Dragon's Dogma 2 is an action role-playing game developed by Capcom, and is the sequel to the 2012 game Dragon's Dogma. The game went on pre-sale on November 29, 2023, and the pre-sale performance of this game was very impressive, even before it was officially released, it had already topped the Steam bestseller list, currently ranking ninth. Its popularity surpassed Apex Legends, only second to the real-time strategy game Last Train Home, newly released by Ashborne Games and THQ Nordic.
Although this game marks Capcom's decision to raise the price of its PC games to $70, its pre-sale performance is still strong. The standard edition is priced at $69.99, while the deluxe edition is an additional $10. The deluxe edition comes with a wealth of early purchase rewards, but at $70, games are still relatively rare in the PC space compared to current-generation consoles.
The success of Dragon's Dogma 2 can be attributed to several reasons:
Positive reviews for the previous game. Dragon's Dogma received widespread acclaim after its release, and its unique gameplay and open-world design were loved by players.
Rich content in the new game. The game world of Dragon's Dogma 2 is four times larger than the previous game, and new professions, skills, monsters, and other content have been added, providing players with a more enriching gaming experience.
Appropriate release time. The release time of Dragon's Dogma 2 coincides with the period when the popularity of Elden Ring is declining and players' demand for new games is rising, so it has attracted more attention.
The success of Dragon's Dogma 2 heralds a new development for the series. For fans of action RPGs, this is undoubtedly good news. If you are also interested in this game, you may want to pre-order it now. Of course, if you don't have a Steam account yet, you can also consider buying one. A Steam account can provide you with a richer gaming experience, and the price is not expensive.