Dragon’s Dogma 2 could possibly be considered one of 2024’s largest video games. Given the success of different current fantasy journey titles like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Elden Ring (to not point out, Capcom’s personal beautiful streak of nice titles), the cult basic sequence might discover a a lot greater viewers when it launches on March 22.
In case Dragon’s Dogma is new to you, you is likely to be questioning whether or not you must play the unique sport earlier than the sequel. If in case you have any spare time in any respect between taking part in by 2023’s greatest video games and early 2024 bangers, I extremely recommend that you just spend no less than a dozen or so hours with it. The truth that it’s out there (and runs nice) on the Steam Deck and Nintendo Swap means it’s each simple and enjoyable to take this journey on the go.
Former Polygon editor Mike Mahardy’s love letter to Dragon’s Dogma will get at why now is a superb time to leap in. It’s a remnant from a really totally different (and bit extra tumultuous) time in Capcom’s historical past that’s very a lot price revisiting for its allure, modern mechanics, arcade-y, but deep gameplay, and its surprisingly wealthy world.
I’m going to let you know the place to play the director’s lower of the sport, Dragon’s Dogma: Darkish Arisen, and the place you could find offers on it.
Dragon’s Dogma PC offers
On PC, you will get Dragon’s Dogma: Darkish Arisen for a fantastic deal. Presently, it’s most cost-effective at Steam the place it prices $4.79.
Dragon’s Dogma PS offers
A sub-$10 deal is at the moment taking place for PlayStation 4 and PS5. A digital copy of Dragon’s Dogma: Darkish Arisen prices $5.09 by the PS Store. Nonetheless, should you’re a PlayStation Plus Additional or Premium subscriber, you’ll be capable of play the sport by that service for no additional cost.
In fact, you should purchase the sport on disc, if that’s how you favor to acquire your titles. GameStop nonetheless has physical PS4 copies of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen promoting pre-owned for $19.99.
Dragon’s Dogma Xbox offers
Snagging a digital copy of the sport for Xbox One or Xbox Collection X prices $29.99 by the Xbox store. The sport isn’t at the moment out there on Sport Cross.
GameStop is promoting Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen pre-owned on disc for $17.99.
Dragon’s Dogma Swap offers
Digital variations of Dragon’s Dogma: Darkish Arisen can be found at a number of on-line retailers for a similar $29.99 worth, together with Nintendo’s own eShop, from Humble, Best Buy, and from GameStop. As this model of the sport launched in 2019, the value isn’t as little as the digital model for many different platforms.
GameStop has Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen on cartridge for $24.99 in pre-owned situation.
Replace (March 1): The value for the sport has drastically dropped on PlayStation and Steam. Nonetheless, the fee went again up on Xbox.