Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Dragon’s Dogma 2 are naturally curious: just how long will it take to conquer Capcom’s upcoming action RPG? Director Hideaki Itsuno has provided insights, offering comparisons to the original Dragon’s Dogma to set expectations.
Main Storyline: A Familiar Length
Itsuno suggests that Dragon’s Dogma 2’s core narrative campaign will clock in at a length comparable to its predecessor. According to the trusted metrics on HowLongToBeat, the first Dragon’s Dogma demanded around 37 hours to complete its main story. Anticipate a similar investment of time to see the primary plot of Dragon’s Dogma 2 through to its conclusion.
The Completionist’s Journey: A Substantial Undertaking
For players hungry to experience every nook and cranny of Dragon’s Dogma 2, Itsuno promises that the development team has put in tremendous effort to ensure a rich tapestry of additional content. This includes exploring the world and experimenting with the new vocations introduced in this sequel. If the first Dragon’s Dogma is a good benchmark, dedicated completionists could easily see their playtime surpass the 100-hour mark – and that’s without factoring in the ‘Dark Arisen’ DLC.
Travel Considerations: Limited Fast Travel
An intriguing wrinkle in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the restriction placed on fast travel mechanics. Unlike many open-world games, you won’t be zipping around the map with reckless abandon. Instead, players will need to place Portcrystals strategically – limited to a maximum of ten – and then use Ferrystones to teleport between these marked locations. This will undoubtedly factor into the overall time it takes to navigate the game’s world.
Itsuno, however, is confident that the travel experience will be engaging in its own right. In his view, traversing an open world is only tedious if the world itself is uninteresting.
Upcoming News: Capcom Highlights
Dragon’s Dogma 2 enthusiasts would be wise to mark their calendars for March 7th and 11th. The ‘Capcom Highlights’ showcase promises further reveals and details. There’s a strong possibility that a playable demo of Dragon’s Dogma 2 will materialize, offering a hands-on opportunity to gauge the game’s pacing and depth first-hand.
Expanded Analysis
The prospect of a sprawling world in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is exciting, especially when paired with a lengthy main storyline. It seems Capcom is aiming for a balance: providing a satisfyingly meaty core experience while leaving ample room for those who seek optional challenges and hidden surprises. The limitations on fast travel might be a point of concern for some, but it remains to be seen how impactful this design choice will be on the overall flow of the game.
Keep an eye on the Capcom Highlights event and subsequent news updates as we get closer to the game’s official release date on March 22nd. It’s shaping up to be an epic journey for those who embrace the role of the Arisen!
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