Originally released in 2012, Capcom's Dragon's Dogma is one of the company's most successful new IPs of the modern era, although it's worth adding that it didn't sell quite well enough to assure an instant sequel.
Still, given that it was updated in the form of Dark Arisen (which has been released on all current-gen formats, including Switch), it's safe to assume that it's still in the mix as far as new instalments are concerned.
Indeed, creator Hideaki Itsuno has spoken to IGN and revealed that the series is "important" to Capcom, but that's as much information as he can give at this time:
We consider Dragon's Dogma to be an important franchise... But there's nothing more I can say right now.
"There’s no denying that it is rough in parts and really could have done with a full remaster rather than a straight re-release," is what we said when we reviewed the Switch version of Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen back in April. "But Dragon’s Dogma nonetheless remains a fantastically gripping role-playing experience that manages to straddle the divide between exhilarating real-time action and stat-based adventuring."
A new game in the franchise would make sense for another reason – Netflix is currently working on an animated series based on the game.
[source uk.ign.com]
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Considering Itsuno had the choice between Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon's Dogma 2, I have a feeling we will see Dragon's Dogma 2 at some point.
Well that would be nice.
Considering that they've turned all of their powerhouse franchises into struggling ones, I'd think any new IP that was received positively would be important to them...
Id buy it today, god i love me some dragdog.
@KingBowser86 But they have course corrected several in the last few years. Namely MegaMan, Resident Evil, and DMC.
I would buy a Dragon's Dogma sequel without hesitation. Such a good game.
@Indielink MM11 wasn't good and their mobile efforts are lacking (DiVE should have been a console game and without the mobile trappings, considering MMX is a "Dad Rock" franchise). RE, I certainly hope it's still as big of a deal as it's been. DMC5 was excellent and polished in many, many ways, but the timeskip really hurts forward viability.
I loved my time with Dragons Dogma, I spent over 70 hours with it and still had a way to go. I've been meaning to go back to it ever since. A sequel would be very welcomed but knowing Capcom it will only be for other consoles.
I'd buy a sequel day 1.
They have the opportunity to polish this franchise for the next one. DD was very good, and just a little work away from being AAA. The next one has that potential.
Just bought this on sale last week and was thoroughly surprised at how quickly I felt invested in the game. The combat is a blast, of course, but so is exploration and picking up skills. You can just tell how much went into the game. Also love the awkward take on archaic English. I can’t wait to pick it up again after my vacation, so I know it’s a special game!
The game had me addicted on PS4 and in a rare occasion of double dipping for me, I grabbed it for Switch and ended up just as addicted. I've only spent more time playing MHGU and Octopath on my Switch. I would love a sequel...the game is so tremendously well made and fun to play that it's really hard to put down. I can't even imagine how they'd top it, but I'd love to see them try.
Just picked it up when it was on sale. Loving it. A sequel with more modern touches would be a day one for me. Is this a good game to get me into monster hunter? Read they have similarities.
Well it has an mmorpg and a mobile game so it isn’t like the franchise is mothballed.
Still I would I would like a console follow up. However the plot either means essentially more of the same in another locale or a dark arisen game in reverse.
the first one was awesome and a sequel with bigger monsters to slay would be sick.
aw, that game was boring. Imo.
Breath of Fire where?
If they do a new one, I hope it’s more Dark Arisen and less Dragon’s Dogma. Meaning, the game’s combat/pawn mechanics are much, much better complemented by the former’s linear yet somewhat expansive environments than they are the latter’s boring open-world. Plus, the level-design of Dark Arisen is just stronger/more enjoyable.
A couple day ago I got a used copy and started playing through it. I like it. It stays at 30fps enough of the time that my TV's dejudder function can make it appear to be 60fps, so it looks nice in docked gameplay. I like the weird monsters, basic but satisfying combat, and the dialog and exploration. I'd love to play Dragon's Dogma 2 at 60fps on Switch!
“The sea is much closer than I’d expected.”
@aznable "Fire works well!!"
@Damo "The path diverges. Let us be doubly sure of which will lead us to our destination."
Can you call one game a franchise??
I was pleasantly surprised by this game when I picked it cheap. Playing through my second time through now and it still has that feedback loop going strong. It seems to address the frustration I felt with Monster Hunter’s inventory (weight based vs slot) while still providing that huge boss battle experience.
Both games are solid pillars in Capcom’s library and I look forward to future releases.
@Spoony_Tech no but a game, expansion, mmo and mobile/vita spin off should be enough to warrant the franchise moniker.
@Ryu_Niiyama And here I thought it was only the one game and expansion. Thanks for the clearity.
I've been loving Dragon's Dogma. I'm in the Everfell now. Really fun combat and the story's decent enough. I recommend it though. 8/10
Thats a load and a half. They couldn't care less about any of their IP's outside of Street Fighter and Monster Hunter.
Does anyone actually trust Capcom's word on anything?
Hideaki Itsuno later added:
"Resident Evil is the only game we want to make so we will incorporating any future games into the Resident Evil World"
Upcoming Games:
Breath of Resident Evil Fire
Dragon's Resident Evil Dogma
Street Resident Evil Fighter
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