Capcom has confirmed a free update for Dragon's Dogma 2 arriving at the end of August, focused on optimizing overall performance and adjusting the problematic dragon plague. Additionally, the number of available skill slots for the player will be increased. The company has also announced the Dark Arisen expansion, scheduled for October 9, which will include a new region, additional dungeons, and customization options. This means players will receive both technical improvements and extra content at no cost.
Technical Optimization and Dragon Plague Adjustments 🛠️
The free August update aims to resolve the performance issues that have affected Dragon's Dogma 2 since its launch, especially in dense areas with many NPCs. The developers have worked on managing the dragon plague, reducing its appearance frequency to avoid constant interruptions during exploration. The number of active skill slots has also been expanded, allowing players to combine more tactics without constantly switching in the menu. These changes do not alter the base difficulty, but they do improve overall fluidity.
Dark Arisen: More Dungeons for You to Get Lost In 🏰
The Dark Arisen expansion, arriving in October, will add a completely new region and several dungeons designed for you to get lost in for hours. Of course, it will also include more customization options, because it's never enough to change your avatar's hairstyle while a griffin is burning your head. If you were left wanting more after the game's ending, this expansion will give you excuses to keep ignoring your responsibilities. That said, the dragon plague will still be there, but now with less desire to ruin your playthrough.