The wait is almost over for Dragon’s Dogma 2 fans! After years of anticipation, the sequel is finally set to launch in just a few days. Here’s a breakdown of exactly when you can jump into this epic fantasy adventure on PS5, PC, and Xbox:
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Release Date & Times
Mark your calendars! Dragon’s Dogma 2 will officially release globally on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. Here’s the breakdown of when you can expect Dragon’s Dogma 2 to be playable depending on your platform and location:
- PC (Steam): You can grab the game and start playing at 5 PM Pacific Time (PT) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. This translates to 8 PM Eastern Time (ET) on the same day for those on the US East Coast.
- PS5 & Xbox Series X/S: Unlike Steam’s global launch, these consoles follow a midnight local launch schedule. This means you can access the game at 12 AM in your specific time zone on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. However, there’s a potential way for Xbox players to get a head start (explained below).
How to Get Access Early
For Xbox players who simply can’t wait, there’s a potential workaround known as the “New Zealand trick.” By changing your console’s region settings to New Zealand, you might be able to access the game a day earlier due to the time zone difference. However, this method is not officially supported by Microsoft and may have unintended consequences. Proceed with caution!
Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-ordering the game grants you access to pre-load it before launch. Pre-load is currently available on Xbox, with PS5 pre-load starting March 20th. Steam pre-load information is yet to be confirmed.
Here’s a breakdown of pre-order bonuses and pricing (based on the PSN store):
- Standard Edition (£59.99):
- Superior Weapons Quartet
- Deluxe Edition (£69.99):
- Superior Weapons Quartet
- A Boon for Adventurers
- Ring of Assurance
- Explorer’s Camping Kit
- Dragon’s Dogma Music & Sound Collection
- Harpysnare Smoke Beacons
- Heartfelt Pendant
- Ambivalent Rift Incense
- Makeshift Gaol Key
- Art of Metamorphosis
- Wakestone
- 1,500 Rift Crystals
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/30fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 required to support ray tracing.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 2160i/30fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 required to support ray tracing.
With this arsenal at your disposal, you’ll be well-equipped to conquer any challenge that awaits in the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2. So, Arisen, are you prepared to answer the call? Gather your pawns, sharpen your blades, and prepare to unleash your inner hero when Dragon’s Dogma 2 launches in just a few days!
