjoyed a favorable reception despite some launch-day technical hiccups — hiccups that have stubbornly stuck around for some players.
That's right, even with Steam user reviews wavering at 'mixed', the Arisen army remains remarkably steadfast, hoping beyond hope that Capcom hasn't put their beloved franchise into stasis. It's been a dry spell since the last major update in January, and while it's a tad early to sound off the alarms for a sequel, the community is electrified with anticipation for the potential of a major DLC drop.
History may hold the key here! Remember the massive success of Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen? Fans everywhere are chanting for Capcom to rock the same formula with Dragon’s Dogma 2. We're talking expanded content, thrilling new quests, and epic adventures waiting to unfold. Twitter's abuzz with pleas of PLEASE BRO, GIVE US AN UPDATE, A DLC EXPANSION A LA DARK ARISEN, ANYTHING
, echoing enthusiastic demands under every Capcom thread!
Yet, the road ahead looks a bit foggy. With Hideaki Itsuno, the visionary director, having stepped away from Capcom after a monumental three-decade run, the franchise is momentarily without a guiding lighthouse. But let's not lose heart! There's a beacon of hope — Kento Kinoshita, the mastermind behind Dark Arisen, might just rise to helm this ship, though no official word from Capcom has given light to such whispers.
In a candid chat with VGC in August, Itsuno mentioned, I made the game not like a Nintendo one to be liked by all the people, but for a certain type of audience... However, people who enjoyed the game really loved it, appreciated the details and work. I’m very proud of it.
It’s clear, Dragon’s Dogma 2 thrives on its unique appeal, striking a chord with its target audience like no other!
And what else is cooking in Capcom's oven? Brace for upcoming blockbusters including Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. The future is thrilling, and the stage is set for more epicness. Gamers, keep those fingers crossed and the hype alive!
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