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Hands On Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Improves Frame Rate on PS5 at the Cost of Ray Tracing
30fps option feels pointless, though
Dragon's Dogma 2 has been blessed with some notable improvements via its first post-launch update. With patch 1.050, Capcom has implemented several graphics settings on PS5, and we're happy to report that the open world RPG has taken a decent step in the right direction. To start with, let's go over the options...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch 1.050 Adds Graphics Options, Gameplay Improvements on PS5
Optional 30fps cap included
The first big update for Dragon's Dogma 2 has landed, with Capcom having promised a slew of improvements earlier in the week. Patch 1.050 is available to download now on PS5, weighing in at 515MB. This one's all about graphics options, really. The game launched with no way to adjust visuals and performance on consoles,...
News Not Everyone Is in Love with Dragon's Dogma 2 on PS5
A more mixed reception from fans
We really liked Dragon’s Dogma 2 in our review, describing it as the “apex of RPG adventuring”. But it appears the enthusiasm has not quite infected everyone yet, as the title’s community is surprisingly divided right now. Obviously, performance issues and those launch day microtransactions aren’t exact
News Monster Hunter Wilds Reportedly 'Fully Open World', Coming Q1 2025
Into the Wilds
With Dragon's Dogma 2 currently enthralling players worldwide, it might seem too soon for some to contemplate another open world epic from storied developer Capcom, but here we are. Reliable leakster Dusk Golem let slip a few morsels from sources on Discord, and they seem pretty confident that this one will arrive in Q1 of 2025,...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC? Tell Capcom You Want Another Dark Arisen in New Survey
Arise again
Capcom has published a player survey for Dragon's Dogma 2. It asks for opinions on various aspects of the game, including what you like and dislike about it. But the most interesting question comes right at the end, which reads: "Would you be interested in purchasing DLC for Dragon's Dogma 2, if additional contents were to be released?"...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Players Discover Working Trebuchets, Secret Areas
A marvel of engineering
Dragon's Dogma 2 continues to be the gift that keeps giving, with players reporting overnight the discovery of how to use the many catapults trebuchets (and ballista) left scattered around Capcom's reactive game world (though some are clearly destroyed). Even more exciting, the power and torque of these beautiful machines of...
News Mysterious, Viral Dragon's Dogma 2 Mechanic Infecting Player's Pawns
Confirmed cases of Dragonsplague detected
Reports of a mysterious affliction infecting the Pawns of Dragon's Dogma 2 players, the AI-assisted NPC companion each player creates, have begun to trickle in. This sinister disease is known as Dragonsplague and affected Pawns will exhibit red glowing eyes, incoherent speech, disobedience, and increased...
News Big Dragon's Dogma 2 Updates Incoming as Capcom Confirms List of PS5 Improvements
Graphics options, performance boosts, more
Just one weekend removed from the release of Dragon's Dogma 2, Capcom has confirmed that it's working on a slew of improvements, which will be coming to the game via free updates. A lot of this stuff seems to be in direct response to player feedback, and includes overall adjustments, additional options, and...
News Capcom Responds to Dragon's Dogma 2 Microtransaction, Performance Backlash
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience"
Dragon's Dogma 2 is currently the game everyone online seems to be playing. Clips of open world insanity proliferate on social media platforms as players get to grips with Capcom's latest genre-defining romp, which was partly to be expected. What took players by surprise, however, was the swathe of...
News Capcom Simply Must Improve Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Performance, Concludes Digital Foundry
Through fire and flames
Dragon's Dogma 2 is an amazing open world RPG — we've said as much numerous times in our Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 review. But there's also no getting around just how unoptimized the title is on a technical level. As stressed in our aforementioned review, the game's frame rate can be a problem. Most of the time, it's found...
Poll Are You Playing Dragon's Dogma 2?
Take heart
It's finally here. 12 years after the release of the original Dragon's Dogma, Capcom has launched Dragon's Dogma 2. A much larger sequel built with a budget that probably dwarfs its predecessor's, the action RPG has been met with incredibly positive reviews — but it's also taking a beating over poor technical performance and its...
Review Dragon's Dogma 2 (PS5) - The Apex of RPG Adventuring
Dragon's godma
When you think of truly memorable open world games, it's hard not to picture the likes of Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Both are ultimately shooting for different goals, but they share a deep appreciation for discovery. Their worlds aren't defined by map markers; they're designed in ways that push players...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Slated for Adding Sinister PS5 Microtransactions at Launch
Flogging fast travel and more
Dragon’s Dogma 2, by all accounts a sensational RPG, is getting obliterated for adding microtransactions on launch day. These, we must stress, were unavailable to purchase during the review period but were mentioned in a media guide; they’ve since been made available for sale on the release’s launch day. Already...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Players Plot Mass NPC Murder to Boost the Frame Rate
More frames, but at what cost?
When Capcom told IGN that performance issues with the PC version of Dragon's Dogma 2 were likely due to how much CPU the game's more than 1000 unique NPCs demand, NPCs which can be killed off permanently, they probably should have anticipated what was always going to happen next. The community, wasting no time, has...
News Beware, Arisen, Dragons Dogma 2 Spoilers Are in the Wild
So close, yet so far away
Capcom's eagerly-anticipated action RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2, is so close you can almost taste it, releasing on PS5 on 22nd March. Sadly, as is so often the case, it seems like a couple of copies have broken containment, and story spoilers are out in the wild, with both video and live-streamed spoilers out there for the unwary...
News Let Acting Legend Ian McShane Introduce You to Dragon's Dogma 2
Eight minutes of sweet talking
TV and film actor Ian McShane has lent his voice to a comprehensive overview trailer for Dragon's Dogma 2 ahead of its PS5 launch next week. Clocking in at just shy of eight minutes, the Deadwood star introduces you to the sequel's story, world, the pawns you can recruit, and the monsters you'll face throughout your...
News Resident Evil 4's Remake Tops 7 Million Sales Milestone
Good stuff, stranger
Resident Evil 4’s remake has been a humongous success for Capcom, with sales now topping seven million units since the title’s launch a year ago. At last count, the outing had sold 6.48 million units as of 31st December, so it’s moved another 500,000 copies since then. It did launch on Mac, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPad late...
News Monster Hunter World Has Now Sold a Staggering 25 Million Copies
Worldwide
Monster Hunter World has long held the record as the best selling game Capcom has ever released, and the numbers just keep going up. Now six years old, the action RPG has topped 25 million sales — which is very much in mega hit territory. It's a figure that most games couldn't even dream of approaching, and just goes to show how far the...
News Akuma Wraps Up Year 1 of the Superb Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4
Gohadoken
Capcom has released the first trailer for Street Fighter 6’s upcoming DLC addition, Akuma. While there’s no date attached to the new challenger just yet, he’ll wrap up the Year 1 Pass for Capcom’s critically acclaimed brawler, which means fresh DLC teases will follow thereafter. “Stay tuned later this year for captivating...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2 Also Coming to PS4 on the Same Day as the First Game
Stories time
Well, we didn't see this coming. Previously, Capcom announced that 3DS RPG Monster Hunter Stories was getting a PS4 port this summer — and now the publisher has revealed that it'll actually release alongside the sequel, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (which is currently available on Nintendo Switch and PC). Both games launch...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Has Over 1,000 Unique NPCs, and If They Die, They're Dead
Just so you know
During the recent Capcom Highlights showcase, one particular quote from Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno caught everyone's attention. He stated: "Over 1,000 characters inhabit the world [of Dragon's Dogma 2], each with their own unique stories and motivations." That's a lot of NPCs. And apparently, you can forge...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator Out Now on PS5, Transfers to the Full Game
Arise
Update: Just so you know, the character creator is out now on PS5. You can find it through the Dragon's Dogma 2 page on the PS Store. It's 4.4GB in size. Original Story: Capcom is releasing the character creator from Dragon's Dogma 2 as a free download on PS5 — and it's out today. You'll be able to sculpt up to five Arisen (your main...
News Capcom Increases Starting Salary of Employees in Japan by Around 25%
Existing employees will get a bump, too
Resurgent developer and publisher Capcom has announced that it will increase the salary of starting employees in Japan by more than 25%, beginning at the start of its fiscal year 2025. In addition, current employees will receive a pay rise and a bonus as the company seeks to further invest in its most valuable...
News Capcom's PS5 Action Game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Continues to Show Promise
Lead the way
We're not betting on Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess to become one of Capcom's key properties, but the game continues to look pretty good in this new gameplay trailer. As previously reported, this is something of an action-strategy hybrid, in which you navigate intricate maps and deal with demonic threats as they attempt to overrun...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Frame Rate Controversy Rumbles on as Previews Give Conflicting Reports
60fps? 30? Who knows
Update: We're glad Dragon's Dogma 2 is out soon, because this ongoing debate over the game's PS5 frame rate is already out of control. Yesterday, a bunch of fresh previews for the action RPG dropped — and just about every single one of them gushed over how good the game is shaping up to be. Some even went as far to call it a...
News Enjoy 18 Minutes of Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer PS5 Gameplay
Alongside director Hideaki Itsuno
With the preview embargo lifting ahead of Dragon's Dogma 2's 22nd March release, the internet is awash with answers to our burning questions about Capcom's imminent action RPG. If that wasn't enough, courtesy of PS Un
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Much Bigger Than the First Game, But the Main Story Will Respect Your Time
The heart of it all
For many, the promise of a game lasting upwards of 100 hours is no longer the selling point that it used to be. People who grew up with games may now find themselves with families or other responsibilities — and so, at least from what we see in comments sections and the like, there's a clear demand for shorter titles that offer...
News Capcom Confirms Two-Day Showcase, Featuring Dragon's Dogma 2 and More
Demo incoming?
Capcom will host a showcase spanning two days across the next week, the publisher has announced. Titled 'Capcom Highlights', the first event takes place on the 7th March at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT, while the second show kicks off on the 11th March at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT. The two programs will last 15-20 minutes each. So,...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets Mature Rating, Mentions Blood, Gore, Surprisingly Sexual Content
Arise, Arisen
Dragon's Dogma 2 has been given a full rating by the ESRB (the USA's ratings board), confirming that the soon-to-release action RPG is rated 'Mature'. That's not surprising in the least, but it's the game's content description that may raise a few eyebrows, as it reveals some additional details that haven't yet been covered. The...
News Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Event Announced, But Don't Expect Any Wilds Info
No rush
The good news: Capcom has announced a special Monster Hunter event to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary. Hurrah! The bad news: Capcom has confirmed that said 20th anniversary event will not feature any new announcements or information on Monster Hunter Wilds. Boo! It's a bit of a shame since we're all desperate to hear more about...
News Mega, Man! Street Fighter 6's PS5, PS4 Fighter Pass Focuses on the Blue Bomber
Blast off
There’s been ample incentive to rejoin the fight in Street Fighter 6 recently, as Ed just released as a new playable character. But that’s not all that’s going on with the acclaimed brawler, as a new Fighter Pass is now live, featuring cosmetics and content inspired by Capcom’s side-scrolling superstar, Mega Man. By unlocking and...
News Nintendo 3DS' Monster Hunter Stories Retells Its Tale on PS4 This Summer
With vastly improved visuals and voice acting
A remastered version of the more light-hearted Monster Hunter Stories will launch on PS4 this summer, after it originally launched on Nintendo 3DS almost a decade ago. The re-release will feature dramatically improved visuals, with enhanced lighting and textures, as well as full English and Japanese...
News Eight Years Later, Capcom Reflects on Street Fighter 5's Rocky Launch
Nostalgia trigger
For those of you too young to remember, almost eight years ago to the day, Street Fighter 5 launched in 2016 in a somewhat lacking state. To be clear, what was there was great, as we noted at the time, but the small roster of characters (16 at launch) or dedicated single-player game modes was certainly noteworthy. Capcom regrets...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Demo Is Being Readied, Fans Reckon
SteamDB update apparently teases it
Capcom loves a good pre-release demo, and fans think they have found evidence of one for Dragon's Dogma 2 ahead of its PS5 launch next month. An update to the PC version on Steam apparently now brings up an extra app that's listed as "free on demand"; this is supposedly the text associated with demos uploaded to...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Unlikely to Be Capcom's Last $70 Game
Price review being considered
Dragon's Dogma 2 will mark publisher Capcom's first foray into the world of $70 games, an apparent necessity the industry at large is grappling with. But where Ubisoft has been quite bullish about this brave new world, Capcom is taking a more thoughtful approach, quietly considering a pricing review of its catalogue...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Has Been Dropping Great New Gameplay Videos
Starter vocation spotlight
You'll have to forgive us for not spotting this sooner, but Capcom has been releasing (mostly) new Dragon's Dogma 2 gameplay trailers over the last week or so — the latest of which has just arrived. These short videos focus on individual character classes, with the first four trailers showcasing base vocations Fighter,...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Will Have an Uncapped Frame Rate on PS5
Fire and frames
Dragon's Dogma 2 is out next month on PS5, and the game's frame rate has been a hot topic as we creep towards launch. Last month, the rumour mill was in full swing, with social media sources claiming that the title would be capped at just 30 frames-per-second on console — which obviously isn't ideal for an action-heavy RPG...
News Ed Proves He's a Real 'Edcase in Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4
Ruined Lab stage also incoming this month
If you’ve had your head turned by the excellent Tekken 8 recently, then allow Street Fighter 6 to turn it back. This full gameplay trailer for upcoming DLC addition Ed goes hard, showcasing his psycho power-imbued boxing beatdowns. “Ed is a high-speed boxer. We designed his lower half so that you can...
News Capcom Currently Polling Player Interest for Sequels to Okami, Dino Crisis, More
Yes
Spotted by our sister-site Nintendo Life, publisher Capcom is currently holding what it's calling "Super Elections", asking fans and players for their feedback relating to its lineup of games and offering eligibility for various prizes (Capcom wood badge set, a key art catalogue, and Capcom Hanafuda) for taking part. It's pretty cute stuff for...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Confirms Deliciously Detailed Photo Mode
The perfect game for it
Dragon's Dogma 2 will have a photo mode — and it looks brilliantly in-depth. The news comes via the game's official Japanese Twitter account, which has posted a new screenshot of the mode in action. It boasts a bunch of different settings to play around with, and should prove to be popular given how dynamic the action RPG's...
News Resident Evil 4 Gold PS5 Getting Physical Release, But Only in Europe
Spanish special treatment
The recently revealed (yesterday) Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition is getting a physical release for collectors, but apparently, this boxed version will only be available in Europe, releasing in March. Considering the game takes place in rural Spain, this makes sense, but ignoring the world's largest economy seems strange. IGN
News Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition Brings the Full Remake Experience to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Base game, Separate Ways, and Deluxe Edition DLC
Capcom has announced a Gold Edition of Resident Evil 4 will release for PS5, PS4 next week on 9th February 2024. It'll bundle together the base game, the Ada Wong-focused expansion Separate Ways, and a bonus DLC pack sourced from the Deluxe Edition that contains bonus costumes and treasure maps,...
News Street Fighter 6 Adds Ed at the End of February on PS5, PS4
'Ed case
Psycho boxing snooker fan Ed will be added to Street Fighter 6’s roster from 27th February, publisher Capcom has announced. The character will be the third DLC addition to the acclaimed fighter, and you’ll be able to prepare for his arrival with a Fighting Pass, available in-game now. <related ids="149677"> As with other...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Shows Off Crazy New Character Class That Can Switch Weapons and Skills
Jack of all vocations
Choosing a vocation — or character class — in Dragon's Dogma is never easy. It ultimately comes down to preferred playstyle and the kind of synergy that you want with your most trusted pawns, but Dragon's Dogma 2 is set to make the decision even more difficult. That's because its newest gameplay trailer reveals an all-new...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Sells 6.48 Million Units to Become the Series' Fastest-Selling Game
Beats out RE2 by 600,000 copies
Last year's Resident Evil 4 remake now has the honour of being the series' fastest-selling game in history as Capcom confirms it's sold 6.48 million copies as of 31st December 2023. It pretty comfortably beat the previous record set by Resident Evil 2 (the PS5, PS4 remake), which sold 5.8 million units in the same...
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Runs at 30fps on PS5
Single save slot confirmed
Capcom's upcoming open world RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2, is out 26th March on PS5, with a final round of preview coverage going on currently. While impressions seem positive for the most part, there is a potentially troubling rumour going around regarding the game's performance: that Dragon's Dogma 2 will run at just 30...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Director Says Travel Isn't Boring, Your Game Is
Or, why Hideaki Itsuno isn't a fan of fast travel
Capcom's upcoming and expansive open-world RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2, is one we're eagerly anticipating getting lost in, due out on PS5 on 22nd March, and getting off the beaten path and following the road less travelled is part of the appeal of a game like this. Director Hideaki Itsuno isn't a...
Here comes Justice
With Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Capcom's mission to bring all the series' mainline games to modern platforms is finally complete. Continuing the storyline from the beloved original trio of adventures, this is arguably the best collection the publisher has put together yet, fleshing it out with a much fuller set of...
News Capcom Assures Fans Dormant Ace Attorney Series Will Continue
Justice never sleeps, but it does rest sometimes
The Ace Attorney series is a fan favourite, with Capcom's outrageous legal comedies only getting better with time, like fine gaming wine. In recent years, we've had bundled collections like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles to hold us over. However, the last...
News Let Dragon's Dogma 2's Revamped Pawn System Be Your Guide on PS5
Making friends made easy
Dragon's Dogma 2 has the potential to be one of the most rewarding RPGs of the year, with developer Capcom building upon the foundations that made the 2012 original a cult classic. One of the most memorable and unique mechanics in the first game was the Pawn system, which lets players craft their own AI companions, who could...
