For Capcom, 2021 has been a year of promise for the veteran company in which the beginning of the year is proving to be as impressive as its success last year. With the release ofMonster Hunter RiseandResident Evil Village,Capcom has achieved back-to-back successin little over a month as all eyes are set towardsDragon’s Dogma, another one of Capcom’s franchises that have been the topic of discussion among its fans.
Dragon’s Dogmawas originally released in 2012 as a new action-adventure IP with many elements fromSouls-related games and other mediums of the “high fantasy” genre. Upon its release, fans praised the game for its creativity and the number of customization options that players could adjust to their liking. The open-world aspect, both in the story as well as gameplay, was built upon in its updated release,Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. Since 2013, the series has been dormant, with rumors and leaks hinting that a sequel may arrive sooner than later.
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News on a potential sequel toDragon’s Dogmaelevated from a potential “what-if” to highly probable as a massive ransomware attack on Capcomleaked plans of aDragon’s Dogma 2back in November. Since the news became public knowledge, Capcom has yet to reveal any further details about a potentialDragon Dogmasequel, however, theories among fans may reveal more information about the potential game engine that the sequel may run on.
There’s a high chance that theDragon’s Dogmasequel will run on the RE Engine,the same engine thatMonster Hunter RiseandResident Evil Villageutilized, according to YouTuber AestheticGamer. As most Capcom games that aren’t ports or remasters of older titles have historically used Capcom’s proprietary game engine in the past, it is a safe assumption thatDragon’s Dogma 2would follow suit.
Initial signs pointing towards a potential sequel toDragon’s Dogmawas the Netflix anime adaptation of the series, first announced last summer and released in September. The 7-episode animation was ultimately an abridged version of the original plot forDragon’s Dogma, yet the impending leak all but confirmed the presence of a sequel.
WhileDragon’s Dogma 2has yet to be formally announced by Capcom or series director Hideaki Itsuno,Capcom will attend E3 this year, with many anticipating the official announcement ofDragon’s Dogma 2. Itsuno had also expressed interest in reviving another fan-favorite series inRival Schools, with fan demand reaching an all-time high following the announcement of Akira inStreet Fighter 5.
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