A new eighteen-minute Dragon’s Dogma 2 gameplay video has been posted by IGN that showcases four vocations (classes) in action. Altogether there are nine vocations which are made up of fighter, archer, thief, mage, warrior, sorcerer, magick archer, mystic spearhand, and trickser. Capcom has said that Dragon’s Dogma 2 will launch on March 22 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and it will be one of its first games to launch at a $69.99 price point for the base game. The new eighteen-minute Dragon’s Dogma video features exclusive footage of the fighter, thief, warrior, and sorcerer vocations.
Vocation (class) descriptions (via the official game page):
- Fighter – “The Fighter vocation excels in melee combat, deftly wielding a sword and shield. Fighters can slice through enemy ranks and deliver powerful blows, while also using their shields to protect themselves and their allies.”
- Thief – “The Thief attacks with deadly speed, dealing rapid and consecutive strikes with daggers in both hands while exhibiting outstanding mobility. They quickly step away after striking, exploit openings to cling onto enemies, and inflict heavy damage. They may also steal items from NPCs and enemies.“
- Warrior – “The Warrior boasts a robust physique specializing in direct combat, with the strength to endure enemy counterattacks. Warriors are masters of two-handed weapons such as the greatsword and the hammer. The strike that is unleashed after charging power and identifying an opening, is among the most powerful attacks of all vocations.”
- Sorcerer – “The Sorcerer is a vocation completely specialized in various magick attacks. Their magick is conjured with both hands through a large staff and can change the tide of battle at any given opportunity. As their magick spells take longer to cast, it is key for the Sorcerer to find a safe place and determine the correct moment to strike.”
RE Engine with AI enhancements
Capcom has also stated that Dragon’s Dogma 2 will use its RE Engine but that AI will assist with the game’s graphics and physics processing. AI technology will also enhance its NPCs called “Pawns”, who will join players on their adventures to give the feeling that another player has joined the party.
Per the official game description:
The deep, explorable fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma…
Dragon’s Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more.
On your journey, you’ll be joined by Pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure.
All of these elements are elevated further by physics technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in graphics, made possible with RE Engine to create a truly immersive fantasy world in Dragon’s Dogma 2.